Our unique Theatre Festival process takes young people from page to stage. Get answers to the most commonly asked questions on the project, or ask your own question here!

Q: What will I get from the Festival as a teacher?

  • A full-day, in-person CPD session at a regional hub, guided by our drama facilitators. This session offers an opportunity to connect with like-minded Teacher-Directors.
  • Further coaching-style training for lead teachers and production meetings for Teacher-Directors throughout your Festival journey.

Q: What will my students get from the Festival?

  • A half-day workshop delivered in your school, tailored to the needs of your performance. This workshop will guide students through the secrets of theatre staging and performance.
  • A professional theatre performance experience on a local stage. After approximately six months of hard work and practice, your students will present their Shakespeare production to an audience of family and friends, alongside other local schools, in a spectacular celebration of creativity.
  • Strengthened essential skills, including confidence, resilience, and teamwork.

Q: What other supporting resources will I receive from Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation?

  • Your playscript, abridged by acclaimed writers, including Sir Tom Stoppard and Jamila Gavin.
  • Play-specific schemes of work linked to the National Curriculums of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
  • Ongoing support from one of our dedicated Programme Coordinators.

Q: What kind of impact does the Festival have on students?

At the end of each Festival, we ask Teacher-Directors to share how they and their young people have changed through the project.

Last year:

  • 97% of teachers reported having a stronger relationship with their students
  • 97% of teachers felt their students were more ambitious
  • 81% of teachers reported improved academic attainment among their students

Click here to check out our full Impact Report.

Q: What kind of impact does the Festival have on my teaching?

At the end of each Festival, we ask Teacher-Directors to tell us how theFestival has impacted them.

Following the Festival last year:

  • 91% of teachers reported feeling more confident working with Shakespeare
  • 82% of teachers reported an improvement in their teaching practice

Click here to check out our full Impact Report.