The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl: a KS2 English event

Explore how Roald Dahl's incredible original stories were developed and then adapted from the text to the big screen in this interactive event.

The BFG (2016)

Date: 10 June 2025
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Location: BFI Southbank

Event details

Through film clips, discussion and drama activities, we will dive into the world of Roald Dahl. We will explore three of his biggest stories: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and Matilda. 

Pupils will be challenged to write like Dahl, describing giants and analysing his text in comparison to extracts from the film. We will explore how Dahl develops character and make connections between the protagonists in his three most popular films. 

The event is highly interactive and includes a combination of watching film clips, discussion in pairs/small groups and across the whole auditorium using microphones, writing and answering questions in a study pack and drama activities.


 

Booking information

You can book this study day from 2 September 2024.

To book this study day, you can call 0207 849 4451 and pay by credit or debit card. You can also download, print and return the form below with cheque or card details.

You should book by 4pm at least two working days before the event. However, we recommend booking earlier to avoid disappointment.

Prices

The study day costs £10.00 per student.

Accompanying teachers and adults cost £10.00 each, unless there are five students (or over), then it costs £1 per five students.

Teachers attending without students cost £40.

If your school has over 20% of students getting free school meals, you should ask about a discount when you book.

We cannot send invoices or accept BACS payments for these courses.

For any queries, please email schools@bfi.org.uk.