TT1819 Cultural Catalogue

SECONDARY-SPECIFIC OFFERS
3. Visit: representatives from the V&A will visit the
groups once in-school to check on progress and offer
further support in shaping material.
4. Performance: to be held at the V&A
This is a time-sensitive project and the Intro Session takes
place at the V&A, London, between September–
December.
Dates, Location & Format
Suitability
Learning Outcomes
The dates and times of follow-up visits will be negotiated
between the schools and the V&A. Final performances at
the V&A, London, are on either Wednesday 24 April or
Thursday 25 April 2019.
Aimed at KS3-5. One group is permitted to take part per
school. With a maximum group size of 30 students.
• Enhanced appreciation of importance and influence of
Shakespeare on wider world of art and culture
• Practical experience of using Shakespeare’s language
to communicate to an audience
• Experience of performing in non-theatre space (V&A)
• Increase in confidence and enjoyment in speaking and
listening and group skills
Teacher Commitment & Training
Teachers need to be able to commit to attending the 2
hour Intro Session at the V&A, supervising groups in their
work and attending the final performances at the V&A in
April. This includes arranging transport to London.
What happens at the end?
The final performances will take place in the galleries of
the V&A in front of other schools involved in the project
and members of the general public.
The V&A also have a rich source of material linked to the
playwright and his work via their online resources.
Other Resources/Support
The Museum also has the National Video Archive of
Performance (NVAP) which comprises of some 400 live
recordings of shows. Many of Shakespeare’s plays are
represented.
Costs
£150. The V&A follow-up visit to the school is free.
Please note the following project will compliment this
offer:
• V&A: Schools Screening Archive
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