Throughout the summer, Stories of Lynn and Norfolk Museums Service with support from the Borough Council are providing an exciting and fun programme of Shakespeare-inspired activities to engage young people and their families both with the work of The Bard, and the history of one of King's Lynn's most treasured historic assets - St George's Guildhall.
The activities are split into two different age groups: Play in a day for 11-25 year olds; and Shake it all out for 5-12 year olds - who must be accompanied by an adult.
Play in a Day
£3 per session. Sessions run 10:30am to 2pm. Refreshments provided but bring your own lunch.
Thursday 11 August – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Thursday 18 August - Macbeth
Explore the St George’s Guildhall theatre, listen to the story, then get in character. Make a prop, try on a costume and makeup, and learn and perform three short scenes from the play.
Shake it all out
£2 per child, accompanying adult free. Sessions run 10:30am – 11:45am, 12:30pm to -1:45pm and 2pm to 3:15pm. Recommended for ages 5–12. All those attending a session must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Explore St George’s theatre, enjoy a short, family friendly version of the story, then get involved with activities inspired by each play, before dressing up and delivering your lines on stage.
Wednesday 3 August - Fairy fun (A Midsummer Night’s Dream)
Make wands and wings and animal masks.
Wednesday 10 August - Montagues vs Capulets (Romeo and Juliet)
Make swords and shields.
Wednesday 17 August - Ink-credible Shakespeare (As You Like It)
Make your own ink and write with a quill pen.
Wednesday 24 August - Bill’s boats (The Tempest)
Make junk model boats and test their strength against stormy waters.
Wednesday 31 August - Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble (Macbeth)
Make a witch’s brew and create your own spell.
Booking for the session is essential and must be done through the Corn Exchange box office – www.KingsLynnCornExchange.co.uk.
To find out more about the work of the King's Lynn Town Deal Board, and the vision for the St George's Guildhall and Creative Hub, visit www.visionkingslynn.co.uk.
