The Great Fire of London
A Play in Day for Years 1, 2, 3 & 4 children
Brand New for 2009/10!
Most of you will know there was a first and even a second Great Fire of London, but did you know that there was nearly a third Great Fire of London? Yes just last week in fact...
Tom is a boy who never listens and just doesn't think. He lives in London but it's very different to how things were when the first fire started. In a well - meaning attempt to bake a cake for his brother's birthday, Tom accidentally sets fire to his house. Luckily things have changed over the years and fire doesn't have such a catastrophic effect on the rest of the neighbourhood but the story is not without a little adventure along the way...
Konflux Theatre in Education brings you a brand new workshop that not only re-tells the story of The Great Fire of London but also examines it's legacy and allows for comparisons to be made between the two different eras.
How the Day works
After registration, once the group (generally up to a maximum of 30 children) have assembled in the hall, the workshop leader will introduce themselves to the children and talk about the story and the day ahead. The workshop begins with an introduction to movement, mime, facial expressions and voices, followed by some improvisation, before the children commence learning the play.
Our technique is specifically designed to enable all children to actively participate in the play, including those who may have reading difficulties. The children do not receive copies of the script as lines are given orally by the director. This enables children of all abilities to develop their skills and confidence with an experienced theatre practitioner, whilst at the same time learning important information and having lots of fun! Culminating in a 12 - 15 minute performance, to be shown in front of Parents and the rest of the school. This workshop also included costume, props and music.
What the Children Learn…
- Exploring how they can use their voice, movement and expression in role play and drama.
- Expressing ideas, thoughts and feelings through role play and drama
- Presenting drama and stories to others
- Individual confidence
- Basic acting skills
- Teamwork and Awareness of Others
- Public speaking
- Understanding Fire safety
Super Fred!
A Play in a Day for Year 1, 2 , 3 & 4 children
Now you might have heard of Superman and Batman and Spiderman. You might have heard of Wonderwoman and the Incredible Hulk…but Super Fred is the biggest superhero of them all… and that's a fact! The reason you've not heard of him is because he's still only 6 years old and his Mum won't let him be in the news in case it all goes to his head.
The trouble is Fred doesn't listen to his Mum and goes to bed late, doesn't eat his vegetables or play outside in the fresh air and he soon begins to lose his super powers.
Following the success of Play in a Day for Key Stage 2 groups, Konflux Theatre in Education has developed Super Fred!, a full day's participatory workshop for Years 1, 2, 3 & 4 children, designed to reinforce Speaking and Listening Skills and tie in with the Healthy Schools programme.
Working with a professional theatre director for a whole day, the children produce a 12 - 15 minute ensemble play to present to an audience of children the same age or younger than the performing group, or even to the rest of the school. Basic props, costumes and music are used to enhance the drama and reinforce the learning within the play.
Super Fred! is an excellent introduction to topics on healthy eating and exercise and ties in with the Healthy Schools programme and work in PSHE.
This 12 - 15 minute play enables children of all abilities to develop their skills and confidence with an experienced theatre practitioner, whilst at the same time learning important information and having lots of fun!
How the Day works
After registration, once the group (generally up to a maximum of 30 children) have assembled in the hall, the workshop leader will introduce themselves to the children and talk about the story and the day ahead. The workshop begins with an introduction to movement, mime, facial expressions and voices, followed by some improvisation, before the children commence learning the play.
Our technique is specifically designed to enable all children to actively participate in the play, including those who may have reading difficulties. The children do not receive copies of the script as lines are given orally by the director.
What the Children Learn…
- Exploring how they can use their voice, movement and expression in role play and drama.
- Expressing ideas, thoughts and feelings through role play and drama
- Responding to performance
- Presenting drama and stories to others
- Individual confidence
- Teamwork and Awareness of Others
- Public speaking
- Understanding healthy eating issues and regular exercise
Florence Nightingale
A Play in Day for Years 1, 2, 3 & 4 - coming soon!
For more information please call Rebecca on 01904 611 355 or email rebecca@konfluxtheatre.co.uk
