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The Great Fire of London KS1 Drama Workshop

Bring History to Life with Thomas Farriner – In Your Classroom!

Step into 1666 with this exciting, interactive drama workshop for KS1 pupils. Led by a professional actor in full character as Thomas Farriner, the infamous baker of Pudding Lane, this session brings the Great Fire of London vividly to life.

 

🎭 Perfect for KS1 | 📚 Curriculum-Aligned | 🔥Touring all year round

 

What’s Included

  • Costumed actor playing Thomas Farriner

  • Discover the time line of the fire, looking at key people & events

  • An interactive storytelling session using silly wigs & props

  • Re-create the fire itself using movment and ribbons

  • Linked to History and Speaking & Listening curriculum

  • We bring all props and materials to your school

Why Teachers Love It

✅ Keeps children engaged and immersed in the topic
✅ Perfect for topic launches, end of topics or enrichment days
✅ Simple to host — we come to your school
✅ Fits beautifully within KS1 history outcomes

✅ DBS-checked, insured, and risk-assessed

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“The workshop was so inspiring for the staff and the children. Very interactive and inclusive. Laura, the actor was incredible. Lots of information included and revisited throughout the workshop. We can't wait to have Big Bubble back! The children absolutely loved this experience and were keen to share with others - A big thank you for such a wonderful experience!”
 

Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's CEVAP School, Framlingham, Suffolk

 

Workshop Info at a Glance

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  • The workshop can be delivers in 60 min or 120 min sessions

  • We can see 35 children per workshop session

  • We can deliver up to 4 sessions per day

  • We only need a hall or large classroom

  • Prices start from £250 to £450 + travel (depending on number of classes)

  • Discounts for small and local schools

Book Your Workshop Today

We’d love to bring Thomas Farriner to your school!
 

Use the enquiry form to check availability, or simply email us at bigbubbletheatre@gmail.com with your preferred date, school name, and contact info.

 

Prefer to chat? Call us directly on 01536 799517 — we’re happy to answer questions or pencil in a date.

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It was a small mistake, but with great consequences. On September 2, 1666, Thomas Farriner, baker to King Charles II of England, failed, in effect, to turn off his oven. He thought the fire was out, but apparently the smouldering embers ignited some nearby firewood…
 

-Samuel Pepys, 2nd of September 1666

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