Schools & Nurseries
Our storytelling workshops and shows are inspired by children’s literature. Whether you’re celebrating events like World Book Day or British Science Week, or exploring a class book in a fun, engaging way, get in touch to book or find out more.
- Storytelling Drama Workshops
- Picture Book Show Adaptations
Storytelling Drama Workshops
FOR EYFS, KS1 & KS2
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Curriculum links include:
- Developing creativity and imagination through make-believe and exploration of real-life themes
- Nurturing a love of books
- Improving communication and language skills
- Developing social skills through character exploration and teamwork
- Learning basic drama practices such as roleplay and freeze-frames
- Improving upon students' presenting skills.
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Our bespoke storytelling drama workshops can be based on any book or theme you’re exploring in class. Using drama games and storytelling, we bring stories to life and immerse children in their world.
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For EYFS and KS1, we use our Cat & Hutch puppets, characters, songs, and interactive storytelling to bring the book to life.
With KS2, the workshops focus on the themes within the story, character development, and a mix of group and independent work.​
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Sessions run for 30–60 minutes (EYFS & KS1) or up to 90 minutes (KS2) and can take place in a classroom or hall.
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Picture Book Adaptations
FOR EYFS & KS1
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We’re grateful to Lantana Publishing, Tate Publishing, and Bright Agency for allowing us to adapt their books into interactive shows.
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Curriculum links include:
- Supporting literacy and comprehension
- Encouraging imaginative play
- Roleplay and characterisation
- Nurturing a love of books
Shows:
I'm Fine, Thanks!
Little One is heading off on her first big adventure — but when her laces come undone, things spiral out of control. Can she learn to ask for help when she needs it?
Based on the book by Jono Ganz, published by Tate Publishing, 2025. Reproduced by permission of the Tate Trustees
Oscar Seeks a Friend
When Oscar the skeleton loses a tooth he thinks he looks too scary to ever make a friend. That is until he meets a little girl, and together they go on an adventure to two very diferent worlds.
This show is based on Oscar Seeks a Friend (Lantana Publishing, 2022). Text and Illustrations © Pawel Pawlak 2019; Translation © Antonia Lloyd-Jones 2019
The Jasmine Sneeze
Haroun the cat loves his home in Damascus...except for the jasmine, which makes him sneeze! Can he get rid of it without upsetting the Jasmine Spirit?
This show is based on The Jasmine Sneeze (Lantana Publishing, 2016). Text and Illustrations © Nadine Kadaan 2016
The World Book Day Monster
Anna can’t decide what to wear for World Book Day, until a trip to the bookshop leads her to the perfect costume: a magical, musical monster!
This show is based on The World Book Day Monster' by Adam & Charlotte Guillain and illustrated by Ada Grey. Reproduced by permission from the authors and illustrator.
Classic Stories
Our classic stories are interactive adaptations, giving students the chance to jump into these well-known stories and play some of the characters. These stories are brought to life using puppetry, song, and roleplay.
Curriculum links include:
- Supporting literacy and comprehension
- Encouraging imaginative play
- Roleplay and characterisation
- Nurturing a love of books
Shows:
The Velveteen Rabbit (EYFS & KS1)
Help the Velveteen Rabbit become real with love, imagination and a sprinkling of magic.
Hansel and Gretel (KS1)
Help Hansel & Gretel escape the Witch in this interactive adaptation of the Brothers Grimm's classic.
The Secret Garden (KS2)
Join Mary as she moves to Yorkshire and finds a magical, secret garden.
Oscar Wilde's Short Stories (KS2)
Meet a Happy Prince, a Selfish Giant and a Remarkable Rocket in this collection of Oscar Wilde's stories for children.
Sherlock Holmes (KS2)
Can your student detectives help Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson solve the case of the missing blue carbuncle?​​​​
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STEM Shows
Our STEM shows are filled with fun, interaction, and plenty of experiments to support and enhance your students' STEM education. Shows run at approximately 45-60 minutes.
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Curriculum links include:
- Identifying plants and animals
- Planets
- Maths equations
- Chemical reactions
-Forces
- Elements
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Shows:
A Wild, Woodland Adventure (EYFS & KS1)
Learn about the different trees, plants and animals in the woods to help Butterfly find her way home.
Atomic Adventure (EYFS, KS1 & KS2)
Help our heroes return to Earth after exploring Planets Chemistry, Physics & Biology!
The Element of Surprise (KS2)
Use your scientific knowledge to save the world from the evil Dr Nonagon!
A Mathemagical Adventure (KS1 & KS2)
Use your mathematical knowledge while exploring another dimension to save the world from the evil Dr Nonagon!
Dr. Nonagon vs YOU: A Race Against Time (KS1 & KS2)
Use your technological know-how and physical prowess to defeat the Evil Dr Nonagon and save the world!
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Christmas Shows
Treat the school to a Christmas show full of festive cheer!
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The Littlest Christmas Tree (EYFS & KS1)
The Littlest Christmas tree dreams of becoming the Queen of the Christmas Forest so that she can go to London and light up of Trafalgar Square! Will she make it with the help of some forest friends?
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'Twas The Night Before Christmas (EYFS & KS1)
Join Mrs Claus and Snowdrop the Elf as they tell you what really happened the night Mr Moore wrote his famous Christmas poem.
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A Christmas Carol (For KS2)
Ebenezer Scrooge is one mean old man! Will a visit from spirits help him change his ways? Or will he be destined to carry the chains he forged for himself in life for eternity?
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