Primary: Workshops & tours
Lively Action Workshops
Suitable for: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
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Shakespeare’s Globe has taken the difficult but responsible decision to close our doors to the public until further notice, ceasing performances, education activities and tours.
As you can imagine, this has been one of the hardest decisions we have had to make, but a necessary one as we consider the safety and well-being of both the public, staff and volunteers.
We hope to open the doors to our wooden O as soon as possible – but in this unprecedented time for theatre, and as a charity that receives no annual government subsidy, we are in desperate need of donations to help us to continue to strive in the future.
We ask at this time of huge risk to our beloved theatre that you donate if you can. Any amount, large or small, will be hugely appreciated.
With love, solidarity and thanks to you all from the whole Globe family.
Ifwhen we meet again, why, we shall smile
‘It was absolutely brilliant, pitched at the perfect level for my pupils!’
– Teacher | Lively Action Workshop
Lively Action 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.
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).
Contact us
+44 (0)207 902 1433
Location and costs
At the Globe |
In your school |
| £9 per pupil. (UK only – please see international pages for other rates) Maximum of 35 pupils per workshop.Teachers/adults are free on a 1:10 ratio to pupils. £9 per adult outside the ratio. Up to four adults can attend each workshop. All additional 1:1 support staff for SEND pupils admitted free. Minimum charge of £165 (for under 19 pupils). |
Workshops can be tailored to your pupils’ needs and school timetable. Up to 90 minutes: £350 Maximum of 35 pupils per workshop. Outside the M25, travel and accommodation costs (where applicable) will be added. |
Key activities
- 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 guided tour of the Globe Theatre
- For on-site visits, our new Discover Ticket allows groups to add a Shakespeare’s Southwark or Sam Wanamaker Playhouse to your workshop booking for just £5.50 per child. You can also book a Live Demonstration of Elizabethan dressing, stage fighting or printing from just £65. Discover more about these options.
Available texts
- 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
Dates and times
At the Globe
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Winter season, October to April:* |
Summer season, May to September: |
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Monday to Friday:
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*In March and April dates are subject to change. Please contact us for further information.
Please note as a working theatre all on-site workshops adhere to a strict timetable. If your group is late we will, unfortunately, be unable to offer any additional time back.
In your school
We can be flexible based around your school timetable, including weekend provision, subject to availability.
