It’s Not Just about Acting
There are many unsung heroes in a production at whatever level. At St Botolph’s Primary, Peterborough in 2024, some fabulous props were created including a quite spectacular severed head of MACBETH! Check out these posters and programmes too, not to mention the backdrop!
Exploring Shakespeare in Oman
We were thrilled to be given the opportunity to be part of the Play Your Dream – Exploring Shakespeare Project at the The Royal Opera House, Muscat in early 2024. Whilst we are known for weaving our magic nationally here in the UK, it was a huge thrill to be asked to share our work internationally. At the end of 2023 we were approached to run workshops for children on A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM in the run up to performances of Benjamin Britten’s opera. What an honour! Just look where we finished up! Both Richard and I were amazed by the confidence, vocabulary, enthusiasm and general joie de vivre of all of the children we met. In total we worked with approximately 200 children over the three days. They ranged in age from 6 – 12 and were from a variety of backgrounds. One workshop was purely for children who were home-schooled. With only 5 children taking part in this one, we roped in their mums to play Oberon, Titania and Puck, whilst Richard and I covered Theseus, Hippolyta and Egeus. In all honesty, the adults in the room, in every workshop we ran, were as engaged as the children. Completely drawn into the magic of the story!
What the Teachers Say
“Another fabulous two days spent with Jules and Nick- we are slightly in awe of the magic they cast in our school! Cleverly incorporating all learners into a re-enactment of ‘Twelfth Night’, the children lived and breathed the text, empathising with key characters, laughing at the funny bits and totally investing in the plot, which is unpicked expertly and in a way which is utterly bewitching for staff and pupils alike. There is a buzz around our school that only William Shakespeare and his trusty practitioners at ‘Finding The Will’ can create. Looking forward to next time already!” Y5 Teacher – St Michael’s Junior, Chelmsford – TWELFTH NIGHT Interactive Workshops “Thank you once again for such a lovely week. The children, as always, had an absolute blast and it was such fun! Thank you for everything you do!” Y6 Teacher, St Botolph’s Primary, Peterborough – TWELFTH NIGHT Project Week. “Every child thrives. Those who think they can, do, and those who think they can’t, find out that they can. Jules and Faye come in with no preconceptions and just enable every child to shine.” Y6 Teacher, St Botolph’s Primary, Peterborough – TWELFTH NIGHT Project Week. “Attached is the feedback form- thank you again so much, the children truly loved it.” Y6 Teacher, St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary, Birmingham – MACBETH Interactive Workshop. “I most enjoyed how the workshop brought Shakespeare to life in such an engaging and accessible way. The combination of drama, storytelling, and interactive activities made the experience truly memorable for the children. It was wonderful to see them so immersed and enthusiastic.” Y6 Teacher, St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary, Birmingham – MACBETH Interactive Workshop.
Malvolio’s Recipes for Revenge
Y5 at St Michael’s Junior, Chelmsford did some cracking follow up work to our Interactive Workshop on TWELFTH NIGHT. There were so many lovely recipes to choose from, it was hard to pick just 4! You can dip in and out or watch all 4.