The Brontë Season (2016)

Exploring the events of the Brontë Parsonage, Haworth What events in the lives of the Brontë family might have inspired their plots and how did their environment impact on their writing? Introduce your students to the world of the Brontë family by visiting the Bronte Parsonage to explore two of the following options: Guided Walk Explore Haworth village and Penistone Hill to find out about the environment the Brontës grew up in. Charlotte An illustrated talk, examining Jane Eyre and Villette in the context of Charlotte Brontë’s own life. Tour of parsonage and Museum (self guided) Look around the Brontë home, filled with their possessions, artwork and manuscripts. Duration: 10am-1pm or 12pm-3pm Suitable for: GCSE/A-Level groups (14+)/students of English Literature, Drama and Theatre Studies Available: Sept-Oct 2016 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Brontë Heritage at Leeds Libraries, City Library Yorkshire in the time of the Brontë Family Explore a wealth of resources depicting the Yorkshire landscape and a selection of newspapers which influenced the Brontës and their writing.  A book handling session will introduce students to heritage books printed during this era followed by an opportunity to embrace everyone's inner Brontë by using nibs and ink to create and write miniature books. Duration: 10am - 12.30pm Suitable for: KS3, GCSE, A-level groups (14+) and students of English Literature, Drama and Theatre studies Dates: Thursdays - 8 and 29 Sept, 6 and 13 Oct Cost: £315 per group Maximum: 25 students ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Villette: A Practical Workshop Sat 24 Sept - Sat 15 Oct A West Yorkshire Playhouse workshop based on Villette. Discover more about the adaptation of this novel and how the Playhouse brought this unique production to life. Duration: morning or afternoon (90 minutes) Suitable for: GCSE/A-Level Drama and Theatre Studies students Available: during September and October in school or at the Playhouse Cost: £165+VAT (plus travel expenses if taking place in school) Maximum: 30 students _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Northern Ballet presents Wuthering Heights Tue 6 - Sat 10 Sept A Northern Ballet Workshop based on Wuthering Heights Northern Ballet is renowned for reimagining well-known stories through dance. To explore the story and characters of Wuthering Heights in a different way, they are offering school workshops to accompany Wuthering Heights throughout the Autumn term. Delivered by a professional dance artist at your school, workshops start at £200+VAT for a half day. northernballet.com/join-in/education Click here for more information about our Education resources Please contact Aoibheann Kelly, Creative Eduction Manager for more information about all workshop opportunities on Aiobheann.Kelly@leedsplayhouse.org.uk