Gavin Bolton's Contextual Drama

Margaret R. Burke is a retired professor of drama and theatre in education at Brock University and the University of Victoria.

• Introduction – Gavin Bolton’s Improvised Drama in Schools: A History of ConfusionChapter 1: What Exactly is Contextual Drama? Chapter 2: Why Should I Use Contextual Drama? Chapter 3: How to Use Contextual Drama: The Ins & Outs Chapter 4: Case Studies Part I: Bolton in the 1980s Case Study 1: Theresa Case Study 2: Violence Case Study 3: The Haunted House – The Gatekeeper and The KeyCase Study 4: Drunken Robbers – Orpheus Case Study 5: The Crucible Part II: Bolton in the 1990s Case Study 6: The Sleeping Beauty Case Study 7: The Green-Poolers – VictimizationCase Study 8: The Sacred Mountain Case Study 9: Maria: A Drama of OppressionChapter 5: The Importance of Reflection & Assessment Chapter 6: Try, Try and Try Again: Stepping Out with Annie Appendix A: Gavin Bolton’s Writings Appendix B: Gavin Bolton’s Travels & Awards