The Real Meaning of “Absurd” in Theatre of the Absurd
The term “Theatre of the Absurd” is one of the most frequently invoked and misunderstood labels in twentieth-century dramatic criticism. “Absurd” is often reduced in classrooms to a synonym for…
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Theatre Styles Research Lab: 1 Amazing Web App for Students
The study of theatre styles extends beyond memorising conventions. It necessitates an understanding of how particular styles developed, the motivations that guide practitioners or theatre-makers in adopting specific techniques, and…
Teaching Epic Theatre: 10 Essential Requirements
If you’re planning on teaching Epic Theatre to senior high school Drama or Theatre students for the first time, or simply need a refresher on this critically important topic in…
Farce: 22 Outrageously Funny Plot Scenarios
Farce is one of the oldest and most enduring forms of comedy. It thrives on unlikely situations, exaggerated behaviour, and rising chaos, aiming to generate laughter through pure disorder rather…
The Drama Teacher – 20 Years On
Twenty years ago today, on 4th February 2006, I published the first post on The Drama Teacher. It opened with a degree of uncertainty that now feels quietly familiar: At…
Teaching Absurdism: 10 Important Requirements for the Drama Classroom
To fully understand Absurdism in a senior Drama or Theatre classroom, teachers and students need a shared starting point for approaching the complexities of this theatrical movement. Without this, Absurdist…