Explore more resources

SBT-Shakespeare Week 2022-Marcia Williams.jpg

Time to Play - online exhibition

Exhibitions

Is it time to play? Games, sports, dance and leisure have changed a lot since Shakespeare’s time, although we might still recognise some of the Tudor and Stuart pastimes today.

Join guest curator, author and illustrator, Marcia Williams, in exploring some of the ways to play in Tudor and Stuart times. There are also lots of links to activities to support your learning.

Related Resources

Fencing moves

Learn about some of the traditional moves in the sport of fencing and play this fun active game!

Will Kempe's Nine Days' Wonder

Read about the incredible story of Shakespearian actor Will Kempe's Morris dance from London to Norwich and write a feature for the Tudor Times!

Make a flower crown

Find out about some of the May Day traditions in Tudor Times and make your own flower crowns.

The Cotswold Olympicks

Find out about the tradition of the Cotswold Olympicks thought to take place from around 1601-1612 and have fun thinking up your own games.

Design Your Own Jester's Motley

Design your own jester's motley in this fun art and craft activity.

Design Your Own Masque Mask

In this craft activity you can design and make your own mask to wear.

Tudor Dancing

A teachers' guide to Tudor dancing.