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‘How wonderful to make Shakespeare accessible …. A perfect day!’
— Teacher, William Patten Primary School, Hackney.
Lively Action Storytelling performances are the perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s plays for your pupils. They are interactive versions of well-known plays performed by a Globe storyteller at 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.
Contact us
+44 (0)207 902 1433
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Key activities
- A one hour précised performance of the play delivered by a Globe Storyteller
- The performance features several interactive elements, with pupils contributing verbally, physically and creatively to the play.
- The story is delivered in a mix of modern and Shakespearean language, with key quotes being highlighted in performance.
Key skills
- Provides pupils with a rich, varied language environment by engaging with Shakespeare’s language.
- Support pupils to make links between known and new vocabulary.
- Challenge pupils’ thinking about important social and moral issues.
- Develop emotional intelligence and self-regulation.
- Support pupils to listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers.
- Participate actively in discussions, performances, role play and improvisations.
Dates and times
In your school
Ages 7 -14 (please see below for which plays are available for which age range)
We can be flexible based around your school timetable, including weekend provision, subject to availability.