SCHOOLS

VISION

Shakespeare belongs in the NSW school curriculum because it brings students a richness of language, a depth of understanding of the human condition, and revelation of the wondrous ways of the world, in preparation for life.

Teachers are choosing Come you Spirits Theatre Inc for Shakespeare in Education, for their:

Tailored Expertise - after consulting the teacher to pinpoint student challenges, the most relevant scenes are agreed and paired with analytical discussions aligned to the unique NSW syllabus, avoiding the one-show-fits-all false economy.

Seasoned Actors - bringing deep character insights and experience from playing the role on the mainstage, and who know the work deep in their bones.

High Production Quality - including mainstage set, costumes, props and music, delivering a memorable, inspirational theatrical experience.

Accessibility - uniquely performing full shows on school grounds and offering affordable matinees at all theatre venues.

We come to you,

or you come to us,

whichever works

Incursion to your school

Teachers choose either a full two-hour immersive production including Q&A in the school theatre or an outdoor space during school hours, and/or

a 1-2 hour presentation of tailored key scene performances by our founding actors, interspersed with interactive discussions on language, context, themes and character motivations.

Sarah Watchorn, Head of The Arts, Esperance

Senior High School, WA: about the Shakespeare’s Magic performance and discussion, June 2024:

“I have had so many students talk about how

inspired they were by your visit - even had a

parent call to thank me for organising as it has

re-invigorated their child's engagement in school!

Thanks again to you, Jo and Charlie for your generosity, honesty, brilliance and humility.“

MAIN STAGE

EXCURSIONS

The Tempest

Glen St Theatre, Belrose

Thursday 25th February 2026

11.00am and 7.30pm

Romeo & Juliet

18 - 23 May Darling Quarter Theatre

25 - 30 May Concourse Chatswood

Macbeth

17 - 22 August Darling Quarter Theatre

24 - 29 August Concourse Chatswood

Othello

9 - 14 November Concourse Chatswood

16 - 21 November Darling Quarter Theatre

INCURSIONS in 2026

1-2 hour tailored immersive performance and interactive discussion by founding actors, available in your school in 2026:

Romeo & Juliet

Macbeth

The Merchant of Venice

The Tempest

Henry the Fourth Part One

Othello

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Shakespeare's Women

Shakespeare's Magic

TEACHERS' REVIEWS

Tahlia Mihell

Yr12 English Teacher at

Cronulla High School

The Merchant of Venice Incursion

November 2024:

"One of the biggest challenges students face is the lack of emotional connection to the text. Come you Spirits allowed student autonomy for directorial choices, creating a better understanding of dramatic form, all while having a sound connection to the syllabus point on human motivations and behaviours."

Justine Zarebski

Assistant Head of English

The Hills Grammar School

Macbeth full production on the rugby pitch with sound, light, and fire:

“I am eternally grateful to Come you Spirits for bringing such a profound and unforgettable experience to our school community.”

Head Teacher

St Joseph's Catholic High School, Aberdeen

Double Incursion Macbeth and The Merchant of Venice:

“In 30 years of teaching at different schools that was by far the best Shakespeare incursion I’ve ever experienced. Completely blown away”.