Beware the Ides of March
Mar 13, 2026
"Beware the Ides of March" a famous quote from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. We take it as foreshadowing something bad.
Firstly when is the Ides of March? Today to Sunday! March 13-15 (or so) What does it actually mean?
The Ides means the first full moon in a month. The Roman Calendar was based on lunar cycles so the full moon would usually fall between 13th-15th day of the month. In fact, the Ides of March once heralded the New Year - nothing bad at all. But thanks to Mr S, the phrase has been given a totally different meaning, it added drama to the play and changed the meaning over these centuries.
There are lots of Shakespeare plays/workshops on SFS, so your students can enjoy the bard themselves. See the range here.
We even have Julius Caesar on in Melbourne and Sydney this year!
Flying Bookworm Theatre - primary and secondary incursions
There are very few incursion companies catering both to primary and secondary students. One is Flying Bookworm Theatre, who encourage delight in English and Drama for all audiences, though their focus is more for secondary students.
Touring is to Qld, NSW, ACT and Victor
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Last week of school for NSW/ACT, WA, SA!
They'll join Vic, Qld who had their first holiday sleep-in today.
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Looking for a show to inspire in Mental Health Week?
Still Here by Dave and The Daves is a funny, musical, authentic show about depression that will reach the audience and be a perfect springboard for discussion about mental health. Students will love it.
Ideal for Mental Health Week in October.
Available in 2026 and 2027 in ACT, NSW & Southern Qld,
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