Play In A Day Drama Workshops : KS2

play in a day ACT ON INFO turn up, start work with
one class at the beginning of the
day and at the
end of the day
that class perform
a 10-15 minute
play in front of
an audience.

Play in a Day drama workshops can be used to introduce or conclude topic work, to ease transition, to promote inclusion and for revision.

The play performed at the end of the day is a 10-15 minute ensemble piece using inventive theatre techniques such as choral speech, stylised movement and mime.

We encourage that if you have room, the rest of the school and parents are invited to watch the play at the end of the day.

Play in a Day has many benefits:

Teaches about topics, history or issues

Provides stimulus for further study

Enhances speaking and listening skills

Improves concentration

Enhances empathetic skills

Increases individual confidence

Suitable for pupils whatever their academic ability

Introduces theatre skills

Plays to choose from:

History	Myths and Legends	PSHE	Literacy	Shakespeare	Other Topics	Seasonal
Ancient Egypt	Beowulf	Anti -Bullying	Aesop’s Fables	A Midsummer Night’s Dream	Recycling	Aladdin
Ancient Greeks	Daedalus and Icarus	Alcohol and Drug Awareness	Alice in Wonderland	King Lear	The Earth and Beyond	A Christmas Carol
Aztecs	King Arthur	Friendship	Hansel and Gretel	Hamlet	The Environment	Bonfire Night
Britain Since the 1930’s	Robin Hood	Healthy Eating	Little Red Riding Hood	Macbeth	The Rainforest	Cinderella
Romans	Pandora’s Box	Peer Pressure	The Highwayman	Romeo and Juliet	The Titanic	Dick Whittington
Tudors	Theseus and the Minotaur	Respect	The Little Mermaid	The Tempest	NEW! The Olympics	Halloween
Victorians		Smoking Prevention	The Red Shoes		NEW! Olympic Values	Snow White
Vikings			Treasure Island			The Snow Queen
WW2			Peter Pan			Wizard of Oz
			The Pied Piper of Hamelin

If the topic you would like a Play in a Day about is not covered here, ask us to write a Play in a Day tailored to your project. We are happy to do this for no extra charge. If you are not sure which topic to choose please get in touch and we will advise on which play is right for your needs.

Format:

Introduction 9am
Warm up until 9.20am
Rehearsal throughout the day (with break times and lunch as normal)
Performance scheduled for 2.30pm or 2.45pm.

Booking details

Number of children: One class (approx 30 children) per Play in a Day
Length of workshop: Full school day
Works best with: Yrs 4, 5 and 6
Space needed: Requires the use of a school hall or gymnasium.