The Shakespeare Algorithm
The Shakespeare Algorithm Here is an interesting article from The New Yorker by Alastair Gee. The original article is here. In 1727, a writer and editor named Lewis Theobald was preparing to unveil “Double Falsehood,”…
Splats Theatre A Midsummer Night’s Dream actually performed in the woods…
This is Rammy spoke to Paul Jenkins of Splats Theatre Company who are going to be performing a version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Summerseat Woods. The tickets for the event, if they…
‘Circademics’ get serious about circus
This a great article highlighting the benefits of circus. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-33277907
Lost Panto
“Classic panto but with Shakespeare’s greatest characters. Join Cinderella and her friend Buttons in their struggle against her hapless dad,evil step sisters and Baron Hardup. Will she meet her true love)? Join Splats in this…
Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary today
Coming from the town of Waterlooville the battle of Waterloo was always present in my childhood imagination but I found later that it wasn’t only those brave few who held they’re nerve in front charging horses that won…
What Shakespeare can teach us about The Magna Carta and Historical drama
Driving home with my family from a theme park I suddenly swerved and shouted ‘Runnymede.’ I regained control of the car. My family asked perplexed what was up. ‘This is Runnymede, where the Magna Carta…
Moments
Watch our very own Aron Trausti star in this new play ‘ Moments’ an exciting premiere of this fascinating Icelandic play. Visit crouchendfestival.org
The Tempest Glamis adventure playground
Go and see this site specific production by our very own Mark Duncan of ‘The Tempest’ by William Shakespeare. It is a really inventive interpretation in an adventure playground. Catch it over the next two…
Treasure Island
“All pirate stories start here. Step aside Jack Sparrow, Long John Silver has entered the school. We will create with your pupils this tale of the high sea with it’s triple crossing pirates, black spots,…
Peter Brooks A Midsummer’s Night Dream
Have a listen to this amazing talk with Peter Brook about his groundbreaking production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. What it helps us understand is how the view of Shakespeare’s play as historically fixed entities…
Why does 10 Downing street prove that history for schools can be silly as well as horrid.
How many times have you seen a politician going in or out of number 10 Downing street? Is the number 10 straight? Why are the walls black? Are all the chairs perfectly lined up in…
The best Roman army site for Schools projects
This is the best Roman army and uniform site I have seen it is a great reference for schools and gives clear pictures and ideas of the Roman army. Have a look it gives you…
Vikings Saxons Normans at Mountfitchet Castle
This video is about Vikings, Saxons, Normans. It is Mountifchet Castle an early Norman wooden castle but a good way to see how the Saxon and Vikings ways of living for primary schools history visit.
Shakespeare Rap
Shakespeare Rap Our Shakespeare Rap workshop uses Mc and Rap skills and theatre. Shakespeare workshop based on Shakespeares ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and Macbeth. Using hip-hop culture to look at Shakespeare from a modern perspective. Shakespeare Workshop aims…
Computer Coding
“Team Robot – a crack team of computer experts are sent to save the world, led by Captain Splat. Team Robot teaches the pupils Disco dancing code and shows how it develops in the future.…
E-Safety
Team Robot v Meanies is about the invasion of aliens called Meanies. The Meanies invade the school and begin to take over the pupils. In a fun and active show we see how the Meanies…
Katie and the Mona Lisa Live
Katie and Grandma are visiting an art gallery! As Grandma rests, Katie can’t resist gazing at the Mona Lisa and wondering why she is smiling. To her amazement, Mona Lisa speaks and invites Katie into…
