African Theatre and Drama

“One of the most fun and learning process I have ever done”

(Student, University of Greenwich)

Introduction to African Storytelling & Drama (KS3 & above)

This programme offers participants the opportunity to experience and explore in-depth, African storytelling and drama, as part of world theatre styles and genres. Read More.

The fun and creative workshop will enable participants to use various expressive means e.g. improvisation, storytelling, characterisation, physical theatre techniques e.g. music, sound, rhythm, song, dance, mime and movement, etc., to explore devised or textual work.

Activities can lead to a showcase performance to enable participants to display skills and talent gained or developed.

Benefits include enhanced:

  • Knowledge in a range of theatre skills;
  • Knowledge and understanding of the processes of devising and improvisation;
  • Confidence, self-esteem and communication skills;
  • Team working, analysis, comprehension and understanding skills;
  • Knowledge and understanding of African theatre, culture and history.