Freshwater Theatre Company

Black History Workshops

Freshwater offers a wide range of interactive drama workshops for all primary ages. Our workshops are the perfect way to teach about individuals and events from Black history past and present.

Topics such as the Windrush and abolition of slavery are taught in a way which is engaging, sensitive and age appropriate. 

At Freshwater we are proud to celebrate significant individuals and commerorate events from Black history all year round. 

Workshops are available for Early Years, KS1 and KS2. We regularly deliver these workshops in primary schools and libraries.

• Early Years Story Hunt

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  	A Carnival of Stories EYFS. (L, WM) Designed to support Black History Month, this special story hunt takes your children on a journey from England to Kenya and onto the Caribbean, collecting stories along the way and finishing in a carnival of stories to celebrate your new-found knowledge. Read more here.

• Storytelling Workshops

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  	A Caribbean Story KS1. (L) Explore the rich tapestry of the landscape, culture and traditions of St Lucia through the delightful and uplifting story of a child and her fisherman grandfather.  Read more here.
  	Stories from Africa KS1 & KS2. (L, SW, WM) See the tales of How Anansi Became King of All Stories and How the Zebra Got His Stripes unfold as your pupils create scenes inspired by African storytelling. Also available as Large Group Read more here.

• History Workshops

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  	Black History: A Celebration KS1 & KS2. (L) As your children discover more about the abolition of slavery and the Windrush generation, they will also encounter some unsung heroes from Black history in this celebratory and commemorative large group session. Read more here.
  	Quest for Windrush KS1 & KS2. (L, NW, SW, WM) Recreate the journey from Jamaica to England, from packing your suitcase and saying goodbye to loved ones to boarding the ship with Lord Kitchener. Children will explore the difficulties of finding a room and work in a new country. Also available as Large Group Read more here.
  	Mary Seacole KS1. (L) As Mary shares her stories and explains the challenges she faced, your children will witness her encounter with Florence Nightingale and help the famous nurse set up the British Hotel. Read more here.

• Geography Workshops

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  	St Lucia: An Overseas Locality KS1 & KS2. (L) Join our knowledgeable guide on a sightseeing tour of St Lucia, visiting the Pitons, venturing through the rainforest and taking part in the local carnival!  Read more here.

• Large Group Drama Sessions

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  	Black History: A Celebration KS1 & KS2. (L) As your children discover more about the abolition of slavery and the Windrush generation, they will also encounter some unsung heroes from Black history in this celebratory and commemorative large group session. Read more here.
  	Quest for Windrush KS1 & KS2. (L, NW, SW, WM) Recreate the journey from Jamaica to England, from packing your suitcase and saying goodbye to loved ones to boarding the ship with Lord Kitchener. Children will explore the difficulties of finding a room and work in a new country. Read more here.
  	Stories from Africa KS1 & KS2. (L, SW, WM) See the tales of How Anansi Became King of All Stories and How the Zebra Got His Stripes unfold as your pupils create scenes inspired by African storytelling. Read more here.