World War II and World War I Workshop
Immersive Theatres
Bring history to life! Transport students back to the global turbulence of WWII, or the infamous trenches of WWI. The grim realities of both wars are suggested but never explicitly depicted - making both immersive films suitable for upper KS2 and older. We are also a FundEd Partner and you can apply to have your visit fully funded (application form on our website; see link at very bottom of this page).
Current special offers for school groups
Bristol Area Bonus!
Schools in the Bristol area receive an explosive 15% discount on their first booking!
valid until: December 2026
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Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: West Midlands, London South West, London West, London North West, London North, South East, South West, Wales
What activities are available during this school workshop?
World 2 War (1939-1945) - Place your students right at the centre of one of the most momentous periods of history with this unforgettable digital dome overview of World War II (available as a full-length 42min version or condensed 29min version). A historically accurate immersive film combining cinematically re-created political events & battle scenes with original film and photographic references. Trailer below and full preview on our website (link at the bottom of this page).
The Trench (1914-1918) - Transport your pupils back 100 years in the digital dome with this 24min re-enactment of life in the notorious WWI trenches. A British army private and an officer describe their respective experiences in the trenches, as well as the course and outcome of WWI. Powerful sound effects and music by Wagner, Ravel and Holst add to the atmosphere of the drama. Trailer and full preview on our website (link at the bottom of this page).
The Trench (1914-1918) - Transport your pupils back 100 years in the digital dome with this 24min re-enactment of life in the notorious WWI trenches. A British army private and an officer describe their respective experiences in the trenches, as well as the course and outcome of WWI. Powerful sound effects and music by Wagner, Ravel and Holst add to the atmosphere of the drama. Trailer and full preview on our website (link at the bottom of this page).
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
World War Workshop
How and why the War started Trench Warfare War Propaganda Air Raids Blitz and Battle of Britain D Day Landings and VE Day World War II World War I
Breathe life into history with 360° projection technology inside a digital dome. Students & teachers are left with vivid and lasting memories to motivate classroom learning. Escort students back to the world-shaking events of WWII, or the legendary trenches of WWI.
World 2 War (1939-1945) - Immerse your students in one of the most significant epochs in history with this unparalleled digital dome presentation of World War II. A historically precise film meshing expertly re-imaged political events & combat scenarios with authentic film and photographic material. Complete narrative script available for teachers.
The Trench (1914-1918) - Journey back a century with your students in the digital dome to experience life in the terrible trenches of WWI. The narrative unfolds from the perspectives of a British army private and an officer, detailing their personal trench experiences, as well as the progression and consequences of WWI. Brief synopsis and complete narrative script available for teachers.
What size groups do we cater for?
Our largest dome can accommodate up to 70 primary school students (+ 4 adults); or up to 45 secondary school students (+ 4 adults). You have the choice of booking a 4m, 5m, 6m or 7m digital dome, for either half a day, full day or split across lunch; and we will happily squeeze in as many performances as you wish in the time allocated. We also cover a variety of other subjects including astronomy, space, geography, the climate emergency, dinosaurs and evolution (see our other adverts on this site).
Access for visitors with disabilities
Yes we do. Not only are our domes easy to enter / exit through a standard doorway, but they are also wheelchair accessible.
Anything else?
⦿ We are proud to have more genuine, up-to-the-minute teacher feedback than any other digital dome operator in the UK - both online and on our website (see link under the final header at the bottom).
⦿ If the dome remains up over lunch, your booking includes a free Staff Relaxation Session of 360° music and art.
⦿ If the dome remains up over lunch, your booking includes a free Staff Relaxation Session of 360° music and art.
Who are Immersive Theatres?
Owner and lead presenter Mario Di Maggio has over three decades experience with digital domes and planetariums, both fixed and mobile. He launched and managed the UK`s first purpose-built digital dome (Thinktank Science Museum, Birmingham, 2005-2013); as well as the Glasgow Planetarium, then the UK`s most expensive planetarium (2001-2004). Mario has worked as a consultant for the Guinness Book of World Records Macao Planetarium (China, 2004-2008) and the Peter Harrison Planetarium (London, 2005).
Our Reviews from Schools..
★★★★★
We learned in the introduction about the planets visible in the sky above Newport on the nights of the bombings. This was new information we've never taught before as part of our topic. The children were fully engaged and excited. Mario was very knowledgable and calming throughout what can be a sensitive topic. Highly recommended!
St Julian's Primary, Newport, Jan 2024
★★★★★
"Thank you for such a wonderful experience! It was the highlight of the children's WW2 Day. The children found the video to be extremely informative and described it as a 3D movie experience"
Reigate Priory Junior School, Surrey, Nov 2023
★★★★★
Mario visited our school last Friday and the year 5 and 6 children thoroughly enjoyed their planetarium experience! The WWII video was fantastic and the children got so much out of it.
Stoke Primary School, Coventry, Dec 2016
★★★★★
The content & delivery was very good. The WWII film deepened the children's understanding as it brought to life many of the facts / events we have looked at this term - Stoke Primary School, Coventry, Dec 2016
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