‘What’s Up Alfie?’ helps children to be more resilient by exploring difficult feelings and challenging behaviour. The play offers practical solutions to dealing with angry feelings, falling out with friends and finding school work difficult.
Alfie is struggling with friendships, school work and arguments at home. He finds it hard to manage his feelings, sometimes getting angry and lashing out. One afternoon Grandad finds Alfie hidden up in the loft and the two go on an adventure as Grandad tries to work out what is up with Alfie.
‘What’s Up Alfie?’ is performed in the round in your school hall. The performance lasts for 35 minutes and is followed by a Q&A and then a workshop for one class.
We have really enjoyed ourselves this afternoon. The children liked watching the show and taking part in the activities. The pace of the workshop was really good. The children now have a good understanding about mental health and know how to deal with their emotions – thank you! 10/10.
The children enjoyed the performance which tackled mental health issues in a child friendly way. They learnt how to notice someone’s feelings and how best to deal with it. The children loved the drama activities and discussion about emotions. 10/10.
An engaging and tactful way of introducing young children to how emotions effect well being and the concepts of mental health. The children were introduced to coping strategies and new ways to deal with their own and others changing emotions. They enjoyed exploring their own emotions and acting skills. 10/10.