A howlingly good courtroom caper where pupils judge the “Big Bad” for themselves.
Step into a lively courtroom where Judge Chief presides, the press are buzzing, and a very defensive Alexander T. Wolf finally tells his side of the story. Did he really huff, puff, and murder two of the Three Little Pigs or was it all a sneezy misunderstanding blown up by the headlines? In this interactive BIG Experience, your pupils become jurors, court officials, and truth-seekers as they weigh evidence, interrogate witnesses, and deliver the final verdict.
The Story
When a panicked 999 call reports disaster at a straw house, the case spirals: another collapse at a stick house, a terrified third pig behind a brick door, and a Wolf with a suspiciously long list of excuses (and an even longer snout).
With statements from Little Red Riding Hood, Daddy Bear, and Little Miss Muffet, and a cameo from Wolf’s cake-loving Granny, students hear conflicting testimonies, examine exhibits (from a simple cup to letterbox photos), and test the truth behind the tales. Is the Wolf a cold-blooded villain or a misunderstood neighbour with a monumental head cold?
The Experience
This fast-paced, laugh-out-loud show turns your hall into a working courtroom with costumes, music, and multimedia. Pupils are actively involved throughout: setting up the jury, handling exhibits, leading reconstructions, questioning the accused, and deciding the outcome with official “Guilty/Not Guilty” paddles. Along the way they discover how rumors spread, how evidence is tested, and why perspective matters.
Learning & Outcomes
Wolf on Trial builds vital skills across the curriculum while keeping children gripped by the drama:
- Critical Thinking & Evidence Weighing – Pupils compare sources, spot inconsistencies, and separate fact from fairy tale.
- Speaking, Listening & Oracy – Structured questioning, jury debate, and confident public speaking.
- PSHE & Values – Empathy, fairness, responsibility, and consequences of choices.
- Media Literacy – Headlines vs. reality: how stories are framed, and why it matters.
The Verdict
After examining every clue, from the ingredients list for Granny’s birthday cake to CCTV snippets your pupils deliver the final decision: Guilty or Not Guilty. Whatever they conclude, they’ll leave with sharper judgment, stronger voices, and a fresh take on a story they thought they knew.
This brilliant programme is booked by Primary schools all year round, especially for World Book Day, Book Weeks, Enrichment Days or a Post SAT treat!
Each hour long experience caters for 120 children at a time (4 classes) and we can deliver up to 4 experiences over the course of the day.
You can also learn about our alternate twisted tale experience Goldilocks On Trial
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