School Workshops

Introducing Shakespeare

Introducing Shakespeare is a fantastic (and very energetic!) way to engage your students in the playwright, his life and works – and prepare them for their studies to come.

Workshop Description

Fittingly, an Introduction to Shakespeare is all done through drama techniques, as students work as a whole group, in smaller groups and in pairs on a range of activities designed to take them through the landmarks of Shakespeare’s life, explore the contexts in which he wrote, analyse the genres in which he specialised and bring to life some of his most famous (and infamous!) characters.

Exploring (depending on time): Shakespeare’s life and times; Shakespearean genres, characters and characterisation, simple stagecraft.

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Year Groups	KS1 – KS4 P2 – S5
Curriculum	Shakespeare
Pupil Numbers	30 pupils per workshop
Duration	minimum of 60 minutes (although we always prefer longer!)
Space	Large Classroom or Hall / Drama Space

Workshop Testimonials

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary and Nursery School Big Shakespeare Day

“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!”

Shakespeare Workshop, Class Teacher, Hasland Junior School

“All year groups and ages had a fabulous day. All were fully engaged and immersed in the story. Many skills developed- speaking and listening, creative skills- drama, role play, story telling, performing to an audience, enhanced reading and writing skills. We cannot thank you enough. The whole school had a great day and our learning was interactive, fun and engaging.”

Shakespeare Workshop, Manor Park Primary

“The students in Y3 especially gained a great understand of the story of a Midsummer Night’s Dream. I was so impressed and surprised that they knew all the characters and complex relationships after a 90 min session. It has given us a great springboard for some fantastic writing. Our parents have also been pleasantly surprised that we have been introducing our younger children to Shakespeare. I would just like to say a huge thank you to Jo, her passion and knowledge was amazing and the children gained so much from working with her.”

Holy Trinity Primary School

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.