--- title: "Shakespeare Comes to Life in Durham!" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2.schudio.com/news/2025-10-22-shakespeare-comes-to-life-in-durham" school: "St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01388 602 608 **Email:** admin@stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk # Shakespeare Comes to Life in Durham! ![Image of Shakespeare Comes to Life in Durham!](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2/images/news/Shakespeare_2.jpeg) 22 October 2025 Our pupils had an unforgettable experience at Durham University Theatre, where they immersed themselves in the world of William Shakespeare. The day began with an engaging workshop led by the talented Elysian Theatre Company. Together, the children brought *Macbeth* to life through dynamic group performances, developing key skills in communication, oracy, and stagecraft. After the workshop, we explored the fascinating William Shakespeare exhibition. The highlight? Seeing an original **First Folio**—a rare and historic collection of Shakespeare’s works! This enriching experience not only deepened our pupils’ understanding of literature but also sparked creativity and confidence that will stay with them for years to come. ![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2.schudio.com/images/news/Shakespeare.jpeg) [Extracurricular](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2.schudio.com/news/tag/extracurricular) [Trips](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2.schudio.com/news/tag/trips) [Careers in Steam: Inspiring Visit at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Coundon ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2.schudio.com/news/2025-11-20-careers-in-steam-inspiring-visit-at-st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-coundon) ![St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School Victoria Lane Coundon Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 8NN 01388 602 608 - [Online Payments](https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin) - [Teams FAQs](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/teams-faqs/) - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [Remote Access](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/StJosephsCoundon) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stjosephs_coundon/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-admin-stjoseph-2.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)