Deliciously Dramatic
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London ©John Wildgoose
“All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players” (Shakespeare)
Are you teaching English, Drama or Theatre Studies and need your students to learn more about Shakespeare? This full day trip designed with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon Avon perfectly complements GCSE and A Level programmes for English Literature, Drama and Theatre Studies.
William Shakespeare, England’s most celebrated dramatist and poet is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the English Language. With 37 plays and 4 iconic poems to his names his works have been translated into 80 languages. He has shaped the English we use today. He is responsible for introducing up to 300 words and dozens of well-known phrases. His well known plays and universal themes have an insight into the human condition and the plays continue to WOW audiences around the world today.
Read moreWorkshops are run by RSC Education Associate Practitioners all of whom have first-hand experience of working either as actor. Some of their practitioners are even directors and some have trained as theatre education specialists.
The suggested itinerary and pricing is just that and can be adapted to suit your needs just let us know what you want to achieve and the budget you have available.
10.30
Arrive at Stratford-upon-Avon
Meet your Royal Shakespeare Company Host at the Theatre for a guided tour. Your tour departs at 11.00 and lasts approximately one hour. All tours are tailored to your students specific requirements depending on their age and the topics being covered.
12.15
Lunch
Take a short break for lunch and refreshments. A space can be booked in the restaurant for students to eat their packed lunches. Alternatively students could eat at the Clore Learning Centre.
13.00
Participate in a Workshop
Working as actors, students will explore the plays practically unlocking language and characters. Usually lasting two hours, workshops start with a short warm up which encourages students to work as a team and introduces them to key themes of the play.
Students will then start to work in more detail on the text bringing to life the language and key moments of the play, or looking at the whole play’s story arc depending on your schools request for the session.
Workshops often end with a performance opportunity but can also be tailored to your needs and early booking is recommended
16.00
Return home
Board your coach for your journey home
We use local coach companies to minimise coach costs and prices will vary depending on point of departure. All enquiries are priced according to date, no of students/staff travelling and what you would like to be included in the price and are tailor made to your specific requirements.
