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Once Upon a Time: Tell a Story

Years 1 – 2 Students take a well-known story and develop storytelling skills through performance, strengthening their literacy and language skills.Monday  –  Friday, London Available during term-time. Press Book Now and complete the form to let us know your preferred date.

About Once Upon a Time: Tell a Story

Three uniformed schoolchildren look with interest at something, their faces are lit by a pink light

This workshop is fully booked until the end of this academic year (17 July 2026). We will start taking bookings for September and October 2026 from 13 April. Please do not make a booking request for a date before this time as it will not be processed.

Students take a well-known story and develop storytelling skills through performance, strengthening their literacy and language skills.

Please note:

  • maximum group size: 30
  • cost: free
  • start times: 10.30 and 13.00
  • location: British Library, London.

Booking is essential via the 'Book Now' button. Please email schools@bl.uk if you have questions or need help with the form.

More information about our Schools programme is available on our Schools hub.

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