4 classes learn 4 scenes during the day and make props for an end of the day show.
Putting on a play at school or in any environment often becomes a big event. Who is going to play the main role? What if I don't remember my lines? What will my friends/parents think?
Our Make a Play day is not about any of this. In just one day - in fact in one lesson the pupils learn their scene. There is no time for fear - they just do it. This gives an immense amount of freedom and inspiration. Also our teacher has no idea who would be best for a role and chose randomly. This means any one can be chosen and pupils who may not usually be comfortable or seen as performers become ones. They may not perform the role exactly as expected but do it in their own way and add their own touch to it which is always a joy to see.
What you will be left with are confident learners, not afraid to have a go and we promise a fun, action packed show that the whole family can come and share in.
Structure of the day
MAKE A PLAY DAY CURRICULUM
Suitable for ages: Nursery through to Year 7
Amount of pupils: 140 pupils in a day (call if you require more)
Number per Make a Playl class: up to 35 (call if you require more)
ASSEMBLY
This introduces the pupil to the characters and what is to be expected from them during the day. Our teacher will also outline the tasks that each class will need to do whilst in their classroom.
CLASSES
There are 4 scenes in total so we can work with 4 classes with a maximum of 35 in each class. One class at a time learns its own scene with our teacher whilst the others make props/scenery in their classroom for the final show.
The Show
As three of the scenes will be new to each class, pupils can perform their own scene in front of an audience of children in the show. You can also invite staff, parents or the whole school along as well.
Prices are from £140 - £310 plus VAT
HOW CAN IT BE DONE IN ONE DAY?
The shows are so well planned, choreographed and scripted that the pupils can learn the scene in as little as one lesson of 50 minutes. We have found that by attaching movements to the words spoken by them or read by our director/ narrator the pupils can remember an amazing amount - add a sense of fun and imagination and it becomes even more effective. A show that you would expect to take weeks to rehearse can be done in a day. It also allows for great spontaneity and freedom as pupils don't have time to see any obstacles to them performing. There is no time for nerves or it becoming too big a deal as before they know it they are on stage performing. Often those pupils who you would never expect too achieve results and will put on a performance they and you will remember for the rest of their time at the school.
To view our make a play day recommendations please click on the link below. Play Recommendations
Our production toured the county in 2005 to great success. This was our first make a play day and is still one of the favourites. Written in 1908 it is of course the books 100th anniversary so a great time to bring it to life at your school. This Play day is perfect for all ages and works well with infants and nursery.
Ahhhaaaaargh me hearties!!!!!!!!! What can you say about Robert Louis Stevensons classic book. A vibrant, funny show that we have had amazing success with. Children playing pirates - well you can't go far wrong Jim Lad . . . aaaaarghhh (By the way Why are pirates called pirates - Cos they arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh) - Great for all ages but particularly Yrs 4 - 6
Robin Hood is famous for robbing the rich to feed the poor. A story which has changed throughout the ages and one which children love. Funny and action packed to say the least! Great for all ages but particularly Yrs 4 - 6
This show written by Director of Splats Steve Richards is original and great fun. The Bungarooo lands in the middle of the school playground and spread colour and joy across the land. A very exciting opportunity for pupils to be part of something unique and brand new. This Play day is perfect for all ages and works well with infants and nursery.
PERFECT FOR BOOK WEEKS INVITE PARENTS ALONG AND MAKE IT A REAL COMMUNITY EVENT.
Also available make a play weeks and special show days where we can put on an evening performance for parents.
"The children enjoyed the day thoroughly. The information pack that was sent beforehand was very useful as staff knew what was happening and what they needed to do. Mark was brilliant with the children; he directed them carefully and encouraged them along the way. The performance at the end of the day was very successful. The Yr 5’s enjoyed performing the show and the rest of the Upper School enjoyed watching it. Thank you very much for doing such a brilliant job!"
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