Wind in The Willows – A Play in A Week (Year 3 to 6)

Activity Description

WIND IN THE WILLOWS – A PLAY IN A WEEK WORKSHOP
For School Year 3-6*

Cost of Workshop: £230 per child (sibling and early bird discounts available)
With Wrap Around Care extra £15/£7.50 per day per child

Timing: 9.30 am to 4.00 pm (with performance at 4 pm on the Friday)

Wrap Around Care times: 8.30 am to 5 pm (except for Fri when children leave after performance) – see below for more info

Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bristolacademyofdrama/1664795?

*Although this event is for children already in Junior School, we are willing to accept Year 2s who have already turned 7 years and are due to attend year 3 in September. They must confident and willing to work with children as old as 11 years and also be able to work with us at a fast pace. If you would like to consider this for you son/daughter who is in Year 2 then we would ask that you talk to us first to check they would feel happy in a large, face paced session. Should a child be booked on who is younger than prescribed ages, if the session does not work for them, no refund can be offered.

A Play in A Week is a fun-filled drama workshop offering children aged 7-11 years the opportunity to devise, rehearse and perform a play under the guidance of our experienced Drama Facilitators.

Throughout the 5 days, the group will create their own version of the story inspired by the classic tale The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. They will develop characters, learn stagecraft skills, devise scenes to build their play for a performance on the final afternoon for families to enjoy. This process is designed to develop creative thinking, drama, and improvisation skills and build confidence and teamwork.

Students can let their imagination run wild as they not only create their version of the story through ensemble work. Will Mole learn the ways of the river, will Toad ever get over his love of everything fast, will Ratty, Mole & Badger manage to help to get Toad Hall back from the Weasels? So much to explore in this wonderful tale and there is no limit to what can be achieved; who knows what strange and wonderful scenes and characters can be created and what worlds their audiences will be transported to?

Not only will they receive guidance and help from our Facilitators but they will be given props and costumes to help create the world of their play.

It will be a week of building fun memories, learning new skills, and making new friends.

WRAP AROUND CARE

This is available as below

Mornings – 8.30 am to 9.30 am (the start time of the workshop)

Evenings – 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm on Monday to Thursday only (students will go home after the performance on the Friday)

Wrap around care is a day rate and children can be dropped off or picked up at any time during the wrap around care window as above. You book each day you wish separately from the main booking.

What will the children do during this time? The children will have the opportunity to enjoy crafting and/or games during this time. They are free to bring some snacks and drink with them (in addition to that needed for the day) which can be eaten at this time. No food is provided for them by way of breakfast or evening meal.

Due to limited spaces available, it is recommended that parents/guardians book early to avoid disappointment. Early bird and Sibling discount are available (for the workshop), simply email us at [email protected] for promo codes and booking information.

All children will need to bring is their willingness to get stuck in, their imagination, comfy clothing, and plenty of food and drink to keep their energy levels up.

Please note we are not a specialist SEND provision and the student should be comfortable learning in an energetic group environment. We regret that we cannot offer 121 support in group classes. For more information please read our Student Inclusivity Statement.