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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.

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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

Creative Writers Workshop (KS2): Creative writing experience combining drama techniques with composition skills.

Story Builders (KS1 & KS2): Transform your pupils into confident storytellers through interactive drama and creative writing.

Poetry Performers (KS1 & KS2): Transform poems into dynamic performances using voice, movement, and creative interpretation.

Confidence Builders (KS1 & KS2): Specially designed inclusive workshops focused on developing self-esteem, communication

skills, and social connection.

Shakespeare Explorers (KS2): Make Shakespeare accessible and exciting through active exploration of Shakespeare’s most famous plays.

 

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.

Cost – £135 per workshop

Secondary

Technical Lighting and Sound Design: Explore the fundamentals of theatrical technology.

Contemporary Practitioners: Explore innovative techniques from influential figures

Teachers’ Creative Writing: Equip educators with practical strategies for teaching creative writing in drama

Directing for Theatre: Develop directorial skills through practical exercises in text analysis, ensemble building, and staging.

Costume and Set Design: Dive into the visual world of theatre design.

Technical Lighting and Sound Design: Explore the fundamentals of theatrical technology.

Careers Days: Discover the diverse career paths in theatre beyond the stage.

 

We can come to you, or you can come to us. These workshops aim to provide 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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