From historical and religious elements to a sense of community, here are four harvest celebration activities and ideas to enjoy.

Sometimes, it can be tricky to come up with fresh drama workshop ideas. Anyone who has ever developed a primary school musical or a youth production for a drama club will know that rehearsals tend to follow a rather standard format: warm-up, practise songs, work on the staging and movement of songs, block a scene, and finish with another song.

Adapted from Lewis Carroll’s iconic children’s novel, Wonderland the Musical will take your audience on an absurd adventure that will ignite the imaginations of children and parents alike. Follow Alice as she falls down the rabbit hole, takes part in nonsense games and frustrating tea parties, and narrowly avoids losing her head! Capturing the illogical brilliance of Carroll’s original text and featuring eleven original songs composed by our contributing writer, Kate Belcher, this article dives into discovering when your students would love Wonderland the Musical as their next summer show!

Inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s original fables, The Jungle Book School Musical is an energetic, entertaining, and evocative adaptation of this beloved literary classic. Experience the adventures of Mowgli, Baloo and Bagheera as you have never seen them before, as they confront tigers, jackals, monkeys and members of their own wolf pack in an effort to return order to the jungle. Packed with witty dialogue, exhilarating action scenes and nine original songs to boot, read on to discover why we think The Jungle Book School Musical would make the perfect summer show for younger and older students alike!

Auditioning for a school musical can be an exciting and rewarding process. It is the first opportunity for children to hear about the story being told, the characters they could play and the songs they will sing. So, why are auditions often so stressful for teachers and pupils alike? 

Finishing primary school marks a significant milestone for your Year Six pupils, and they will undoubtedly be feeling a mix of emotions. A leavers' assembly can address this moment perfectly, with so many different ways to include every student and help them say goodbye. Poetry, check. Dance routine, check. Heartfelt video, check. But what about the leavers' songs?

As a leavers musical, there cannot be many to rival Pantastic for sheer joie de vivre. Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey’s exhilarating adaptation of the adventures of Peter Pan, Captain Hook, the Lost Boys and Tiger Lily has been delighting schools and youth theatres all over Europe since its publication in 2016. So, what’s the secret? What makes it such a great leavers musical, and why do children, in particular, love it so much?

With April comes Autism Acceptance Month 2025, and our team is ready to prepare your class to celebrate! In this article, we’ll cover how you can help children with autism navigate the craziness of preparing for a school musical and the benefits of doing so. After all, our musical productions are inclusive for everyone. Let’s get right to it!

Assemblies about courage for KS1 and KS2 students can provide numerous benefits, from highlighting morals and values to encouraging students to step out of their comfort zones in front of an audience.

When it comes to roles in school musicals, children aren’t fools; they know there can only be one Matilda, one Peter Pan, one Tinkerbell, one Doctor Dolittle. They desperately try for these parts, but they accept that they are unlikely to get them. But that doesn’t mean that children not cast as main roles should instantly become anonymous, characterless members of the ensemble, to be positioned somewhere near the back of the stage whenever a song kicks in. Or third nameless pirate from the right, whose sole contribution is to wear an amusing headscarf.

Assemblies about peace can offer fantastic ways to teach your schoolchildren a range of values, from the importance of compassion and empathy to the role of forgiveness and friendship.

Looking Good, Robin Hood is fast becoming one of our most popular school musicals – but what makes it so fantastic? In this article, we’re putting the spotlight on this school favourite, including what this primary school musical is all about and what students can learn from it. Get your bow and arrow at the ready, and let’s jump in!

If you’re wondering how to create the perfect school assembly for Mother’s Day, we’ve got you covered with this ultimate guide, from making a statement with showstopping musical numbers to helping students celebrate all types of parents, guardians and caregivers this holiday.

If you’ve been searching for the perfect leavers' musical for your Year Six students, you may be interested in choosing one of our most popular musicals for schools. Tom Kirkham’s The Wizard of Oz is a brilliant musical adaptation of the famous novel itself by L Frank Baum. So, grab a pair of silver shoes and join us on the Yellow Brick Road as we discover what makes this show such a hit!

Conducting an assembly on kindness can go a long way in teaching children fantastic core values. Check out this blog to find some amazing ideas and tips for running an assembly to help students learn the value of kindness, as well as some fun musicals that can keep the learning going!

Our guide to running a friendship assembly for KS1 and KS2 students can teach children a valuable lesson or two, from how to be a fantastic friend to understanding the importance of empathy and kindness.

Discover 'Oliver with a Twist', Emily Martin and Matthew Crossey ‘s brand-new musical adaptation, going above and beyond to delight school audiences across the UK and beyond. What makes it so special? Hint: it’s definitely the twist in the tale!

Staging a nativity musical can be one of the most exciting times of the school year – but are you prepared to make a statement with some eye-catching ideas for nativity costumes?

With her new nativity musical, Follow The Star, now available, much-loved writer and composer Niki Davies provides some handy guidance on all things nativity. It all begins, as you would expect, with choosing an accessible nativity which the children themselves are going to enjoy performing.

Looking to create a memorable harvest assembly? Whether you're planning for KS1 or KS2, we've got plenty of fun and educational ideas to help you celebrate the season and make learning about harvest exciting and meaningful. Check out our tips and resources to get started!

As an event filled with happy memories, leavers assemblies help Year Six pupils end their primary school journey on a high before starting their next schooling adventure.

Now summer has officially ended (*cue the sad face*) we turn our attention to the most festive time of the year! And in amongst the busy shops, copious wrapping paper and catchy jingles played on repeat on the radio, teachers will be biting their nails in anticipation of the annual primary school nativity play. So, what exactly is a nativity play?

As nativity plays have been, and still are, so prevalent within schools in the UK, many will already have a grasp on the nativity story, or at least the main elements, such as the stories told in our KS1 nativity story plays. Nevertheless, if you’re not 100% confident with what the nativity story is or just need a quick refresher before December approaches, have a read of our quick guide.

From picking the most suitable school production to roping in as many members of the school community you can to help make it actually happen, this is your ultimate guide to putting on a school musical as seamlessly as possible. Get ready to raise the roof!