Lively Action Workshops -
Primary Schools
Bring Shakespeare’s stories to life and spark your pupils’ creativity with our popular Lively Action workshops for Key Stages 1 – 2.
Our workshops are full of drama exercises and fun games to get primary school pupils on their feet. They’ll use Shakespeare’s words, characters and stories to enhance their spoken language and oracy skills and ignite their imaginations. Workshops can take place at Shakespeare’s Globe on London’s Bankside, or in your school, wherever you are in the country.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED IN A LIVELY ACTION WORKSHOP?
A 30-minute Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre (for workshops held at Shakespeare’s Globe) or an optional 30-minute virtual tour (for workshops in your school).
A one-hour creative and interactive workshop based on a Shakespeare play of your choice, tailored to your Key Stage and learning objectives.
Full of engaging drama exercises focused on spoken language, comprehension, vocabulary and storytelling.
HOW LIVELY ACTION WORKSHOPS SUPPORT YOUR STUDENTS
Our active approach to learning makes Shakespeare accessible and enjoyable for a young audience.
Exercises encourage creativity through imagination, experimentation and expression.
Enhances spoken language and oracy skills, meeting national expectations through drama and spoken discussion.
Strengthens literacy skills, deepening pupils’ comprehension, vocabulary and storytelling.
Supports personal, social and emotional development (PSHE) through role-play and group activities, boosting communication and confidence.
A Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre allows pupils to imagine life in Shakespeare’s time.
Promotes cultural capital, historical understanding and access to literary heritage.
Aligns with objectives from the National Curriculum for England for Reading, Writing and Spoken Language.
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TESTIMONIALS
“The actor who worked with us was fantastic – the children loved the workshop and got more of an insight into Macbeth.”
– Primary school teacher
AT SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE
Capacity
35 people per group (inclusive of students and adults).
If you have a larger group, we will split into multiple workshops.
Cost
State schools: £12 per student (min £240 per group).
Other UK schools: £14 per student (min £280).
International: £16 per student (min £320).
Timings
Workshops run on weekdays at 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm.
For availability on specific dates, complete the booking form below.
Teacher Ratios
1:10 teacher to student ratio.
Teachers outside of this ratio must be paid for at the rate of a student ticket, unless they are 1:1 support for an access patron within your party, who go free.
IN YOUR SCHOOL
Capacity
35 people per group (inclusive of students and adults).
If you have a larger group, we will split into multiple simultaneous workshops.
Requirements
For in-school workshops, you must book two or more consecutive sessions. Scheduling details can be discussed when booking.
Workshops must take place in a space that is large enough for students to move around in. If a drama studio or school hall is unavailable, a large classroom with desks and chairs pushed aside would also work well.
Only available to mainland UK schools.
Cost for 60-minute practical drama workshop
State schools: First two workshops at £360 (additional workshops: £120 each)
Other UK schools: First two workshops £420 (additional workshops: £140 each)
Optional Virtual Tour
You can also add an optional 30-minute Virtual Guided Tour of the Globe Theatre (requires the use of projection facilities). When booking, please indicate if you would like to add this.
Cost for 60-minute workshop + 30-minute virtual tour
State schools: First two workshops at £540 (additional workshops: £180 each)
Other UK schools: First two workshops £630 (additional workshops: £210 each)
Practitioner travel expenses will be charged to your school if you are located outside the M25.