Roald Dahl On Film
Roald Dahl Day is coming up on the 13th September - why not celebrate with a school trip to see of one of these phiz-wizzing film adaptations of Dahl's splendiferous stories! (NB - you can also request a booking at any other time of year).
If you want to make more of your visit, why not get your students to come dressed up as their favourite characters, or ask when you book if you can have an extra 20-30mins in the screen to have a talk with your students after the film? We can help you put together some discussion ideas.
The below films are available for private screenings on a weekday morning of your choice starting between 10am and 10.30am (subject to availability).
The prices are based on a private hire - but if you only have a small class and know other teachers who might be interested, why not split the cost with another school?
Director: Stephen Speilberg. USA. 2016. 120 mins.
A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children.
Suitability: KS1, KS2 | Subjects: History, English, Media
Price: £4.00 per student (min 65 students) or flat £260 for smaller groups. Free for staff (1:10 ratio).
Director: Danny DeVito. USA. 1996. 94 mins.
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This fantastic adaptation faithfully captures Dahl's unique storytelling voice and spirit. Facing a horrible family who bully her at home and a fearsome headmistress at school, Matilda's life is hard until she makes friends with the kind Miss Honey - and discovers she has special powers that could teach her bullies a lesson...
Suitability: KS2 | Subjects: History, English, Media
Price: £4.00 per student (min 65 students) or flat £260 for smaller groups. Free for staff (1:10 ratio).
James And The Giant Peach (U)
Director: Henry Selick. UK. 1996. 79 mins.
When James’ parents are eaten by a rhinoceros, he is sent to live with his two cruel aunts. However he manages to escape in a giant magical peach inhabited by a group of human-sized insects with larger than-life characters. The group subsequently embark on an epic journey across the Atlantic, travelling on the eponymous fruit. Utlises stunning stop-motion animation to great effect.
Suitability: KS1, KS2 | Subjects: History, English, Media
Price: £4.00 per student (min 65 students) or flat £260 for smaller groups. Free for staff (1:10 ratio).
Director: Wes Anderson. USA. 2009. 85 mins.
Wes Anderson’s stop-motion adaptation of Fantastic Mr Fox is a real visual feast, as much a treat for adults as it is for kids. Wily Mr. Fox has been routinely robbing from three rich, evil farmers in order to feed his family. The farmers hatch a plot to drive his family and their friends away from their farms forever. Mr. Fox and his ragtag bunch of friends are forced to retaliate to survive.
Suitability: KS2 | Subjects: History, English, Media
Price: £4.00 per student (min 65 students) or flat £260 for smaller groups. Free for staff (1:10 ratio).
Director: Tim Burton. USA. 2005. 110 mins.
When Willy Wonka decides to let five children into his chocolate factory, he decides to release five golden tickets in five separate chocolate bars, causing complete mayhem. The tickets start to be found, with the fifth going to a very special boy, called Charlie Bucket. With his Grandpa, Charlie joins the rest of the children to experience the most amazing factory ever. But not everything goes to plan within the factory.
Suitability: KS2 | Subjects: History, English, Media
Price: £4.00 per student (min 65 students) or flat £260 for smaller groups. Free for staff (1:10 ratio).
Director: Mel Stuart. USA. 1971. 95 mins.
Gene Wilder excels himself the eponymous mysterious chocolatier who invites five children on a tour of his world famous factory. Along the way the children have unfortunate mishaps and are forced to confront their moral shortcomings. Visually inventive and masses of fun, this adaptation does great service to perhaps Dahl's most celebrated work.
Suitability: KS1, KS2 | Subjects: History, English, Media
Price: £4.00 per student (min 65 students) or flat £260 for smaller groups. Free for staff (1:10 ratio).