Giving 11-18 year olds the chance to perform
half hour Shakespeare plays in professional theatres.
Register Now for the 2010 Festival!
Nothing will come of nothing
King Lear
"In terms of self-esteem, self-belief and just 'feel good' terms for the pupils, it was the highlight of my work in drama so far."
Sheila Batchelor, Marjorie McClure School, Bromley
Now sits expectation in the air
Henry V
Such a positive experience for all involved
Jenny Ashby, Teacher, Parkstone Grammar School
"We are an ensemble and I think that’s cool! It doesn’t matter who you are on stage – we work as a team"
Charlie, Year 10
"We loved it! … and it’s completely changed my approach to teaching drama texts in the English classroom"
Sarah Ackland, Teacher, Sir William Robertson High School
"Right from the start we were expected to be professional and I loved that!"
Keir, Year 8
Something wicked this way comes
Macbeth
"It's an absolutely terrific project - a gem in fact"
Julie Graham, Teacher, Heathlands School
"The Festival made us do something we wouldn't have thought possible"
Pauline Snowdon, Teacher, Brookfields School
Courage mounteth with occasion
King John
"The Students absolutely loved it!"
Christina Hunter, Teacher, Highbury Grove School
2010 Festival
October - November 2010
Since 2000 the Shakespeare Schools Festival (SSF) charity has been using the genius of Shakespeare to change the lives of young people. It is the largest youth drama festival and, to date, has put 75,000 young people on the stage. Teacher Workshops are provided by partners, the National Theatre, and Cast Workshops by partners, the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain.
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About Us
Watch ARK schools performing as part of SSF
Events
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13 Jul 2009 -
12 Jun 2009
Support Us
Support the Shakespeare Schools Festival (SSF) and enable more young people to access the arts through live, professional theatre.
As a registered charity, SSF relies heavily on the goodwill of private donors to continue its work with young people.
