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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · 9d

This might be the most important blog I have ever written - what do you think?
(Also features an incredible story of a 10 year old we worked with in 2011).
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@headteacherchat.bsky.social
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5 Reasons Why Drama in Schools Should Matter - Finding the Will

Why does drama in schools matter? When you start to list the immediate benefits (never mind the long term ones), you quickly find that luxury turns into necessity.

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Sep 22

I may have posted this before but it's 5am and I'm losing the plot (and it's only Monday). Anyway, for #Shakespeare & #skydive fans, plus fellow #Msers & #primaryteachers take a moment 😃
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Bet you've never had a welcome like this! - Finding the Will

"Welcome to my office." These were the words that greeted me when I fell out of a plane at 15000ft!

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Sep 19

This is what is going on/has been going on in our little corner of the world. A story of not giving up, not giving in & looking ahead. Enjoy some light relief in this sad old world. #MS #skydive
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@olivemanwells.bsky.social
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Bet you've never had a welcome like this! - Finding the Will

"Welcome to my office." These were the words that greeted me when I fell out of a plane at 15000ft!

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jul 22

Our Cofounder and Co director @juleshobbs.bsky.social only went and hurled herself out of a plane at 15000ft on Saturday! #MS #nevergiveup #skydive
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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Jul 22

OK, it's official. Thanks to the immense generosity of 72 donors and many others offline, I've now passed £2600 in fundraising for Wessex MS Therapy Centre. The fund closes on Thursday. Can't thank everyone enough #MS #nevergiveup #skydive #15000ft #done

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jul 22

Our Cofounder and Co director @juleshobbs.bsky.social only went and hurled herself out of a plane at 15000ft on Saturday! #MS #nevergiveup #skydive
@mstrust.bsky.social

JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Jul 22

OK, it's official. Thanks to the immense generosity of 72 donors and many others offline, I've now passed £2600 in fundraising for Wessex MS Therapy Centre. The fund closes on Thursday. Can't thank everyone enough #MS #nevergiveup #skydive #15000ft #done

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jul 17

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one of our longest serving Patrons, Sir Ian Blair, Lord Blair of Boughton. A constant and encouraging supporter of all our work in schools and our shows. We send our condolences to Lady Blair who remains a stalwart supporter and Patron.

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jul 7

Not sure if you saw this @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social Heard you talking about children, reading, parents and libraries on R4 Today this morning so think you’ll appreciate this #stuffofdreams

FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jul 2

Imagine a five y/o boy alone on a stage reciting Shakespeare - magical. Don't imagine, click below and you can hear it. #Tempest #Reception #Dream #teamwork
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How you chase your dream (in 1 easy lesson) - Finding the Will

Have a listen - I dare you not smile! Be like Mario and keep chasing your dream..

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jul 2

Imagine a five y/o boy alone on a stage reciting Shakespeare - magical. Don't imagine, click below and you can hear it. #Tempest #Reception #Dream #teamwork
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @mchshe.bsky.social @olivemanwells.bsky.social
www.findingthewill.com/how-you-chas...

How you chase your dream (in 1 easy lesson) - Finding the Will

Have a listen - I dare you not smile! Be like Mario and keep chasing your dream..

www.findingthewill.com

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jun 29

The wiggling bottoms of the 4/5 year old sprites & the 5 y old standing alone on stage saying “We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep” really did melt our hearts. #TEMPEST #ProjectWeek #Shakespeareforall
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Brown covered book saying 'Book of Spells' in black ink and a black, yellow and red jester's hat on a blue background.

A primary school hall. A black paper covered background that says The Tempest in black letters on a cream background. A school bench on the stage and a white tree with clear fairy lights to one side.

FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jun 26

This week we are working at the wonderful Barkston & Syston CofE Primary School, Lincs. The whole school is performing #TheTempest tomorrow. I won't lie, the 4 & 5 year olds in Reception are set to steal the show.....
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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jun 21

There is no justification for not paying actors fairly and absolutely none for not paying them at all. Therefore please sign and help put an end to this iniquitous practice: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/no...

End Wage Theft at Cambridge Shakespeare Festival!

Join me in signing Equity's petition to end wage theft at Cambridge Shakespeare Festival!

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jun 13

Exactly. That's partly why we like to get them involved early, so they know they're just great stories. The language is less scary then. Actually, often Shakespeare is the side order, it's about raising self-esteem and boosting confidence, finding a voice and not being judged.

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jun 11

This month we've worked with 300 children and there's another 200 waiting for us. Do they enjoy Shakespeare? You bet!
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Do children really enjoy Shakespeare? A question often asked.

"Do children really enjoy Shakespeare?" A question answered by 300 children so far this month with a resounding "Yes"! Read on to find out more.

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · May 26

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My week, last week - take another bow Y4 at Montpelier Primary, Ealing #TwelfthNight #Feste #strive #Shakespeareforall
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"We'll strive to please you" (Feste). Did 90 Y4 actors succeed?

At the end of the day, rehearsing a production of TWELFTH NIGHT in 3.5 days is a big ask. Asking 90 eight and nine year olds to do it is an even bigger ask.

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JulesHobbs @juleshobbs.bsky.social · Apr 23

Happy Birthday William Shakespeare - and thank you for paying the rent/mortgage for the last 30 odd years. @findingthewill.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @mchshe.bsky.social @olivemanwells.bsky.social @shakespeare.lol @andyserkis.bsky.social
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About Us - Finding the Will

FINDING THE WILL was founded in 2007 by Jules Hobbs and Richard Curnow. Jules and Richard met in 1990 at the English Speaking Theatre of Hamburg. After

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Mar 30

Thank you to the equally wonderful @jmtctheatre.bsky.social !

FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thank you! That’s very kind 😊

FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Mar 29

Yes, Viola/Cesario. It helps enormously in those tricky times when you meet yourself coming backwards!

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Mar 29

There are so many aren’t there? One of mine is “O time thou must untangle this, not I. Tis too hard a knot for me to untie”

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Mar 28

Not only a new blog, but also a new website. Please have a look and tell me what you think! @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @jmtctheatre.bsky.social @proenglishtheatre.bsky.social @olivemanwells.bsky.social @mchshe.bsky.social
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600 Manchester children love Shakespeare - Finding the Will

600 children in Manchester have fallen in love with Shakespeare. And another 170 in Peterborough have also got the bug. What's going on?

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jan 17

Our first week back at work in 2025. Great Leighs Primary has set the bar high! For a quick read + an extraordinary #Macbeth poem written by a 7 year old, click below! @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @olivemanwells.bsky.social @headteacherchat.bsky.social

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Golden days in January are rare.

Golden days in January are rare. Nick and I were lucky enough to experience 5 of them last week at Great Leighs Primary School, Essex.

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jan 13

Nothing says #Macbeth like 3 crowns and 4 daggers. #Shakespeareforall #KS2 #GreatLeighsPrimary #Shakespeare
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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jan 11

The final blog of the year from
@FINDINGTHEWILL1
- with festive wishes and thanks to all the schools we've worked with this year.
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2024 - What? Where? With whom?

2024 -Patrons, Teachers, Children, thank you for finding the will and wherewithal to work with us for us another incredible year.

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FINDING THE WILL - Making Shakespeare relevant and fun. @findingthewill.bsky.social · Jan 11

Thank you to Great Leighs Primary School #Essex - 120 actors in KS2 delivered a terrific performance of #Macbeth in a week. Amazing, extraordinary & brave performances. Y6 has done #Hamlet #AMidsummerNightsDream & #Tempest with us over the last 4 years. Travel safely on #ShakespeareAmbassadors

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