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Facilitator in role as Mary Seacole during Freshwater Theatre Company's Primary School Black History workshops.

Mary Seacole

Subject: History

Age Group: KS1

Region: London/Greater London, West Midlands

Step into the incredible life of a pioneering nurse in this Mary Seacole KS1 workshop.

Through storytelling and role-play, pupils will step into Mary’s world—from her childhood in bustling Kingston to her courageous journey to set up the British Hotel during the Crimean War.

This interactive session brings history to life using role-play and story-telling to help children understand Mary’s challenges, achievements, and lasting legacy.

Deepen your pupil’s knowledge about this determined and tenacious woman in our inspiring Mary Seacole KS1 workshop.

Mary Seacole Workshop: Picture grid containing a painting of Mary Seacole next to our facilitator dressed in character as Mary Seacole.

Why choose Freshwater?

Our sessions:

  • Are highly interactive, offering hands-on learning, which allow all your pupils to access the topic.
  • Add depth and richness to the curriculum and stimulate further learning.
  • Use carefully chosen drama techniques, so that children feel a personal involvement in the topic which helps to embed subject knowledge.
  • Allow the teacher an opportunity to observe pupils’ progress from a different perspective.
  • Are led by experienced drama facilitators who immerse the children in an imaginative world, helping to make learning fun!

Related Events

This Mary Seacole KS1 workshop is perfect to support year-round learning for your KS1 pupils as well as the following important events in your year planner:

  • Black History Month (1-31st October)
  • International Women’s Day (8th March)
  • International Nurses Day (12th May)

Interested in learning about another pioneering nurse? Check out our drama workshop on Florence Nightingale.

Children absolutely believed they were in the room with Mary Seacole! We had a brilliant time thank you!

Jodie Grech, John Bramston Primary, Ilford

Details
  • Length of session: 60 minutes

  • Price: £148 + VAT

  • Number of Children: up to 30

  • Extra children are negotiable

  • All facilitators are DBS checked

Key Areas
  • Mary’s early life in Jamaica and her decision to go into nursing

  • The journey to Crimea and setting up the British Hotel

  • Her life in England after the war