A magical medieval adventure

From September to December 2025, we are excited to offer free performing arts-based workshops to selected primary schools.

Each 25-minute workshop is led by a professionally trained, DBS-checked actor/drama teacher who will appear in character to guide students through a world of imaginative and educational activities.

This enchanting workshop transports Nursery, Reception and Key Stage 1 students into a mythical land of castles, knights and princesses. Each group engages in age-appropriate activities that support key learning objectives across the English, History and PSHE national curriculums.

Nursery and Reception: Merlin's Magical Adventure

Join Merlin the forgetful wizard and his mischievous black cat on a spellbinding journey through castles, forests and magical hideouts!

Activities Include:

• Meet Merlin: A lively introduction to the world of King Arthur and Princess Guinevere
• Magical Animal Movements: Create the movements of the magical creatures in the story such as flapping like birds, hopping like frogs and slithering like snakes
• The Enchanted Journey: Pack a magical backpack and embark on an exciting journey through a magical forest
• Help Merlin Find His Cat: Work together to find Merlin's missing black cat, who is hiding in different magical places and sing the The Black Cat Song

Curriculum Focus:

• English: Encourage speaking and listening through songs and role-play
• History: Introduce castles, kings and queens in a mythical Ancient Britain
• PSHE: Build confidence, kindness and teamwork in a playful setting

Book suggestions: The Kiss That Missed by David Melling, Princess Smartypants by Babette Cole and Zog by Julia Donaldson

Year 1: The Quest for Excalibur

Step into Ancient Britain with Merlin and help rescue the magical sword Excalibur from the mischievous Morgan Le Fay and her silly dragon, Pendragon!

Activities Include:

• Merlin's Welcome: Meet the famous wizard who lives in Camelot with King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
• Merlin's Flying Cauldron: Help Merlin create a magical flying potion with strange and silly ingredients like dragon whiskers or fairy dust and take off on an enchanted flight to Ancient Britain!
• Opposites with Pendragon: Meet the muddled-up dragon who gets everything the wrong way round
• Sneaky Statues in Tintagel Castle: Tiptoe through Morgan Le Fay's ballroom filled with stone statues

Curriculum Focus:

• English: Enhance storytelling, speaking and listening skills through role-play, narrative structure and imaginative character interaction
• History: Discover key elements of medieval life such as castles, knights, and legends of King Arthur while developing historical vocabulary
• PSHE: Strengthen emotional literacy, resilience, cooperation and decision-making during shared challenges and group games

Book suggestions: The Knight Who Said "No!" by Lucy Rowland & Kate Hindley, George and the Dragon by Chris Wormell and Sir Charlie Stinky Socks by Kristina Stephenson

Year 2: The Final Quest for Excalibur

Join Merlin on a thrilling quest to recover Excalibur from Tintagel Castle and defeat Morgan Le Fay once and for all!

Activities Include:

• Pendragon's Silly Spells: Play along with the dragon's mixed-up magic
• Morgan Le Fay's Ballroom: Tiptoe through her castle while disguised as statues
• The Final Escape: Outwit Morgan Le Fay and reclaim Excalibur before she returns
• Knights of the Round Table Ceremony: Be knighted by Merlin himself and get rewarded for your bravery

Curriculum Focus:

• English: Express ideas through storytelling and group performance
• History: Learn about myths, legends and medieval life
• PSHE: Foster empathy, confidence and problem-solving through play

Book suggestions: The Dragon Machine by Helen Ward & Wayne Anderson, How to Be a Knight by Todd Tarpley and King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Why You'll Love These Workshops:

• Builds Confidence and Communication: Drama brings learning to life
• Perfect for Medieval-Themed Projects: Ties into castles, kings and legends
• Inspires Creative Classroom Work: Great for follow-up art, writing and history
• High-Energy and Imaginative: Engaging, interactive and movement-focused
• Tailored to Younger Audiences: Designed especially for Nursery to Year 2

Book Your Free Session Now!

Thanks to our Drama4ALL initiative, these workshops are completely free of charge for schools. They are in high demand and booked on a first-come, first-served basis.

To book your school's drama workshop, contact us here.

Alternatively, email [email protected] or call 0207 255 9134 for more information.

Book your place in our Kingdom Quest today and let your students discover a land of bravery, friendship and magical fun!