Windrush - Migration Workshop
The Drama Hut
Within this workshop we will uncover and explore the arrival of the Windrush generation in Britain in a practical and creative way. Through improvisation and role play, we will create a timeline of events of the HMT Windrush arrival as well as performing a poem and celebrating diversity through song. This workshop will give you the WOW factor as in introduction to a subject, will ignite energy in the middle if booked half way through, or help to consolidate learning and present an opportunity to share knowledge at the end of the topic!
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Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: East Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland
What activities are available during this school workshop?
All of our workshops involve improvisation, role play, singing and movement all of which are tailored to the chosen topic.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Twentieth Century
Within this workshop we focus on the migration from Caribbean Countries to the UK between 1948 and 1971. We will explore how the people aboard these voyages would've felt at this time in history. We will also discover and act out significant moments from history linked to the Windrush generation through creating a timeline.
Black History
Windrush
This workshop is a celebration of black history, celebrating the Windrush Generation and the positive effect the migration of people arriving in the UK from Caribbean countries between 1948 and 1971 had on post-war Britain. Within the workshop we focus on diversity through song and poetry, celebrating the achievements of this generation.
Cultural Education
What size groups do we cater for?
We typically work 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,
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)
Children with special educational needs really benefit and enjoy our interactive workshops.
Who are The Drama Hut?
At The Drama Hut, we believe that through the performing arts, children can truly experience a subject, complementing and enhancing learning in the classroom. Through improvisation, role play, movement and song, our costumed actors bring the curriculum to life. Whether you choose to have us visit you online or on-site, all our workshops are delivered live and are fully interactive. Prices start at £120 for a single workshop, with discounts available when multiple sessions are booked. Whether on-site or online, we are also able to deliver two different topics to different year groups on the same day.
Whether it's a history topic, 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.

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