Workshops, Talks, Performances, Demonstration Classes, and Panels. With an international line-up of presenters. Now in its 6th year!

Midland Actors Theatre and University of Worcester present

DOROTHY HEATHCOTE NOW: INTERNATIONAL DRAMA CONFERENCE 2026

“THE BEST CONFERENCE ON DRAMA IN EDUCATION IN THE WORLD!”

5-8 NOVEMBER at St John's Campus, University of Worcester WR2 6AJ

Workshops, Talks, Performances, Demonstration Classes, Online Panels, and more!

Now in its 6th year

With an international line-up of presenters including Cecily O’Neill, Brian Edmiston, Tim Taylor, Stig A. Eriksson, Theo Bryer, Bob Selderslaghs, Iona Towler Evans, David Allen, Lisa Hinton, Richard Kieran, Vaishali Chakhravarty, Vishakha Chakhravarty, Flávia Janiaski Vale, Paul Sutton, Roberta Luchini, Alison Reeves, and more.

“inspirational… a fresh view of Heathcote’s ideas” (Drama and Theatre 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 5 NOVEMBER, there will be an ONLINE DAY, with an international line-up of speakers and panellists.

ON 6 NOVEMBER, there will be a CREATIVE PRACTICES Day.

Delegates will work for a day with leading practitioners, and will also take part in a drama session in local schools (Woodrow First School and Tudor Grange Academy Worcester). This is an opportunity to see Mantle of the Expert in practice!

ON 7-8 NOVEMBER, there will be a two-day conference weekend.

There will be practical drama workshops and panel discussions.

For more details, 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 3 OCTOBER

OPTION 1: BOOK FOR ALL FOUR DAYS (5-8 November): £300 / Early Bird rate: £250

OPTION 2: BOOK FOR THE ONLINE DAY ONLY (5 November): £30 / Early Bird rate: £20

OPTION 3: BOOK FOR THE "CREATIVE PRACTICE" DAY ONLY (6 November): £125 / Early Bird rate: £100

OPTION 4: BOOK FOR THE WEEKEND CONFERENCE ONLY (8-9 November): £200 / Early Bird rate: £175

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

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