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Pete Dowse

Head of Performances to Children, Chickenshed's Tales from the Shed

Pete Dowse is a practitioner and maker of theatre, with over 30 years of experience in Inclusive Performance. Through Chickenshed, Pete created the Tales From The Shed programme, which focuses on children helping to lead performance, and performance-based play in Early Years settings and beyond.

Key takeaways from this webinar:

  • Pete Dowse is joined by Ellie Cozens from the Tales From The Shed team at Chickenshed and discuss their collaboration with Tales Toolkit, including performances and storytelling sessions held at various venues and nurseries.
  • The approach of Tales from the Shed emphasizes treating children as equal audience members, encouraging interactive and responsive storytelling that adapts to their interests.
  • The importance of playfulness, kindness, and joy in engaging children in creative settings is highlighted, with an emphasis on creating a supportive environment for both children and practitioners.
  • Practical tips for educators are shared, to enhance storytelling and create engaging learning environments that allow for exploration and creativity.
  • The conversation emphasizes the significance of community involvement and collaboration, encouraging educators to tap into the skills and resources available within their local contexts.
  • The overall message promotes the idea of co-creation in education, highlighting that both children and adults can learn from each other in a dynamic and joyful setting

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