Bell Shakespeare's Artist in Residence

Bell Shakespeare

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"A truly amazing opportunity that us drama students will never forget... It allowed us to work as an ensemble and helped us gain more confidence and break out of our comfort zones."
Student, Loreto Normanhurst NSW

β€œThe students are already asking when Bell Shakespeare will be back in our school. Even some really reluctant students were disarmed by the charm of the artists and engaged really well with the text and activities.”
Nyngan High School, NSW

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Ready for your next step with Shakespeare? Why not make it a whole school experience?

Designed to impact the entire school from students to teachers, an Artist in Residence will transform attitudes with an intensive program of active learning through Shakespeare.

Residencies address a range of student needs including increasing literacy levels, self-confidence, self-expression, critical and creative thinking, public speaking and communication skills.

Over one or two weeks, Bell Shakespeare teaching artists will teach student workshops, run teacher Professional Learning sessions, and deliver on outcomes we set with you in advance. Content will be designed in consultation with us, and you can choose from one play to a suite of plays for different years.

Dream big – what would you do at your school? Contact us to discuss ideas and brainstorm the right approach for your school.

Who's it for?
All ages and every year level.

How long?
Length of residency tailored to your specifications.

BOOKINGS
To make a booking or enquiry, simply press the GREEN Enquiry/Booking Request Button above right to directly contact the booking team. They will answer you promptly to discuss your booking including when payment will be required.

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More Reviews

Our students come from a range of complex backgrounds that inhibit their ability to access cultural activities. The Artist in Residence program broke down these barriers and brought culture, learning and access to our students.

The students developed improved public speaking skills and displayed improvements in their inferential comprehension. The kids enjoyed it so much. It has been one of the best additional activities I have seen in a school. It was brilliant!
Ben Kirkman, Principal, Heckenberg Public School NSW

This program was invaluable - to have access to two professional actors for a whole week - to run ideas by them and be inspired by them was just an amazing opportunity. Every student that participated commented on how much fun it was, and how much they le

It was like a breath of fresh air to have Bell Shakespeare here for a whole week to share ideas and support me, and our staff.
Helen Johnson, Yeoval Central School NSW

Show Details

Type

incursion

Year Level Suitability

3-6 to 10-12

Curriculum area

The Arts - Drama, English, History

Themes

William Shakespeare, History, Drama, Theatre, English

Artform

Drama, Physical Theatre, Workshop

Duration

Can be tailored to your specifications

Cost

Price calculated on a case-by-case basis. Press the green button and fill in the form and we'll get back with a quote.

School Term:
Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Availability

Available throughout 2024 on demand.

PRESS the green button to directly contact the booking team!

Enquiry/Booking Request