Poetry Workshops

Dance and drama workshops for primary schools based on popular children's poems

Give your children a unique insight into poetry with a West End in Schools workshop! Dance your way into a fresh understanding of The Owl and the Pussycat or Jabberwocky in our poetry dance workshop, or explore the world behind the verse with a drama workshop based on Rum Tum Tugger by T.S. Elliot.

Poetry in Motion Dance Workshop

  • Explore a poem of your choice out of The Owl and the Pussycat and Jabberwocky.

  • Class-by-class sessions, creating an imaginative and visual retelling of the narrative through movement.

  • The workshop will bring the words of the poem to life with music, movement and spoken word.

  • Suitable for Reception to Y6.

Poetry Explorer Drama Workshop

  • Bring the classic Rum Tum Tugger poem to life in your school Hall.

  • Class-by-class sessions led by a professional actor-facilitator, exploring the characters and imagery from a physical perspective.

  • Children will engage with the world of the poem in a fun, imaginative and active way.

  • Suitable for Y3 to Y6.

‘The poetry explorers work was absolutely fantastic. All the kids loved it and were really engaged!‘

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- Keighley St Andrews CofE Primary School and Nursery, Poetry Explorer Drama Workshop

‘Children and staff across the age group really enjoyed their workshop. Andy was enthusiastic and warm and soon broke down any reserve, so all children were joining in and having fun. A great way to help children appreciate the rhythms of poetry.‘

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- St Clare, Poetry in Motion Dance Workshop