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It’s back! 2000 Days back by popular demand!
A fascinating truly local tale telling of when, in 1939, an entire school was evacuated to Frome by Operation Pied Piper.
On arrival, they took over recently vacated Nissen Huts left by Frome Grammar School. Once here and settled, the school would stay for two thousand days. We join the story of those school children from almost 85 years ago, through comic mishaps, badly matched billets and flirtation with danger.
As the war closes in and the young characters are forced to confront it head on, with an emotional price to pay.
6th & 7th October at The Merlin Theatre in Frome.
Building the ‘2000 Days’ Project
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Find out more about our 2000 days project and about the evacuees that came to Frome in 1939 until 1945.
After our production of the Last Matron we wanted to make a contribution to Frome’s Local History Festival, and in particular, working with young people to create the piece. Last year the book, ‘The Coopers’ Company’s School in Frome 1939-45’, became available as a digital resource, making research and sharing of ideas around the stories a lot easier. Using the resource, we decided to create a dramatic piece with a cast of 13-18 year olds…. Read more
Comedy of Error – Shakespeare Schools Festival
04/11/2022
A journey that began last May with a group of young people between the ages of 7 – 16 ended last night in the best possible way with a vibrant, hilarious, polished performance of Comedy of Errors at the Merlin theatre.
Comments from audience
“Young lad on our row was in stitches with every moment of physical comedy.” – John
“It was wonderful to see the actors taking the acclaim at the end in full character and then sit down and become children again with the widest beams on their faces”. – Steve
“Fantastic performance that we really enjoyed – energetic, clear, fluid, funny and a colourful telling of a great story!” – Maria
Comments from SSF
“A brilliant, brilliant performance! They totally nailed it. I especially loved the human missile!” –
Beth
From our point of view it was wonderful to see a group who began partly as strangers become team members and friends connected and motivated by the same purpose. We saw the magic of live theatre last night in which every moment of the performance felt like it was happening for the first time with all the actors raising their game. Moments that will stay with these young people for the rest of their lives as glowing moments of pride, achievement and togetherness. Who knows where it will lead?
The wonderful journey goes on…
We have started creating a few online resources whilst we are in lockdown to provide some fun filled activities whilst they are at home.
Welcome to Dramakarma. We are based in Frome and provide drama classes for kids aged 7 – 16 in and around the the town, including Trowbridge, Warminster and Bath.
We have a passion for drama and performance and through our classes we aim to provide a safe space where children can just be themsleves and set their inhibitions worries aside. Well being is at the centre of everything that we do.
We hope to inspire you by creating and exploring imaginary worlds, having fun and laughing out loud. We will create a theatre space in which everyone is welcome to share their own slant on things, sometimes the more bizarre the better. We aim to have serious fun, respect those serious moments when they come along, but remember not to take ourselves too seriously. We are dedicated towards feeling good through Drama between ourselves and in the community.
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“Dramakarma have brought the children’s project learning to life. Some of the quietest students have grown in confidence. The props and clues that Kevin and Chloe provide are truly inspirational and draw everyone right into the heart of the drama, all desperate to contribute their ideas. The club is always fully booked. Highly recommended.”
George Muxworthy, Rode and Norton St Philip School Federation
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The Valley!
The Making of the Valley We started off with a discarded prop we had created for our pandemic cancelled musical – Hairspray- at Selwood. We might have missed the show…
Grandma’s Footsteps
Skills Concentration; self-control; social skills; co-ordination; characterisation. One of the players becomes grandma. Grandma then faces a wall at one side of the playing area, with her back to the…
What are you doing?
This is a real student all-time favourite. As teachers we love it as well because everyone’s contribution counts. Students accept what others have said and immediately take it on, adding…
Word At A Time Story | Reacting, Quick Thinking & Imagination
Learning Objective This will help you: Listen and react to your partner; With quick thinking and high energy; Create imaginative stories. Warm-up This is a quick activity that will get…
“Thank you Dramakarma! My kids have loved every minute of this low pressure, high fun, massively accepting and creative environment, which above all values each child as the individuals that they are and the value that they can bring.”
Alice, Parent.
Our After School Clubs
Up and running again as of 19th April 2021!!!
Rode School Drama Club (Years 2, 3 & 4)
Past plays have included a comedy about a haunted hotel; an epic tale of elves and goblins; a historic quest in the Amazon; a fairground that spins children forward in…
Creative Drama Classes for 6 – 10 Year Olds
At 3.40pm – 4.40pm at The Merlin Theatre on Wednesday 1st May 2024 for 10 weeks. Final session Wednesday 10th July 2024. NOTE: We will not be running sessions during the half term break. A…
Our Home Ed Community Clubs
Up and running now.
Still places available in the 5 – 8 Year Group. BOOK NOW!
Creative Drama for 7 – 13 Yr Olds (Home Education Group)
Where? Phoenix EducationCritchill ManorFromeBA11 4JL The Phoenix Education Project An alternative education project for home educated children aged 7 to 13 based near Frome in Somerset, running two days a…
“It’s one of the highlights of his week and had really helped with his communication skills and story telling in such a short time!”
Cherry, Parent.
Join Dramakarma
Eat a blue banana
Swim in your pyjamas
Dance like a crazy llama
Hold the world in your palm-a
Be a diver or a farmer
act angry or get calmer
See the world in panorama
From Bahama to Okinawa
Have fun with Dramakarma!
Our Drama Classes for Kids
We have lots planned but for now please check out drama classes for kids to find out what we do…you can join today! Register your interest by signing up to our newsletter below.
Our Teaching Resources
Head over to our Teaching Resources page to see our latest downloads for teachers. Our first resources are targeted at the Recovery Curriculum and pupils returning to school post Covid 19 Lockdown. Use the code FREETASTER on this lesson to get your free taster session.
