War Horse for Teachers & Schools
When: Thursday 05 December, 10.30am – 12pm
Where: The Lyric
Cost: £4 per student, plus VAT (no cost for teachers or staff)
The Page to Stage is specifically designed to unlock the extraordinary creative learning opportunities of War Horse by giving students an insight into the Director’s vision and choices, and the rehearsal process behind some of the key moments in the show. This 1.5 hour session will be facilitated by the Resident Director, Anna Marshall, joined by members of the War Horse company. Young people will have the unique experience of interacting with members of the War Horse touring company to explore some of the background principles of puppetry and of the rehearsal room and technical processes that have brought this magical production to life, as well as a chance to ask questions to company members at the end. Suitable for Key Stage 3-5.
To book your place at the event, please email learning@theatreroyal.com
Please note, there is very limited capacity for schools to remain on site at TRP for lunch ahead of the matinee. Please let us know in your email if you are not able to leave site in the break.
NT Connections
Each year, The National Theatre commissions ten new plays for young people to perform, bringing together some of the UK’s most exciting writers with the theatre-makers of tomorrow.
Company 15
Company15 is a week-long work experience programme for young people aged 14 – 17 (year 10 – 12). Designed to inspire a career within the arts, Company15 students will gain an insight into the workings of the largest and most well-attended regional producing theatre in the UK.
Playhouse
Delivered nationally across the UK, Playhouse is a unique participatory theatre project that commissions writers to create new work for school children aged 8-11 years. Offering training to teachers, rehearsal support and festivals to perform in; Playhouse connects school with professional theatres, writers and theatre makers, so they may be inspired and empowered to experience the benefits of professional theatre making.
Email dani.hamlin@theatreroyal.com to arrange a meeting / chat about getting involved this academic year or next.
This year, seven Devon & Cornwall based primary schools will take over TRP’s Drum Theatre for a week which will reimagine the traditional school play with performances which will excite, delight and inspire its audiences. In bringing their characters to life, children are able to have heartfelt, authentic conversations about big issues in the world today and learn to express themselves freely as they experience the joy of theatre.
Careers workshops & tours
Our Tour & Explore package invites young people to have an exclusive insight into the world of theatre making. From set design, to costume, to creating your very own mini-play, immerse yourself in TR2, the centre for industry experts.
Please note, workshop & tour bookings are now paused until September 2024. For more information, contact learning@theatreroyal.com
Please get in touch with us by email or call 01752 230312 to find out more information about any of the above projects.
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Arts Award and Artsmark
At Theatre Royal Plymouth we offer places of education the option to embed Arts Award into projects, tours and explores, and workshops.
We also support schools who are working towards, or currently hold, an Artsmark, with plenty of opportunities available.
Arts Award Centre Number: 44367.