Shakespeare Interactive - Primary School Workshops

Provided by FINDING THE WILL - Jules Hobbs (External Provider)

Immersive Shakespeare for KS1 & KS2

An engaging 2‑hour school workshop for KS1 & KS2 where children act out a full Shakespeare play with minimal props.

Delivered by professional theatre practitioners from Finding the Will, our workshops make Shakespeare accessible, fun, and educational. Designed to boost language skills, confidence, creativity, and teamwork, the session offers an immersive experience that inspires both pupils and teachers. Ideal for complementing curriculum learning a love of drama in the classroom.

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Format

Primary: 2 sessions x 2 hrs
(60 participants per session)

Age Groups

Y1 - Y7, Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Regions

We are happy to travel nationwide however, as we are based in South West England, there may be additional costs for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Interactive Workshop is aimed at KS1 and KS2.

Children are encouraged to use their imaginations, answering questions and playing characters in the story.
Children require no prior knowledge of the play, in fact we actively encourage teachers not to reveal the story before we arrive.
Using minimal props and costumes the children act out the story and speak some of the original text.
For children who feel more comfortable answering questions than performing, ample opportunity is given for them to shine.
A complimentary Teachers’ Pack is provided.

Themes

Macbeth – When shall we three meet again?
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Ill met by moonlight, proud Titania!
The Tempest – We are such stuff as dreams are made on.
Hamlet – To be or not to be?
Twelfth Night – If music be the food of love, play on!
Romeo and Juliet – Two households both alike in dignity.

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.

* 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

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.

Year 6 Teacher, Warwick Road Primary, Batley, Yorkshire

Thank you for sharing your love and passion for Shakespeare – the children really enjoyed your workshop as did the adults!

Year 6 Teacher, Ann Edwards Primary, South Cerney, Glos

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!!!

Tom Minchin, Deputy Head, St Catherine of Siena, Birmingham

All pupils were engaged and felt listened to & included. Children who find other learning challenging were hanging on your every word!

Kirstie Orton, Year 4 Teacher, St Michael's Primary, Chelmsford

The mixture of professional acting, child involvement and explanation is the perfect way to introduce Shakespeare to our Year 6’s.

Gavin Waskett, St Mary's RCP, Hornchurch

Checklist

Enhanced DBS Checked Instructors
Public Liability Insurance
Risk Assessments

About This Provider (FINDING THE WILL - Jules Hobbs)

Head Office: FINDING THE WILL - Jules Hobbs, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2PD

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

Requirements

We work on a ratio of 1 practitioner per 30 children, 2 practitioners per 60 children. We can therefore work with up to 120 children per day. Please let us know how many children you would like to include ideally and we can offer you options accordingly.

Event Days

International Literacy Day, National Book Month, Shakespeare Week, World Book Day

Available Regions

We are happy to travel nationwide however, as we are based in South West England, there may be additional costs for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

This service is available internationally

Anywhere in England

Anywhere in Northern Ireland

Anywhere in Scotland

Anywhere in Wales

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