Year 5 Students Explored Ancient Greece with Red Leap Theatre
article Our Spotlight Riverside Drama Riverside Junior SHR ArticleYear 5 students at Shrewsbury International School Bangkok Riverside participated in a drama workshop led by Red Leap Theatre, an award-winning physical theatre company from New Zealand.
During the session, students created their own short plays based on their class topic, Ancient Greece. They researched Greek gods and heroes, using miniature figures to help tell the stories. By playing with perspective and scale, the students found fun and creative ways to imagine the mythical world.
The workshop helped students build a foundation for collaboration, creative thinking, and feel more confident in their performance skills. By blending their research with imaginative play, the Year 5 students were able to create plays that showcased their understanding of Ancient Greek myths and their creativity.