This 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 0Hello, the 2011 national year of communication, is a campaign to increase understanding of how important it is for children and young people to develop good communication skills. Role-play, pretending, playing and drama are all key ways in which babies and young toddlers develop their communication skills and language development is therefore an intrinsic benefit of drama and play. ... Read more
Comments 0If you’re a parent you’ll understand these eternal truths about children: * they frequently make you look at life in different and surprising ways. * they don’t suffer fools gladly ... Read more
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