Local Brownies took part in various Shakespeare inspired workshops during their visit: they danced Tudor-style in the Birthplace Garden, made and decorated Tudor marchpane, created beautiful costume decorations and had a guided tour of the Birthplace.
The finale for the day was a wonderful performance of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, superbly led by Drama Education Assistant, Matilda Bott. The performance opened with the girls processing to a Tudor Pavanne dance, and concluded with a dance called Horses’ Brawl; a fantastic spectacle that was much admired by an audience of 140 parents and friends.
The day was wonderful fun and it was a pleasure to work with so many local girls who went away as Shakespeare ambassadors of the future and who will treasure their new Shakespeare badge. This badge was designed by a local Brown Owl.
The feedback received from both the Brownies and the leaders was tremendous:
"We’ve been made so welcome. Girls have been thoroughly engaged all day and the Shakespeare Centre staff have been amazing. Something for everyone."
— Brownie Leader