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