The question asked is 'what is drama?' Can we truly define it? Is there a 'textbook' definition of something that can be so personal? What is drama in relation to theatre? Why is drama so important? What are its uses, its aims? Some have said that drama develops self-esteem and encourages creativity and imagination. This is true, and will be demonstrated through examples from personal experiences. Usually the first thing that occurs in a …showed first 75 words of 2808 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2808 total…is the only way to lead a successful and happy life outside of the classroom, in the real world. Works Cited Bolton, Gavin. Drama as Education: An argument for placing Drama at the centre of the curriculum. London: Longman Group Limited, 1984. McGregor, Lynn, Maggie Tate, and Ken Robinson. Learning Through Drama. London: Heinemann Educational Books Ltd., 1977. Slade, Peter. Child Drama. London: University of London Press Ltd., 1954 Way, Brian. Development Through Drama. London: Longman Group Limited, 1967.