Drama Workshops for Secondary Schools | Inspire, Perform & Learn
Our secondary school drama workshops go beyond performance — they build confidence, improve communication, and support the KS3 and KS4 curriculum. Delivered in schools across the UK, these curriculum-linked drama workshops make learning engaging and memorable.
We offer a wide range of themes, from Shakespeare workshops for schools (Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet) to Black History Month workshops, Windrush drama sessions, and History Explorers activities. Perfect for English, History and PSHE, our workshops bring lessons to life while developing creativity and teamwork.
If you’re searching for secondary school workshops that combine education with interactive drama, our sessions are ideal for KS3 drama activities, GCSE Shakespeare revision, and enrichment days.
Black History Month Drama Workshops
Our Black History Month workshops for schools offer an exciting and interactive way for pupils to explore significant events, influential figures and powerful stories that have shaped our world. Designed for primary and secondary schools, these curriculum-linked drama workshops use performance and role play to make history engaging, memorable and accessible. Teachers searching for KS1 and KS2 Black History Month activities will find these sessions ideal for enriching classroom
learning and supporting literacy, history and PSHE.
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World War II and the Windrush Generation: Pupils discover the hidden stories of African and Caribbean soldiers and learn about the vital contributions of the Windrush Generation, brought to life through drama and storytelling.
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Martin Luther King & the Civil Rights Movement: Students engage with key moments from the Civil Rights Movement, reenacting powerful speeches and protests to deepen their understanding of equality, justice and resilience.
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The Black Panthers & Black Power Movement: This interactive workshop highlights the rise of the Black Power movement and the impact of activism during the 1960s, encouraging pupils to think critically about change and community.
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African Kingdoms and Empires: Through drama, pupils explore the rich heritage of African history, including the great empires of Mali, Benin and Songhai, celebrating the achievements and culture of these powerful kingdoms.
These Black History Month drama workshops for schools UK are available nationwide and can be tailored to KS1, KS2 and KS3 pupils. Whether you’re looking for a primary drama workshop for Black History Month, a secondary school enrichment activity, or a history drama workshop linked to the curriculum, our sessions bring stories to life in a way that inspires confidence, creativity and learning.
History Explorer Workshops
History comes alive with our History Explorer workshops. Students travel back in time to explore key historical events, from Ancient Egypt to World War II. These workshops allow students to learn history in an immersive way, building a connection to the past through interactive drama sessions.
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Story Explorer Workshops
Our Story Explorer workshops are designed to help students build storytelling skills while enhancing their literacy and creativity. These workshops encourage active participation, where children take part in creating and acting out their own stories, using drama to reinforce key narrative techniques.
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Shakespeare Workshops for Schools
Our Shakespeare workshops for schools are designed to make the Bard’s plays accessible, interactive and fun for secondary school students. Perfect for KS3 and KS4 English curriculum, these curriculum-linked drama workshops help pupils explore Shakespeare’s language, characters and themes in a creative, engaging way.
Whether your students are studying Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream or Othello, our workshops bring the text off the page and onto the stage. By performing key scenes, pupils gain a deeper understanding of Shakespeare’s use of language, dramatic tension and timeless themes, making these sessions ideal for revision, enrichment days and exam preparation.
These interactive Shakespeare workshops for schools UK provide teachers with an effective way to:
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Support KS3 Shakespeare lessons with active learning.
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Reinforce GCSE Shakespeare exam preparation through performance.
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Inspire confidence in reading, speaking and interpreting Shakespeare.
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Offer an enrichment activity that builds teamwork and communication skills.
Available across England and Wales, our secondary school Shakespeare workshops are a popular choice for English departments looking for curriculum support, drama-based learning, or themed school workshops.
Locations We Cover Across England & Wales
Our primary drama workshops for schools are available in cities, towns and counties across England and Wales, including:
Major Cities:
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London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol, Nottingham, Newcastle, Sheffield, York, Coventry, Leicester, Derby, Southampton, Portsmouth, Cardiff, Swansea
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North West: Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria
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Yorkshire & The Humber: West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire
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West Midlands: Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall
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East Midlands: Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire
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South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hampshire
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South West: Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset
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East of England: Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bedfordshire
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Wales: Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Monmouthshire, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Wrexham
Our workshops are delivered directly in schools, making it simple to bring engaging curriculum-linked drama workshops — including Black History Month, Windrush, and History Explorers — to pupils across England and Wales.
Testimonials
"Working with your drama facilitators brought our Black History Month project to a whole new level. The students loved acting out historical moments from WWII and learning about African soldiers. This was more than just a workshop—it was an unforgettable experience."
– Ms. Thompson
Head of History, KS3
"The Shakespeare workshop was a game changer for our students. They went from fearing the language to fully embracing it. The way your team broke down the scenes made it easy for them to understand and perform."
– Mr. Clarke
English Teacher, KS4
"We booked the Story Explorer workshop, and the students were completely engaged. It was amazing to see them create their own narratives and perform them confidently in front of the class. A brilliant way to teach storytelling skills."
– Mrs. Patel
KS3 English Lead
"The History Explorer workshop brought history to life for our students. They thoroughly enjoyed reenacting key moments from the Industrial Revolution, and it helped them understand the significance of this period in history."
– Mr. Roberts
KS4 History Teacher
Frequently asked question
Our workshops for schools offer secondary students an exciting and engaging way to connect with the curriculum through drama. Whether they’re learning about Shakespeare, exploring significant historical events, or developing their own stories, these workshops make education interactive and memorable. By participating, students not only gain valuable academic insights but also improve their communication, teamwork, and confidence.
Book your drama workshop today and bring a new level of engagement to your secondary school students!