FROM PAGE TO STAGE

A dynamic drama workshop where pupils bring stories to life through character, imagination and performance.

Step into the world of stories and bring them bursting into life.

In this fast-paced and imaginative workshop, pupils dive headfirst into well-loved texts, stepping into the shoes of characters, exploring their worlds and bringing key moments to life through drama and performance.

Through a playful mix of roleplay, movement and creative tasks, pupils become part of the story itself — building characters, shaping scenes and working together to transform ideas on the page into something vivid and alive.

Whether getting lost in the corridors of Crunchem Hall, inventing bold new characters or reimagining familiar stories in surprising ways, pupils are encouraged to take risks, use their imagination and fully immerse themselves in the worlds they create.

The result is a lively, collaborative experience where stories are not just read, but explored, inhabited and brought to life.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Bringing stories to life

  • exploring key moments from well-known texts

  • stepping into the roles of characters through drama and play

Developing performance skills

  • using voice, movement and expression to communicate ideas

  • building confidence through rehearsal and shared performance

Exploring character and story

  • developing understanding of character, setting and narrative

  • engaging more deeply with the text through active exploration

Working collaboratively

  • creating and rehearsing scenes as a group

  • building confidence through teamwork and shared success

who it’s for

Suitable for KS1 and KS2, with activities adapted to suit the age, stage and needs of each group.

The workshop works particularly well alongside class texts or as part of literacy-focused days and projects.

HOW IT WORKS

Led by experienced ACTivate facilitators, the workshop is highly interactive and designed to build confidence through participation and performance.

Pupils are guided through a series of structured activities that take them from initial exploration through to rehearsal and performance, creating a clear and engaging journey from page to stage.

WORKSHOP FORMATS

This workshop can be delivered in a range of formats to suit your timetable and cohort:

Half-day workshop
• Up to 3 hours (flexible to fit your school day)
• Suitable for one class or multiple groups

Full-day workshop
• Up to 6 hours (adaptable to your timetable)
• Allows for deeper exploration and extended creative work

Whole year / multi-group delivery
• Suitable for larger cohorts
• Multiple facilitators can work with groups simultaneously where needed

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