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Wondermakers
Create and perform a play in just a matter of days
What if children and their grown-ups could go from blank page to performance in less than a week?
Wondermakers is an immersive drama project where participants of all ages work together to imagine, rehearse, and perform their very own play.
Guided by Ellie Scanlan — a professional theatre-maker and youth theatre director — every idea is shaped into a cohesive, original production that builds confidence, creativity, and community.
How It Works
Across a few days (minimum 3, maximum 7), the group is supported through the full creative journey:
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Storybuilding → brainstorming characters, settings, and plots
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Drama games & improvisation → sparking ideas and developing scenes
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Script shaping → with Ellie’s direction, ideas are woven into a clear, structured play
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Rehearsals → learning performance skills, voice, and movement
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Final performance → sharing their original play with friends, family, or the wider community
Every Wondermakers project is unique — created by the group, brought together by professional facilitation.
What participants Gain
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Drama skills — acting, voice, stage presence
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Creativity — generating original ideas and stories
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Collaboration — working across ages, sharing ideas and perspectives
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Problem-solving — overcoming challenges in rehearsal and staging
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Confidence — pride in performing a play they created themselves
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A real production — with professional direction ensuring a polished, cohesive show
Practical Information
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Age range: Children 7–12 with their carers/parents/adults
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Format: Flexible (3-day minimum, 7-day maximum)
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Group size: Flexible (ideal 10–20 participants)
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Final sharing: Performance for families, peers, or community audience
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Led by: Ellie Scanlan — professional theatre-maker & youth theatre director
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Booking: Tickets will be available via eventbrite.
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