S1 Ep9: Oracy, Acting and Confidence - What Young Performers Really Need

In this episode, I’m joined by Georgie Ross, Director of Teaching and Learning at The Oracy Group.We explore the role of oracy - spoken communication - and why it’s so important for young people, both in education and beyond.This is a really practical conversation around how communication skills are developed, how drama supports that process, and what parents and educators can do to help build confidence in a clear and grounded way.We cover:What oracy actually means in practiceWhy listening is just as important as speakingHow oracy shows up in classrooms, auditions and everyday lifeThe link between drama, communication and confidenceSupporting young people with conversations, debate and expressionSocial media and how it’s shaping communicationSimple ways parents can support communication at homeWhether you’re a young performer, a parent, or working in education, this episode offers clear and practical insight you can use straight away.Find Georgie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgie-rossFind me:Instagram: @TheDramaCoachTikTok: @TheDramaCoachYouTube: The Drama CoachMore support, coaching and resources: https://linktr.ee/TheDramaCoachResources mentioned:English Speaking Union - Talk for Life CampaignEducation Endowment Foundation - Oracy ResearchUniversity of Cambridge - Oracy ProgrammeBook: Drama and Oracy - Unlocking Potential (link coming soon)Music: Soft Music 495878 by nastelbom (Pixabay)