Ten Transformative Drama Games

A Manifesto for Creativity and Connection
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-12247-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 180 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Ten Transformative Drama Games explores in depth ten drama games that can positively impact wellbeing, creativity, agility and focus.

Contextualised within a storytelling structure, the author uses his thirty-five years of theatre, education and workshop facilitator experience to share ten games with a fresh perspective. Each chapter explores true stories and anecdotes about the impact of these games in environments ranging from groups of sceptical 15-year-olds to actors performing with complex, traumatic material. The book offers a methodology for how to play each game, along with supporting notes on how to best facilitate learning, and explores the learning outcomes and ways in which to effectively debrief. Above all, the book is about why these games matter.

This book’s unique insight into the impact of drama games provides essential reading for Applied Theatre practitioners and educationalists. It will be of interest to those on applied theatre and theatre education courses, those interested in the intersect between theatre and mental health, and anyone looking to use Drama to create a better world.

Zielgruppe

Professional Reference, Professional Training, and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Johns, Dick

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Theaterwissenschaft Schauspieltechnik, Theaterpädagogik
• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Literaturwissenschaft: Dramen und Dramatiker

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1. Why Circles Matter - Featuring Game One - ‘Perfect Circle’ 2. I See You - Featuring Game Two - ‘Look Up Look Down’  3. Being Here Now - Featuring Game Three - ‘Counting Circle’ 4. The Campfire - Featuring Game Four - ‘Circle Stories’ 5. Laughter and it’s Uses - Featuring Game Five - ‘EastEnders Zip Zap Boing’ 6.The First Thing that Comes into Your Head - Featuring Game Six - ‘Busy Bee’ 7. We All Have a Story - Featuring Game Seven - ‘Name Stories’ 8. The Uses of Silence - Featuring Game Eight - ‘What’s in the Box?’ 9. Brains - Featuring Game Nine - ‘Strategic Chair’ 10. A Round of Applause - Featuring Game Ten - ‘Circle Clap’ 11. Afterword: On Facilitation

Über Autor(innen)

Dick Johns is a writer, actor and facilitator. He studied English and Psychology at The University of Birmingham, UK, trained as an actor at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and completed his PGCE in English and Drama at UCL. He was for some years a compere on the comedy circuit. As the actor Dick Bradnum he appeared in episodes of The Office and My Hero for BBC1, as well as touring and appearing many plays. He is a veteran of over 40 BBC Radio Dramas.