A short film about the local children who played the detectives in the National Theatre's 2013 production of Emil and the Detectives.
 
At a time when Drama in the English national curriculum is being reduced and fewer teachers are qualifying to teach drama, this film seeks to show just how important drama is and the positive impact it can have on young people.

Every Child Should Have The Opportunity To Do Drama

A short film about the local children who played the detectives in the National Theatre's 2013 production of Emil and the Detectives. At a time when Drama in the English national curriculum is being reduced and fewer teachers are qualifying to teach drama, this film seeks to show just how important drama is and the positive impact it can have on young people. Every Child Should Have The Opportunity To Do Drama

Every Child Should Have The Opportunity To Do Drama

First published in Germany during the early 1930s, Emil and the Detectives tells the story of a young boy who leaves his small town and sets off on a journey that will change his life. The book was adapted by Carl Miller and stage at the National Theatre in December 2013, directed by Bijan Sheibani. This collection includes an introduction to the book, a look at the historical context of the book and an interview with the playwright and director.

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