Great Explorers-Christopher Columbus and Amelia Earhart Workshop
The Drama Hut
School Workshop Online Workshop
'No boarders, just horizons, only freedom!' Meet the enthusiastic Amelia Earhart, as she shares her passion for adventure as the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic ocean. During the workshop the children will be introduced to many great explorers, Christopher Columbus, Joseph Banks, Nellie Bly and Neil Armstrong to name a few. However, if you and your class are studying a particular person, we will happily include them! During the session the children will be challenged to find out what makes a great explorer, who they are and why they explore, through improvisation, role play and movement. During the session the children will create a time line, perform a poem and take part in a short, quick fire quiz. 
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Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: All UK Regions
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Twentieth Century Workshop
Aviation and exploration by air was a phenomenon in the early 20th Century history and has changed our world forever. Exploring this with Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to cross the Atlantic takes the children on an exciting and memorable adventure.
Significant Individuals from History Workshop
Amelia Earhart was an important figure in 20th Century, being the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic ocean in 1932 making history!
Explorers Workshop
Led by Amelia Earhart, during this workshop, children will also be introduced to other great and important explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Joseph Banks, Nellie Bly and Neil Armstrong.
Through improvisation, role play and movement, the children will have the opportunity to understand what makes an explorer, create a time line, perform a poem and take part in a short, quick fire quiz.
Performing Arts Workshop
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?
Testimonial:
"Excellent experience and the children were very engaged. Children enjoyed the drama activities and the movements to help remember what each explorer was famous for (trade, science etc.) Fantastic workshop would recommend and use again.
Thank you!"
St Mark's Catholic Primary School ' May 2021
"All children engaged with the wide variety of activities, especially drama based. The experience was memorable and created a buzz for learning. They loved the realistic actress. We were so impressed with the drama hut sessions we received. The children and staff alike had a fantastic day."
North Ormesby Academy- June 2021
"Excellent experience and the children were very engaged. Children enjoyed the drama activities and the movements to help remember what each explorer was famous for (trade, science etc.) Fantastic workshop would recommend and use again.
Thank you!"
St Mark's Catholic Primary School ' May 2021
"All children engaged with the wide variety of activities, especially drama based. The experience was memorable and created a buzz for learning. They loved the realistic actress. We were so impressed with the drama hut sessions we received. The children and staff alike had a fantastic day."
North Ormesby Academy- June 2021
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 children were completely engrossed from start to finish. An excellent start to their Explorers project topic and a fantastic way of ensuring their imagination is ignited during a tricky period of online learning. Thank you Drama Hut!â€
Mulberry House School 2020
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