From the page to the stage: A feasibility study on using theatre to improve EAL children’s communicative skills

The goal of this project was to conduct a preliminary exploration into the effects of using drama on the linguistic, communication and teamwork skills of children with English as an Additional Language (EAL) at a local primary school. It involved a partnership with Collide Theatre and the Oxford Playhouse, and it took the form of workshops for EAL children in an Oxford school. The children read a story, wrote a letter to their older self, and devised on the theme (‘Letter to my older self’) under the guidance of a drama facilitator with the intention of presenting the final piece to an audience. Their development was evaluated through observations and questionnaires.