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Name :
Roy BlackburnEmail :
roy.blackburn2@virgin.netTel :
01900 827696Age Groups :
Key Stage 1 (5-7 Years), Key Stage 2 (7-11 Years), Key Stage 3 (11-14 Years), Key Stage 4 (14-16 Years), 16 Years +
Special Needs :
Emotional / Behavioural Difficulties
Artforms :
Creative Writing, Moving Image, Spoken Word, Theatre
Creative Practice :
I am an actor, writer and director working extensively in theatre, film and radio. The majority of my work is in theatre, particularly classical theatre.
I have basic skills in theatre lighting and in the recording and editing of sound and music. I have produced various of soundtracks. I have also designed and bulit sets.
Education Practice :
I have been involved in a wide range of theatre in education projects. I have run my own company, and managed others, delivering Shakespeare workshops in schools. I have run many projects, within and beyond CP, working with students of all ages and abilities, including those with emotional/behavioural difficulties. I have devised, written and directed numerous performance pieces for film and theatre, ranging from 'A' Level and GCSE work to Rock Challenge. I have worked as an acting coach at all levels, both privately and for Stage Coach.
Referee 1 :
Organisation :
Southfield Technology College
Name :
David Stockwin
Email :
Tel :
01900 871482
Description :
1. 'Finding a Voice' - This project involved bringing students with emotional/behavioural difficuluties together with mainstream students. They were given the opportunity to create fictional characters that were free to express any feelings or views that they wished, on any subject of their choosing. Through improvisation and structured acting and writing exercises they devised and developed monologues for these characters, which were rehearsed and eventually performed. A selction of these moving, and often hard hitting, pieces were brought together for the film, 'Finding a Voice'.
2. 'The Cowslip Bell' - This project was originally devised as a study aid for students preparing for the Shakespeare paper of the KS 3 English SAT. Year 9 students explored the KS 3 set scenes from The Tempest through improvisation and performance. They 'translated' the original text into modern English. They devised a play, in modern English, which explained the story of The Tempest. Based on the device of placing Ariel in a present day Nursing Home, they were able to include the set scenes (and others) in the original language as flashback, whilst explaing them within the context of the story as a whole. The play was rehearsed, and a professional level of set, lighting, sound and costume were added to produce a complete theatrical experience. A sequence of matinee and evening performances were held for students from other schools.
Date Completed :
07/06 05/08
Referee 2 :
Organisation :
Ireby School
Name :
Alison Dickinson
Email :
Tel :
01228 712860
Description :
This was a TDA project for Cumbria Arts in Education working with teachers in the early stages of their careers to help them develop approaches to teaching and learning that support creativity and critical thinking. The project explored the ways in which established curriculum areas might be presented in a new way. The idea was built around the teacher's interest, and confidence, in dance. KS 1 students, through research, improvisation and acting exercises devised a dramatisation of the life of Grace Darling. The main narrative was pre-recorded to a soundtrack by the girl playing Grace Darling, and this was added to in performance. Costume, lighting and staging were added for a public performance in the village hall.
Date Completed :
10/08
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