(Suitable for Key Stage 2)
Splatt Theatre Company invites your children to travel back in time to a 1940s ‘holding accommodation’, where they will experience the day in the life of a war time evacuee. This is a real-life adventure where the children will be immersed in the spirit of the 1940’s, experiencing stories and historical facts delivered through carefully designed theatre, original war-time audio extracts and war time music.
What the experience includes
- Content is designed and written by Splatt Theatre Company to cover curriculum thematically through Literacy, Drama, Speaking & Listening, History, PSHE & D.T.
- A unique immersive & site-specific educational experience for children.
- Children met and registered by billeting officers who will immerse them in a day in the life of a WW2 child.
- War time memories performed by professionally trained actors with child interaction.
- Ration-book cooking; children will learn about foods and nutrition during the war and they will cook a war time recipe.
- Make-do-and-mend; children will have hands-on experience of the make-do-and-mend initiative. They will learn basic sewing techniques.
- The experience is led by professional actors, who remain in character throughout the day.
Thanks to your team for a brilliant World War 2 experience day with Balgowan. My daughter loved it. The whole class enjoyed a really inspiring and creative experience. So, on behalf of the whole class and parents, THANK YOU!
Benefits
- Develops Speaking and Listening through Drama & Theatre
- Creates a culturally enriching environment
- Historically & culturally accurate learning experiences
- Assists in the engagement of imaginative & possibility thinking
Duration
- The immersive and site-specific experience lasts for a full day
- If you choose to have Splatt Theatre bring the experience to your school, it is a half day workshop.
Location
Beckenham Baptist Church, Elm Road, BR3 4JB
This venue was built in 1880 and it has played a vital role in local history. In World War 2 it was used as a Canadian Officers Social Club, which is where the action of our day will be taking place. The church also sustained bomb damage during the Blitz. Interestingly, Enid Blyton was baptised in the church and attended Sunday School in the Hall. The venue is under a 2-minute walk from Clock House Station with good rail links from Hayes, West Wickham, Eden Park, Beckenham, Elmers End, Kent House, Lower Sydenham, Catford, Lewisham and is on the 194, 227, 358 and 354 bus routes. There is also an onsite car park for mini buses.
Alternatively, Splatt Theatre are able to bring a similar experience directly to your school and would require access to your School Hall.
