School Workshops
New! Performing Shakespeare
Having been put off Shakespeare as a young teenager – by hours spent sitting behind a desk, in a classroom reading his plays – it was only as an actor that I came to find real pleasure in his work. My passion for The Bard grew with every character I had the joy of playing – and now I’d like to offer your pupils the same pathway to finding real enjoyment in the works of Shakespeare!
Workshop Description
Over four days (Monday – Thursday) I will plan a rehearsal schedule in the same way as a professional theatre company.
We’ll begin with a whole-cast read-through before actors are called in groups, to rehearse the scenes – or the section of chorus – that they appear in.
By the third day, we will be ready for a first run-through before rehearsing any sections that need more work ahead of a ‘dress-rehearsal’ on Thursday.
The rehearsal schedule can work around any classes that children can’t miss and can include lunchtime and after-school rehearsals should you wish. By the time I leave school at the end of the day on Thursday, you will have an audience-ready production. Y
ou might choose to invite parents and families to see it on the Friday evening, or to keep the cast rehearsed ready for future performances.
Of course, the benefits to the pupils taking part in a project such this extend well beyond the acting experience and solid grounding in the works of William Shakespeare, including confidence-building, team-working and oracy.
The total price for this 4-day visit to your school, including planning, and travel and accommodation expenses, is £1000.00 + VAT. To find out more or to book your slot for this wonderful experience for your pupils, please email: jo@ascreatives.com
| Year Groups | KS1 – KS4 |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Shakespeare |
| Pupil Numbers | 30 pupils |
| Duration | four days |
| Space | Large Classroom or Hall / Drama Space |
Workshop Testimonials
“The children absolutely loved the work you did with them and produced such fantastic work…The CPD session was spot on, too”
“I would like to thank you for the excellent Shakespeare day you delivered before Easter. The children adored it and have regularly spoken about it since – many saying it was their favourite day of Year 6!”
“Thank you so much for your energy and dedication. The pupils absolutely loved your sessions and it was wonderful to see them all working collaboratively and enjoying their learning in such a creative way.”
“The children LOVED the workshop. They raved about the session afterwards and talked about what they had done well into the following week. The activities that Jo chose fit in perfectly with the English curriculum and the English sessions which we had already completed with year 6. She built on the children’s prior knowledge and extended their learning further, whilst keeping the activities fun and engaging. We loved the sessions and would love to use As Creatives again during our Shakespeare topic next year.”
“The children loved the drama aspect of the workshop. The online was amazingly engaging for the children – thanks to Jo’s exciting delivery and constant interaction with individual children. The children gained a good understanding of the content of the play, Macbeth and hopefully a lifelong interest and enjoyment in Shakespeare. A huge thank you to Jo – she is fabulous! I look forward to booking the next session.”
“The workshop was absolutely excellent and surpassed my expectations. The thing that surprised was the breadth of Jo’s experience which resulted in such a rich experience for the children. Thanks so much!”
Workshop FAQs
How many pupils can take part?
Up to 30 pupils per workshop in up-to 5 x 1-hour workshops – that’s 150 pupils in just one day.
What is the format of the day?
We will work with you to plan a timetable for the workshops, to suit the number of classes you would like to include – and around the specific timings of your school day.
Are there any technical requirements?
Your visitor will need access to a laptop/ screen/projector set up in the working space.
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