story performances with exhibitions

We offer four story performances with accompanying exhibitions.

• The Hot Story: a modern myth about global warming (KS 2, 3, 4)
• The Minotaur: Greek myth (KS 2, 3, 4)
• The Tree of Life: Iraqi wondertale (KS 2, 3, 4)
• Stories to join in with: world tales (KS 1)

The day begins with a performance for up to 250 children after which we set up an interactive exhibition in the school hall or resource room for different classes to visit throughout the day. We also provide learning resources for classroom-based activities during the day and teaching resources for preparation and follow-up.

cost per day

One day includes performance, exhibition and teaching resources:

• State schools, grant-subsidised price: £530
• Independent schools or commercial bookings: £600

the Hot Story: a tale of a warming world

Ancient and modern fable (KS 2, 3, 4)

The Hot Story combines songs, poems and fables into a single powerful narrative that introduces the issues surrounding climate change.

Children can then re-explore the story and the concepts behind global warming through a wide-ranging interactive exhibition and classroom resource pack. More information

the Minotaur

Greek myth (KS 2, 3, 4)

The life of Minos, the cursed Cretan King, from the abduction of his mother by Zeus, through the birth and death of his Minotaur son and the flight of Icarus, to his death. More information

the Tree of Life

Iraqi wonder tale (KS 2, 3, 4)

The enchanting tale of a prince who journeys to the tree of life, wins its fruits and struggles with the consequences. Includes Arabic songs and exhibition section on Iraq and Islam. More information

stories to join in with

World tales (KS 1)

Five participative stories from India, Africa, America, Ireland and Europe with singing, movement, storytelling and play activities for younger children. More  information