Awarded the London 2012 Inspire Mark, The Great Shakespearean Workout 2010 is based on the language and characters of Troilus and Cressida, Shakespeare's only play inspired by the mythology of Ancient Greece, birthplace of the Olympic Games.

The beat of Shakespeare's verse provides the pulse for a series of fun exercises developed by 1623 theatre company in association with Royal Derby Hospital and "air: arts to aid wellbeing". The exercises are inspired by aerobics, kung fu, tai chi and yoga.

Sessions take place at arts festivals in the summer and autumn, before moving into schools and colleges in the autumn term.

Come along and take part in what promises to be an epic battle between the Trojans and the Greeks! All participants are asked to wear loose clothing and bring along a bottle of water. Suitable for people aged 6 and above.

Where and when can I take part?

Friday 23 April : 12.00pm to 1.00pm : London Road Community Hospital : Launch : No booking required : view launch report

Friday 23 April : 3.00pm to 4.00pm : Royal Derby Hospital : Launch (continued) : No booking required : view launch report

Saturday 8 May : 10.30am to 11.30am : Paulet High School : Family Learning Day : 01283 239710 : view website

Saturday 8 May : 12.30pm to 1.30pm : Paulet High School : Family Learning Day : 01283 239710 : view website

Thursday 3 June : 10.30am to 11.30am : Whaley Bridge Church Hall : Derbyshire Literature Festival : 08456 058 058 : view website

Thursday 3 June : 3.30pm to 4.30pm : Ilkeston Library : Derbyshire Literature Festival : 08456 058 058 : view website

Sunday 6 June : 3.00pm to 4.00pm : Shipley Country Park : Celebrating Poetry Day : 01773 719961 : view website

Tuesday 8 June : 10.30am to 11.30am : Eckington Library : Derbyshire Literature Festival : 08456 058 058 : view website

Thursday 24 June : 10.00am to 11.00am : Nottingham Trent University : Nottinghamshire Schools PE and Sport Conference : 01623 434152

Thursday 24 June : 1.30pm to 2.30pm : The Council House : Sheffield City Centre : 24-hour Shakespeare Marathon : No booking required

Friday 25 June : 4.50pm to 5.50pm : Bella's Field : Glastonbury Festival : view website

Friday 25 June : 7.35pm to 8.00pm : Bella's Field : Glastonbury Festival : view website

Saturday 26 June : 10.30am to 11.00am : The Village Screen : Glastonbury Festival : view website

Saturday 26 June : 4.50pm to 5.50pm : Bella's Field : Glastonbury Festival : view website

Saturday 26 June : 7.35pm to 8.00pm : Bella's Field : Glastonbury Festival : view website

Sunday 27 June : 11.00am to 11.30am : The Village Screen : Glastonbury Festival : view website

Sunday 27 June : 4.50pm to 5.50pm : Bella's Field : Glastonbury Festival : view website

Sunday 27 June : 7.35pm to 8.00pm : Bella's Field : Glastonbury Festival : view website

Wednesday 14 July : 11.00am to 12.00pm : Conkers : William Allitt School Enrichment Week : view website

Wednesday 14 July : 1.15pm to 2.15pm : Conkers : William Allitt School Enrichment Week : view website

Monday 19 July : 9.15am to 10.15am : Alderman White School : White Hills Park Federation Launch : view website

Monday 19 July : 11.30am to 12.30pm : Bramcote Hills College : White Hills Park Federation Launch : view website

Tuesday 27 July : 6.00pm to 7.00pm : Shirebrook Library : Derbyshire Literature Festival : view website

Sunday 12 September : 4.00pm to 5.00pm : Wirksworth Market Place : Wirksworth Festival : 01629 824003 : view website

Saturday 18 September : 4.00pm to 5.00pm : Bill Shone Leisure Centre : Melbourne Arts Festival : 07765 819428 : view website

Sunday 19 September : time to be confirmed : Carsington Water : BBC Radio Derby Roadshow : view website

Friday 24 September : 12.00pm to 12.30pm : 48 St Peters Street, Derby : The Theatre Store : 07867 996959 : view website

Saturday 25 September : 12.00pm to 1.00pm : Derby Market Place and Big Screen : Derby Festé : 01332 370911 : view website

Saturday 16 October : 11.00am to 12.00pm : Winding Wheel : Chesterfield Arts and Market Festival : 01246 345777 : view website

Sunday 24 October : 1.00pm to 2.00pm : Belper River Gardens : Derwent Valley Mills Discovery Days Festival : 01629 539781 : view website

Saturday 30 October : 11.00am to 12.00pm : Cromford Mill : Derwent Valley Mills Discovery Days Festival : 01629 539781 : view website

Details of more sessions will be added to the list above as soon as they are available.

Supported by Derbyshire County Council, Legacy Trust UK and East Midlands Development Agency, The Great Shakespearean Workout 2010 is part of Igniting Ambition, the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad in the East Midlands.

How do I book a session for my school or festival?

If you are a teacher based in Derbyshire, you and your students may be entitled to a free session, courtesy of Derbyshire County Council. Please contact us for more information.