SCHOOLS

Live Tales is a programme of free, fun and engaging creative workshops for Key 2 classes/levels. These take place in our Studios on Newcastle’s Quayside, just behind Live Theatre on Broad Chare, NE1 3DQ, at The Fire Station, Sunderland, High Street West, SR1 3HA or online direct to your classroom.

Entering the world of Live Tales allows teachers and children to explore creative writing from a new perspective. The in person and online workshops allow pupils to embrace creativity as worlds are built, characters come to life and ideas spark excitement and confidence. They can explore original thinking and discover their voice as they draft their own stories and explore playwriting. Even the most reluctant of children will be inspired!

Live Tales Story Writing Workshop gives your pupils the chance to create an original story with brand new characters all drawn live as the children create them. Every child leaves with their own illustrated story to inspire them to carry on writing, at school or at home.

Live Tales Play Makers introduces your class to story and script writing in a playful workshop using games to look at characters, storytelling and dialogue.

Workshop Timetable – Term Time

Wednesdays (Sunderland) 10am – 12noon

Story Writing Workshop OR Play Makers

Wednesdays (Online) 1pm - 2.30pm

(we can be flexible with this time) Play Makers

Thursdays (Newcastle) 10am – 12noon

Story Writing Workshop OR Play Makers

Friday (Newcastle) 10am – 12noon

Story Writing Workshop OR Play Makers

For: Key Stage 2 level classes (10-30 pupils), Special Educational Needs or Home Education groups

Curriculum links: English, Creative Writing, Writing Progression, Cultural Capital, Social & Emotional Development

Cost: FREE but must be booked in advance

Support Required: Just bring your class, we provide all the staff and volunteer support your class will need during the session allowing you to sit back and observe activities. A free resource pack will be sent to teachers after the workshop which offers ideas for activities

This is what the children had to say: “It was extremely, extremely fun and amazing. Thank you for the lovely lesson!”

“Brilliant! Interesting! Hilarious!”

“It was an out of the box writing session where no limits were put onto the children’s ideas, their imaginations could run wild.”

Teacher from West Boldon Primary (Live Tales Story Writing Sunderland)

“We’ve had an amazing morning - a whole half term’s worth in 90 minutes! The children had a great time!”

Teacher from St Alban’s Primary School, Gateshead (Online Play Makers)

“Absolutely fantastic day! It was incredibly welL-organised and exciting for the children (and the staff). We will certainly be returning.”

Teacher from Hill View Junior Academy (Live Tales Story Writing Sunderland)

To book your class or for more information go to www.live.org.uk/livetales or email: livetales@live.org.uk