A Vikings Tale Workshop
Shooting Star Entertainments
Let us bring the epic world of the Vikings to life in your school hall - a thrilling historical adventure filled with action, discovery, and larger-than-life characters!In just 60 minutes, our talented cast of professional performers will take children on an unforgettable journey as Freya, a fearless young explorer, sets sail from Norway to Britain. Along the way, she encounters legendary warriors, treacherous battles, and the clash of Viking and Anglo-Saxon worlds. With daring exploits, engaging storytelling, and fascinating historical insights, this adventure is both educational and entertaining.
Perfect for KS1 and KS2, this interactive performance immerses children in the rich history of the Vikings, making learning both fun and memorable.
At Shooting Star Entertainments, we specialise in creating unforgettable performances that inspire, educate, and entertain. With a passion for storytelling and a commitment to immersive learning, we bring history to life in a way that sparks curiosity and excitement in young minds.
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Where we travel to
We can visit your school in:
What activities are available during this school workshop?
An hour long show of A Viking's Tale
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Vikings Workshop
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This exciting, curriculum-linked performance brings the Viking Age vividly to life through interactive theatre. Students join Freya, a brave young Norse girl, as she challenges gender roles, encounters gods and raiders, and sails across the sea in search of treasure. Along the way, children explore Viking life, language, longships, beliefs, and daily struggles—engaging directly with historical content through storytelling, song, and roleplay. Our immersive format helps embed key facts while building empathy, curiosity, and understanding of Viking culture. Ideal for KS2 history, this unforgettable experience reinforces classroom learning in a creative, accessible way.
What size groups do we cater for?
No maximum size for the performance.
Access for visitors with disabilities
We come to you and all disabilities are welcome.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
We offer Relaxed Introductions, Touch Tours, Social Stories and Makaton. While we aren't able to provide BSL translations for our performances, we are happy to provide a copy of our script in advance so that should you have an onsite BSL translator you would like to use, they are able to familiarise themselves with our material before the show.
Who are Shooting Star Entertainments?
We specialise in creating unforgettable Touring Pantos and Theatre in Education experiences that spark imagination and encourage participation.
Our original scripts are thoughtfully crafted for EYFS, KS1 and KS2, ensuring every show is educational, engaging and fun.
At the heart of what we do is accessibility. With our commitment to 'Making Great Theatre Accessible to Everyone', we're proud to champion inclusive experiences for all. Our team is Makaton-aware, with our Core Performer Team Level 2 Makaton trained, and we actively collaborate with organisations like the NHS to deliver impactful productions. We are also a registered Arts Award Supporter.
From inclusive storytelling to interactive performances, we're dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to experience the joy of live theatre.
We are revolutionising the way Theatre in Education is accessed for schools with our Starlight Pass, giving more value for money than ever before with exclusive access to our online classroom resources like Behind the Scenes videos, Lesson Plans and worksheets so you can make the most out of every performance.
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