The Wall Workshop
Shooting Star Entertainments
Let us bring The Wall to life in your school hall, a hilarious Roman adventure packed with action, laughter, and lessons about courage, teamwork, and communication!In just 45 minutes, our professional cast will take children on a whirlwind journey to ancient Britannia, where eager young soldier Gaius is sent north to "make peace" with the locals. Armed with a shiny helmet, two bumbling companions, and a very confused mission brief, he soon finds himself face to face with blue-painted warriors, wild rumours, and a task that's far trickier than it sounds.
Perfect for the whole school, this interactive performance is full of humour, history, and pantomime-style fun, bringing the Roman world to life in a way that's both educational and unforgettable.
At , we specialise in creating inspiring, high-energy performances that engage, educate, and entertain audiences of all ages. With a passion for storytelling and a commitment to immersive theatre, we spark curiosity and imagination through every show we perform.
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: All UK Regions
What activities are available during this school workshop?
A 45 minute performance of Red Riding Hood
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Romans Workshop
Romanisation and ways of life The Roman Conquest and Hadrians Wall The Roman Army
We bring Roman Britain to life through high-quality, interactive performances that deepen historical understanding and spark curiosity about the ancient world. Our productions support curriculum learning by:
* Exploring Key Historical Themes: Students discover why the Romans invaded Britain, how they built and defended Hadrian's Wall, and what daily life was like in a Roman fort.
* Bringing History to Life Through Storytelling: Engaging characters and humorous dialogue help students understand Roman society, including social structure, slavery, citizenship, religion, and relationships with local tribes.
* Highlighting Roman Achievements: The show introduces Roman engineering, inventions, and infrastructure, from roads and aqueducts to sanitation and architecture, showing their impact on Britain.
* Developing Historical Thinking: Interactive elements and post-show discussions encourage students to question sources, challenge stereotypes, and reflect on differing cultural perspectives.
Connecting Past and Present: By exploring real locations such as Vindolanda and the lasting legacy of Hadrian's Wall, students gain insight into how the Roman Empire shaped modern Britain.
By combining live theatre with curriculum-rich storytelling, Shooting Star Entertainments transforms history from page to stage, making the Romans engaging, memorable, and meaningful for learners of all ages.
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>What size groups do we cater for?
No maximum size for the performance.
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
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.
We come to you and all disabilities are welcome.
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