Suitable for Years 3–6

Duration 80–90 minutes

Group size up to 100 per session

Location at your school

Delivered by Professional actors

Shakespeare Workshops for Primary Schools

Interactive Shakespeare workshops for Years 3- 6 that build confidence, improve speaking and listening, and bring Shakespeare to life through performance, participation and storytelling. Delivered by professional actors and trusted by over 300 UK schools.

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Why Primary Schools Choose Shakespeare Rewired

Professional Actors

Every workshop is led by classically trained, DBS-checked professional actors with years of experience.

Curriculum-Linked

Mapped to the KS2 English curriculum, supporting reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Every Child Participates

No passive watching. Every pupil performs, explores ideas and actively engages with Shakespeare.

How a Shakespeare Rewired Workshop Works

1. We Arrive and Set Up

Our actors set the scene with costumes, props and energy from the moment they walk in.

2. We Perform

A fast-paced, engaging performance brings the play to life and captures every student's attention.

3. Students Join In

The workshop becomes fully interactive - students perform scenes, take on roles and explore the text.

4. Everyone Leaves Inspired

Students finish with a deeper understanding of Shakespeare, greater confidence and genuine enthusiasm.

Available Primary School Workshops

A Midsummer Night's Dream

A magical introduction to Shakespeare through comedy, imagination and unforgettable characters. Perfect for engaging younger learners.

Macbeth

Explore ambition, power and consequence through one of Shakespeare's most exciting tragedies. A favourite for introducing dramatic storytelling.

Romeo and Juliet

Discover Shakespeare's most famous love story through performance, participation and emotional exploration that every pupil remembers.

The Tempest

Adventure, magic and forgiveness come together in an interactive workshop exploring one of Shakespeare's most imaginative plays.

Twelfth Night

Mistaken identities, laughter and memorable characters make this one of Shakespeare's funniest and most accessible comedies.

Julius Caesar

Explore friendship, loyalty and leadership through one of Shakespeare's greatest political dramas, brought vividly to life.

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The children had an amazing day, as did the staff. John really brought Shakespeare to life for them - they loved joining in, dressing up and playing the characters. So, so brilliant. We'll be booking again!

- Nichola Costello, Headteacher, Frittenden Primary

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"We were genuinely blown away by their professionalism and the caring, fun approach they brought to the sessions. The children made wonderful memories while experiencing Shakespeare in such an enjoyable and accessible way."

- Karmen Lawson, UKS2 Phase Lead, Heckmondwike Primary Academy

FAQs

Our standard KS2 workshops last 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.

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

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.

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.

Simply complete our enquiry form and we'll normally reply within one working day with availability, pricing and any information you need.

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.

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.

Yes. We can deliver shorter, age-appropriate Shakespeare sessions for younger pupils. Please contact us to discuss your school's requirements.

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.

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.

Our pricing depends on the number of workshops, travel distance and the format of your day. Schools consistently praise us for our affordability, effectiveness, and lasting impact on student understanding.

Yes. Every Shakespeare Rewired workshop is delivered by experienced professional actors who hold enhanced DBS certificates and regularly work in schools across the UK.

We invoice after the the booking confirmatione, 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.

We recommend booking a year 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.

Still have questions?

We'd be delighted to discuss your school's requirements, recommend the most suitable workshop and provide a no-obligation quotation.

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