About

Education through Exploration

“She couldn’t stay inside the lines…. so she drew new ones”

Divergent Drama is a pioneering educational company that encourages creativity through the exploration of many possible solutions.  Our workshops and plays complement the national curriculum and can be tailored to each school's curriculum - we bring the bare bones of a script and allow the children to do the rest. Using the facts they have learnt in the classroom as inspiration, we give them the opportunity to create a play, or embark on a physical journey of exploration. Not only do we believe that this is a more effective way of learning, but it means that every experience we deliver is unique, because every child is unique.

Testimonials

From the Teachers

• Professional staff, good rapport with children, well prepared and interesting scenarios which built enthusiasm for the topic.
• The children were engaged, learnt facts and even experienced space!
• The children were immersed in their topic.
• The children were engaged and used their whole bodies and voices when acting.
• The workshop built enthusiasm for the topic.

From the Pupils

• My favourite part was when we performed our scene to the rest of the class. I didn’t know drama could be so fun!
• My favourite part was when we were doing the long ship because we had ropes and sheets to use; it was fun to do it while acting.
• My worst part was when we had to go!
• My favourite part was when we did the acting because there was lots of body movement.

The Team

Vicky and Kate, who met at drama school, share a passion for creating theatre and working with children. Having completed their MAs they continued to work in schools and drama clubs. They both felt that children came up with the best possible ideas and wanted to create a company that encouraged this thought process. Inspired by Sir Ken Robson’s theory on divergent thinking they founded Divergent Drama - a way for children to explore, expand and experience their own learning.