The Victorians
In the 1830s, children could wave at puffing steam trains. By the 1860s they could ride bicycles, watch airships and eat tinned food. In the 1880s, lucky children could speak on the telephone, while during the 1890s some might even travel by motorcar! Let’s explore what life could be like as a Victorian child in this KS2 Victorian workshop, from high society to the poor workhouse. It was a time of great innovation – but at what cost?
What schools say
“The Victorian One Day Drama project inspired and engaged my class throughout the day. As well as learning a lot about the era in a fun and creative way, the children were able to learn lots of other valuable life skills along the way! Their excellent facilitator really helped to make learning fun. A fantastic day was had by all and we are all looking forward to the next opportunity to invite One Day back to our school.”
Head of Drama, Cumbria
What your pupils will learn
- Explore a significant period of British History
- Examine the timeline of the Victorian era and the people who populated it
- Investigate what life would have been like for a child in a workhouse
- Express ideas and feelings through voice, movement, role play and drama
Pricing
from £385
Pricing for the full day is based on the number of classes involved. Please contact us for a tailored quote.
What to expect
Length
This is delivered as a full day workshop for one class of 35 pupils, or a half day each for two classes. If you are a three-form entry school we can adapt this workshop to accommodate all three classes within the day, to fit in with your school timings.
Who we work with
KS2 / P4 - 7
What we need from you
A large, clear space (such as a school hall) is ideal so participating children can move around comfortably. The more information you can provide about the needs of your class the better.