As pioneers of shared education in Northern Ireland our creative learning workshops and performances promote empathy, understanding, teamwork and shared cultural heritage.
Our workshops support cross-curricular arts activities linked to the Northern Ireland primary curriculum providing creative cultural enrichment for primary school children in Foundation through to Key Stage 3.
Our low cost workshops and performances are interactive and support the whole school community, supported by free online resources for teachers in our Digital Classroom.
Learn more about our drama, art, music and literacy workshops below and contact us today to book for your school.
Our services include:
• Drama, traditional music, dance, traditional games, poetry and storytelling workshops tailored to meet children’s needs
• Live workshops and performances are linked to the curriculum and are complemented by free online resources with comprehensive teachers notes and activity plans
• Specialised SEN and relaxed performances so every child can participate and have fun
• Interactive cultural enrichment for children from all backgrounds
• Specialised workshops for all ages from Foundation, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3
• Pioneers of Shared Education in Northern Ireland, our inclusive workshops and performances encourage cooperation and friendship between school communities
• Bi-lingual English and Irish workshops and performances available
• Cross-curricular programmes to support literacy, numeracy, arts, world around us and PDMU learning goals
• Affordable programmes with full school involvement offers excellent value for money
The shows and workshops include:
The Enormous Turnip
(K.S. 1 & 2)
A traditional tale on the importance of sharing and respect. A very polished piece of storytelling and totally hilarious. Children will love to retell and illustrate the story. Workshop and school performance, bi-lingual and Irish Language versions available
Mumming and Drumming
(K.S. 1 & 2)
Celebrating local music and culture with a mix of traditional tunes, poetry and dance and the iconic Lambeg Drum. Delivered in partnership with Lambeg Drum, Fife and Tin Whistle instructor with the Ulster Scots Agency, Willie Hill. Focusing on what unites, rather than divides our community and culture as a celebration of Irish and Ulster Scots language, music and tradition. Perfect for shared education projects.
Liminal
(Year 8)
In the light of years of disrupted learning and students who have missed out on so much, why not help welcome your new Year 8’s with a fun-filled, interactive show from The Armagh Rhymers? Our Year 8 transition program is called ‘Liminal’ - the concept of the ambiguity or disorientation that occurs during transition. During a rite or ritual’s liminal stage, participants stand at the threshold, not part of their old world but not yet in their new one. Welcome your Year 8's through their Liminal phase with a fun filled, participative experience with The Armagh Rhymers designed to break the ice and form bonds.
Babóg na Bealtaine
(K.S 2)
An unnamed straw doll arrives in your school, with no name, no clothes, no possessions - what do you do? During May, welcome in the summer with a traditional Bábóg with an important message of empathy and hope. A multimedia program that includes class work, online resources via our Digital Classroom and a live performance in school.
Brian Boru and the Vikings
(K.S. 1 & 2)
Children get excellent opportunities for drama and mime and interaction with their audience. Great for cultural heritage as we probably all have a little Viking in us!
The Giants Garden
(K.S. 1 & 2)
A classic story inspired by Oscar Wilde. A beautiful theme with lots of opportunities for follow-up work in literacy and art.
The Old Mummers Show
(K.S. 1, 2,3 & 4)
This is comedy at its traditional best! Amazing characters, masks and costumes. A great musical sing-along and a real chance for the children to join in. Very inspiring for artistic follow-up.
For more information on Armagh Rhymers
Call us on +44(0)7500 960530 or leave a message below.