Improvisation

Develop quick thinking, enhance storytelling abilities and boost creativity in this fun and energetic workshop. No prior experience is required — pupils learn to be more spontaneous, build trust quickly and support one another in a dynamic ensemble setting.

Pupils will:

• Develop spontaneity and quick decision-making
• Strengthen storytelling skills (beginning, middle, end; problem/solution)
• Practise active listening and “yes, and…” collaboration
• Create character, setting and action through improvisation
• Build confidence in taking creative risks
• Reflect on what helps improvisation succeed (support, focus, clarity)

Exploring and Making Drama

• Improvising and creating in role
• Developing dramatic action through spontaneous response
• Exploring roles and relationships through unscripted scenes

Reflecting on Drama

• Discussing and evaluating what made the drama effective
• Sharing insights about collaboration and communication

Supports Drama aims in imagination, expressive language, confidence and cooperative learning.

• Exploring and Making – generating dramatic ideas instantly and developing them through play and collaboration
• Performing and Presenting – sharing improvised scenes and structured games for an audience
• Responding and Reflecting – reflecting on clarity, character, storytelling and teamwork

Supports creativity, agency, and strong oral communication through embodied learning.

Cross-Curricular Links

• Oral Language – expressive speaking, listening and responding
• Literacy – narrative structure, character and dialogue
• SPHE – confidence, inclusion and teamwork