Dive Deeper with Atom and Luna! - Fab Free Educational Resources for KS2
Calling all Key Stage 2 teachers and youth groups!
Enhance your children's learning experience with our exciting educational resources tied to our Autumn tour of The Chronicles of Atom and Luna. We offer a variety of options to spark creativity, explore themes, and delve deeper into the world of the play, suitable for ages 6-11.
Here's what awaits you:
Live Stream from Rehearsals: Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse on Tuesday, September 10th at 9:45 AM BST! Meet the actors, puppets, and the creative team as they bring the play to life. Ask questions (submitted beforehand) and experience the magic of the rehearsal room. Alternatively, watch on-demand at a time that suits you and your group from Wednesday, September 11th - contact linleymatt@gmail.com to book on and receive the link.
National Poetry Day Zoom Sessions (Limited Slots): On October 2nd and 3rd, Murray Lachlan Young, the playwright, and the cast will join your class virtually! Murray will share his own poetry, including excerpts from Atom and Luna, and we will explore the National Poetry Day theme of "standing on the shoulders of giants" through our favourite poets. Get creative writing tips and have your pre-arranged questions answered. These 30-minute sessions are limited to 10 slots, so don't miss out - contact linleymatt@gmail.com for booking (first come, first served).
Free Classroom/Group Resources: Our fantastic resource pack, available while stocks last, includes:
A copy of Tales from the Forest (RRP £15): This captivating book showcases the backstory of Atom and Luna, featuring beautiful illustrations and poems by Murray Lachlan Young and Bek Palmer.
The Great Oak story cards and show posters: Enhance your classroom display and engage students with these interactive materials.
30 Atom and Luna leaflets: Spread the word about the play and ignite curiosity within your group.
Bonus! The resource pack (released in September) may also include stickers, seed activity cards, or additional story cards (subject to availability). For your copy contact linleymatt@gmail.com
The Best Part? It's FREE!
The live stream is available free to schools across England
The resource packs and national poetry day zooms are also free but are prioritised for schools attending the performance, or who are willing to include flyers and leaflets in book bags!
Priority areas for us are:-
Helston (Cornwall), Chelmsford, Darlington, East London, Ellesmere Port, Exeter, Leeds, Peterborough, Sale, Sompting, Southborough, Tendring, Winchester, York
Schools and groups outside of the listed areas can reach out to linleymatt@gmail.com for potential resource availability.
See Atom and Luna Live!
Catch the captivating performances throughout the tour at various locations (ticket prices vary). Dedicated schools performances are as follows:-
School Performances across the tour
13 Sept - HARWICH Arts Centre (After school performance) 4pm. All tickets £4.50, book here
18 Sept - Old Cattle Market Porthleven Road Helston (Carn to Cove) 1pm
25 Sept - SUNSPOT, Jaywick, 1pm, All tickets £4.50 book here
30 Sept- CHELMSFORD THEATRE, 10.30am. All tickets £8 book here
10 Oct - SOUTHBOROUGH CIVIC CENTRE, 1.30pm
11 Oct - SOUTHBOROUGH CIVIC CENTRE, 1.30pm
14 Oct - WINCHESTER THEATRE ROYAL tickets £10-16 book here
18 Oct - THEATRE PORTO at 10.30 and 1.30pm contact venue for ticket details on 0151 3572120
Full tour details are available here https://funnelwicklimb.com/atom-luna-on-tour
Bespoke Schools Projects
In September we are really looking forward to working with Bradfield Primary School, Wix and Wrabness Primary School, Spring Meadow, Mayflower Primary School, Kirby Primary and St Clares Catholic Primary School (all in Tendring) on the Tendring Shape Shifters programme. Together we will be creating a new set of Story Casts (check out Tales from the Forest - the first chronicle of Atom and Luna for examples of story casts) which is very exciting indeed!
If you would like to explore working with Funnelwick Limb on a bespoke project please don't hesitate to be in touch with our producer Matthew Linley on linleymatt@gmail.com
