THE BFG STUDENT WORKSHOPS
In these two-hour workshops explore our production of Roald Dahl’s The BFG with a combination of drama and literacy exercises at our Clore Learning Centre. These workshops are fantastic for both enrichment, and literacy learning/drama practice.
Suitable for: Key Stages 2 and 3
The BFG workshops are available from 25 November 2025 to 31 January 2026. You can also book performance tickets with the Learning Box Office when you make your workshop booking.
SEND Schools Open Day
22 January 2026, 11am - 1pm
Enjoy a big friendly welcome at The BFG Open Day for SEND schools. This is an opportunity to meet some of the cast and crew of The BFG in the auditorium, including a familiarisation with the theatre and the onstage set-up. The Open Day takes place in a contained space within the RSC campus and offers plenty of low-key self-led activities to explore at your own pace.
State Schools: £10/student*
UK Independent Schools: £12.50/student*
*Performance tickets must be booked in addition to the Open Day.
Primary Schools Open Day
29 January 2026, 11am - 1pm
Explore the world of The BFG with an interactive, pre-show session where students are invited to join members of the acting company and creative teams in the theatre to explore how the production is brought to life on stage. Then get stuck into a practical workshop on The BFG in Clore Learning Centre tailored to your students’ interests. Dedicated lunch space for schools provided.
State Schools: £10/student*
UK Independent Schools: £12.50/student*
*Performance tickets must be booked in addition to the Open Day.
LEARNING BOX OFFICE
To book The BFG Learning events: email learning.boxoffice@rsc.org.uk or call the Learning Hotline on 01789 331259 (midday-6pm, Monday – Friday, excluding Bank Holidays)
Large bookings: For groups wishing to bring more than 68 students across a single timeslot for a student workshop, please contact learning@rsc.org.uk directly for enquiries.
