As teachers, we felt empowered to tackle Shakespeare with children as young as Reception and this was down to the workshops led by Jules and Ffion along with the teacher pack. The sessions were professional and supportive to all children. There were no great demands placed on us either which meant we could keep mindful of our workload too. Headteacher Barkston & Syston Primary, Lincs

For 120 five to seven year olds to sit quietly, fully focused and thoroughly engaged for this length of time – albeit with opportunities to stand up and yell at each other – was quite remarkable and is testament to this lovely school. Nick and I hugely enjoyed our morning with Year 2 being entertained by some cracking actors. The children in Year 1 in the afternoon were equally delightful and, even if the voices were naturally quieter, the laughter wasn’t! There is something heartwarming about a room full of young children giggling and gasping as a story, written 400 years ago, unfolds. St Edburgs, Bicester

Talking of 4-11 year olds performing Shakespeare in 4 days, Richard and I finished off June in style (and insane heat) at Barkston & Syston CE Primary, a gorgeous little school in Lincolnshire. This was our fourth visit in five years and this time we tackled the tragedy of ROMEO & JULIET.

There were many entertaining moments here, not least the five year old Romeo & Juliet blowing kisses to each other after their secret wedding. You can always rely on the cute factor to steal the show!