Primary: Workshops & tours

Lively Action Workshops

Suitable for: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Our workshops encapsulate the spirit at the core of all our work – that plays should be explored actively. They can be based on any Shakespeare play and are delivered at the Globe or in your school.

What to expect from a lively action workshop

  • Practical, interactive workshop based on your chosen learning objective(s)
  • A range of activities and games designed to draw out elements of the plays’ characters and themes
  • Language-based activities that explore the text at word level
  • Explore a range of interpretations to encourage an informed personal response
  • For on-site visits, a 30-minute talk in the Globe Theatre

Available texts

  • Our workshops can be run on any Shakespeare play of your choice.

Curriculum links

  • Read challenging texts with good understanding
  • Acquire a wide vocabulary
  • Develop a greater appreciation of our rich and varied literary heritage
  • Develop confidence in the art of speaking and listening.
  • Use discussion to help learning: be able to elaborate and explain their understanding and ideas
  • Use spoken language to prepare ideas before they write.
  • Participate in and gain knowledge, skills and understanding associated with the artistic practice of drama, adopting, creating and sustaining a range of roles.
  • Promote spiritual, moral, cultural, emotional and social development of pupils

BOOKING

BOOK AT THE GLOBE

BOOK IN YOUR SCHOOL / ONLINE

Information for your visit

All workshops can be tailored to cater for a range of Special Educational Needs and requirements. Detailed information can be found in our FAQs.

Please also read our FAQs for site specific information (directions, on-site food and beverage provisions etc).

Check out our  handy tips to make your visit a success

Contact us

 +44 (0)207 902 1433
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‘It was absolutely brilliant, pitched at the perfect level for my pupils!’

– Teacher, Lively Action Workshop

Schools Travel Awards 2024 - Winner Best Venue for English Learning

LOCATION AND COSTS

At the Globe

From £240 per workshop. Maximum of 35 people (including adults) per workshop.

Teachers/adults are free on a 1:10 ratio to pupils. £12 per adult outside the ratio. Up to four adults can attend each workshop.

A £2.50 administration charge applies per booking.

(UK only — please enquire for international rates)

Dates and times

We are a working theatre, which means that whilst we will always do our best to accommodate you at a date/time of your preference, we may need to make some adjustments based on our programming.

In your school

1 x 90 minute workshop: from £420
2 x 90 minute workshop: from £720
3 x 90 minute workshop: from £960

Outside the M25, a surcharge will be added to cover travel time, and travel and accommodation costs (where applicable) may be added.

A £2.50 administration charge applies per booking.

Dates and times

We can be flexible based around your school timetable, including weekend provision, subject to availability.

Online

1 x 90 minute workshop: from £420
2 x 90 minute workshop: from £720
3 x 90 minute workshop: from £960

A £2.50 administration charge applies per booking.

Dates and times

We can be flexible based around your school timetable, including weekend provision, subject to availability. 

Any Questions?