History Workshops

The Drama Hut

As the pressure on schools to watch costs and the logistics of taking children on trips increases, we believe that we offer a viable and exciting alternative. All our team are professional actors, trained both in facilitation and performance. They have experience working with children of all ages and share a common passion for learning through drama. All facilitators are DBS checked and implement The Drama Hut CPP (Child Protection Policy).

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Where we travel to

We can visit your school in:

What activities are available during this school workshop?

We use drama-based activities including, improvisation, role play, movement and song, to encourage and enhance learning in a creative environment.

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Performing Arts

All of our workshops use drama-based activities, including role play, improvisation, music, song and occasionally dance to inspire and engage in topic learning.

Prehistory

Stone Age Bronze Age Iron Age

We have a number of workshops looking at ancient civilisations both here and abroad. For further information visit our website to see a full listing of available workshops.

Greeks

During our Greek Drama Hut workshop, the children will meet Athena, the feisty favourite Goddess and daughter of Zeus. Experience life in Ancient Greece, play 'Guess the God', act out the famous 'King Midas' Myth and even compete in an Olympic race!

Egyptians

Our Ancient Egyptian Drama Hut workshop will take you on a journey back to the the 3rd millennium BC to unravel secrets hidden in an ancient Egyptian scroll. Goddess Isis will help the children take steps to ensure our Pharaoh passes through to the after life!

Celts

During in our Roman Workshop, Queen Boudicca, leader of the Iceni tribe teaches the children about the ways of the Celts whilst exploring the early Roman invasion.

Romans

The Roman Army Boudicca Rebellion

During our Roman Drama Hut Workshop, we meet 'Queen Boudicca', leader of the Celts. We explore what life was like in Roman Britain and help her try to defeat the Roman army using their discipline, battle formations and the differences between two tribes.

Saxons

Invaders and Settlers

During our Viking workshop we will meet 'Astrid' The Viking and travel back in time to Anglo Saxon Britain. Through role play, song and interactive drama games we will learn lots of key themes from this time period.

Vikings

Invaders and Settlers Mythology and Culture

During our Vikings Drama Hut Workshop we meet 'Astrid' The Viking and travel back in time to 793 AD. Together, the children will create images of Viking Britain, set sail in a Viking longboat, solve riddles and discover why the Vikings came to our shore!

Tudors

The Great Fire of London William Shakespeare

During our Tudor Drama Hut workshop, we transport you back to the 1500's where we meet Margery, a Maid of Honour in the Royal Household of King Henry VIII. As an expert in court etiquette, she certainly has a tale or two to tell!

Industrial

During our Victorian workshop, we learn and explore 'The Great Exhibition' and lots of different inventions that came about during the Industrial Revolution!

Victorian

During our Victorian Drama Hut workshop, discover what it was like to live and work in the ever changing Victorian Britain. Experience 'Mudlarking' in the Thames, visit a workhouse and become part of The Great Exhibition, meeting Queen Victoria herself.

World War

We have two workshops covering WW1 and WW2 from the homefront. For further information visit our website to see a synopsis for both along with a full listing of other available workshops.

Twentieth Century

For further information, visit our website to see a full listing of available workshops.

Ancient Civilisations

Maya Civilisation Ancient Egyptians Ancient Greeks

We have a number of workshops looking at Ancient Civilisations both here and abroad including, Ancient Greek workshops, Ancient Egyptian workshops, Mayan workshops and The Stone Ages! For further information visit our website to see a full listing of available workshops.

Significant Individuals from History

We have a number of workshops celebrating the loves of significant individuals from history including Rosa Parks, Mary Seacole, Florence Nightingale and Amelia Earhart. For further information please visit our website to see a full listing of available workshops.

Historic Events Beyond Living Memory

For further information visit our website to see a full listing of available workshops.

Black History

Our workshops for this topic are focussed on raising awareness and celebrating the lives of some significant people including Rosa Parks, Mary Seacole and newly available, Martin Luther King.

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)

Children with special educational needs really benefit and enjoy our workshops. 

Anything else?

Testimonial:

"The whole day was excellent - very hard to critique or improve."

Brentwood Prep School

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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.

Choose from a vast range of topics or let us create a bespoke workshop for your school. All we require on the day of our visit, is either a clear space to work in and a member of staff to observe or join in the experience or if online, we can reach you from our our zoom platform or your own school portal.

Our Reviews from Schools..

★★★★★
Drama Hut have worked with our school on many occasions. Each time, the workshops have been well planned out- with teachers ideas in mind, well executed by very enthusiastic practitioners and have been thoroughly enjoyed by all children! Each workshop has engaged the children enormously, using original ideas that involve the children through practical games and activities. I would recommend this drama company to all schools.

Orleans Primary