Shakespeare

Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream!

William Shakespeare was one of the greatest and most influential playwrights of all time. Shakespeare changed the way we viewed theatre as part of British culture and he even created his own language… How Cool!

Learning outcomes

  1. To gain an understanding of William Shakespeare.
  2. Explore some of Shakespeare’s written text and language.
  3. Interpret a story from William Shakespeare plays using dramatic devises such as storytelling, acting, poetry, song or movement. 

Who its for?

KS2/KS3/KS4

Workshop options 

Option 1 – 1 HOUR – These workshops are short but packed with creativity & practical learning, fantastic for engagement & focus (Maximum of 40 students).

Option 2 – FULL DAY – Through The Stage Door offer exciting, engaging and educational workshops delivered by experienced and talented professionals. We will work with your school focussing on a text of your choice; we will explore the background of the text, interpret the storyline and create wonderful characters along the way. This type of workshop gives your students an insight with a practical, enjoyable and exciting approach. (FULL DAY – One/two group’s maximum of 40 students per group)

Props and resources may be included to enhance student learning.

Space requirements

Workshops will require a large cleared space. A school hall/theatre would be required for the HALF/FULL DAY sessions

Special requests

Once your booking has been confirmed, one of our dedicated team members will contact you to collect information regarding the children’s starting points to ensure the workshop is personalised to suit.