International Women’s Day
The Drama HutOne of the most rewarding elements of our job is visiting schools to watch first hand, our carefully crafted sessions brought to life. Our Suffragette workshop, run by Sylvia Pankhurst always produces some great discussion amongst Year 5 and 6 girls and boys, it’s exciting to see primary school children engaging in political debate. The same is true of Rosa Parks, who leaves the children wondering about what it is that they might do to change the world. Recently we had the pleasure of watching a group of Year one children at a school in Hampstead, chanting in unison with Mary Seacole: I can, I will, I can!
International women’s day is a great way to recognise and celebrate women, however, The Drama Hut celebrates great women, almost every day of the school week!
Lillie, an actress and long-standing member of our team, shares some of her thoughts on representing these women and working with primary school children to tell their stories….
“When I first started working for The Drama Hut, I was so excited to be able to portray so many significant figures from history, to be able to share their stories and achievements. It is wonderful that these workshops led by prominent female figures are always so popular. I was really pleased recently to learn that distant relatives of mine were Suffragettes who campaigned outside Parliament. It seems fitting that I now get to portray Sylvia Pankhurst, recreating rallies and staging protests in school halls up and down the country, with the children shouting ‘Deeds Not Words’ and ‘Votes for Women’ at the top of their lungs!
At first, I was daunted by certain workshops, such as taking on the great Celtic Warrior Boudicca for our Roman session. I remember learning about her when I was at school and being in awe! I love it now, classes are always shocked when they see me burst out of the P.E cupboard; fiery red hair, blue war paint smothered on my face, sword, and shield in hand!
Seeing the children’s reactions and hearing them talk about the workshop as they leave, is so rewarding. It’s something so different and exciting, you know that they will remember the experience and the characters they have met, hopefully for years to come!
If you are interested in hearing a bit more about how The Drama Hut can help you with planning your next school visit then why not get in touch here.
Roald Dahl- 12 days of Christmas
This Drama Hut Workshop is aimed at inspiring young writers over the festive season. Let our professional actor, take the children on an adventure to explore the stories and characters created by one of the world’s favourite children’s authors!
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Inventors Workshop with Ada Lovelace
During this Drama Hut Workshop, we meet Ada Lovelace, a pioneer of STEM, often considered to be the first computer programmer. Discover other famous inventors in history and find out what it takes to make a great inventor!
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Rosa Parks-A Time for Change
During this Drama Hut Workshop, we travel with Rosa Parks back to the 1950’s and explore how within America’s ‘Golden Age’, the injustices of prejudice, segregation and racism flourished, along with the growth of ‘The Civil Rights Movement.
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The Coronation of King Charles III
Meet royal enthusiast Sally Spade, who is so excited about the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III. Through drama, explore how the monarchy helps to shape our society and celebrate along with Sally all things British!
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Viking Workshops
During this 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!
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