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Ancient Sumer

Explore the dawn of civilisation with an exciting and participatory drama workshop which helps children learn all about Ancient Sumer.

The civilisation of Ancient Sumer is explored through creative activities which allow pupils to learn about how people lived and the innovations and developments of the time, all while building their communication and speaking and listening skills as well as their confidence.

Children play the farmers in the fertile crescent, learn about life in early Sumerian schools and discover the tale of Gilgamesh as they use their imaginations and creativity to explore history in new and innovative ways.

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Key stage 2 pupils take part in a drama workshop in their school hall

Topics covered

When you book a n Ancient Sumer drama workshop, your pupils will learn about the following areas of the curriculum:

The Epic of Gilgamesh

The different city states of Ancient Sumer,

including the key features of each city and its people.

Life as a child

in Ancient Sumer, including the toys and games children played with and what schooling looked like.

Sumerian innovations

including clay tablets, the wheel, writing and the sundial.

Life as a farmer,

including the abundance of crops, the transition from hunting to farming and the importance of the two rivers.

How we know about Ancient Sumer,

including learning about artefacts such as the King List.

Religious elements

including the importance of Ziggurats.
All of our workshops are completely inclusive, so all children can get involved and achieve.
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  • Suitable for: Year 03Year 04Year 05Year 06
How to book
For a single class

Book a Learn and Perform Day

For one class of up to 35 children
The class spend all day with the practitioner, working on the topic and at the end of the day perform their play to an audience.
A great way to help children learn about the topic and develop their confidence, speaking & listening, and team-work skills.
How to book
For multiple classes

Book an Explore Day

For up to 4 classes of 35 children in a day
Each class receives a workshop of 60-120 minutes
A fast-paced workshop for each class with lots of memorable and engaging drama activities
A great way to help children explore the topic whilst developing their confidence, imagination and passion for learning.
How to book
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Getting the best out of your Ancient Sumer drama workshop

Our workshops need to take place in the school hall ideally, securing this space for the day of the workshop will help it run really smoothly (we can absolutely move into a classroom for lunchtime set up if needed)
Make sure a teacher or TA will be present in the workshop to support the pupils and help us understand their needs.
If you would like pupils to dress up we are happy for you to do this! We don’t provide costumes (as we don’t feel they are needed for the learning to take place) but we can always help with ideas of what to wear if you want to do this.

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For all enquiries contact Dan Costello, our General Manager. Dan will send over a price list and a booking request form, making the booking process quick and easy.

Dan Costello | [email protected] | 0151 443 0333
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