History Workshops

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).

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

Curriculum topics available: 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

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

Egyptians

Our Ancient Egyptian workshop takes the children on a journey into the afterlife, facilitated by the Goddess Isis.

Celts

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

Romans

Curriculum topics available: The Roman Army, Boudicca Rebellion.

In this workshop, Queen Boudicca teaches the children about the ways of the Roman soldiers in a bid to strengthen her own Celt tribe.

Saxons

Curriculum topics available: Invaders and Settlers.

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

Vikings

Curriculum topics available: Invaders and Settlers, Mythology and Culture.

Our Viking and Anglo Saxon workshop looks at this period of history told through the eyes of Astrid, our Nordic Viking.

Tudors

Curriculum topics available: The Great Fire of London, William Shakespeare.

During this Tudor Workshop, we look at life in Henry VIII's court, the wives of Henry as well as life outside of the monarchy!

Industrial

The Great Exhibition and inventions during the Industrial Revolution are covered in our Victorian workshop along with the workhouse and harsh lives lived by the poorer members of society during this period.

Victorian

The wife of Sryie Barnado takes the children on a journey through Victorian times and helps the children learn about the poor house, mudlarking and Victorian schooling along with exciting inventions during the industrial revolution. The children will have the opportunity to visit The Great Exhibition and present inventions of the time to 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

Curriculum topics available: Mayan Civilisation, Ancient Egyptians, Ancient Greeks.

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

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.

Available workshops include: WW1, WW2, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greeks, Mayans, Romans, Vikings, Anglo Saxons, Tudors, Victorians, Florence Nightingale, World Book Day, Creative Writing and The Great Fire of London. In addition we have workshops available about significant individuals including Rosa Parks and Mary Seacole, and Amelia Earhart.

We work with up to 30 children at a time and can offer sessions ranging from 45 minutes through to a full day. In addition to this we are able to offer introductory school assemblies on request.

We are able to work with disabled children with teacher support

Yes and we have had very positive feedback from schools and teachers when working with SEN children who respond particularly well to drama based activities