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Shakespeare Interactive School Workshops
Workshops and Performance Project Weeks
Every Primary/Special School Discovery Workshop or Performance Project Week is an all-round, all inclusive, interactive learning experience. At FINDING THE WILL there is never a wrong answer, just an interesting idea. "This is the third time we have hosted ‘Finding the Will’ at our school, and I can only praise the whole package. Two dedicated, approachable, friendly leads who capture the children’s imagination and attention." St Mary's CPS, Hornchurch
Format
Primary: 2 sessions x 2 hrs
(60 participants per session)
Age Groups
Y1 - Y7, Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Shakespeare Project Week
Shakespeare Interactive Workshops
Additional Info
How to bring Shakespeare Alive
Day Itinerary*
Shakespeare Interactive Workshops
- Each Interactive Workshop lasts approximately 2 hours and involves all those participating in performing and/or answering questions to move the story along.
- The children play all of the characters (on a voluntary basis). Those children who are not so confident in performing can shine by answering questions, guessing what might happen next or suggesting what a character might be thinking or feeling.
- We provide basic costumes and props for identification purposes, plus a soundtrack where appropriate.
- We provide a complementary Teachers' Pack with every Interactive Workshop or Project Week.
Shakespeare Project Week
- Day One - Two x 2 hour Interactive Workshop (60 students max in each)
- Day Two - Morning 2x Groups of 15 rehearse Afternoon 2 x Groups of 15 rehearse
- Day Three - Morning 2x Groups of 15 rehearse Afternoon 2 x Groups of 15 rehearse
- Day Four - Morning 4x Groups of 15 rehearse Afternoon 4 x Groups of 15 rehearse
- Day Five - Morning - all eight groups come together, dress rehearsal + preview. Afternoon - performance to invited audience.
* The activities may vary on the day depending on the length of the sessions and the age and ability of the participants.
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Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Links
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Not only understanding of a Shakespeare play but also......
Helping Children to find their voice Listening skills Language development Team building Concentration Imagination Confidence boosting Empathy And it’s Fun!
Curriculum Links: Literacy; History; Drama; PSHE; Public Speaking
Cost
For an exact quote, please contact Jules directly, with the number of children you wish to participate, the number of workshops you require, or to discuss a Project Week.
Testimonials
It has saved us a lot of time with regard to teaching. Children are completely immersed in the plays, so we’ve been able to dive in and get started right away.
Thank you for sharing your love and passion for Shakespeare – the children really enjoyed your workshop as did the adults!
The children have been truly enthused & energised with Shakespeare once again so thank you so much. We will definitely be snapping up another date in 2025!!!
All pupils were engaged and felt listened to & included. Children who find other learning challenging were hanging on your every word!
The mixture of professional acting, child involvement and explanation is the perfect way to introduce Shakespeare to our Year 6’s.
Checklist
- Enhanced DBS Checked Instructors
- Public Liability Insurance
- Risk Assessments
About This Provider (FINDING THE WILL - Jules Hobbs)
Shakespeare Interactive Discovery Workshops and Performance Project Weeks Every Primary/Special School Discovery Workshop or Performance Project Week is an all-round, all inclusive, interactive learning experience. Included with every Workshop/Project Week is a Teachers’ Pack. “I would recommend Finding the Will to any school. You think you know your children really well and then you watch them perform Shakespeare!” Head Teacher, Whiteparish All Saints Primary, Wiltshire