Created by Erick Mukiira
Copyright © Erick Mukiira 2026
STAGE TO WORLD™
A Global Drama & Theatre Learning Framework for International
Schools (Years 7–11)
Inspired by BTEC | IGCSE | IB Theatre Approaches
Created by Erick Mukiira
Copyright © Erick Mukiira 2026
From foundational performance skills to advanced theatre-making, this
resource provides a progressive five-year curriculum map designed for
international schools seeking rigorous, creative, and globally relevant Drama &
Theatre education.
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Augusto Boal – applied theatre, social justice, empowerment
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Jerzy Grotowski – physical theatre and minimalism
Antonin Artaud – experimental theatre practices
William Shakespeare – classical text work
African storytelling traditions, global performance traditions, devising
methodologies, technical theatre, and contemporary performance practices.
YEAR 7: FOUNDATIONS OF
PERFORMANCE
Theme: Discovering Voice, Body, and Imagination
Unit 1: Introduction to Drama Fundamentals
,Created by Erick Mukiira
Copyright © Erick Mukiira 2026
● Stage directions
● Freeze frames
● Improvisation
● Role play
Unit 2: Voice and Movement
● Projection
● Physical awareness
● Ensemble movement
Unit 3: Storytelling Traditions Around the World
● African oral storytelling
● Greek myths
● Folktales
Unit 4: Character Creation Basics
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● Hot seating
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● Character walks
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● Emotion memory basics
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Unit 5: Introduction to Performance
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● Short scripted scenes
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● Mini showcase
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Assessment:
● Group performance
● Reflection journal
● Peer feedback
YEAR 8: DEVISING AND CREATIVE
EXPLORATION
Theme: Creating Original Theatre
Unit 1: Improvisation Mastery
● Status work
● Spontaneity exercises
, Created by Erick Mukiira
Copyright © Erick Mukiira 2026
Unit 2: Devising Theatre
● Creating original scripts
● Theme exploration
Unit 3: Physical Theatre
Inspired by Jerzy Grotowski
● Movement storytelling
● Ensemble images
Unit 4: Theatre Design Basics
● Costume
● Set
● Lighting basics
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Unit 5: Performance Lab 02
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● Student-created showcase
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Assessment:
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● Devised performance
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● Design portfolio
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YEAR 9: WORLD THEATRE PRACTICES
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Theme: Exploring Global Theatre Traditions
Unit 1: Greek Theatre
● Chorus
● Tragedy
● Masks
Unit 2: Shakespeare Performance
Work from William Shakespeare texts
Unit 3: African Theatre & Oral Traditions
● Story circles
● Ritual performance
Copyright © Erick Mukiira 2026
STAGE TO WORLD™
A Global Drama & Theatre Learning Framework for International
Schools (Years 7–11)
Inspired by BTEC | IGCSE | IB Theatre Approaches
Created by Erick Mukiira
Copyright © Erick Mukiira 2026
From foundational performance skills to advanced theatre-making, this
resource provides a progressive five-year curriculum map designed for
international schools seeking rigorous, creative, and globally relevant Drama &
Theatre education.
6
02
a2
CURRICULUM PHILOSOPHY
iir
uk
M
This framework blends:
ick
Er
Konstantin Stanislavski – realism, character development, emotional truth
©
ht
Bertolt Brecht – critical thinking, epic theatre, audience awareness
rig
py
Augusto Boal – applied theatre, social justice, empowerment
Co
Jerzy Grotowski – physical theatre and minimalism
Antonin Artaud – experimental theatre practices
William Shakespeare – classical text work
African storytelling traditions, global performance traditions, devising
methodologies, technical theatre, and contemporary performance practices.
YEAR 7: FOUNDATIONS OF
PERFORMANCE
Theme: Discovering Voice, Body, and Imagination
Unit 1: Introduction to Drama Fundamentals
,Created by Erick Mukiira
Copyright © Erick Mukiira 2026
● Stage directions
● Freeze frames
● Improvisation
● Role play
Unit 2: Voice and Movement
● Projection
● Physical awareness
● Ensemble movement
Unit 3: Storytelling Traditions Around the World
● African oral storytelling
● Greek myths
● Folktales
Unit 4: Character Creation Basics
6
02
a2
● Hot seating
iir
● Character walks
uk
● Emotion memory basics
M
ick
Unit 5: Introduction to Performance
Er
©
● Short scripted scenes
ht
rig
● Mini showcase
py
Co
Assessment:
● Group performance
● Reflection journal
● Peer feedback
YEAR 8: DEVISING AND CREATIVE
EXPLORATION
Theme: Creating Original Theatre
Unit 1: Improvisation Mastery
● Status work
● Spontaneity exercises
, Created by Erick Mukiira
Copyright © Erick Mukiira 2026
Unit 2: Devising Theatre
● Creating original scripts
● Theme exploration
Unit 3: Physical Theatre
Inspired by Jerzy Grotowski
● Movement storytelling
● Ensemble images
Unit 4: Theatre Design Basics
● Costume
● Set
● Lighting basics
6
Unit 5: Performance Lab 02
a2
● Student-created showcase
iir
uk
M
Assessment:
ick
Er
● Devised performance
©
● Design portfolio
ht
rig
py
YEAR 9: WORLD THEATRE PRACTICES
Co
Theme: Exploring Global Theatre Traditions
Unit 1: Greek Theatre
● Chorus
● Tragedy
● Masks
Unit 2: Shakespeare Performance
Work from William Shakespeare texts
Unit 3: African Theatre & Oral Traditions
● Story circles
● Ritual performance
