A magical adventure
From September to December 2025, we are excited to offer free performing arts-based workshops to selected primary schools.
Each 25-minute workshop is led by a professionally trained, DBS-checked actor/drama teacher who will appear in character to guide students through a world of imaginative and educational activities.
This enchanting workshop transports Reception and Key Stage 1 students into a mythical world of castles, knights, and princesses. Each group takes part in age-appropriate activities that support key learning objectives across the English, History, and PSHE national curriculums. It links directly to the KS1 History topic on Castles, Knights and Princesses by helping children explore significant historical figures and events and understand the key features of medieval life, including the roles of royalty, knights and castle life.
Reception: Merlin's Magical Adventure
Join Merlin the forgetful wizard and his mischievous black cat on a spellbinding journey through castles, forests and magical hideouts!
Activities Include:
- Meet Merlin: A lively introduction to the world of King Arthur and Princess Guinevere
- Magical Animal Movements: Create the movements of the magical creatures in the story such as flapping like birds, hopping like frogs and slithering like snakes
- The Enchanted Journey: Pack a magical backpack and embark on an exciting journey through a magical forest
- Help Merlin Find His Cat: Work together to find Merlin's missing black cat, who is hiding in different magical places and sing the The Black Cat Song
Curriculum Focus:
- English: Encourage speaking and listening through songs and role-play
- History: Introduce castles, kings and queens in a mythical Ancient Britain
- PSHE: Build confidence, kindness and teamwork in a playful setting
Book suggestions: The Kiss That Missed by David Melling, Princess Smartypants by Babette Cole and Zog by Julia Donaldson
Year 1: Journey to Tintagel Castle
Step into Ancient Britain with Merlin and help rescue the magical sword Excalibur from the mischievous Morgan Le Fay and her silly dragon, Pendragon!
Activities Include:
- Merlin's Welcome: Meet the famous wizard who lives in Camelot with King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
- Merlin's Flying Cauldron: Help Merlin create a magical flying potion with strange and silly ingredients like dragon whiskers or fairy dust and take off on an enchanted flight to Ancient Britain!
- Opposites with Pendragon: Meet the muddled-up dragon who gets everything the wrong way round
- Sneaky Statues in Tintagel Castle: Tiptoe through Morgan Le Fay's ballroom filled with stone statues
Curriculum Focus:
- English: Enhance storytelling, speaking and listening skills through role-play, narrative structure and imaginative character interaction
- History: Discover key elements of medieval life such as castles, knights, and legends of King Arthur while developing historical vocabulary
- PSHE: Strengthen emotional literacy, resilience, cooperation and decision-making during shared challenges and group games
Book suggestions: The Knight Who Said "No!" by Lucy Rowland & Kate Hindley, George and the Dragon by Chris Wormell and Sir Charlie Stinky Socks by Kristina Stephenson
Year 2: The Final Quest for Excalibur
Join Merlin on a thrilling quest to recover Excalibur from Tintagel Castle and defeat Morgan Le Fay once and for all!
Activities Include:
- Pendragon's Silly Spells: Play along with the dragon's mixed-up magic
- Morgan Le Fay's Ballroom: Tiptoe through her castle while disguised as statues
- The Final Escape: Outwit Morgan Le Fay and reclaim Excalibur before she returns
- Knights of the Round Table Ceremony: Be knighted by Merlin himself and get rewarded for your bravery
Curriculum Focus:
- English: Express ideas through storytelling and group performance
- History: Learn about myths, legends and medieval life
- PSHE: Foster empathy, confidence and problem-solving through play
Book suggestions: The Dragon Machine by Helen Ward & Wayne Anderson, How to Be a Knight by Todd Tarpley and King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
Why You'll Love These Workshops:
- Builds Confidence and Communication: Drama brings learning to life
- Perfect for Medieval-Themed Projects: Ties into castles, kings and legends
- Inspires Creative Classroom Work: Great for follow-up art, writing and history
- High-Energy and Imaginative: Engaging, interactive and movement-focused
- Tailored to Younger Audiences: Designed especially for Nursery to Year 2
Book Your Free Session Now!
Thanks to our Drama4ALL initiative, these workshops are completely free of charge for schools. They are in high demand and booked on a first-come, first-served basis.
To book your school's drama workshop, contact us here.
Alternatively, email [email protected] or call 0207 255 9134 for more information.
Book your place in our Kingdom Quest today and let your students discover a land of bravery, friendship and magical fun!
