From its conception, Fifth Word has sought to apply theatre as an avenue for exercising imagination and encouraging social change.   

Fifth Word believe that Creative learning actively engages pupils in an exploratory and inspired way, empowering individuals and allowing them to question perspective.

Who have we worked with?
• City Councils
• Arts organisations
• Family learning
• Children’s university
• Aim Higher
• Derby City and schools throughout the UK
• Creative Partnerships
• University of Derby
• Pear Tree Arts

Who are the workshops for?
Key Stage 1- 4 Pupils, Gifted & Talented, Special Needs groups, Undergraduates, Family learning groups, youth groups, community groups, youth workers, teachers.

What areas do we cover?
Drama • Dance • Scriptwriting • Working to support the curriculum or beyond

Want to know more?
Workshops can vary in content and length and can be tailored to suit the specific requirements or dynamics of your group. We can provide workshops to promote physical confidence and raise self esteem as well as using performance skills to address particular issues or needs.  We attempt to expose individuals to new ways of working and through high energy and motivating sessions.