A host of famous authors, teachers and academics have written a letter to the Telegraph to call for more imaginative play, for the under 5s, in schools and nuseries.... Read more
Comments 0This week is National Storytelling Week meaning that all around the UK in libraries, pubs, theatres, schools and a whole assortment of other public places, people will be telling stories; old, new, forgotten and re-found. What’s really interesting is the emphasis on telling, not reading stories; something that we at Pyjama Drama feel is really worth shouting about. Storytelling is drama, although it requires no costume or props it does require the creative use of facial expression, voice, gesture and eye contact. Perhaps more importantly, the most powerful stories (like the most powerful drama) comes from within, and has a true connection with the storyteller themselves. ... Read more
Comments 02011 has whizzed past in a fun-filled blur.... Read more
Comments 0In the name of Christmas I’ve done it all; bullied my brother in law to dress up as Father Christmas and mysteriously appear at the bottom of the garden at an allotted time, nibbled Rudolph size bites out of carrots, posted letters to the North pole, sprinkled magic dust at the bottom of beds and snow-flour footprints at the back door – short of hiring a couple of reindeer to trot past the bedroom window, for the past eleven years I’ve done everything I can to make the fantasy of Christmas a reality for my children... Read more
Comments 0It's that time of year again...does it matter that the traditional nativity seems to be falling by the wayside?... Read more
Comments 2Should I allow my eleven year old to join Facebook? She certainly thinks so..... Read more
Comments 4A new report released by the Cultural Learning Alliance and supported by a host of stars, writers, artists and cultural commentators, champions the importance of the arts in education.... Read more
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Comments 1After nearly seven years of service we've decided to retire our old logo and welcome in a new one. And with so much else going on at Pyjama Drama, it's going to be a busy few months.... Read more
Comments 2Yay it’s nearly summer and in celebration of what will undoubtedly be the most glorious, baking summer in living memory (it will be, it will be), we’ve hand picked five of the best events for families from all over the UK. ... Read more
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