Dorothy Heathcote Now International Drama Conference 2024

Midland Actors Theatre and Goldsmiths, University of London present

DOROTHY HEATHCOTE NOW: INTERNATIONAL DRAMA CONFERENCE 2024

7-10 NOVEMBER at Goldsmiths, University of London, 8 Lewisham Way, London SE14 6NW

Workshops, Talks, Performances, Demonstration Classes, Online Panels, and more!

Now in its 4th year

“THE BEST CONFERENCE ON DRAMA IN EDUCATION IN THE WORLD!”

With an international line-up of presenters including Cecily O'Neill, Brian Edmiston, Tim Taylor, Stig A. Eriksson, Bob Selderslaghs, Vaishali Chakravarty, Iona Towler Evans and more!

“inspirational… a fresh view of Heathcote’s ideas” (Drama and Theatre magazine)

“I found the four days well organised, absorbing, challenging , and providing me with new insights... For me the conference title, 'Dorothy Heathcote Now,' had fulfilled its mission: it brought her work into the here and now.” (Chris Lawrence, Drama: One Forum, Many Voices magazine)

“Experiencing 'Dorothy Heathcote Now' was profoundly transformative for me. It was one of my greatest experiences.” (Raja’ Farah)

“the best conference on drama in education in the world!” (Vaishali Chakhravarty)

The conference will appeal to teachers, drama practitioners, students and trainee teachers. and academics.

HOW IT WILL WORK

ON 7 NOVEMBER, there will be an ONLINE DAY, with an international line-up of speakers and panellists.

ON 8 NOVEMBER, there will be a CREATIVE PRACTICES Day.

Delegates will work for a day with a leading practitioner, and will also take part in a drama session in a local school. This is an opportunity to see Mantle of the Expert in practice! Groups will be led by Tim Taylor; David Allen and Roberta Luchini; Richard Kieran and Lisa HInton.

ON 9-10 NOVEMBER, there will be a two-day conference weekend.

There will be practical drama workshops and panel discussions. Speakers and facilitators include Cecily O'Neill, Brian Edmistion, Tim Taylor, Stig A. Eriksson, Bob Selderslaghs, Vaishali Chakravarty, Vishakha Chakravarty, Theo Bryer, Richard Kieran, Lisa Hinton, David Allen, Iona Towler Evans, Roberta Luchini, and Amanda Kipling.

For more details and the conference schedule, go to

https://www.mantlenetwork.com

You have several choices for the event. You can book for the online day; for the "Creative Practice" day; for the weekend conference; or for the full four days.

OPTION 1: BOOK FOR ALL FOUR DAYS (7-10 November): £280

OPTION 2: BOOK FOR THE ONLINE DAY ONLY (7 November): £30

OPTION 3: BOOK FOR THE "CREATIVE PRACTICE" DAY ONLY (8 November): £105

OPTION 4: BOOK FOR THE WEEKEND CONFERENCE ONLY (9-10 November): £190

CONCESSION RATE: 30% reduction on all fees. This apply to students in full time education; unemployed; over 65s; registered disabled. ENTER PROMO CODE "CONCESSION" IN THE "PROMO CODE" BOX AT CHECKOUT

For further details about the conference, contact: [email protected]

00 44 7946 006511

https://www.mantlenetwork.com

The conference is presented in association with the Mantle Network.

NATD CONFERENCE, 1-2 NOVEMBER

On 1-2 NOVEMBER, the National Association of Drama is holding its own conference at University College London, "Being in Learning: Making Text Meaningful." If you book for both conferences, you can claim a 10% discount. Please email [email protected] for the discount code.

To find out more about the NATD conference, go to: https://natd.co.uk/

IMAGES FROM DOROTHY HEATHCOTE NOW 2023 by Shashwat Srivastava and David Allen

Host or Publisher Midland Actors Theatre