Bring castles and knights to life with this exciting, engaging and curriculum-linked KS1 assembly.

When the great bell at Castle Brookstone mysteriously disappears before the Spring Festival, young page Robin sets out to solve the mystery. Along the way, the children meet knights, cooks, blacksmiths, messengers, villagers and other castle characters, discovering what life was really like in a medieval castle. As the clues unfold, pupils learn that being a true knight isn’t just about bravery—it’s about kindness, patience, teamwork and making thoughtful choices.

Designed specifically for Key Stage 1, this ready-to-perform assembly combines storytelling, humour and historical learning to introduce children to castles and medieval life in a fun, memorable and age-appropriate way.

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
Audience participation
Final whole-cast tableau

Key Learning Covered
Pupils will explore:
What castles were and why they were built
The roles of knights, squires and other castle workers
Everyday life in a medieval castle
How castles relied on many different people working together
The importance of asking questions before making assumptions
Teamwork, responsibility and kindness
Courage, fairness and perseverance
Historical enquiry through clues and problem-solving

Perfect For
Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2)
Castles and Knights topics
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, engaging audience participation and strong links to the KS1 history curriculum, it’s a fun and memorable way to introduce children to medieval castles, knights and the people who lived and worked within them.