Shakespeare 4 Kidz - S4K sign up to the RSC Shakespeare Manifesto

The document, which is designed to highlight best practice in the teaching of Shakespeare in junior and primary schools, contains three key elements: "Do It On Your Feet", "See It Live" and "Start It Earlier" - three�fundamentals that have been at the heart of S4K's work since its inception in the mid-nineties.

The RSC has consulted teachers, students, policymakers and theatre companies - such as Shakespeare 4 Kidz, The National Theatre and The Globe - to uncover what makes Shakespeare exciting and accessible for young people of all ages, ability levels�and backgrounds.

Shakespeare 4 Kidz Founder and Chidef Executive signed up for the Shakespeare Manifesto with this message of support:

"Since our inception in 1996, Shakespeare 4 Kidz have pioneered a Creative Shakespeare Education programme amongst Junior and Primary Schools here and abroad. We are delighted that the RSC � through the Shakespeare Manifesto � now endorses the innovative techniques, creative ideas and good practices that form the heart of our unique work.

Do it � see it � start early. Simple, yet brilliant. S4K is living testimony that the Manifesto�s three key points work; we are proud to support it and urge other stakeholders and practitioners to do so. Bravo RSC! Encore!"

What they say about us:
S4K DREAM: "My wife, 8 year old son and I have just seen the production of "A midsummer night's dream" at the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton.We were absolutely delighted with the production. The cast are talented, motivated and professional without a single weak performance. In this world of 2/3rds effort and surly it'll do, it is fantastic to experience something that leaves you feeling uplifted. Whilst our 8 year old felt that the kissing was ugh soppy, we felt it was pitched at exactly the right level and wove Shakespeare seamlessly into a contemporary adaptation that will encourage a new generation to seek out the Bard and enjoy theatre in general. Caroline, Glen and James, Wolverhampton

What they say about us:

S4K DREAM: "My wife, 8 year old son and I have just seen the production of "A midsummer night's dream" at the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton.We were absolutely delighted with the production. The cast are talented, motivated and professional without a single weak performance. In this world of 2/3rds effort and surly it'll do, it is fantastic to experience something that leaves you feeling uplifted. Whilst our 8 year old felt that the kissing was ugh soppy, we felt it was pitched at exactly the right level and wove Shakespeare seamlessly into a contemporary adaptation that will encourage a new generation to seek out the Bard and enjoy theatre in general. Caroline, Glen and James, Wolverhampton