Welcome back to all our schools and followers and hoping you have all had a good Christmas break and are getting back into the swing of things. What’s new for Spring 2017… we have some great productions to cheers us all up from the January blues! The Jungle Book and Robin Hood will certainly bringContinue reading “Happy New Year 2017!”
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Christmas Shows 2016
Last few dates on all our Christmas productions are now discounted! A Christmas Carol, The Jolly Grimm Christmas Tales, The Clockmaker’s Christmas. Quality, festive, interactive theatre productions for 4 to 11 year olds. Extra special discounts for schools in South Wales, Northern Ireland and Dublin.
The Stoneage comes to schools!
Introducing Mr.Ugg! Arty-Fact Theatre will be time-travelling around the UK with their amazing pre-historic production – The History Detectives. This one hour play for Reception to Year 6 is a fun and interactive way to introduce the 3 stages of the Stoneage to all studying the new history curriculum and a great theatre experience forContinue reading “The Stoneage comes to schools!”
NEW FOR 2015
Happy new year everyone! Following a very successful 2014 we are pleased to announce new shows for 2015:- The Jungle Book – fabulous, musical adaption of the wonderful Rudyard Kipling novel, touring schools and local theatres. The History Detectives – Stoneage set drama for 5-11 year olds. Great fun with lots of useful facts onContinue reading “NEW FOR 2015”
Happy Half Term!
Well, what a term it’s been so far! What with the launch of our new shows – The Time Capsule and The Sword in the Stone AND sell out shows of Let’s Eat Grandma and Stig of the Dump, we’re worn out here at Theatre For Schools and ready for our half term break! We’veContinue reading “Happy Half Term!”
Great Review!
Stockport Grammar loved our science production, The Light Fantastic! Great visit from @kinetictheatre on Friday! Teaching our juniors about light via, erm, country music and aliens: pic.twitter.com/e0wJIRA9eZ — Stockport Grammar (@stockportgs) February 10, 2014
Scheme Run By Lancaster Theatre To Encourage Cultural Activities Amongst Local School Children
Scheme run by Lancaster Theatre To Encourage Cultural Activities Amongst Local School Children Great to see students being given the opportunity to engage in theatre and the arts!
Sword in the Stone – new for 2014!
We are proud to announce Image Theatre’s brand new participatory show for primary schools – ‘The Sword in the Stone’, written and directed by their new artistic director, Ian McCracken. This interactive musical based on the mystical story of ‘The Sword in the Stone’ follows the life of Arthur, a young squire destined to becomeContinue reading “Sword in the Stone – new for 2014!”
Teaching Science in Bristol?
Theatre For Schools has two last minute dates left on our fabulous, interactive musical comedy, The Fill-A-Cavity Hotel, looking at the science topics of teeth, bones, muscles, food and nutrition. We would love to offer these dates at the reduced price of £195+ for the whole school (normally £360+). Please give our team a callContinue reading “Teaching Science in Bristol?”
The Time Capsule 1918
Brand new for 2018. Suitable for Primary schools Arty-Fact Theatre Company proudly presents this captivating performance celebrating the centenary of the end of WW1. A time capsule which was buried during the First World War has been retrieved from an old school. When opened, the sealed container is found to contain, precious memories and unsolvedContinue reading “The Time Capsule 1918”
What’s new for 2014
4 days into the first week back and we are all just about in the swing of things again and looking forwards to the lighter and warmer (hopefully!) spring term. This year, as you probably know, is the anniversary of 100 years since the First World War began. To commemorate this and to present aContinue reading “What’s new for 2014”
Oscar Wilde makes school teacher cry!
Our current primary schools’ tour of the delightful Oscar Wilde children’s story – THE HAPPY PRINCE is having a great effect on staff and pupils this summer, particularly in the West Midlands! Have a read of these lovely words from Rokesby Primary School : “Once again, a huge thank you and well done on anotherContinue reading “Oscar Wilde makes school teacher cry!”
Teaching Maths in South Wales?
If you’d like to liven up your school’s teaching of maths & numeracy we have the very thing! Our production for years 1 to 6 – ‘Mummy Mia’ will put all mathematical points across with humour, interaction and most importantly fun. The show is suitable for both mainstream and special schools. Here is a recentContinue reading “Teaching Maths in South Wales?”
For summer 2013 — Let’s Eat Grandma!
ANNOUNCING FOR SUMMER 2013 – LET’S EAT GRANDMA! – NEW INNOVATIVE PUNCTUATION & POETRY PRODUCTION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS Oh no! Is someone about to eat our lovely grandma?! Or is she just inviting us to lunch? Punctuation has never been so intriguing and so much fun. “Let’s eat grandma!”, or indeed “Let’s eat, Grandma ”Continue reading “For summer 2013 — Let’s Eat Grandma!”
Katie’s back after “Me, As a Penguin”
Katie McArdle is back in the office after her performance in “Me, As a Penguin.” YAY, we missed her!
