Why Drama Matters

Drama, Performance and the other Arts are often relegated to second class subjects these days. But what would the world be like without Storytelling, Theatre, Film, TV, Poetry, Music, Song, Dance, Art and Design?We would lose all our culture; these arts are the avenues in which we express and share deep human emotions, thought provoking ideas and interpret our world. Life without culture would be a frightening and gloomy place.

Drama makes us laugh and cry, it entertains us and explores what is happening in the world, often confronting our complacency and making us think about things in a different way.

In repressed societies the Arts are often the channels of hope through which people express their ideas and challenge regimes.

Playwrights and writers are often in the forefront of revolution!

Communication Shared

When we don’t communicate effectively we fail to make ourselves heard or understood and we fail to hear or understand others.

Speaking and Listening are special skills which enable us to share ideas, thoughts, stories, information and instructions. We learn and develop through our use of language.

People who communicate well can sway opinions, change minds, make people think or laugh or rise up in protest.

In truth, the spoken word’s a mighty sword!