Pirates on Parade Workshop

The Drama Hut

Ahoy there me hearties! Why are Pirate workshops so much fun? They just ARRRR!

This Drama Hut Workshop is aimed at younger members of the school community, there is an element of educational value, ie: discovering where pirates where came from historically through to modern day, however the emphasis will be on encouraging the children to free inhibitions, express themselves and have lots of fun!

Teacher Checklist

Risk Assessments

Where we travel to

We can visit your school in:

What activities are available during this school workshop?

Pirate Penny will put all her new recruits to work; you’ll be scrubbing the decks and firing the cannons. There is a bound to be plenty of treasure hunting and sea shanty singing along the way too… let’s just hope no one is told to walk the plank!

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Performing Arts Workshop

Our workshops include tailored, fully interactive, drama games, role play, teamwork exercises, songs, movement and more, led by a professional costumed actor.

Significant Individuals from History Workshop

With references to 'Blackbeard' and other famous pirates and explorers, this workshop will fire children's imagination while teaching them about life on the high seas.

English Workshop

Pirates

With references to 'Blackbeard' and other famous stories about pirates and explorers, this workshop will fire children's imagination encouraging creative writing back in the classroom!

Explorers Workshop

During this workshop we look at some famous Pirates and explorers, discovering where Pirates came from historically through to modern day.

Pirates

What size groups do we cater for?

 We typically run 60-120 minute workshops with up to 30 children at any one time and can offer special day rates for multiple classes. We are also able to provide two different topics on the same day for different year groups.

How does safeguarding work for online workshops?

Online sessions are jointly hosted by the teacher and our actor and may or may not be recorded, depending on the preference of the school. Ideally workshops take place in a school hall with a large screen, however, they can also work extremely well in a classroom, with desks pushed aside. Our Risk Assessment document is available upon request and is updated regularly to comply with all current advice and guidelines.

What technology/devices/type of internet connection do schools need for an online workshop?

Online workshops are delivered live by professional actors and typically last 60-75 minutes each. They are structured in the same way as an on-site visit and have the advantage of utilising the benefits of technology – in particular, virtual backgrounds, enabling actors to transport children back in time, to any era or location. School will require a good internet connection and ideally a large screen to project our actor on to, so all the children have good visibility.

Access for visitors with disabilities

Yes - the very nature of our workshops being so visual and experiential, has led to extremely positive feedback from teachers. 

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Yes - children with special educational needs really benefit and enjoy our workshops. 

Anything else?

Testimonial:

“The kids so enjoyed the session— it was lovely to have something a bit different, and coming from someone other than their teachers for once! Obviously it’s been a strange year and our enrichment opportunities are limited, but a workshop like this makes such a difference in really consolidating the children’s learning. Your actor was brilliant in engaging the children and obviously went to a lot of effort to put together set, costume and backgrounds and to incorporate our local history!”

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Who are The Drama Hut?

At the Drama Hut we employ skilled costumed actors who use the Performing Arts, to help children truly experience a subject, complementing and enhancing learning in the classroom. Through improvisation, role play, movement and song, we help to bring the curriculum to life. Whether you choose to have us visit you online or on-site, our workshops are delivered live and are fully interactive. Prices start at £120 for a single workshop, with discounts available when multiple sessions/different topics are booked.
Whether it's a history subject, creative writing workshop, PSHE or an opportunity to celebrate a significant person or event, let us help you to inspire learning with a Drama Hut workshop.