4 professional actors and the pupils go back along a time-line to Roman Britain. What is the difference between an invader and a settler?

Four scenes are created following the fortunes of Governor Platius and his family.

Topics covered include: life in the home, meals, the women's toilet. hypercaust, petitioners. A Roman Market is created, plus a visit to the baths, the theatre and gladiators training.  A scene in a temple is staged.

Finally life at Hadrian's Wall is represented, with the training of the army and Roman road building, and attempts to deal with the Picts.

This Workshop is exciting, informative, funny and gives children many opportunities of working with our actors

COMMENTS

"We thought it was excellent – really well executed. Children highly motivated and enthusiastic. Thank you!" St Joseph's Catholic

"Hilarious. Children enjoyed taking part. It was very active." Palatine

"Excellent. Children really enjoyed being able to participate. Thank you." Holy Trinity

"Fabulous. Children were engrossed and learned so much in such a short time in a fun and engaging way. They were inspired and want to learn more. The Roman facts that were interspersed so cleverly in the drama.. It was brilliant, thank you – history brought alive." Littlecommon

"Brilliant. Children loved it. Looking forward to next year!" Thomas a Becket

"V. impressed. Good interaction with children who listened very well." St John Baptist

"Well organised. Children all entertained and took part with enthusiasm." St Polycarps

"Liked the way the children were involved in every simple scene and had a great deal of ownership." St Lawrence