An ambitious book which will surely become a classroom staple … Its breadth and the detail [is] invaluable.

Teaching Drama

Offers a comprehensive guide to teaching acting exercises that will unleash the inner creativity of students aged 8-18 ... [They] are guaranteed to inspire, ignite imagination and encourage heartfelt performances ... They are easy to follow and will be fun, challenging and immensely rewarding for teachers and students alike.

Ink Pellet

The way each activity is written states the skills, time, resources, direction and handy tips or variations for the activity. This is great for both detailed lesson planning or for a quick dip into to help students develop a much-needed skill ... A great book for all of us out there who need a little help with ways into lessons or on one of those days when we feel the creativity block, or drain on our motivation.

Drama Magazine

If you are a director or acting teacher this book will have a lot to offer ... If you are wondering how to deepen characters, explore objectives, motivation and sub-text, then this book will provide you with a highly practical approach by way of games, exercises, lists of actions and sample scenes.

Drama Resource

Here is the book that every drama teacher should have on their shelf

Sylvia Young, OBE

An excellent resource. In it, acting coaches and their young students will find daily inspiration.

Robert McKee, author, lecturer and story consultant