Drama Teacher Conference
Enhance your skills and learn from industry professionals with the National Theatre’s annual two-day Drama Teacher Conference.
Workshops, networking, and a ticket to one of our productions are all included in the price. Previous conferences have included workshops led by Gecko, Paper Birds, director Lyndsey Turner and many more.
Applications for 2024 Drama Teacher Conference are now open.
Express your interest today!
2024 Drama Teacher Conference
The conference will take place over two days on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 February 2024 in person at the National Theatre. Leading drama experts and practitioners will come together to inspire, inform and upskill.
Apply for a place at the 2024 Drama Teacher Conference
Tickets are priced at £100 for one day, or you can book both days for £150.
A limited number of bursaries are available. If you have any questions, please email dramateachers@nationaltheatre.org.uk.
Confirmed artists for the 2024 conference are:
Katie Mitchell
Photo © Tristram Kenton. Cleansed, directed by Katie Mitchell at the National Theatre, 2016.
Ian Rickson
Photo © Helen Murray. Ian Rickson in rehearsals for All of Us at the National Theatre, 2022.
Gecko Theatre
Artwork: Kin by Gecko Theatre.
What teachers say:
Drama Teacher Conference, 2023
All photos by Emma Hare
Very inclusive and engaging […] direct transferable skills that can be used and adapted for a wide range of ages and abilities in school.
– Teacher, Drama Teacher Conference 2023
A good balance of giving information and hands on practice. Very informative and great suggestions for taking back to the classroom and using with students.
– Teacher, Drama Teacher Conference 2023
2022 Digital Conference
Contact us
Nadya Bettioui
Secondary and FE Programme Manager
Katy McEntee
Secondary and FE Programme Coordinator
Jess Martins
Schools Programme Assistant
You can contact the Secondary team on secondary@nationaltheatre.org.uk
Photos © Emma Hare
Drama Teacher Conference 2023
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