Playscape

Playscape redefines drama and creative classes for 7-12 year olds by taking them out of the studio and into the urban landscape. Through immersive experiences in nourishing outdoor spaces, young people spark creativity, build confidence, and connect with themselves, others, and the world around them.

At Playscape, we believe creativity lives within all of us. Our play-based, facilitated approach encourages exploration, resilience, and self-expression—empowering kids to take risks, try new things, and grow with confidence.

This trial class will the be first class in the three week series called Feelings in Motion. We hope that you will continue the Feelings in Motion journey with us after the trial.

Feelings in Motion: Step into a world where feelings move, stories breathe, and every emotion finds its voice. Emotions in Motion is a joyful outdoor workshop series where children explore their emotional landscape through movement, drama, and collaborative play.

Together, we’ll stretch emotional flexibility, build compassion, and learn how to read and respond to feelings—both in ourselves and others. Using role-play, sensory-rich activities, and embodied storytelling, children will develop confidence in naming, expressing, and navigating emotions with care.

From playful improvisations to reflective moments beneath the trees, this series nurtures emotional awareness, perspective-taking, and a strong sense of connection and belonging.

Let emotions move—and move us.

What We Offer:

Playful, imaginative role play – Encouraging creativity and storytelling.
Core drama elements – Exploring space, time, character, ensemble work, and deep listening.
Mindfulness and relaxation – Helping young people build focus and emotional awareness.
Introduction to devising – Creating and shaping original performances through collaboration.
Two experienced facilitators

Playscape is more than just a drama class in urban green spaces—it’s a safe and dynamic space for self-discovery, creativity, and growth.

Every session is carefully designed to equip young people with a toolkit for resilience and confidence, preparing them for whatever comes next.

👉 Join us at Playscape, where every moment is an adventure in creativity!

About Us:

Katie Fletcher:

Katie Fletcher is a passionate drama educator with over a decade of experience teaching a variety of drama curriculums across Queensland and NSW, including the International Baccalaureate. Holding a First Class Honours degree in Creative Industries (Drama) and Education, she has taught at a variety of schools, including Queensland Academies Creative Industries Campus, where she led students in projects such as The Howl, Girls Like That, The Laramie Project, and The Ark Project. Katie has also worked with companies like Sydney Theatre Company and Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre. She is dedicated to inspiring young people to build resilience, creativity, and self-expression.

Emma Che Raethke:

Emma Che is passionate about working with young people and fostering their creativity. She is a participatory artist with a rich history of creating work with and for young people. She has worked with regional communities across WA, in regional QLD, and for Queensland Theatre, LaBoite Theatre Company, Barking Geko Theatre, Backbone Youth Arts, etc. Emma Che holds a Masters Degree in Theatre practices from WAAPA and BA ( Hons) Acting from Rose Bruford College London. https://www.emmache.com/