Mr Dilly – School History Workshops FAQ

How much do workshops cost?

Workshops start from £355 plus travel, depending on your school’s location.
✅ Discounts are available for multiple bookings across the school year 👉 For a personalised quote, please email.

What areas do you cover?

Based in Brighton, Mr Dilly regularly visits schools in:

  • West & East Sussex

  • Surrey

  • East Hampshire

  • West Kent

  • Buckinghamshire, Berkshire & London (depending on location)

For schools further afield: usually a two-show minimum and/or travel & accommodation costs apply 👉 For international school visits, please email.

Do you charge expenses?

  • Travel: charged per mile (+ tolls/parking where needed)

  • Accommodation: only for overnight events, built into package at a reasonable rate

How many children can watch?

Workshops work best with 60–180 children. For much larger audiences, please email to discuss.

How are children involved?

  • All children join in with songs, dances, questions and interaction from their seats

  • 10–20 children (and sometimes staff!) are invited on stage to take part in role play

  • Everyone is actively included, not just watching

How long is a workshop?

Typically 1hr 10–30 mins (confirmed at booking).

Can we book more than one in a day?

Yes — maximum of two workshops per day:

  • Two in the morning

  • Or one morning + one afternoon
    (Dependent on timings and hall availability)

Practical requirements

Please provide:

  • Performance space: ideally the school hall

  • Set-up access: 1hr before start; 30min pack-down after

  • Parking: close to the hall

  • Equipment: 2–3 benches, 1–2 tables, power source, school laptop/projector/screen

Payment terms

  • School invoiced before the visit

  • Payment either:

    • Cheque: collected on the day

    • BACS: within 5 days of the visit

Safeguarding & Health & Safety

  • Enhanced DBS checked & registered with the Update Service

  • Fully risk assessed

  • Public Liability Insurance up to £10 million
    👉 Copies available on request

Cancellation policy

  • If Mr Dilly cancels: workshop rescheduled, or discount offered on future booking

  • If school cancels:

    • Over 6 weeks = 25% fee

    • 4–6 weeks = 50% fee

    • Under 4 weeks = full fee

If rescheduled, the full fee is still due by the original booking date.
Force majeure (e.g. bad weather): reschedule to a mutually suitable date.

Supervision

  • Adequate adult-to-pupil supervision must be provided

  • Performer must not be left alone with pupils at any time

  • Workshops may be stopped if behaviour prevents performance (no refund given)

Photography & Filming

  • Photography permitted

  • Filming only with prior agreement

  • Short clips of pupils participating allowed, if within school policy

  • Media may only be used on school channels or for children to see themselves perform

Special effects (WWII / Explorers / Maya workshops only)

A small smoke machine & strobe light are used. Schools will be informed beforehand.
Please ensure staff are aware and that any affected pupils are supervised or excused