Each workshop runs for approximately 50 minutes. However, we like to schedule a full hour per session to allow time for the class to settle in.
Engage your pupils using drama
Perform Explorer Workshops are topic-based sessions available for a range of National Curriculum Foundation, KS1 and KS2 topics.
Facilitated by one of our trained DBS-checked teachers, they use imaginative creative resources, performing arts-based exercises and role-play scenarios to spark children's imaginations and bring your chosen subject matter alive. Grouped into History, Geography, Science, Communication and Literature-based topics and designed to fit around your timetable, Explorer Workshops last one hour.
With a minimum booking of three hours, we can run three different workshops in a morning (five in a full day) so you can cover five topics in a single day.
Workshop format
Our Explorer Workshops are run by our professionally trained workshop leaders who are fully-trained, working actors. Each session is created around the particular theme or subject you choose. The format varies but in general there will be:
- A short introduction by the workshop leader, introducing the theme/subject as well as themselves
- A series of ice breaker games and a physical warm-up to help the group connect, focus and be physically ready for an exciting adventure
- An immersive and imaginative journey through the chosen topic, for example, you might take an imaginary time capsule back in time for a history topic
- Improvisation, role play, hot seating and various other drama techniques to deliver information and key facts
- Originally written Perform songs or raps that are also great to use within the classroom for follow-up work
- A ten question recap and cool down to finish
Frequently asked questions
How long do the workshops run for?
Can we book just the one workshop?
You can, but our minimum cost is for a half day. So for the same cost, your school can enjoy three workshops instead of one.
How much are the workshops?
You can book a morning of up to 3 workshops or a full day of up to 5 workshops.
TOPIC-BASED EXPLORER WORKSHOPS
- Workshops are 50 minutes each in duration and can be combined into either:
- A Morning - up to 3x 50 min workshops of your choice: £280.00; or
- A Full Day - up 5x 50 min workshops of your choice: £400.00
- Schools outside the M25 incur an additional £10 travel expenses charge.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
Costs vary depending on the length of time, number of weeks and frequency. Please contact us to discuss your school's needs and for an individual quotation.
INSET WORKSHOPS
Half day (3 hours): £299.00
Full day (5 hours): £475.00
How many pupils can we have in a workshop?
Each workshop caters for up to 30 pupils.
Do I have to have the same topic throughout the day?
Not at all! In fact, we structure our workshops so that they offer a great deal of flexibility to teachers. All of our topics are available throughout the year so we could deliver different workshops to each year group - all on one day.
What kind of space do you need?
A hall or studio is ideal as there is a lot of energy in our workshops: the whole class will be encouraged to move around. We can run a session in a classroom as long as it is clear space, has plenty of room for movement of the whole class and is clear of hazards.
What is your availability?
We have a large team of fantastic workshop leaders who work for us across London, the Midlands and the South of England. We can normally accommodate your preferred dates if we are given a few week's notice. However, even if it?s the next day, please do get in contact as we will try our best to get someone to you. If you are located in a rural location or in the South-West, we can still visit, but may require a little more notice.