Bookplay was developed by Kat Fletcher and Maria Evans, experienced teachers who
fully understand the daily pressures schools face. We first met in 2016 and instantly found a shared passion for teacher training. Our working relationship blossomed through the design and implementation of high-profile courses for other organisations, where we realised our values, expertise and personalities were perfectly matched.
We founded Bookplay Education to address a shortage of high quality CPD for teachers wanting to adopt instantly usable and successful approaches into a wide range of literature. We’re on a mission to make books, plays and poetry come alive.
Maria Evans
I have nearly thirty years' experience in a range of contexts as a teacher, trainer, researcher, examiner, leader, coach and mentor.
I have worked extensively in the cultural and education sectors for organisations including the BBC and the Royal Shakespeare Company, where I was Director of Education from 2004-2008.
As a freelancer, my clients have included Arts Council, England, the National Theatre, Culture, Creativity and Education, the Qualification and Curriculum Authority, and the
Department for Education. Key qualifications, fellowships and training include:
- PhD in Arts Education, University of Warwick
- PGCE: Drama and English (Distinction), University of Leeds
- MA: Arts Management in Education, City University, London
Most recently I have been developing and delivering a range of online training courses which I now deliver alongside in-person days and courses.
Kat Fletcher
I have spent the last 18 years working as a theatre practitioner, director and educator, most recently with the Royal Shakespeare Company, leading work for teachers and young people.
I have worked with organisations including the National Theatre, International School Theatre Association and the British Council to develop education programmes across the globe.
I have coordinated theatre and literature festivals in America, Africa, China, Europe and the UK, bringing together thousands of artists, young people and teachers. Prior to this I
managed educational initiatives at Open Minds Theatre Company, including producing the internationally recognised Rotherham Shakespeare Festival.
My research interests have focused on work within SEND settings.
Most recently I have focused on Theory Of Mind and how its development could aid deaf and hearing impaired students to access Shakespeare and other complex narratives.
Over the last five years I have delivered CPDL for teachers in a range of international contexts.
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