1 An empty space: Working with the sensory environment
Introduction
Aims
Activities
Working with atmosphere and perspective
Exploring colour and shape
Working with opposites
Mirrors
Things to do, say and look for
2 Simple groups Noticing others and joining in
Introduction
Aims
Activities
Beginning and ending rituals
Whole group activities
Activities for pairs in a group
Good group games
3 Sculpting
Using the body for expression
Introduction
Aims
Activities
Mirroring Imaginary work with objects and actions
Vocal expression
Sculpting social scenes
4 Props, puppets and costume
Exploring the language of objects
Introduction
Aims
Activities
Objects and their properties
Creative expression using objects
Working with puppets
People as objects
5 Exploring 'me' Different aspects of myself
Introduction
Aims
Activities
Group interaction and trust
Me, the facts
Feeling me
My social self
Relaxation
6 Role playing Exploring roles in everyday life
Introduction
Aims
Activities
Call and response warm ups
Exploring roles in the group
Exploring social roles in everyday life
De-roling
7 Storytelling Thinking about what happens next
Introduction
Aims
Activities
Two-part story warm ups
Three-part stories
Who? Where? What?
Storytelling structures
More complex stories
8 Improvisation Making sense of social situations
Introduction
Aims
Activities
Individual improvisation
Improvisation in pairs
Whole group improvisation
Forum Theatre
More ideas for improvisation
9 Endings Finishing and moving on
Introduction
Activities
Activities for ending sessions
Activities for when the group ends
List of resources