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Celebrate the joy of the seasons with magical festival-themed workshops! Our curriculum-linked sessions bring the spirit of celebrations from around the world into the classroom, helping children explore traditions, stories and values in creative and meaningful ways.
Led by experienced facilitators, each workshop blends storytelling, drama, music and movement to immerse children in the sights, sounds and symbols of festivals such as Diwali, Lunar New Year, Hanukkah, Christmas, Easter, Eid and more. Through role-play and hands-on activities, pupils discover the origins and meanings behind these special days, building cultural awareness, empathy and a sense of global citizenship.
Step into the colourful world of Diwali with our high-energy, interactive drama workshop! Children will explore this magical festival through story, music, dance and imaginative play.
From flying to Mumbai to meeting the heroic characters of the Diwali story, this session bursts with movement, creativity and cultural celebration:
"An energetic and vibrant way to bring Diwali to life. We all had the dance moves stuck in our heads for days!"
-Year 2 Teacher, Ewell Castle School
Step into the magical world of Chinese New Year as children fly to Beijing to celebrate the Jade Emperor's birthday through story, song, movement and roleplay.
From racing across rivers as zodiac animals to joining a traditional dragon parade, this immersive workshop brings one of the world's oldest festivals to life!
Through interactive drama, children will:
"They were still talking about the Zodiac Race for days later!"
-Year 1 Teacher, Tower Hamlets
Bring some festive cheer to your school this December with one of our Christmas workshops.
From The Nativity Story to the classic British tradition of pantomime or lots of fun party themes, our DBS-checked actors will bring a little extra sparkle to your Seasons Greetings! We can even send a Facilitator to support you with the end of term play.
A lively and interactive exploration of classic British pantomime tales featuring beloved characters from Jack & the Beanstalk, Aladdin, Cinderella, and Peter Pan, bringing festive theatre traditions to life.
Step into our magical world and journey through famous pantomime stories where pupils will:
"Every child was completely engaged the whole time! The beanstalk game and the silly sandwich were their favourite parts"
-Year 1 Teacher, Willowbrook Primary
A festive celebration workshop exploring the magic of Christmas through story, song, and role-play focusing on St. Nicholas and the wonders of the North Pole.
Step into a snowy wonderland and join our seasonal adventure where children will:
"Absolutely magical! The children loved the journey to the North Pole and had a fantastic time. We rebook every year!"
-EYFS Teacher, Bishop Challoner School
Join us on a heart-warming festive adventure as we step into the world of the Nativity! This joyful workshop brings the Christmas story to life with exciting characters, imaginative games, and a very important mission- to help an actor remember the true story of the first Christmas.
With donkeys, angels, and wise men galore, children become the experts and storytellers of this magical tale. Through interactive drama, children will:
"The leader engaged the children by fitting in lots of different activities that helped them deepen their learning. The kids loved it and we would book a workshop like this again!"
-Year 1 Teacher, St Mark's CE
A practical and confidence-building workshop designed to prepare children for end-of-term Christmas performances with support from professional actor/singers.
Step onto the stage and develop skills where pupils will: