“The Circus“is a 20 minute stage performance full of fun and action. The school audience will be in fits of laughter when four young groups run away to join the circus. Watch as the adventurers “trial” different circus skill-sets. Will the circus be the life for them, or will harsh reality be the lesson of the day?

The parts:

• Are shared by the whole class

• Are similar in “stage” time

• Do not require long rehearsals or learning

• Can be varied to suit class-size and individual talents

• Do not require complex costumes

Learning outcomes:

• Develop performance and speaking skills

• Develop whole class cohesion

• Develop teamwork skills

• Improve enjoyment of creative arts in Drama

• Enhance school community involvement

• Increase self-esteem