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Schools

We deliver an extensive programme of creative learning projects each year, working with schools across the North East. From curriculum led work and classroom based learning to enrichment and after school activities, our work is diverse and vibrant.
We work with schools to provide bespoke learning packages and provide our own menu of creative packages.

We are a Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) theatre partner, a Children’s Theatre Partnership (CTP) theatre and have Investors in Children status.

Read the latest copy of our Schools newsletter, featuring the latest information for your next visit to Newcastle Theatre Royal.

Workshops
We offer bespoke workshop packages to help you facilitate your desired learning outcomes or extra curricular requirement. All of our workshops are led by professional artists, each working professionally in their field.
We have a standard menu of workshop sessions and visits which we can adapt to suit your needs, all workshops can be tailored for young children from Early Years, to older, Secondary age students. We are committed to making our programmes accessible and are happy to discuss how we can best support your school’s needs. If you would like to ask us about a workshop or book a visit, please complete our enquiry form.
Primary

Story Builders (KS1 & KS2): Transform your pupils into confident storytellers through interactive drama and creative writing. Using props, movement, and collaborative techniques, children develop characters, settings, and plots while strengthening speaking, listening, and narrative skills.

Shakespeare Explorers (KS2): Make Shakespeare accessible and exciting through active exploration of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. Using RSC-inspired rehearsal room techniques, pupils embody characters, explore language through movement, and discover universal themes of friendship, courage, and adventure.

Character Detectives (KS1 & KS2): Develop empathy and comprehension skills by stepping into the shoes of characters from literature, history, or pupils’ own imagination. Through role-play, hot-seating, and freeze-frame activities, children explore motivations, emotions, and relationships.

Poetry Performers (KS1 & KS2): Transform poems into dynamic performances using voice, movement, and creative interpretation. Pupils explore rhythm, rhyme, and meaning through physical expression, developing appreciation for language while building confidence in public speaking.

Confidence Builders (KS1 & KS2 – SEND Inclusive): Specially designed inclusive workshops focused on developing self-esteem, communication skills, and social connection. Using collaborative games, gentle performance activities, and creative expression, pupils build confidence in a supportive environment.

Puppet Makers & Storytellers (KS1 & KS2): Journey into the magical world of puppetry through hands-on creation and storytelling. Pupils design and craft their own hand or shadow puppets, developing fine motor skills and creativity.

Creative Writers Workshop (KS2): Intensive creative writing experience combining drama techniques with composition skills. Pupils use improvisation, character work, and storytelling games to generate ideas before crafting original written pieces.

Each workshop runs for 90 minutes and can accommodate up to 30 pupils. All sessions can be adapted to specific curriculum topics or school themes. Pre-visit resources and follow-up activities available to maximize learning impact and classroom integration.
Cost – £135 per 90min workshop

Secondary

Contemporary Practitioners Workshop: Explore innovative techniques from influential figures like Brecht, Stanislavski, Kneehigh, and Complicité. Students will experiment with diverse theatrical styles, enhancing their understanding of key practitioners.

Devising for Theatre Workshop: Unlock creativity through collaborative performance creation. Participants will learn various devising techniques, from physical approaches to text-based starting points, culminating in short, original pieces.

Teachers’ Creative Writing Workshop: Equip educators with practical strategies for teaching creative writing in drama. Explore idea generation, character development, and dialogue crafting techniques adaptable for classroom use. As well as for you and your creative self.

Directing for Theatre Workshop: Develop directorial skills through practical exercises in text analysis, ensemble building, and staging. Gain insights into professional directing practices applicable to creating and developing your own work. 

Costume and Set Design Workshop: Dive into the visual world of theatre design. Learn costume rendering, set model-making, and how to interpret scripts visually, enhancing production aesthetics.

Technical Workshop: Lighting and Sound Design: Explore the fundamentals of theatrical technology. Understand how lighting and sound enhance storytelling and create atmosphere, with hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment.

Careers Days: Discover the diverse career paths in theatre beyond the stage. Meet experienced professionals from technical, marketing, producing, finance, HR, and IT roles. Learn about essential behind-the-scenes jobs that bring productions to life. We can come to you, or you can come to us.

These workshops aim to provide comprehensive, hands-on experiences across various aspects of theatre-making, supporting both curriculum needs and fostering a deeper appreciation for the performing arts.
Cost – £180 per half day or £360 full day

More options for schools
Insight Visits

Visits are available Tuesday – Friday mornings, excluding matinee days. Maximum student group size 30, plus maximum of 5 accompanying staff. Visits last up to 90 minutes.

From £85

Stand alone workshops

In school or at the Theatre, with one practitioner or two practitioners for larger groups. These sessions can be tailored to any classroom, curriculum, activity or theme.

From £80

You decide!

If you having a burning project idea you would like our help with, would like a mixture of all of our menu or plan to do something that our menus don’t cover, just let us know.

From £80

Contact Us

To ask us a question about any of our Schools programme, to request a workshop, simply complete our enquiry form and a member of our Creative Engagement team will get in touch.

Schools Enquiry

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