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Welsh National Opera Schools Concert
Fri 27 Nov, 1pm
Welsh National Opera’s Schools Concert is back with a vibrant and welcoming introduction to live orchestral music for pupils from years three to seven.
With a theme of Roman and Greek mythology, hosted by Elin Llwyd, this free concert blends well-known hits with rarer pieces, all brought to life by WNO Orchestra and a group of outstanding soloists.
With its mythological theme, engaging repertoire and relaxed setting, this concert aims to create a memorable experience for the children attending, encouraging a passion for music and creativity. The concert is designed to support the Curriculum for Wales and National Curriculum in England and is augmented by a free resource pack for teachers to support classroom learning before and after the event.
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures Cinderella
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures joins us once again this autumn with their production of Cinderella.
Alongside the production, the New Adventures team have a host of fantastic workshops available for schools, including primary, secondary, college and SEND.
Download the brochure to find out more or sign up via the link below.
Bring Festive Magic to Your Classroom: Father Christmas Primary School Workshops
Looking for a wonderful, festive-themed activity for your primary school this winter?
Inspired by the beloved, classic book and the our upcoming production, our creative primary school workshops bring the magic of Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas straight to your school!
Led by our theatre practitioners, these interactive sessions bring the themes, storytelling, and charm of Raymond Briggs’ classic world straight to your young people. Packed with drama, imagination, and festive cheer, the workshops are a fantastic way to:
- Spark children’s creative thinking and narrative skills.
- Encourage collaborative play and drama techniques.
- Deepen their engagement with live theatre and performance arts.
Target Age: Ideal for Key Stage 1 / Early Years (Ages 3–7)
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: £100
Bring the joy, humour, and heart of a classic Christmas story to life in your classroom.
A Sensory Winter Adventure: The Loneliest Snowball Early Years Workshops
How does a little snowball find its way back home? Introduce your youngest learners to a world of sensory play, imagination, and big feelings with our standalone early years’ workshops, inspired by our Christmas production, The Loneliest Snowball.
Designed specifically for nursery, reception, and EYFS groups
This sensory-rich, interactive workshop brings the themes of the show directly to your young people. Using imaginative play, movement, and sensory exploration, the sessions help to:
- Support emotional literacy and communication, helping young children talk about their feelings.
- Encourage physical expression through movement, dance, and music.
- Provide a comforting, low-pressure introduction to the magic of live performance.
Target Age: Perfect for Nurseries, Reception, and EYFS groups.
Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: £75
Give your young people a magical, sensory winter experience right in the classroom.
National Theatre & The Unicorn's The Last Wild
Aimed at ages 8-11, the National Theatre and The Unicorn are offering a full educational programme alongside their upcoming production of The Last Wild which heads to The Drum this spring.
You can access a CPD course for teachers, free tickets to see the show for school groups and workshops for young people.
Ongoing Projects
School Visits
Bringing your school group to the theatre? We’re here to make it easy and enjoyable!
For school bookings of 10 or more pupils, we offer a complimentary teacher’s ticket for every 10 students—because we know how important it is to have the right support in place.
We also work with visiting companies on a regular basis to offer specific performances open to schools only, often free of charge.
Playhouse
Playhouse is a festival of new plays performed by KS2 classes in the Drum! Teachers are supported by professional directors, technicians and production staff to rehearse a play before it is performed in a professional venue, creating a truly memorable experience for all involved.
As part of this project, we’re able to provide a tailor-made programme of additional support including staff training and workshops, in addition to performance opportunities for Key Stage 2.
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.
Teachers Club
Last June, we opened our doors to educators across Plymouth and South West to join us for an informal chat about our programmes and how teachers can engage with us. We ended the evening with a performance of the fantastic Operation Mincemeat.
Keep an eye on our website for news on our next Teacher’s Club event, or sign up to our mailing list to be the first in the know.
TR2 School Tours
Our interactive tours open the doors to the many careers behind the curtain, showing students that theatre is about far more than performing.
Designed for all learners, not just aspiring actors, our workshops support the Gatsby Benchmarks by linking learning to real workplaces, broadening awareness of career pathways, and providing meaningful encounters with professionals and their workspaces.
