Midland Actors Theatre and Manchester Metropolitan University present
DOROTHY HEATHCOTE NOW: INTERNATIONAL DRAMA CONFERENCE 2025
6-9 NOVEMBER at Brooks Building, Manchester Metropolitan University M15 6GX
Workshops, Talks, Performances, Demonstration Classes, Online Panels, and more!
Now in its 5th year
“THE BEST CONFERENCE ON DRAMA IN EDUCATION IN THE WORLD!”
With an international line-up of presenters including Cecily O'Neill, Brian Edmiston, Tim Taylor, Stig A. Eriksson, Theo Bryer, Rebecca Patterson, John Rainer, Iona Towler Evans David Allen, Bob Selderlaghs, Lisa Hinton, Richard Kieran, Roberta Luchini, and more!
“inspirational… a fresh view of Heathcote’s ideas” (Drama and Theatre magazine)
“For me the conference title, 'Dorothy Heathcote Now,' had fulfilled its mission: it brought her work into the here and now.” (Chris Lawrence, Drama: One Forum, Many Voices magazine)
“Experiencing 'Dorothy Heathcote Now' was profoundly transformative for me. It was one of my greatest experiences.” (Raja’ Farah)
“the best conference on drama in education in the world!” (Vaishali Chakhravarty)
The conference will appeal to teachers, drama practitioners, students and trainee teachers, and academics.
HOW IT WILL WORK
ON 6 NOVEMBER, there will be an ONLINE DAY, with an international line-up of speakers and panellists.
ON 7 NOVEMBER, there will be a CREATIVE PRACTICES Day.
Delegates will work for a day with a leading practitioner, and will also take part in a drama session in a local school. This is an opportunity to see Mantle of the Expert in practice! Groups will be led by Tim Taylor, David Allen and Roberta Luchini
ON 8-9 NOVEMBER, there will be a two-day conference weekend.
There will be practical drama workshops and panel discussions. Speakers and facilitators include Cecily O'Neill, Brian Edmistion, Tim Taylor, Stig A. Eriksson, Bob Selderslaghs, Theo Bryer, John Rainer, David Allen, Iona Towler Evans, Roberta Luchini, and more.
For more details and the conference schedule, go to
https://www.mantlenetwork.com
You have several choices for the event. You can book for the online day; for the "Creative Practice" day; for the weekend conference; or for the full four days.
EARLY BIRD RATE APPLIES UNTIL 4 OCTOBER
OPTION 1: BOOK FOR ALL FOUR DAYS (6-9 November): £280 / Early Bird rate: £250
OPTION 2: BOOK FOR THE ONLINE DAY ONLY (6 November): £30 / Early Bird rate: £20
OPTION 3: BOOK FOR THE "CREATIVE PRACTICE" DAY ONLY (7 November): £105 / Early Bird rate: £90
OPTION 4: BOOK FOR THE WEEKEND CONFERENCE ONLY (8-9 November): £190 / Early Bird rate: £170
CONCESSION RATE: 30% reduction on all fees. This apply to students in full time education; unemployed; over 65s; registered disabled. ENTER PROMO CODE "CONCESSION" IN THE "PROMO CODE" BOX AT CHECKOUT
For further details about the conference, contact: david@mantlenetwork.com
00 44 7946 006511
https://www.mantlenetwork.com
