for 6 to 11 year olds – performed in your school
* now booking for Spring Term 2025 *
“The Young Shakespeare Company are by far the most talented groups of actors to have performed in our school. The children became audience, chorus, sound effects and players, making Shakespeare inclusive to all. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to other primary schools”
Swillington Primary School, Leeds
Four Young Shakespeare Company actors perform Shakespeare’s enchanting comic tale in a fast-moving fully-costumed interactive production. The play is brought vividly to life for the children, at times including the whole audience to create such enchanting scenes as the bustling Athenian market and the wood full of mysterious fairies and sprites. The performance concludes with the market traders’ hilarious rendition of ‘Pyramus and Thisbe’.
Throughout the performance the children become actively involved in the play through a carefully structured range of drama and language activities. They are encouraged to explore the motives, thoughts and feelings of the characters, exploring in detail how Hermia and her friends feel at every twist and turn of their confused night in the forest. Volunteers from among the children are also chosen to become individual characters in the story and all the children have the opportunity to speak and enjoy Shakespeare’s words in short, accessible sections.
Email: youngshakespeare@mac.com Telephone: 020 8368 4828
“A wonderful performance. The Young Shakespeare Company do really bring the work of Shakespeare to life in such a way that the children find themselves not only understanding the events of the plays but actively joining in and taking part in every minute of the performance.”
St Mary’s Primary School, Kent
“A fabulous day! The actors were amazing! Each class was buzzing with enthusiasm and excitement and the quality of the follow-up work has been inspiring.”
Winchcombe Junior School, Newbury
“In over 27 years of teaching I have never seen such a brilliant production. We have many many theatrical groups and musicians and artists who all engage our children but this was at a much higher standard than any other.”
Great Chart Primary School, Kent
“Absolutely fantastic. Wonderful involvement of the pupils. Every child was riveted. We laughed till we cried.”
Forest Preparatory School, London
“ALL the children, with no exceptions, were thrilled and uplifted – it is performances like this that will encourage this generation to be theatre lovers later in life.”
St Alban’s Primary School, Hampshire
“A fantastic event that our children will talk about and remember for years. The way the actors make all children feel involved amazes me every time! The narrator was especially good at leading some challenging children through a complex story.”
Emmaus Primary School, Sheffield
“Your annual visit is one of the highlights of the school year! A totally fabulous introduction to Shakespeare. Interactive, entertaining, imaginative and laugh out loud funny. We were all mesmerized.”
Buckland Newton Primary School, Dorset
“A fantastic learning experience, full of wonder, excitement and stimulus. I would recommend it to any school”
Queens Park Primary School, Bournemouth
“It was terrific. As always the pace and wit, and the opportunity to get involved carried the entire year group with the actors.”
Francis Holland School, London
“A masterclass on how to turn children on to Shakespeare. Stunning performances and top quality direction. Excellent value!”
St Alban’s Primary School, Hampshire
“Another excellent production. The cast were energetic and bonded with the children really quickly. They were captivated from beginning to end.”
Hilltop Junior School, Wickford, Essex