Join the ENGLISH DRAMA BOOTCAMP training course
English Drama Bootcamp - Overview
Activities such as drama, music and play offer opportunities for active learning by using the body, mind, voice and emotions to comprehensively communicate. They are exciting and help children focus their energy toward improving their language ability in a fun-filled and welcoming setting.
The 5-Day English Drama Bootcamp (organised by Kids English Theatre Teacher Training Academy©) provides a unique, and turbocharged training experience for educators. You'll leave the course equipped with practical step-by-step strategies, that will guide you to teach young learners English through drama, movement, puppetry, and performance.
You’ll practice all the key levels of teaching children from 3-10 using the Kids English Theatre Method© – all in sunny Florence!
This is an intensive (in-person) five-day course that centres on active training. Lessons are designed to facilitate and strengthen learning by using practical demonstrations and examples. You’ll learn how to organise and structure your lessons (including also Mummy & Me groups) and create imaginative, hands-on drama strategies you can apply in your ESL teaching immediately!
The result? Your theatrically charged lessons will boost your students' engagement and participation!
The 5-Day English Drama Bootcamp is specially formulated for a limited number of participants to guarantee an interpersonal experience and maximise your teaching potential
What is Kids English Theatre Teacher Training Academy©?
Kids English Theatre Teacher Training Academy© provides teacher training courses designed specifically for native and non-native English speakers who are highly proficient in the language. It’s for teachers who are strongly motivated to teach children but need professional support in developing and enhancing their teaching abilities.
Courses are open to both experienced and newbie English language teachers and provide a multitude of simple and practical steps on how to successfully teach young learners aged 3-10 years through drama and play.
You don’t need to be a professional teacher, theatre expert, or native English speaker to enrol and participate. And don’t worry – you won’t have to compete in a talent show!
Kids English Theatre Method©
The Kids English Theatre Method© is aimed at boosting child development in English as a Second Language (ESL) using theatre-based techniques.
Our unique method combines drama, movement, music, role-play, storytelling, language activities, puppetry, and performance to make English language learning a new and exciting experience for children of all ages and abilities.
Our focus is on creating confident language communicators.
Who is the Bootcamp for?
So, if you’re looking to break free from your routine - or you want to swing into action with a fresh, modern approach - then you would benefit from how this course can kickstart the next step in your teaching career.
We’ll give you direction and guidance so that you’ll venture out into this new world perspective with confidence and competence.
Bootcamp Teacher Comments
Amazing experience!!!!! Loved every bit of it!! Thank you Miranda for sharing your theatrical expertise!!!💗
~ Jane Pansalfini
Overall, this has been the BEST course experience I have been to so far because it had it all: well-organized, amazing like-minded teachers, serious theatrical learning, fantastic energy, great colorful material (optional, but a must buy), and it was in Florence, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
~ Nereyda Valle
We walked out of the five-day boot camp with puppets in our hands, joy in our hearts, and ideas bursting in our minds. The magical moments we experienced will continue to sparkle throughout our lessons.
~ Anees Sultana
The most amazing, hands on, practical and informative teacher training that I have ever participated in. Miranda not only knows her stuff but is so willing to share. I feel I have been given permission to "shine". Thank you 
~ Tory Chavand
You have exceeded my expectations. So skilled, clear, professional, emphatic, energetic, joyful, lively and inspiring. Thanks again for the awesome training week. Keep us updated for what’s next. 😘 all the best 💪🏻
~ Nadia Marangon
Thank YOU Miranda for being so motivating! You’ve inspired us all and as far as I’m concerned it was the most “intensive” week of my life, but I’d do it again starting next Monday 😂
I’m missing you already and I feel blessed for having been part of this incredible experience ❤️
~ Sara Di Crescenzio
..I found so engaging the suggestions to manage the class, to organise the lesson plan and the promotional activities.
..I could teach with more enthusiasm, I felt surer, professional and trustable for my kids, their parents and my teachers.
~ Angela Tauro
Is it even worth doing for the second time ? Absolutely yes 👍👍I DID 😊😊thank you Miranda 😘
~ Valeria Spreafico
Thank you Miranda ❤️The support and the knowledge you gave to us was miracle and amazing love u so much
~ Manjula Lelwala
This has been one of the most amazing and unforgettable experiences I've ever had.
~ Sharmin Bandeali
Thank you Miranda for this amazing experience that was one of the best courses I've ever attended "s So full of new ideas, useful tips and wonderful peopletk I've learnt so much about myself and every moment I spent with you was so funny and inspiring that I'd really like a time machine just to go back there every time I need Iv I'll never forget your passion, your motivating and kind words and all we've shared in just five days
- Serena Andorlini
How is The English Drama Bootcamp Structured?
5-DAY COURSE SCHEDULE
DAY 1. - An Introduction to Becoming a Successful English Drama Teacher
Your first English lesson can be a scary experience, for your students and for you! Hitting the ground running by creating a strong first impression sends the right messages about trust, confidence, friendliness, and professionalism.
By mastering these key aspects, you'll learn how to attract more students and keep them engaged throughout their learning experience. That is why Day 1 explores the qualities of a good communicator, including:
Day 2. Language Games and Drama Techniques
Every child is naturally curious. It drives them to learn, explore, and experiment, which is why kids are ideal language learners.
But children also have short attention spans. To overcome their difficulties with focus, Miranda will support you in structuring your lessons and effectively managing your class in ways that help your students grow their interpersonal and emotional skills. You’ll learn multisensory approaches such as:
DAY 3. Storytelling, Puppets & Music
On Day 3, we’ll develop storytelling techniques such as effective vocal techniques, expression, and dramatization. We’ll also study storyboards, story boxes, sensory bags, and the art of teaching using Kamishibai Theatre.
Moreover, we’ll explore puppetry, which is particularly engaging for young children. It brings your stories to life and maintains your students’ engagement and enjoyment. You’ll learn everything you need to know about:
Because music is such a powerful learning tool, we’ll also delve deeper into the power of song as a teaching technique by examining:
DAY 4. Staging a play
Taking part in a theatrical performance can be positive and rewarding for young language students. Drama encourages children to express themselves freely without feeling judged. It’s a great way to boost confidence and team-building skills.
But “performance” doesn’t have to mean polished or spectacularly impressive. Simple and practical shows work too! That’s why Day 4 focuses on ways to make your class theatre performances or sketches simple, professional, and rewarding. Our topics will include:
DAY 5. Organising your own English Drama Courses
Take your English language teaching to the next level by starting an after-school program, but first, you’ll need to anticipate the common pitfalls of running an English Drama course. Topics will include:
And as a finishing touch to the course, we have
A Practice & Review Session
Whether you’re new to teaching or have been doing it for years, this practice lesson and helpful critique will allow you to test your ideas and newfound skills.
It feels good to overcome nerves and enjoy successes, which is why this safe environment is the perfect place to test your teaching mojo before venturing back out into the world.
Participants (in groups) will be asked to use the skills they’ve learned during the course and present a final teaching session that will be critiqued by an expert who will evaluate your:
This course is for you if :
You're thinking of starting a career
You're an experienced educator, but you're looking to learn fresh skills to enhance your teaching
You want to sharpen your skills
You need a flexible program
Who Particiaptes ?
Our training course paticipants are a diverse group of individuals from every corner of the world and all walks of life and experiences. Their shared passion? Making a real difference in the lives of young language learners. Some are university graduates, some are native speakers, others are independent ESL (CELTA/TEFL) language teachers, nursery and primary school teachers, or language school directors/owners.
Some participants join us without prior English language teaching experience, but they all possess a strong command of the English language and a love for working with children.They recognise the power of using drama to enhance children’s language abilities and are fully committed to making a positive impact.
Since 2017, hundreds of teachers from across the globe have attended Kids English Theatre© teacher training courses. Our teacher "family" have come from France, Spain, Bulgaria, Greece, Poland, Tunisia, Bosnia, China, Taiwan, Israel, Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Russia, Slovenia, India, Philippines, Australia, USA, South Africa, UK, Switzerland, Slovakia, Chile, Uruguay, Armenia, and Germany – and the numbers grow after each cycle.
Hear from participants of the 2024 5-Day Intensive Teacher Training Bootcamp in Florence! Find out what they gained from the experience and how it transformed their teaching.
Bootcamp Teacher Comments
You have exceeded my expectations. So skilled, clear, professional, emphatic, energetic, joyful, lively and inspiring. Thanks again for the awesome training week. Keep us updated for what’s next. 😘 all the best 💪🏻
~ Nadia Marangon
Thank YOU Miranda for being so motivating! You’ve inspired us all and as far as I’m concerned it was the most “intensive” week of my life, but I’d do it again starting next Monday 😂
I’m missing you already and I feel blessed for having been part of this incredible experience ❤️
~ Sara Di Crescenzio
If I had to describe my overall experience with one word I would choose “illuminating”.
...If you’re looking for something that can help you to make the difference between an ordinary way of teaching and an extraordinary one, here it is: the Bootcamp!
~ Elisa Rosellini
The most amazing, hands on, practical and informative teacher training that I have ever participated in. Miranda not only knows her stuff but is so willing to share. I feel I have been given permission to "shine". Thank you
~ Tory Chavand
Is it even worth doing for the second time ? Absolutely yes 👍👍I DID 😊😊thank you Miranda 😘
~ Valeria Spreafico
Thank you Miranda ❤️The support and the knowledge you gave to us was miracle and amazing love u so much
~ Manjula Lelwala
Amazing experience!!!!! Loved every bit of it!! Thank you Miranda for sharing your theatrical expertise!!!💗
~ Jane Pansalfini
Big thank you to @kidsenglishtheatre for an amazing and incredible experience! I learned so much and enjoyed every bit of it. Truly unforgettable! ❤️
Sharmin Bandeali
Big thank you to @kidsenglishtheatre for an amazing and incredible experience! I learned so much and enjoyed every bit of it. Truly unforgettable! ❤️
~ Sharmin Bandeali
I was a little apprehensive before the course started but after the first day felt totally at ease and slowly built my confidence. It was a fantastic group of teachers and we worked together really well, sharing ideas and having fun. Miranda, you were amazing, always full of energy and ideas and have instilled in us the benefits of teaching English through drama 🎭🇬🇧❤️
~ Maria Mastrangelo
I was a little apprehensive before the course started but after the first day felt totally at ease and slowly built my confidence. It was a fantastic group of teachers and we worked together really well, sharing ideas and having fun. Miranda, you were amazing, always full of energy and ideas and have instilled in us the benefits of teaching English through drama 🎭🇬🇧❤️
~ Maria Mastrangelo
Bootcamp Coach
Miranda Flynn Legge is an English through Drama expert and the founder of The Kids English Theatre Method©.
Miranda is a British actor and graduate of the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where she won a scholarship and was trained by prominent international directors and mentors including the world’s foremost voice coach, Patsy Rodenburg. She also shared studies with fellow actors Joseph Fiennes, Damien Lewis, Ewen McGregor, and Daniel Craig.
In 1995, Miranda emigrated to Italy and co-founded Catalyst Theatre Company in Florence. She also won a Prince's Trust award that same year to develop her work at an international level with Catalyst.
Furthermore Miranda is an accredited English language teacher with a CELTA Certificate from Cambridge University and has worked extensively teaching thousands of children of all ages and abilities.
With over 25 years’ experience working as a professional actor, English language teacher, and drama coach, Miranda has seen first-hand the real advantages that theatre techniques can offer English language learners.
In 2004, she created “Teatro Inglese Per Bambini©”, a unique English and theatre after-school program for children ages 4 to 10 based in Florence, Italy. Miranda established the first ever Mummy & Me & SuperStar groups in Italy to adopt the Kids English Theatre Method© .
"I believe that if a child’s first encounter with English is theatrical, active and fun, they will love language learning forever. This belief has been consolidated over the years by the parents and teachers that share with us how their children’s experience in our courses encourages them to be more expressive and confident communicating in English."
The Kids English Theatre Teacher Training Academy was founded in 2017. Since then, hundreds of language teachers from around the globe have completed K.E.T. Live & Online training courses.
Miranda's experience in teaching children using the Kids English Theatre Method© has shown her how children learn fastest and what they find most enjoyable.
All her drama activities, chants, role-plays, and stories have been researched and developed over the years. She constantly devises new activities to accompany the lessons, concocting new language games and elaborating comedy skits, puppet plays and chants.
Most importantly, all her exercises have been successfully tried and tested in the classroom. That’s why she can help you save time in structuring your lessons and guide you to develop ideas that will make your lessons creative and engaging straight away.
Miranda also participates in national and international conferences and university seminars for nursery and primary school educators, where she coaches others on how to apply theatre techniques to teaching English.
Who is the Course Not For?
This course is NOT for you:
- If you’re looking for a traditional textbook-based learning experience.
- You prefer chalk-and-talk courses with text manuals or slide presentations.
Instead, it offers an active learning approach.
We provide practical demonstrations and walk-throughs of each activity with Miranda, ensuring you understand exactly what to do and how to do it.
This hands-on approach builds your confidence in implementing these techniques in your own classes.
If you're unable to dedicate your time and commitment:
The 5-Day Drama Bootcamp is designed to equip you with lifelong teaching strategies, but it requires dedication to learn and apply them.
While Miranda will guide and support you throughout the course, taking action, working as a team, and practicing the techniques are essential parts of your theatrical journey.
The total course duration is 5-Days.
Ready to delve into a new theatrical adventure?
Frequently Asked Questions
Student Spotlight Stories
I'm Nereyda Valle, and I'm Mexican-American, but I live and teach English in Mérida, Spain. Since 2012 I have been running my own academy called Express Yourself English Academy.
I first heard about the 5-Day Bootcamp through Miranda's social networks because I'd taken Miranda's previous online courses. Since I'm the type of person who loves and thrives more in in-person courses, I knew I had to join her Bootcamp.
The Bootcamp exceeded my expectations because not only was the course intensive, well-organized, and had exclusive access to Miranda, I was surrounded by the most amazing teachers who became friends.
We also learned so much from each other, and we continue to share ideas to this day, and that's priceless.
Honestly, each part of the course was engaging and helpful. However, the one I would put at the top of the list would be the importance of and practicing our classroom communication skills.
Something we aren't really taught, but that is necessary to really help our students learn and become more confident language learners.
Overall, this has been the BEST course experience I have been to so far because it had it all: well-organized, amazing like-minded teachers, serious theatrical learning, fantastic energy, great colorful material (optional, but a must buy), and it was in Florence, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Before the Bootcamp, I wasn't as confident using puppets, roleplays, storytelling, chant/songs, and preparing for performances. Now, I'm more confident, and have seen how much my students are more engaged and excited to perform.
I'm also excited to announce that I've taken a step further and booked an auditorium in our city for our end-of-year performance this school year. Wish me luck!
I would 1000% recommend this course to all those teachers who want to teach without textbooks, want to build their students' confidence, and want to include more drama in their teaching.
It's something very few teachers know how to do and it will definitely make you stand out from the crowd, I promise!
Nereyda Valle (Express Yourself English Academy)
My name is Anees, and I run an interactive English- speaking playgroup in Heidelberg, Germany.
I always try to incorporate theatrical elements into my classes. However, it wasn't until I attended the Bootcamp in Florence, that I could effectively use theatre as a tool for learning through play.
It was a cherished experience and a significant learning curve in my 17-year journey in the field of education, particularly in teaching languages.
Miranda Flynn Legge, is an amazing actor, a passionate teacher, and teacher trainer. We walked out of the five-day boot camp with puppets in our hands, joy in our hearts, and ideas bursting in our minds.
We felt empowered with practical, hands-on experience in effectively using our voices, bodies, and creativity in teaching through drama. We learned innumerable strategies to revolutionize teaching in our own little ways, gained invaluable resources to design and organize our own courses, and made lots of like-minded friends.
The magical moments we experienced will continue to sparkle throughout our lessons.
I personally enjoyed the course so much that I further took up the online sessions, which went a long way in shaping the way I perform and teach through play.
One of the phenomenal things that happened after every public performance following my sessions with Miranda is that children and their parents not only enjoyed my program but also approached me to ask if I run a training program for adults.
Anees Sultana
I'm from Indonesia. I've been living in France for 6 years. I teach English for young and very young learners in After School English classes. I also facilitate fun and engaging English lessons in Theatre class.
I was quite frustrated when I had to teach English for very young learners. Since I used to teach older children, teens and adults, but not children under 5 years old.
I watched lots of videos in YouTube and I found Miranda! I got lots of inspiration from her. So, I decided to join the English Bootcamp last year.
I wasn't sure at the beginning, but her call changed everything. After hearing her talking on the phone, I said to myself, "Miranda is genuine! She is as friendly as in her YouTube videos. I have to meet her in person."
My English classes are textbook-centred. Things went well, but I wasn't really happy with it. I wanted to make some changes, but I didn't know how to implement my ideas and convince the owner of the school.
I found the course was very intensive and also practical. I got lots of knowledge and opportunities to put the theories into practice. Miranda is truly a good mentor!
I enjoyed and liked all parts of the course. However, language games, drama techniques and storytelling are the most helpful for me.
The course is perfect for everyone! Someone who isn't theatrical or the one who is theatrical, but wants to be more theatrical.
After finishing the course, I gained more confidence in teaching English for very young learners. I'm not afraid or shy to look silly in front of the children and as a result, the children are more expressive as well. They speak and participate more in class. They become active learners!
I strongly recommend this course because it brings changes, not only for teachers but also learners.
Elisabeth Kristiana
... If you really want to learn a foreign language you have to start from understanding and speaking rather than from reading and writing... So I started to follow on line some experienced teachers just like Miranda. I’ve been just a follower for about 5 years, after Covid I decided to join her course in person.
Guess what? The course definitely met my expectations.
It helped me to improve my skills, my courses offer and work efficiency. The parts I found most engaging and helpful were the ones about drama and structured play: precious resources for a teacher like me. I’ve been using those games for my storytelling at the library and my preschooler groups.
If I had to describe my overall experience with one word I would choose “illuminating”.
I’m really more confident and self-conscious. When parents tell me: “Well, today Michele had an appointment to play in the park with his friends, but he really wanted to come here”, my heart skips a beat and I’m sooo happy!
I really had a blast: when you unleash your passion, when you are true to yourself, when you follow your dreams, well… you can’t go wrong.
I do recommend this course!
...If you’re looking for something that can help you to make the difference between an ordinary way of teaching and an extraordinary one, here it is: the Bootcamp!
Elisa Rosellini
To follow your course was professionally (I say it without exaggeration,) one of the best decisions of my life.
I landed in a fresh and full of enthusiasm environment and meeting other freelancers involved in this job gave me new energies. I am still in touch with the other girls and we exchange advice, suggestions, ideas, doubts.
We support each other on professional issues and sometimes on private ones. In short, we have become girlfriends!
(The 5-day) course has helped me organize that scrappy and vast baggage of information and activities accumulated over the years and gave me a method that has allowed me to free myself from manual schemes giving me much more confidence.
I had a wonderful experience on the island of Procida in a public school where I received many compliments for my personality and the appeal of my courses on the kids. They called me again for this year.
Naples is a wonderful but difficult city speaking about jobs and career but here is my point of view: I take the pros and cons choosing to reinvent myself and be constantly updated. Thanks to the success of my last year's course, they have also offered me a project of bilingualism and storytelling in the school where I currently work.
So I would say that the course was great to me!!!
Thanks because with your charm and enthusiasm you were a great source of inspiration to me.
Valentina De Fraia
I decided to join although I was a bit sceptical that I would learn as much as promised in the 5-day curriculum. I thought that 5 days couldn’t be enough!
When I came on the first day, I was a bit scared and withdrawn – I am not an extravert and I need some time to break the ice…
It happens very rarely that we can tell that every or almost every piece of information or content of a course is engaging, helpful and useful.
But I can definitely tell that about Miranda’s teacher training. From the beginning till the end I felt and was extremely engaged and immersed in all the activities.
The course is extremely practical unlike many other trainings in which I participated.
You learn from experiencing what you are supposed to teach afterwards which is priceless.
You gain confidence in what and how you do. You gain conscience of your body and voice. I didn’t believe it but it happened – when I came back I felt ready and prepared to work with kids, to play, to have fun with them and not to be afraid or ashamed.
The course not only met my expectations – it exceeded them by far!
The course structure is very well thought and prepared. Every minute of every day is used to maximum. It gives you the tools to work through the year with games, ideas and materials necessary for different themes…
After the course I started applying what I learnt in Florence and it does work with kids. I use the techniques that I learnt also while teaching Italian-you just change the language but everything else works perfectly.
I strongly recommend the training to others. For me it has been a life-changing experience.
Joanna Rybak - Akademia Dobrej Edukacji in Jabłonna - Poland
Bootcamp Testimonials
Bootcamp Teacher Comments
Thank you for helping a community of teachers learn and grow to the fullest and to connect to the child within us. It has really opened us to a door of possibilities. The boot camp was absolutely brilliant. Your energy, passion,precision, simplicity and smile are contagious and have been a great fuel for me personally, to get creative and be more confident
~ Anees Sultana
You have exceeded my expectations. So skilled, clear, professional, emphatic, energetic, joyful, lively and inspiring. Thanks again for the awesome training week. Keep us updated for what’s next. 😘 all the best 💪🏻
~ Nadia Marangon
Thank YOU Miranda for being so motivating! You’ve inspired us all and as far as I’m concerned it was the most “intensive” week of my life, but I’d do it again starting next Monday 😂
I’m missing you already and I feel blessed for having been part of this incredible experience ❤️
~ Sara Di Crescenzio
Thank you Miranda ❤️The support and the knowledge you gave to us was miracle and amazing love u so much
~ Manjula Lelwala
The most amazing, hands on, practical and informative teacher training that I have ever participated in. Miranda not only knows her stuff but is so willing to share. I feel I have been given permission to "shine". Thank you
~ Tory Chavand
Is it even worth doing for the second time ? Absolutely yes 👍👍I DID 😊😊thank you Miranda 😘
~ Valeria Spreafico
Amazing experience!!!!! Loved every bit of it!! Thank you Miranda for sharing your theatrical expertise!!!💗
~ Jane Pansalfini
ENROLL NOW
5-DAY ENGLISH DRAMA BOOTCAMP
25 - 29 August 2025 in Florence, Italy
Regular Bootcamp Course Price: €950 NOW €570 Exclusive Pre-Launch Offer, Limited Time (5th-30th April 2025)
- An immersive development program designed to give you out-of-the-box solutions to teaching children
- Newcomers receive accelerated teacher training, and experienced teachers learn a new skillset via a proven “learning by doing” study method
- Personal guidance and mentorship from Miranda Flynn Legge, an internationally recognised leader and expert in teaching English through Drama
- 100% Money back guarantee. If you’re not entirely satisfied with the course at the end of Day-1 you'll be refunded
- A "face-to-face" focused environment to accelerate learning. You’ll join the Kids English Theatre family and learn, collaborate and be supported by an exclusive group of like-minded teachers. Limited places available.
- N.B Course fee excludes transport, accommodation, meals etc.
- Register now to guarantee your spot!