Workshops for Schools

Workshop: World History Plays for KS2

Absolutely fantastic! The children were fully engaged from beginning to end. The children learnt so much and it was fantastic to see them making links and putting everything into context. The props and costumes were fantastic and the repetition of key facts really helped the children remember what they saw. A great idea to pause to discuss what they had seen and their ideas. It really helped to keep them engaged. The drama session kept everyone engaged and there is a lot for us to develop in future lessons.

Ms O

Workshop: Wildworkshops

Thank you for delivering your fantastic workshop, the children absolutely loved it. The staff all enjoyed it as well and said how engaged the children were.

Staff Member

Workshop: Whole School Primary School Performances

Excellent performance! Incredibly enthusiastic and engaging. The children loved this show and all of the different props/music/staging. Thank you! We have watched nearly all of your whole schools shows and would love to keep using Hobgoblin so we hope there are more shows on the horizon! Thank you again.

Ms Y

Workshop: The History of Britain play for Primary Schools.

The performance was produced to a high standard and engaged all pupils. It was age appropriate for LKS2 and UKS2, keeping all children engaged and entertained. During the performance the actors were fast moving and energetic. They interacted with the pupils and asked for pupil interaction. At the end of the show children were able to successfully order the historical events. This demonstrated their understanding of their new learning. Overall it was an extremely enjoyable performance.

Ms M

Workshop: Storytelling Workshops

Anna's storytelling workshops were a great success with children and adults. All members of staff I spoke to said Anna was really good and from what I saw she had the children were captivated. The children had a great time. There was lots of laughter and audience participation. She adapted the sessions well for each different age group and when I spoke to her she said she was impressed with how responsive the children were to her. ​So, altogether a great day- thank you! Best wishes

Rachel (Deputy Headteacher)

Workshop: Shakespeare Interactive

The mixture of professional acting, child involvement and explanation is the perfect way to introduce Shakespeare to our Year 6’s. 

Gavin Waskett

Workshop: STEM Shows for Primary School

Brilliantly performed plays which engaged the children. All the actors had a presence which kept the children focussed but also encouraged them to interact at the right times. We would love to see this again!

Ms W

Workshop: Pantomimes for Christmas!

FANTASTIC! The children from 3-9 years old were all engaged and enjoying the show. We couldn't suggest any improvements. Well done and Merry Christmas!

Ms C

Workshop: Little Red Riding Hood KS1 Interactive Performance

All amazing! Staff and children came to me throughout the day to tell me how much they enjoyed the shows and what good fun they were. Some staff even said it reminded them how to teach drama again - properly! Thanks - already looking forward to next year!

RM

Workshop: Kidz Fit - Health & Fitness Workshop

Excellent workshop all the children where totally engaged in all the activities provided. We will definitely book Kidz Fit again; the presenter was engaging and informative in his presentations.

Trish Grogan, Head Teacher

Workshop: KS1 Traditional Tales. Play and Workshop.

This production is an excellent introduction to live theatre for the youngest children in our school. It kept the attention and engagement of 80 EYFS children throughout (including children with SEN). The length of the performance, followed by the workshop, was ideal. Also we appreciated the phonics focus on P! All the children enjoyed joining in with the workshop activities and learnt somehting about drama and acting in the process. Thank you Hobgoblin!

Ms M

Workshop: Drum and Dance

Hello David, Just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful workshop with our Year 1 children. I was really impressed with the content and the pace of the morning sessions. They all achieved so much and the range of instruments they got to experience was really impressive. We have had messages from parents stating how excited the children were when they were telling them all about their day. Thanks again for a great day. Kind regards.

Ellen.

Workshop: Dinosaur Workshops

"Captured the children's imaginations brilliantly. Great to see the boys so captivated"

Staff Member

Workshop: Culture and Diversity Workshops for Schools

''The workshops encouraged meaningful interaction and gave opportunities to learn about different countries and communities. Working across a cluster of schools can be very complex but Workshops for Schools simplified the process and ensured our children and staff had an amazing experience.''

Nechells

Workshop: British History (pre-1066) Plays for KS2

On behalf of the Year 3 teachers we want to say a huge thank you for an amazing performance and workshop. It was incredibly educational and the performers were great with the children. I loved how they did movement breaks with questioning to bring the learning together. The kids all loved it and have entered the classroom inspired and buzzing about their learning. I will definitely be recommending you guys to teachers at other schools!

Ms M

Workshop: British History (Post-1066) Plays for KS2

Outstanding performance and workshop. The entire year group were focussed at all times, enthralled by the story and eager to participate in the workshop. The regular breaks during the performance were great for our children as it allowed them to move/release energy so they could enjoy the performance again. Knowing all the other performances available - we will be forwarding the info onto our colleagues. Fantastic!

Ms F

Workshop: Art Workshops

The workshops were great again this year. I did not get a chance to see Benny before he left as I was in a meeting. Could you please pass on a huge thanks from us all? I am sure I will be back in touch with you later in the year to book other workshops. Children absolutely loved these mask making sessions- had a super time- responded well to teachers calm approach.

Staff Member

Workshop: Ancient Egypt History Workshops for Schools

Hi MR EGYPT Thank you so much for coming in last week it's was a brilliant day. The children were engaged all day and loved hearing all the facts from someone who had experienced it first hand with wonderful artefacts and so much more. That have been talking about it for days and the feedback from parents has been excellent they have enjoyed hearing all about it from the children. We will definitely remember to book you for next year.

Gemma Soffe

Workshop: African Drumming

“Blind Veterans UK were lucky enough to host Joliba Drum and Dance in July 2014. All of the Veterans got really involved in the singing and drumming and were really enthralled by the history and culture of the African Drums and Music. We will definitely be inviting David and his team back for a thoroughly enjoyable day.

Paula Sartain