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World Book Day Dance & Drama Workshops 2026 

Celebrate World Book Day 2026 with VG Dance Workshops. Fun, creative, curriculum-linked dance and drama workshops for EYFS, KS1, KS2 & KS3 pupils across UK schools.

World Book Day Dance & Drama Workshops Across the UK

VG Dance Workshops delivers exciting World Book Day Dance and Drama Workshops for schools across the UK, combining movement, music, drama, storytelling and creative performance to bring favourite books and characters to life. Our interactive World Book Day workshops are suitable for EYFS, KS1, KS2 and KS3, with sessions tailored to the age and ability of pupils. Schools can explore popular stories, characters, adventures and literary themes through dance, drama, role play, choreography and creative movement. We provide World Book Day dance workshops and drama workshops in Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent, Northampton, Cambridge, Peterborough, Milton Keynes, Oxford, London, Bristol and Cardiff, as well as schools throughout the surrounding regions of England and Wales. Our workshops are ideal for World Book Day celebrations, Book Week, literacy days, English enrichment, themed school days and whole-school events

Storybook Themes by Key Stage - World Book Day Workshops EYFS & KS1 (Ages 3–7)

Interactive storytelling and movement for younger children:

  • The Gruffalo – Julia Donaldson

  • Room on the Broom – Julia Donaldson

  • We’re Going on a Bear Hunt – Michael Rosen

  • Handa’s Surprise – Eileen Browne

  • Dear Zoo – Rod Campbell

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Eric Carle

  • Goldilocks and the Three Bears – Traditional Tale

  • Lost and Found – Oliver Jeffers

  • Supertato – Sue Hendra

  • Peter Rabbit – Beatrix Potter

  • Peter Pan

  • Lion King 

Bringing Books to Life_ Storytelling Through Dance and Music Workshops for Schools

World Book Day Workshops KS2 Stories (Ages 7–11)

Story-inspired drama and movement:

  • Matilda – Roald Dahl

  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Roald Dahl

  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – J.K. Rowling

  • The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – C.S. Lewis

  • Anansi the Spider Stories – African Folklore

  • Fantastic Mr. Fox – Roald Dahl

  • How to Train Your Dragon – Cressida Cowell

  • Peter Pan 

  • Alice in Wonderland 

  • Lion King 

Drama Class

World Book Day Workshops KS3 

Drama and dance linked to curriculum texts:

  • Macbeth – William Shakespeare

  • Romeo & Juliet – William Shakespeare

  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream – William Shakespeare

  • Private Peaceful – Michael Morpurgo

  • The Hunger Games – Suzanne Collins

  • Wonder – R.J. Palacio

  • Noughts & Crosses – Malorie Blackman

Children Stretching Together

World Book Day 2026 sessions include:

WORLD BOOK DAY WORKSHOPS

  • Professionally choreographed dance routines inspired by storybooks

  • Drama activities exploring characters, settings, and emotions

  • Fun warm-up games to engage pupils

  • Beginner-friendly choreography for all abilities

  • Curriculum-linked learning, supporting English, Literacy, Drama, PE, PSHE

  • Flexible half-day or full-day sessions

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Session Duration:

  • EYFS – 30 minutes

  • KS1 – 30 minutes

  • KS2 – 40 minutes

  • KS3 – 40–45 minutes

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WORKING WITH THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY 

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TESTIMONIALS

We had the pleasure of Vivian visiting our school to deliver a multicultural week of workshops to our infant's school children, nursery to year two. The children thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, Vivian was extremely professional and very knowledgeable about the events and the styles of dancing. We were so impressed with Vivian, that we then booked another workshop in the same term. Vivian, upon his return, again was outstanding. The children were very lucky to have been taught by Vivian. 

KS1 Class Teacher

Team Leader and science Lead

Book Your World Book Day Workshop 2026

Available for: Primary, secondary, SEN, and performing arts schools across the UK

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Half-day and full-day sessions available – secure your date early!

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