Faust International Youth Theatre

Peter and the Wolf is a show that has been toured and performed by Faust for ten years in different forms. We’re so passionate about this piece, and in this article, we wanted to explain what amazing insights students and audience members can gain from the show! The piece is performed by three professional actors and a technical operator with set props and music all provided by Faust. Drama and Classical Music Peter and the Wolf was originally a piece of radio drama to introduce children to the magic of classical music. Each of the instrument groups represents a character in the story. In our version, a little girl finds and listens to the original version on a record player. Our cast then act out the dramatic tale with the music to bring the story to life. We hope that the production will make classical music more accessible to your students and show them how art different performance art forms can combine. Costume, Comedy and Puppets The production is also comic in tone a...

Faust's Drop-In Workshops are designed to be a whole heap of dramatic fun for returnin g students, and even those who are new t o drama or Faust! In each session,  students will participate in games and exercises which will excite and entertain them. Each a ge group  will run differently with session customised for each level - please read on below for a works hop breakdown on each age group! Workshops for Tots (Ages 3 to 4) Our Tots groups will begin with a creative activity such as coloring and crafts that will be based around our theme of the day. Then our leaders will run engaging warm-up exercises that will help develop your mini performer’s vocal and physical skills. The group will then explore a book and, through songs and movement, bring different parts of the story to life. These sessions are a great introduction to drama and as they encourage confidence and creativity.   Workshops for Ages 4 to 5 The 4-5 age groups will begin with activities which will help deve...