David Wood Plays for 5–12-Year-Olds

David Wood, OBE is an actor, composer, producer, director, lyric writer, magician, author and playwright, writing and directing a string of theatre hits, all for children, including stage adaptations of well-known books. The Times described him as 'the national children's dramatist'. He was awarded an OBE in 2004 for his services to literature and drama. Paul Bateson is a highly experienced teacher who believes in values led education. He has taught Drama for over 10 years in further, secondary and primary settings in Yorkshire, led on Citizenship, and blended curriculum; and has completed an MA (Education) with a focus on dramatic technique – ‘Mantle of the expert’. He currently works part-time as Drama lead in a secondary school.

Foreword by David Wood
Introduction about the use of Drama across the curriculum
The Plays:
The Gingerbread Man
The See-Saw Tree
The BFG
Save the Human
Mother Goose's Golden Christmas

Before each play there are introductions containing:
Age range, running time, cast numbers
Cast list with lead roles / dual roles / opportunities for extension or ensemble
Character notes including costume suggestions
Music / SFX notes

After each play there are:
Notes on rehearsal activities / tasks
Extracts and short activities
Sample lesson plan(s) for use across wider curriculum E.G. Geography, Literacy, SMSC