![KS2. Credit Chris Coote A group of primary schoolchildren in high-vis vests look out at the Grand auditorium, with one child at the front with his mouth agape. Credit Chris Coote](https://images.leedsheritagetheatres.com/uploads/2024/06/KS2-Masthead.jpg?resize=25%2C10&gravity)
KS2
Our KS2 workshops offer hands-on learning immersed in the history of our venues.
Key Information
- Standard workshops last 2.5hrs
- Cost £200 for up to 30 children
- Delivered by experienced drama facilitators and education professionals
- All workshops at the theatre include a tour of the venue
- Some workshops can be adapted for delivery in school
- Full risk assessments can be provided on request
For more information, email us at learning@leedsheritagetheatres.com
“Super stories and level of work for the children. They were active and moving throughout the tour and workshop.”
Class teacher, Netherthong Primary School
KS2 Workshops
![KS2- Spotlights and Sound Effects A pair of schoolchildren in high-vis sitting in the auditorium of City Varieties during a theatre tour](https://images.leedsheritagetheatres.com/uploads/2023/06/KS2-Spotlights-and-Sound-Effects.png?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Spotlights and Sound Effects: 2.5 hours, £200
KS2: Focus on practical application of principles covered in Science NC
- Experiment with light and colour to affect the mood of a performance and create soundscapes
- With our state-of-the-art lighting rig, pupils can investigate the effects of shadow puppetry
- Our tour explores the evolution of light and sound in the theatre from past to present
- Depending on NC objectives, we can focus on light (Years 3 and 6) or sound (Year 4)
![KS2 - World of Work Primary A primary schoolchild sits smiling at a desk with a piece of yellow paper](https://images.leedsheritagetheatres.com/uploads/2024/02/KS2-World-of-Work-Primary.png?fit=50%2C50)
World of Work (Primary Edition): 2.5 hours, £200
KS2: Link to PSHE and introducing Years 5 and 6 to careers
- Learn about key roles in a working theatre and explore how our venues operate as modern businesses
- Students will undertake job-specific tasks from programming to marketing to design a chosen show
- We can include either a drama skills element or production portfolio activity
- A careers-focused tour is included for workshops delivered at the theatre
![KS2 - Ancient Greeks vs Victorians A pair of primary school children dressed up in historical props during a workshop](https://images.leedsheritagetheatres.com/uploads/2023/10/KS2-Ancient-Greeks-vs-Victorians.jpg?fit=50%2C50)
Ancient Greeks vs Victorians: 2.5 hours, £200
KS2: Focus on an extended chronological study and History NC objectives
- Explore the key similarities and differences between these two historical eras in theatre
- Dive into the traditional performance techniques of Ancient Greece through drama activities
- Our theatre tour focuses on the continued influence of Ancient Greek culture over our Victorian venues
- Ideal for KS2 pupils developing an understanding of chronology and trends over time
![KS1 AND 2 - Victorian Music Hall A group of schoolchildren huddle around in a group handling a Victorian shoe from the archives](https://images.leedsheritagetheatres.com/uploads/2023/06/KS1-AND-2-Victorian-Music-Hall.png?fit=50%2C50)
Victorian Music Hall: 2.5 hours, £200
KS2: Focus on local history study and English NC objectives
- Bring the rich Victorian heritage of Leeds to life through our combined tour and workshop
- Perfect for KS2 pupils learning about their locality’s history and using sources to understand the past
- Learn about costumes, characters and performers through roleplay, storytelling and object handling
- A Victorians-focused drama activity is included in our workshop
![KS2 - Wellbeing Workshop A group of uniformed schoolchildren stand in a circle smiling during an active workshop](https://images.leedsheritagetheatres.com/uploads/2023/06/KS2-Wellbeing-Workshop.png?fit=50%2C50)
Wellbeing Workshops: 2.5 hours, £200
Use drama skills and techniques to keep your pupils’ minds and bodies healthy
- Confidence building and teamwork will be explored through drama skills and games
- We can tailor workshop content to meet the specific needs of the pupils in your school
- We can focus on your school values and ethos and incorporate this into the session
- A tour of one of our venues is included for workshops delivered at the theatre
Projects for KS2
![Ghosts of the Grand - KS2 Creative Writing A primary school pupil sitting in the Varieties auditorium and looking upwards at the ceiling](https://images.leedsheritagetheatres.com/uploads/2024/03/KS2-Creative-Writing.png?fit=50%2C50)
Ghosts of the Grand: 6-week project, £800
KS2: Creative Writing project focusing on English NC objectives, to include:
- A full day at the theatre beginning with a ghost story tour, drama games to inspire reluctant writers and practical activities to develop pupils’ vocabulary
- Plans and resources for three creative writing lessons at school, building on the stories and vocabulary
- A two-hour session delivered by our drama practitioners at school to celebrate pupils’ learning