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We have been working very hard now that term is well and truly underway and have been having a great time in schools on our new projects.

: Book your drama workshop now!

The enquiries for this November’s anti-bullying week are coming in thick and fast, and already we are scratching our heads wondering how we are going to accommodate all the schools out there that want our anti-bullying drama workshops!

With this in mind for all you people out there who leave it to the last minute to book things as you already have mountains of work on your plate we thought we’d put together some dates for you for this and next year so you can keep on top of when to book us.

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Monday 14^th – Friday 18^th November – Anti-Bullying Week

We have a range of anti-bullying drama workshops for KS 1, 2 and 3 to take advantage of. From our forum theatre workshops, to our Kingdom of Respect Drama Day to our Anti-Bullying Play in a Day, we are sure we have something which can fulfil your needs for this year’s programme of events.

October 31^st – Halloween

We have a spooky and creepy Halloween Play in a Day looking at the origins of this traditional holiday for KS2.

November 5^th – Bonfire Night

For KS1 we have a history drama day recreating the events of that eventful night back in 1605. We also have a Guy Fawkes Play in a Day for KS2 as a great way to get the older children involved in teaching the younger ones all about the origins of bonfire night.

Christmas

We have Play in a Day’s version of “A Christmas Carol” and our very special Panto in a Day – Oh yes we can!!!

Sat 28th Jan – Sat 4th Feb - The 12th Annual National Storytelling Week

Have a look at our Bring Your Story to Life drama workshop which does exactly what it says on the tin. You choose a story, or we can suggest one and we bring it to life with the pupils using drama games and techniques. A really great way to make reading and writing exciting for your pupils.

Thursday 1^st March 2012 – World Book Day

Have a look at our new literacy section under Primary Schools we have a number of drama workshops to bring literacy for life for your
pupils.

March/ April –Shakespeare revision workshops

Check out our Shakespeare drama workshops, a great tool in the revision for SATs to bring what can be a difficult subject to life for your
pupils.

14^th March – No Smoking Day

Have a look at our Smoking Prevention Workshops for KS2 and KS3, a perfect time to put across some important health messages to your pupils about the choices and consequences surrounding smoking.

April 7^th - World Health Day

We have a number of drama workshops and health and wellbeing; have a look at our PSHE page to pick which workshop is best for you to put across important health messages to your pupils.

Drama Work Ship Ahoy!

Workship Ahoy!

We have had a great time finding out all about the Titanic recently when working on a bespoke project for a school. Did you know that there weren’t enough lifeboats for everyone because the designers thought it “spoiled the look of the deck?” and that many of the lifeboats were sent out half empty? Or that the Titanic was never called “unsinkable” until it actually sank?

Thank you to St Patricks School for asking us to write this specially themed Play in a Day for them, we’ve really enjoyed the research and the writing, and especially enjoyed working with your extremely well behaved and good fun Yr ¾’s!

If you would like us to work on a bespoke project for you we are happy to discuss your ideas and bring your project to life. Please get in touch using our booking form or make a quick enquiry. And don’t forget if you want a special treat for one of your classes; don’t forget to book one of our Panto in a Day’s in time for Christmas!

Myths and Legends

In a certain high street bookshop recently we were amazed by the amount of literature that is being produced about Vampires. From as far back as 1897 when Bram Stoker produced his classic novel Dracula – to the latest craze about vampires, spawned by the fabulous Twilight series being read, watched and discussed all over the world, what is it about mythical creatures that we have always found so compelling? Not that we here at Act On Info Towers are easily distracted, but after being talked into reading the Twilight books, we have lost several hours of our lives pondering the merits of Vampire versus Werewolf. Throughout the world there is a rich history of myth and legends telling tall tales about all kind of fantastical creatures like vampires including mermaids, ogres, ghosts, witches and pirates. From Beowulf to King Arthur to Icarus, if you are studying the topic of Myths and Legends with your class this term, we would love to help you bring these legends to life. Think about introducing or concluding the topic with a Myths and Legends Play in a Day, assembly or drama workshop. We promise not to bite..

Drama Workshop Leaders Needed

Act On Info Theatre in Education Company is currently recruiting nationally for experienced freelance drama workshop leaders/facilitators who are passionate about working in primary schools.

You must be confident working on your own directing large groups of children. Some training will be provided.

If this position interests you, please reply to alison@actoninfo.com with a current CV which is relevant to your experience working with young people and a cover letter.

Please state whether you are registered as self employed, hold full public liability insurance (or full Equity membership) and a current CRB check (less than three years old).

Sunday, February 5, 7:10 am

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