Thurrock Trailblazer Cultural Catalogue 2019-20

NATIONAL
THEATRE
KS3 KS4 KS5
MAKE THEATRE DAYS
At the National Theatre, we make world-class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and
inspiring, and we make it for everyone. The work the National Theatre produces appeals to the
widest possible audiences with new plays, musicals, re-imagined classics and new work for young
audiences. Our extensive Learning programme offers talks, events and workshops for people of
all ages, and reaches nationwide through programmes such as Connections, our annual festival of
new plays for schools and youth theatres.
“The backstage tour really highlighted the scale of modern theatre
while the workshop made design an accessible, interesting format.”
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Make Theatre Days are a great opportunity to
introduce students to backstage careers.
By exploring the National Theatre’s practice
through a backstage tour, handling
professional props and costume, and a workshop
on either lighting and sound or costume
and set design, students will spend the day
learning hands-on skills from professionals in
the creative industries.
SUITABILITY
KS3, KS4 & KS5
DATES, LOCATION & FORMAT
One day workshops take place at the National
Theatre, London.
Dates are available throughout the academic
year.
The day runs as follows:
• 10:30 - Backstage tour
• 12:00 - Lunch Break
• 12:30–14:30 - Workshop on either Set
Design, Costume or Technical Theatre
• The maximum number of students for these
workshops is 30
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Students will develop skills in either
performance, puppetry, design or sound
and lighting.
• Students will be able to observe and
explore a wide range of jobs in professional
theatre.
• Students have the opportunity to visit a
major cultural venue.
CROSS-CURRICULAR LINKS
Teachers are supported in making cross curricular
links with English, History, Science, ICT and
Art and Design.
We can also tailor the workshop content to
match the needs of your group
TEACHER COMMITMENT & TRAINING
Teachers are encouraged to be an active presence
in the one day workshop for teacher CPD,
with a view to create an extended relationship
with the National Theatre.
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE END?
Teachers can engage with future opportunities
and signpost students on to specific
opportunities.
OTHER RESOURCES & SUPPORT
Participating schools have access to:
• Ongoing support from National Theatre
staff and peers in other schools
• The opportunity for pupils to gain an Arts
Award.
Schools are also encouraged to sign up to On
Demand In Schools; our FREE on-demand
streaming service that allows schools to have
National Theatre productions streamed directly
into classrooms.
Productions are suitable for KS2-4 and are
accompanied by age-appropriate learning
resources.
COSTS
£180 (full day)
RECOMMENDED
This offer could complement the following:
• ROH Design & Make: Design Challenge
Secondary
• ROH Design & Make: Design Challenge FE
• Complete commedia Co: Masked Comedy
• Rendered Retina: Timon of Athens
• Rendered Retina: Form
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