Roald Dahl's The BFG, BFG in big balloon like shiny blue and pink letters

Learning Resources

THE BFG

Adapted by Tom Wells

With additional material by Jenny Worton

Explore our range of events for students for our upcoming production of Roald Dahl's The BFG

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 7 February 2026. You can also book performance tickets with the Learning Box Office when you make your workshop booking.

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 can 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.