Guildford Shakespeare Company Together SEND

“THE GAME’S AFOOT, WATSON!” Join us for an exciting week of drama, creativity, and mystery as we bring the world of Sherlock Holmes to life. Through devising, acting, and imaginative storytelling, participants will unravel a memorable mystery of their own… but will family and friends be able to solve the case and work out whodunnit? Together is a free holiday drama club for young people aged 12–18 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Led by professional facilitators in a supportive and inclusive environment, sessions are designed to build confidence, encourage creativity, and celebrate individuality. Throughout the week, we’ll explore stories, rehearse scenes, play fun drama games, and use arts and crafts to create props, masks, costumes, and more — bringing our mystery adventure vividly to life. Whether performing, making, imagining, or problem-solving, every participant will have the chance to express themselves, develop new skills, and enjoy being part of a fun and welcoming creative community. “The instructions and activities arranged for the students were varied, differentiated, and fully engaged the children. They loved dressing up, performing scenes from the play, and making props too.” — SEND Teacher

This club is designed for young people who require a higher level of support to access holiday activities, with specialist SEND provision in place. We keep group sizes small—no more than 8 participants—to help reduce sensory overload and ensure individual attention. If you're unsure whether your child’s needs can be met in a setting with a 1:2 staff-to-child ratio, please contact us before attending. All our venues are wheelchair accessible and include accessible toilets. We also provide quiet breakout spaces for those who may need a low-stimulation environment.