{"product_id":"the-drama-workshop-leader","title":"The Drama Workshop Leader","description":"\u003c!-- Hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA comprehensive guide to creating dynamic, engaging drama workshops that transform participants and build creative confidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential for educators and facilitators seeking practical workshop strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive, easy-to-use guide contains everything you need to plan and deliver effective drama sessions, get the best out of your participants, and develop an empowering leadership style that works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on over fifteen years' experience of running workshops – including for the National Theatre, The Old Vic, Barbican, Battersea Arts Centre and National Youth Theatre – Linden Walcott-Burton takes you through everything you need to know, with essential advice on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYour Workshop\u003c\/b\u003e: How to plan and structure a successful session; how to deliver it effectively, whether in-person or online; how to devise and run an entire course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYour Group\u003c\/b\u003e: How to motivate and get the best out of your group; how to encourage positive behaviours and manage challenging ones; how to adapt to different groups and needs; how to give and receive feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYourself as a Workshop Leader\u003c\/b\u003e: How to empower yourself by owning the space and maintaining boundaries; how to use your voice (and not lose it); how to harness the power of humour and fun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with tips and techniques that work with any setting and age group, whether you're running a short session or a longer course, the book also provides specific guidance on delivering workshops in schools, working with disabled people and those with learning disabilities, and safeguarding when working with children and young people. There's also advice on co-facilitating, working with assistants and finding work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganised in handy, bite-sized chunks allowing you to find just what you need, the book also includes sample workshop plans and content, with additional insights and examples of best practice from many other leading practitioners in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're just starting out and want to learn the basics, or you're a seasoned facilitator looking for fresh ideas, \u003cem\u003eThe Drama Workshop Leader\u003c\/em\u003e is the resource you need to deliver a great session in any room you walk into, no matter what's thrown your way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Every practitioner, no matter their level of experience, will gain so much from this book'\u003c\/b\u003e Jackie Tait, Primary Programme Manager, National Theatre Learning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProven techniques for group engagement and creative development.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep-by-step workshop structures ready to implement.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished by Nick Hern Books, leading contemporary theatre publisher.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild confidence and creativity through drama.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePractical and accessible... Warmly recommended to anyone who has to manage groups for educational purposes' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Pellet Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'An excellent guide for anyone wanting to run and develop workshops... Linden's approach is not only thorough, but very caring. Whether you are experienced as a workshop leader or not, I think you'd be hard pressed not to learn something from this book making your experience, and that of your students, better... A very detailed book. Every aspect of leading a workshop is covered... A reflection of his evident expertise and it could help you to be a great facilitator too' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrama \u0026amp; Theatre Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'An inclusive approach to workshops with an emphasis on accessibility... This comprehensive book takes you from workshop planning stages through to delivery... Whether you're running workshops for schools, theatres or other organisations, you will find this easy-to-read and thorough guide incredibly useful, with dozens of games and activities, all based on real-life workshop examples. The book is ideal for the novice and provides many tips for the seasoned workshop practitioner' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Farmer - Drama Resource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Packed with ideas, both for those who are starting to run workshops and those with experience who are looking for new ways of working... Walcott-Burton's guidance is always practical and based on his own years of running successful workshops' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWord Matters (Journal of the Society of Teachers of Speech and Drama)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinden Walcott-Burton is an actor, director, producer and workshop facilitator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis acting credits include work for HBO\/Punchdrunk, the Royal Court Theatre, the Sherman Cymru, Shakespeare's Globe and the BBC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is a regular facilitator for the National Theatre and was involved in the development of their facilitator training programme. His facilitating credits also include the Old Vic, The Barbican, Battersea Arts Centre and Punchdrunk Enrichment, as well as corporate facilitation work for Oxford University's Said Business School. He is also an Associate Artist for the National Youth Theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was formerly the producer of the free actor's showcase MonologuSlamUK at Theatre Royal Stratford East, and was a councillor for Equity. He has also worked as a Culture Policy Officer for the London Mayor, as the lead officer for theatre in London and artificial intelligence in the creative industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Drama Workshop Leader: A Practical Guide to Delivering Great Sessions\u003c\/em\u003e (Nick Hern Books, 2023).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nick Hern Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 November 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304 pages (Ebook edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781788507561\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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