What was it like to be child in Victorian Times 

AGE RANGE: 6 - 11 (nb Rainbow adapt their playing to the age and ability of their audience)

LENGTH: 60 minutes

RAINBOW'S LONGEST RUNNING AND MOST POPULAR WORKSHOP
CONTENT: Pupils, in the costume of poor Victorian children, if possible, are taken back to feel what it would be like to live in Victorian Times. They go to a Children's Market where they are selected into jobs and activities.

The first section deals with life in Victorian Schools: the Dame School and the Yorkshire Schools. We see children toshing and pure-finding. A child is 'made' into a better beggar. The second section deals with work in Factories. They are measured—and all those over 4'2 ½ are over 13 and can work a 69 hour week. We see match girls, watch brick-throwers and see a Weaving Loom in action. The next section deals with climbing boys, and we follow the Master Sweep on his daily rounds. Finally we go down the mines—where an overseer explains to the new children the tasks they must perform. The children are then given a whole day's holiday—and can discuss together what they have experienced.

COMMENTS

"A memorable, enjoyable session! CHILDREN's COMMENTS: 'Fabulous' Monica, 'Terrific' Scott; 'Brilliant' Hannah. Thank you for another great event" MAIDENBOWER 1st

"Excellent workshop and made our Victorian topic come alive. Loved seeing the children so involved. Great interaction!" FONTHILL LODGE   

"Excellent as usual—the actors have so much skill, the children are convinced it's 'real' from the word go!" LANCASTRIAN INFANTS

"We love the combination of telling stories, teaching information and allowing the children to get into role. Very interactive, inspirational and enjoyable" BRAMBLETYE JR

"Fantastic - v. worthwhile and informative - brilliant, inspirational acting!" ARUN VALE I

"Excellent, inspirational, 'scary', thought-provoking, professional. Children were impressed, absorbed, intrigued. Brill!" MENGHAM INF.

"Fantastic - a great learning experience for the children—worth lots more money!" GEORGIAN GARDENS;