Plays For The Planet: Rainforest
Plays for the Planet is a creative drama project where pupils explore the theme of the Rainforest through drama, movement, music and character-building, inspiring care and curiosity for the natural world. Sessions use co-creation techniques, are highly participatory and build imagination, teamwork and confidence.
Workshops are suitable for KS1 and KS2, and are tailored to each class and their learning needs.
These sessions support curriculum development areas including:
- Communication & teamwork — pupils work together through games and activities to build characters, share ideas and listen to others.
- Creative thinking & problem-solving — children explore themes, make choices, and find imaginative solutions through drama.
- Physical, social & emotional skills — developing body awareness, spatial awareness, movement, focus and confidence when working with others.
All activities are designed to be accessible, inclusive and positive, and are adapted for each age group.
Teacher Resource Pack
A Schools Resource Pack is available to download here. The pack includes activities that can be used after the workshops by schools who have taken part, or as a stand-alone classroom resource for those who have not.
Workshop Team
Workshops will be delivered by Mariana Pereira in collaboration with the Icon Team.
Mariana is a theatre practitioner and educator specialising in physical and applied theatre, with training rooted in Jacques Lecoq and Augusto Boal. Mariana holds an MA in Applied Theatre (Goldsmiths, University of London) and has extensive experience designing and delivering participatory theatre projects across schools, higher education, and community and wellbeing settings in the UK and Brazil.
Booking
All workshops for 2025-26 are now fully booked. If your school is interested in working with us next year please email bex@icontheatre.org.uk
