Best Will in the World Workshop for Home Educator Families
New for 2026, a hands-on drama workshop based around 'The Tempest'
- 10 Jul 2026
- 10:00 - 14:30
- Workshop
- Mary Arden's Farm
- Booking required
Join us for this fun, immersive drama workshop based around 'The Tempest', one of Shakespeare's timeless stories.
The workshop is perfect for children aged 6-12, offering them the opportunity to immerse themselves in the inspirational setting of Mary Arden's Farm.
What a lovely day we've had! Incredibly well organised; great, engaging content for the children (and adults) and in such a beautiful historic setting. Highly recommend!
— Home Educator 2025
Activities in this new drama workshop based around The Tempest include:
- Exploring the major themes of The Tempest in a fun and interactive way
- Finding out about the social and historical context of the play using artefacts and documents from the Trust's archives
- Developing an understanding of the play's narrative and how scenes fit together
- Rehearsing scenes from the play while working in small groups
- Performing an abridged version using original text, movement and music
- Exploring a Tudor farmhouse and meeting the animals.
Tickets cost £18.50 per child | One free accompanying adult | £5 for each additional adult.
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