Shakespeare Interactive School Workshops

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

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

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Format

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

Age Groups

Y1 - Y7, Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Shakespeare Project Week

The children require no prior knowledge of the play. On Day One we take the children through the play using our interactive workshop. During the course of the week, we have two sessions with each class working on their particular section of the play and then bring it all together as a performance on the Friday. We provide a script & soundtrack.

The Tempest Project Week at Anson Primary, London

Headlines at Anson Primary School, London

Shakespeare Interactive Workshops

Primary School / Special School – 2 hour workshop. 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/costumes the children act out the story and speak some of the original text. For children that feel more comfortable answering questions than performing, ample opportunity is given for them to shine.

Follow up work, St Catherine's of Siena RCP, Birmingham

Year 4 post-workshop storyboard, St Michael's Primary, Chelmsford

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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Marshfields Special School, Peterborough

A Midsummer Night's Dream Workshop, Hampton Primary Year 5

The Tempest Workshop, St Bartholomew's, Coventry

The end of Macbeth, Fieldhead Carr Primary, Leeds

The Tempest Workshop, All Cannings Primary, Wiltshire

Romeo & Juliet Project Week, Montagu Primary, Mexborough

Ghosts in performance, Hamlet Project Week, Heritage Park, Peterborough

Jules and Richard - co-founders of FINDING THE WILL

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

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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, Shakespeare Week, World Book Day

Available Regions

Anywhere in England

Anywhere in Northern Ireland

Anywhere in Scotland

Anywhere in Wales

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