A Teacher's Guide to the Black Plays Archive

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What is the Black Plays Archive and how can I use it in my lessons?

Discover the Black Plays Archive: what it is and how it can be used in the classroom, with this resource for teachers. The resource provides information on how to use the Black Plays Archive for teaching set texts and how its resources can provide additional context to plays and aid in decolonising the curriculum.

What is the Black Plays Archive?

An online catalogue of the first professional production in the UK of plays written by Black British, African, and Caribbean playwrights. Explore our specially written resources for teachers and educators.

Keywords

Teachers, Resources, Black Plays Archive, Archive, Black Theatre, Black Playwrights

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