What is Theatre in Education?

What is Theatre in Education?

Theatre in education has been used across he world for a long time, but what is it? In ths blog we want to share information about Theatre in Education and the many benefits it has for your school.

Theatre in Education defined

Theatre in Education (TiE) is the use or application of theatre techniques used to enhanced the learning process. It usually entales some kind of participation from the pupils, enabeling them to further explore the topc, theme or message which is being interegated. There are many different ways to do this, from forum theatre performances to workshops. 

What are the benefits?

  • TiE has a great deal of benefits for its participants including:
  • Deeper understand of a topic/issue through first hand interegaton and exploration. Any topic can be explored and enhanced through TiE.
  • Helps develop social skills such as empathy for others and their circumstances, tolerance and social awareness.
  • Has plenty of opportunity for collaburation and team work.
  • It builds confidence through performing and participating.
  • Develops creativity, imagination and problem solving.
  • Build on memory skills through learning lines, movement and finding their own way to remember their role.
  • Practicng and performing develops focus of the mind and body, therefor developing concentration skills.

What does Konflux Theatre do?

We are at the forefront of transformative, cross-curricular learning. Passion and belief in our creative learning workshops drives us to generate an energetic and thrilling space to ignite young minds. Our collaboration unlocks every child's inner confidence and abundant potential.

Our leading product type is Play in a Day.One of our facilitators would work with a group of 30 pupils throughout the day, using different drama techniques and exercises. The day accumulates in the pupils sharing a short performance to an audience of their choice. This performance will showcase what they have learnt throughout the day and show the remarkable confidence this workshop brings.

We also run Creative Learning Workshops. Our professional workshop leader acts as both actor and facilitator, taking the pupils on an imagination based journey - actively involving them in the exploration of the subject. A facilitator will work with a group of 30 pupils for an hour exploring different drama techniques and exercises. The facilitator can work with up to 4 groups throughout the day, allowing for up to 120 pupils to partake throughout the day.