Virginia Radcliffe and Ruby Zajac, Licketyspit – Storyplay - Opening Doors to Imaginary Playworlds

Licketyspit delivers children’s rights through play. More specifically, through Storyplay; a flexible approach and methodology, rooted in child consultation through drama-led play. Storyplay is supported by the Lickety Playcards – a collection of rhymes, songs, games and improvised stories. It is facilitated by actor-pedagogues – skilled, experienced actors with a deep understanding about what it means to be a child, and how to support intergenerational creativity.

In Storyplay, we create safe, relaxed, inclusive spaces where everyone is seen, heard, included and valued. This is empowering, adult-led, child-centred imaginary play. Children learn the art of democracy and social inclusion. Adults reconnect with playfulness and shared values. We take imaginary journeys to real places and real journeys to imaginary places, dressing-up in old clothes to create characters and stories. Reflective drawing & Lickety Gallery enable all to express and share thoughts, feelings and ideas. Sessions conclude with the Magic Clap – a collective act of unity and exuberance, celebrating shared creativity! Storyplay is delivered in community and cultural spaces, and in schools as a springboard into literacy and solidarity. This presentation will include interactive group play!