Take your class on an unforgettable journey to Ancient Greece with this engaging and curriculum-linked Upper Key Stage 2 assembly.

When a mysterious ancient scroll is discovered during an assembly rehearsal, a class of pupils is magically transported back in time. As they travel through Athens, Sparta, the marketplace, the theatre and the Olympic Games, they meet historians, philosophers, athletes, playwrights and citizens who reveal how Ancient Greek ideas continue to influence our lives today. Along the way, pupils discover that the greatest legacy of Ancient Greece isn’t just its myths or monuments, but its ideas about democracy, learning, sport, creativity and asking questions.

Designed for Years 5 and 6, this ready-to-perform assembly combines exciting storytelling with accurate historical learning, encouraging pupils to think critically about the lasting impact of one of the world’s greatest civilisations.

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
Audience participation and whole-class chants

Key Learning Covered
Pupils will explore:
Ancient Greek city-states, including Athens and Sparta
Democracy and how it began
Daily life in Ancient Greece
The Ancient Olympic Games
Greek theatre, myths and storytelling
Philosophy and the importance of asking questions
Greek inventions, architecture and scientific thinking
Trade and life in the marketplace
The achievements and lasting legacy of Ancient Greece
How Ancient Greek ideas continue to shape modern society

Perfect For
Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5–6)
Ancient Greeks 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 developing confidence, teamwork and performance skills. Featuring simple staging, minimal props, audience participation and strong links to the Upper KS2 National Curriculum, it’s an engaging and memorable way to bring Ancient Greece to life while helping pupils understand how its ideas continue to influence the modern world.