Maya Workshops

The Drama Hut

During this Drama Hut workshop we meet 'Sally Spade', a history and archeologist enthusiast, who has been asked to write an article about The Maya Civilisation! Through drama games, improvisation and role play we will depict the life and famous structures during the Mayan period and re-create the story of “The Hero Twins” from the Popol Vuh. We will also explore Maya religion and the specific roles the Gods, Kings and Priests played during this period by playing ‘Guess the God’ and prepare, with music and dance, a ritual ceremony of a willing victim for human sacrifice!

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Where we travel to

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What activities are available during this school workshop?

We will play our fast-paced 10 second picture game, depicting life and famous structures during this period. Re-create the story of “The Hero Twins” from the Popol Vuh and also
explore Maya religion and the specific roles the Gods, Kings and Priests played during this period by playing ‘Guess the God’.
Lead by 'Sally Spade' with music and dance, we will also prepare a ritual ceremony of a willing victim for human sacrifice!

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Ancient Civilisations

Maya Civilisation

Travel back in time with our professional actor who takes on the role of Sally Spade, our enthusiastic archaeologist to explore lots of key themes from this fascinating period of history.

Performing Arts

Our workshops include tailored, fully interactive, drama games, role play, teamwork exercises, songs, movement and more, led by a professional costumed actor.

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)

Yes - children with special educational needs really benefit and enjoy our workshops. 

Anything else?

Testimonials:

"The activities allowed students to be really creative and the workshop as a whole really bought our Maya study theme to life. Thank you for being so engaging and accommodating! The students loved it and we hope to work with you again soon."

IntoUniversity- Grange Primary School – May 2021

"Sometimes online sessions fail to engage and 'hit the mark' this workshop was the complete opposite. It was like 'Sally Spade' was in the classroom with us!
So much learning took place in a fun and interesting way.
The children have been talking about the story of the twins lots after the session.
There was the right amount of sitting listening and moving and engaging.
A very well delivered session that aided our learning in school."

N Mizon, Great Doddington Primary School – April 2022

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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.

Our Reviews from Schools..

★★★★★
The workshop was absolutely brilliant and the students had a great time. Lillie was really engaging and managed to create a real sense of excitement even with the workshop being virtual. The use of the virtual backgrounds were really useful and helped the students to visualise Maya architecture and Maya Gods. The activities allowed students to be really creative and the workshop as a whole really bought our Maya study theme to life.

Grange Primary School