To mark the opening of A Midsummer
Night’s Dream on June 27, we have come up with ten adventures for children inspired
by the Shakespeare's plays. Although the majority of these ideas can be put
into practice in your own back garden, some of them will enable young fans to
discover Shakespeare stories hidden all around Staffordshire and the country.
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5. Organise a Ghost Hunt: Shakespeare was passionate about the
supernatural and many of his characters are actually ghosts: Banquo (Macbeth), Caesar (Julius Caesar), the ghost of Hamlet’s father (Hamlet), ghosts of Edward Prince of Wales and Henry VI (Richard III). So why nor organise a
ghost hunt for those adventurous littlies? Spooky!
6. Throw a masked ball: If you thought putting together a
Shakespearean costume was exciting and fun, why not try and craft a mask as
well? And there's lots of Shakespearian inspiration to choose from; whether it’s
a donkey mask, a lion or any other mystical creature, the little ones will get
hours of fun out of it.
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10. Take a witch photo: All
you need is a broom, a camera and a pointy hat! Ask the child to jump while
holding the broom and try shooting the photo while they're in mid air. The
result is a picture that makes them look like they are flying on an enchanted
broomstick.
settings and great music at this year's Stafford Festival Shakespeare. Tickets are available
for as little as £10 and can be purchased by calling the friendly box office on 01785 254653 or by visiting www.staffordfestivalshakespeare.co.uk