The Lowry formed a spectacular backdrop for a special performance of one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays on Monday 18 March, as The Lowry took part in nationwide celebrations of Shakespeare Week – the annual national celebration of Shakespeare in primary schools, which is marking 10 years this week.
The Lowry formed a spectacular backdrop for a special performance of one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays on Monday 18 March, as The Lowry took part in nationwide celebrations of Shakespeare Week – the annual national celebration of Shakespeare in primary schools, which is marking 10 years this week.
Children from Christ the King RC Primary School showcased their Shakespearian learning and participated in a nationwide flashmob, joining students from across the UK, with an exciting performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream at The Lowry.
Led by Balbir Singh Dance Company, those watching saw the story of A Midsummer Nights Dream told through dance on the plaza outside The Lowry.
“We’re really excited to welcome the children from Christ the King Primary School in Salford to perform at The Lowry. To see children enjoying the work of William Shakespeare is always joyful hopefully we’ll see some performers of the future” Emily Harwood – Learning & Participation Manager.
Organised and delivered by independent charity the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, this year, Shakespeare Week is celebrating its 10-year anniversary and is inviting all schools, families and children nationwide to take part in celebrations.
“It is exciting to be collaborating with so many cultural organisations and schools across the UK to launch Shakespeare Week celebrations. It’s thrilling to see our partners and schools come together and be part of the flash mobs.
‘’This year is an important one as we mark 10 years of Shakespeare Week. Over the past 10 years, we have impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of children and teachers, helping to make children’s first experience with Shakespeare a positive one, and we look forward to continuing to impact the lives of new generations through the power of Shakespeare.”
Added Sally Gray, Shakespeare Week Project Manager at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
This flash mob marked the start of celebrations, running from 18-24 March 2024. Throughout the week, there will be several events in libraries and cultural organisations across the country, and of course in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. With free-to-access activities and resources for teachers and home-educators available at www.shakespeareweek.org.uk/.