May Half Term Activities

Activities for families and young people 26 - 29 May 2026

Join us over May Half Term to discover The Tempest, Shakespeare’s magical story of family, freedom and forgiveness. With drop-off Acting Masterclasses, or Family Storytelling for all ages to get involved with, we have fantastic fun for you and your children this half term.


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Family Storytelling: The Tempest

Get the whole family involved with a fun, bitesize storytelling session, introducing you to the world of The Tempest, where YOU are part of the story! With this gentle, imaginative workshop, take a journey through the play with a mixture of actor-led storytelling, play, drama games and exercises.

Suitable for ages 4-8 years old. Family workshop - please book a ticket for all attending. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Clore Learning Centre
29 May
£4.50 per child, £5.50 per adult


10am

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11.30am

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ACT SHAKESPEARE MASTERCLASS: The Tempest

Calling all budding actors! Spend a day working and training like an actor in an RSC Rehearsal Room. Unlock Shakespeare's language and make the play your own, looking at key scenes and characters from The Tempest. Adults do not need to stay for Acting Masterclasses.

Our workshops are available for a variety of age-groups, please see dates and times per age group below.

Clore Learning Centre
£35

Ages 8-11
26 May
10.30am-3.30pm

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Ages 11-14
27 May
10.30am-3.30pm

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Ages 14-18
28 May
10.30am-3.30pm

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