Learning is at the heart of our work. We aim to encourage others to share our passion for Shakespeare's inspirational language, vibrant characters and exciting sense of theatre.

We tailor our workshops to meet the needs of participants whether pupils, teachers, students, community groups, youth theatres, professional actors or employees at company away days.

Primary Schools

Interactive workshops on plays or scenes for pupils in term-time and teachers on inset days, for Key Stage 2.

"The day was a great success, with all the pupils engaged fully in the drama, movement and costume workshops. You explained everything so clearly and made Shakespeare lots of fun"

Miss Coleman at Lady Jane Grey Primary School, Leicestershire

Secondary Schools and Colleges

Interactive workshops on plays or scenes for pupils or students in term-time and teachers on inset days, from Key Stages 3 to 4 and post-16 learners.

"Your ideas are exactly what we need in the classroom to bring Shakespeare to life"

Staffordshire County Council on Teacher Training Day

Universities

Practical exploration of the theatrical potential of Shakespeare's plays and/or those of his contemporaries for undergraduates, postgraduates and lecturers.

"An invaluable workshop for the students"

Dr Ana-Maria Sanchez, Sheffield Hallam University

Community Groups

Workshops and discussions to engage Shakespeare, theatre and literature enthusiasts with moments from the plays to bring them to life from the page.

"I always learn so much from this brilliant theatre company"

Mrs Davis, Revive Healthy Living Centre, Chaddesden

Youth Theatres

Workshops to share the vocal and physical skills needed to perform Shakespeare and to offer advice on preparation for drama school or university auditions.

"Thank you for an amazing workshop ... it was really fun and informative "

Tom, Derby LIVE Youth Theatre

Company Away Days

Fun Shakespeare-based workshops to strengthen your team dynamic and sharpen your communication or leadership skills at any level.

"An enjoyable day, which gave the whole team the chance to sharpen verbal and non-verbal communication skills"

Janet Pryme, Open University

Professional Actors

As we receive a large number of enquiries about auditions from professional actors, we hold workshops from time to time, in order to enable skill-sharing and networking.

"I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop last weekend. Learnt a lot, too!"

Sarah Marie Cole, West Midlands