Seymour Centre and Sport for Jove present
The World Of Will
Introductory Shakespeare Workshops for Primary Years 5 & 6
Join us on Seymour Centre's big York Theatre stage to experience the world of William Shakespeare led by two experts from our resident company, Sport for Jove.
It's never too early to welcome your students to the world of Shakespeare. All over the globe, schools are seeing the benefits of introducing these plays at a primary level. Let our two highly experienced teaching artists and actors take your class on an immersive, informative and fun journey through the world of William Shakespeare and his incredible works. This dynamic performance is part of the Seymour Centre education program, offering a brilliant Shakespeare workshop for primary schools.
These sessions are designed to ignite the imagination, build confidence, work collaboratively and leave your class wanting to know more about history's most prolific storyteller.
Part presentation part hands-on workshop, our goal is to make the experience fun, fear-free and unforgettable!
Total students per session: 50 (multiple small school groups allowed).
From 12 May 2025, if you are a teacher trying to make a school booking for this event, please contact our Box Office staff directly via phone 02 7255 1561 or email schoolbookings@seymour.sydney.edu.au
Image credit: Students from Penrith Selective High School. Photo by @karlelbourne
Writer William Shakespeare
Producer Seymour Centre and Sport for Jove
Teaching Artists George Banders & Guest Artist
Tickets
$15 per student. One teacher free per school group; $15 for each additional teacher.
Payment
Find out how our school bookings process works. Full payment for this event is due by 14 Apr 2025.
From 12 May 2025, if you are a teacher trying to make a school booking for this event, please contact our Box Office staff directly via phone 02 7255 1561 or email schoolbookings@seymour.sydney.edu.au
Curriculum links
Suitable for students in years 5 - 6:
Stage 3 Creative Arts and English
Detailed curriculum links can be found here.
Workshop structure
Includes a 30-minute PowerPoint presentation introducing all things Shakespeare and a 60-minute Drama workshop with students on their feet working in the space on language, character, plot and storytelling.
Students are to wear comfortable clothes they can move in e.g. sports uniforms.
Education Resources
Education resources include a digital package of Shakespeare games and exercises.
Your visit
Find out how to get here, where to eat and when to arrive.
Find out about our COVID-Safe measures.
Risk assessment
Find our 2025 risk assessment information here.
Suitable for students in years 5 - 6:
Stage 3 Creative Arts and English
York Theatre
| Mon 26 May | 9am, 11am*, 1pm |
|---|
*This workshop has limited availability.
90 minutes including short breaks.
| School Student | $15 |
|---|---|
| Teacher | $15 |
No booking fee applies to school bookings.
One teacher free per school group; $15 for each additional teacher.
Recommended for ages 10+. Filming and photography strictly prohibited.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
Suitable for students in years 5 - 6:
Stage 3 Creative Arts and English
York Theatre
| Mon 26 May | 9am, 11am*, 1pm |
|---|
*This workshop has limited availability.
90 minutes including short breaks.
| School Student | $15 |
|---|---|
| Teacher | $15 |
No booking fee applies to school bookings.
One teacher free per school group; $15 for each additional teacher.
Recommended for ages 10+. Filming and photography strictly prohibited.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
Writer William Shakespeare
Producer Seymour Centre and Sport for Jove
Teaching Artists George Banders & Guest Artist
Tickets
$15 per student. One teacher free per school group; $15 for each additional teacher.
Payment
Find out how our school bookings process works. Full payment for this event is due by 14 Apr 2025.
From 12 May 2025, if you are a teacher trying to make a school booking for this event, please contact our Box Office staff directly via phone 02 7255 1561 or email schoolbookings@seymour.sydney.edu.au
Curriculum links
Suitable for students in years 5 - 6:
Stage 3 Creative Arts and English
Detailed curriculum links can be found here.
Workshop structure
Includes a 30-minute PowerPoint presentation introducing all things Shakespeare and a 60-minute Drama workshop with students on their feet working in the space on language, character, plot and storytelling.
Students are to wear comfortable clothes they can move in e.g. sports uniforms.
Education Resources
Education resources include a digital package of Shakespeare games and exercises.
Your visit
Find out how to get here, where to eat and when to arrive.
Find out about our COVID-Safe measures.
Risk assessment
Find our 2025 risk assessment information here.
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