Spitfire Girls UK Tour Drama Lesson Plan
Key Info
Introduce your students to the world of the Spitfire Girls before you visit, and as a tool to engage with in your classroom before and afterwards. This lesson plan endeavours to support young people with engaging with these stories beyond their visit to the theatre and champion the story of these incredible women.
Learning Objectives:
● Students will explore the historical context of women in the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) during World War II
● Students will develop empathy for the characters in Spitfire Girls, considering the challenges they faced
● Students will work collaboratively to create and present performances
● Students will use textual evidence from the play to inform their understanding of character and context
Key Concepts:
● Historical Context: Understanding the role of the ATA and the historical significance of women pilots during WWII.
● Character Development: Exploring the motivations, relationships, and challenges faced by the characters.
● Dramatic Techniques: Using improvisation, vocal and physical skills, and narration to explore themes.
● Empathy and Perspective: Considering the impact of war, loss and risk through the perspectives of the characters in Spitfire Girls.
Resources:
● Script Extract One from Spitfire Girls (below)
● Large open space for movement
● Whiteboard & markers
About Spitfire Girls
INSPIRED BY REMARKABLE TRUE EVENTS
“It’s built for us, isn’t it? The Spitfire. Built for women.”
New Year’s Eve, 1959.
Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub.
As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies.
Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together.
Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope.
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Spitfire Girls UK Tour
Spitfire Girls UK Tour