School Workshops
Shakespeare for GCSE and A Level / S4 – S6
It’s unlikely that any of Shakespeare’s actors ever saw full copies of the plays they appeared in, instead using “cue cards” for rehearsals. And this challenging workshop builds on that theatre history.
Give your students an insider’s perspective of the play they’re studying, and a chance to shine in their exams, by exploring key scenes and/or themes and/or characters in dramatic detail. Tied to the relevant syllabus, these workshops will be informed by your needs – and the more time you can give us with your cohort the better!
| Year Groups | KS4-KS5 |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Shakespeare |
| Pupil Numbers | 30 students per workshop |
| Duration | 60 minutes minimum (although we always prefer longer!) |
| Space | Large Classroom or Hall / Drama Space |
Workshop Testimonials
“Students gained a great deal of knowledge and understanding of who Shakespeare was and why he is so influential today. They learnt about characters and plot in three different Shakespeare plays and through the creation of tableaux etc they becake bothered by the story and characters involved. This has inspired and excited them for beginning to read the plays this week. So much so that we have booked to perform for parents in march at the local library theatre room.”
“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!”
Workshop FAQs
How many pupils can take part in one day?
This workshop can accommodate up-to 30 students at a time, in sessions lasting as little as one hour, meaning it is usually possible to have up-to 150 take part over the course of one day. Higher numbers can sometimes be accommodated.
What is the format of the day?
We will work with you to plan a timetable for the workshops, to suit the number of students 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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