North Country Theatre and Fountains Abbey have worked together for over 10 years to produce participatory theatre of the highest quality.
Nobby Dimon, theatre director, works with actor-teachers to involve the children from the very first moment.
The day continues as ‘a fast roller-coaster of drama, history, maths and religious and social education. The actors constantly drop in and out of role, happily breaking off to discuss a history point, question a child, or start a debate. It twists and turns in true Shakespearian style, delighting the children at every scene.' (Times Education Supplement, May 2005).
The children are involved in role-play throughout and their decisions play a part in the final outcome. Don’t miss it!
These are all day activities, running from 10am to 2.30pm, and cost around £5.50 per child.
Lady Caroline’s Cargo!
A drama workshop where children and actors use Fountains Hall and the Mill to investigate the lives of the mistress of the estate, the miller, the seafaring adventurer and the steward and how they were affected by the Age of Discovery. All with a Shakespearean whiff of intrigue!
Suitable for a maximum of 50 KS2 children per day, these workshops run each year, usually in March. Please call us on 01765 643167 to check dates and prices.
Monastery and Monarch
As monks, and as Henry VIII’s courtiers, the children and actors bring alive the events which led to the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
Suitable for a maximum of 60 KS2 children per day, these workshops run each year, usually in September. Please call us on 01765 643167 to check dates and prices.
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