Suitable for KS2 (Years 3-6)
Duration 80-90 minutes
Group size up to 100 per session
Location at your school
Delivered by Professional actors
Bring Midsummers to Life for Your Pupils
A Midsummer Night's Dream workshops for Years 3 - 6 that spark imagination, build confidence and introduce Shakespeare's most magical comedy. Delivered by professional actors - every child gets involved.
Make an EnquiryWhat Makes Our Midsummer Night's Dream Workshop Effective
Most Shakespeare workshops perform scenes at students. Ours puts students in charge.
The Whole Story, Made Clear
Whether your class is encountering A Midsummer Night's Dream for the first time or exploring it mid-topic, we bring the complete story to life so every student understands exactly what's happening before they ever meet the text. The lovers, the fairies, the mechanicals and the magic!
Spontaneously Performed by Your Students
Students don't just watch, they become Puck, Titania, Bottom and the Mechanicals. Guided by our professional actors, they make the choices, speak the words and discover just how funny Shakespeare can be.
Why, Not Just What
Why does Puck make so many mistakes? Is the magic cruel or kind? What does Shakespeare really think about love? We push past plot summary to develop the analytical and creative thinking that transforms classroom discussion and written outcomes.
What Happens in a Shakespeare Rewired Macbeth Workshop
1 ➟ Volunteers Take the Stage
Students are invited to take on roles, costumes and props. Our actors carefully choose volunteers who will shine, building confidence from the very first moment.
2 ➟ We Tell the Whole Story
Guided by our professional actors, student volunteers perform the complete story of A Midsummer Night's Dream. From the Athenian court to the enchanted forest, improvising dialogue, making choices and bringing their own interpretation to every magical scene.
3 ➟ The Midsummer Magic Awards
To celebrate the children’s achievements, our actors host a high-energy presentation. We award standout volunteers with official certificates, boosting peer recognition, public speaking confidence, and creative risk-taking.
4 ➟ Everyone Leaves Inspired
Students finish with a deep understanding of the plot, characters and themes of A Midsummer Night's Dream, and a genuine enthusiasm for Shakespeare's comedy that carries directly into their classroom work.
KS2 Curriculum Links for A Midsummer Night's Dream
Our A Midsummer Night's Dream workshop is carefully designed to address specific objectives across the KS2 National Curriculum for English.
Reading and Comprehension
Students listen to and discuss one of Shakespeare's most imaginative comedies, building understanding of plot and character, drawing inferences about motivations and feelings, making predictions and identifying themes, all while experiencing the story as living performance.
Inference and Analysis
Students constantly ask why: Why does Oberon want the changeling boy? Why does Puck enjoy causing chaos? Why do the lovers keep changing their minds? This develops the inferential thinking that underpins KS2 reading assessment.
Comedy and Genre
A Midsummer Night's Dream is Shakespeare's most accessible comedy for young learners. Exploring mistaken identity, dramatic irony and physical comedy in ways that resonate immediately with KS2 pupils and build genuine literary understanding.
Spoken Language
The workshop develops questioning, justification of opinions, performance, improvisation and consideration of audience, addressing some of the strongest spoken language objectives in the KS2 curriculum.
Writing Preparation
Students leave with deep understanding of character motivation, comic timing and imaginative vocabulary, providing exactly the stimulus and language they need for high-quality creative and analytical written responses.
SMSC and British Values
Students explore love, jealousy, power, transformation and reconciliation, with strong links to Mutual Respect, Tolerance, Individual Liberty and the importance of empathy and understanding between different groups.
What Teachers Say About Our Macbeth Workshop
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"John and the team visit annually to deliver Macbeth and 𝘼 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩’𝙨 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢 workshops. I have witnessed their brilliant workshops many times, but an experienced games teacher with no interest in Shakespeare was blown away! The dusty, dull play he'd been forced to read at school was instantly brought to life so vividly and with so much charisma and spontaneity. He asked me to pass on his praise for the quality of the workshop, and particularly the skill and professionalism of the team."
-Fiona Clark, Head of English, Hazelwood School
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"Sky Blue Theatre Company engaged our Junior school pupils brilliantly as they led them through 𝘼 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩’𝙨 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢. From the way pupils were encouraged to group audition, for each part, to the way the leaders gave them the confidence to add-lib, this was an amazing experience from start to finish. All the pupils thoroughly enjoyed it and they definitely increased in confident understanding of the play, whether they were in the production or part of the audience. Very well done and thank you!"
- Linda Butterfield, Chair of Governors, St Mary's C of E Junior School
What Your School Gains From The Experience
🎭 Themes
✓ Love and jealousy
✓ Magic and transformation
✓ Dreams and reality
✓ Order and chaos
✓ Power and gender
✓ Mistaken identity
✓ Friendship and rivalry
✓ Imagination and creativity
🧠 Skills
✓ Listening and speaking
✓ Inference and prediction
✓ Critical thinking and analysis
✓ Empathy and emotional literacy
✓ Performance and collaboration
✓ Questioning and decision making
✓ Interpretation and justification
👥 Who benefits?
✓ Year 6 cohorts preparing for SATs
✓ Schools celebrating Shakespeare Week
✓ English curriculum enrichment days
✓ Whole-year group workshops
✓ Reluctant readers & writers
✓ Schools looking to avoid coach travel costs
✓ Artsmark award-seeking schools
🌟 Why Book
✓ 100% active pupil participation
✓ Zero coach or travel logistics
✓ Critical thinking and analysis
✓ Fits seamlessly into your timetable
✓ Highly cost-effective per pupil
✓ Mass capacity (up to 100 per session)
✓ Rated Outstanding by UK teachers
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FAQs
How long is the Midsummer workshop?
Our Midsummer workshoplast 80–90 minutes, making them ideal for a morning or afternoon session. We can also tailor workshop lengths to fit your timetable, and many schools choose to book multiple sessions across the day for different classes or year groups.
How many students can take part?
Our workshops work brilliantly with whole classes or larger groups of up to 100 pupils per session. Every child actively participates through performance, discussion and practical activities, even in larger groups
Is it suitable for all abilities?
Absolutely. Our workshops are designed to be inclusive and accessible for every learner. Activities are adapted to suit different confidence levels and abilities, ensuring every child can take part and succeed.
What do you need from us on the day?
Very little. We simply need a suitable hall or large classroom, access to a plug socket if required, and a few members of staff to support behaviour in line with your usual school expectations. We bring the costumes, props, energy and expertise.
How do I book?
Simply complete our enquiry form and we'll normally reply within one working day with availability, pricing and any information you need.
What can pupils expect?
Expect a lively, practical workshop where pupils become part of the action. Using costumes, storytelling, performance and interactive activities, they explore Shakespeare's characters, themes and language by doing rather than simply watching. No previous acting experience is needed, and every child gets involved.
How far do you travel
We work with schools across the whole of England. Travel costs are factored into our quotation, and we regularly visit schools from Cornwall to Newcastle. Distance is never a barrier to an enquiry.
Do you do anything for KS1?
Yes. We can deliver shorter, age-appropriate Shakespeare sessions for younger pupils. Please contact us to discuss your school's requirements.
Can you tailor workshops to the topics we're studying?
Yes. We regularly adapt our workshops to focus on the themes, characters and scenes your pupils are currently studying. If there are particular curriculum objectives or areas you'd like to reinforce, let us know when you enquire and we'll discuss how we can help.
Does it link to the KS2 curriculum?
Yes. Our workshops are carefully designed to support the KS2 English curriculum, developing reading, speaking, listening, drama and writing skills while bringing Shakespeare's stories vividly to life.
Will students need any prior knowledge of Midsummers?
No, none at all. We tell the complete story from scratch, so students with no prior knowledge leave with a thorough understanding of the plot, characters and themes, including the fairy world, the lovers and the mechanicals.
Do your actors have DBS checks?
Yes. Every Shakespeare Rewired workshop is delivered by experienced professional actors who hold enhanced DBS certificates and regularly work in schools across the UK.
Payment
We invoice after the the booking confirmation, and payment is due within two weeks of the workshop having taken place. We want the booking process to be as straightforward as possible for schools.
Booking lead time
We recommend booking months in advance to secure your preferred date, though we do have availability at shorter notice. Get in touch, and we'll let you know what's available.
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