Creating Characters

Devising Original Theatre

Pupils create original characters and develop structured devised scenes through collaborative improvisation.

Catherine Sheridan - Creative Arts Facilitator, Innovator, Practitioner

Skills & Learning Outcomes

  • Create and sustain original characters
  • Structure narrative through improvisation
  • Develop collaborative storytelling techniques
  • Make creative decisions within an ensemble
  • Reflect on devised work and process

Curriculum Links:

Primary School Curriculum (1999) – Drama

Exploring and Making Drama

  • Improvising and creating in role
  • Developing narrative through dramatic action

Reflecting on Drama

  • Evaluating devised scenes and choices

Draft Primary Arts Education Specification (NCCA, 2024)

  • Exploring and Making – generating original material
  • Performing and Presenting – sharing devised scenes
  • Responding and Reflecting – analysing creative process

Cross-Curricular Links

  • Literacy (story structure)
  • SPHE (empathy & perspective)