UKS2 Tudors Assembly Script

Bring Tudor England to life with this engaging and curriculum-linked Upper Key Stage 2 assembly.

When a group of Year 6 pupils discovers an old trunk filled with Tudor artefacts, they are transported back in time to meet kings, queens, servants, explorers and ordinary people whose lives were shaped by power, religion, exploration and change. As they piece together clues from the past, they discover that history isn’t just one story—it is made up of many different voices and perspectives.

Designed for Years 5 and 6, this ready-to-perform assembly combines engaging storytelling with historical accuracy, encouraging pupils to think critically about evidence, viewpoints and the lasting impact of the Tudor period on England.

What’s Included
Complete three-act assembly script
35 roles (25 speaking roles and 10 non-speaking roles)
Character descriptions
Costume suggestions
Performance notes
Stage directions
Props list
Staging and technical guidance
Rehearsal guide
Director’s notes
Final whole-cast tableau

Key Learning Covered
Pupils will explore:
The Tudor monarchy, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I
The lives of Tudor kings, queens and courtiers
The English Reformation and religious change
The dissolution of the monasteries
Tudor exploration and trade
Everyday life for ordinary Tudor people
Tudor childhood and apprenticeships
Social hierarchy and life at court
Historical enquiry using artefacts and evidence
How different perspectives help us understand the past

Perfect For
Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5–6)
Tudors history topics
Class assemblies
Parent performances
Whole-school curriculum events
Topic launches or end-of-unit celebrations

With 35 roles (25 speaking roles and 10 non-speaking roles), this assembly gives every child the opportunity to take part while building confidence, teamwork and performance skills. Featuring simple staging, minimal props and strong links to the Upper KS2 National Curriculum, it’s an engaging and memorable way to bring the Tudor period to life while helping pupils understand that history is shaped not only by famous monarchs, but by the experiences of ordinary people too.