Derby Theatre’s Learning ProgrammeFor schools, colleges and young people

“Thank you for a wonderful day. I can’t remember how many years we’ve been doing this for, but it just keeps getting better!” Lecturer, Derby College

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Discover Derby Theatre: A Learning TheatreOur doors are open – come and find out more! Welcome to our Spring/Summer 2018 Learning Programme. Here at Derby Theatre, we provide unique access to our building, staff and creative teams to support learning right across the curriculum. Our exciting programme of workshops, shows and bespoke projects will inspire young people to engage with a whole range of subjects from English to Science. We offer an exciting hands-on approach to understanding the wide range of careers in theatre, led by all of our staff who are trained to share their skills with others.

We can also give you special access to practitioners from the whole theatre-making process, from designer to director, writer to actor, who will help students explore and understand texts, theatrical concepts and processes.

On our main stage this spring, we’re thrilled to be staging Jim Cartwright’s classic comedy, Two, which features brilliant and colourful interrelating stories from 14 characters, played by just 2 actors. We are also offering the very best in visiting companies, like the internationally renowned physical theatre company, Gecko with their new show: The Wedding.

We offer Arts Awards and can support you on your Artsmark journey. We also work in partnership with QUAD, Déda, Baby People, Derby Museums, Sinfonia ViVA, Derby and Derbyshire Music partnership, Artcore and EMCCAN to provide you with a one-stop shop for all your creative and cultural learning requirements. You can choose from a wide range of projects and programmes on offer or contact us to develop something bespoke for your learners. See the Cultural Campus section for details.

We hope our programme will inspire you, but if you have another idea that you’d like to explore with us, do get in touch. Contact us at learning@derbytheatre.co.uk

Caroline Barth, Creative Learning Director

To sign up to receive our Learning Programme, please email: learning@derbytheatre.co.uk

Nicky Bellenger, Creative Learning Associate

Y6 enjoyed a wonderful theatrical experience… here’s to a long and burgeoning relationshipTeacher, Beckett School

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Derby Theatre’s Learning Programme is sponsored by

Cheryl Mitchell, Creative Learning Assistant

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Pricing and BookingAll workshops are priced by length of time. Most are suitable for one class (approx. 30 students).

Discover Days and Careers Days can be for up to 60 students and Cultural Campus Days can be for up to 120 students.

1 hour £100 Half day (2 hours) £160 Full Day (4 hours) £300 Backstage tour £60

Bespoke projects or workshops by external companies are priced separately.

For more information and to enquire please email learning@derbytheatre.co.uk

The following sessions develop essential literacy skills, including reading between the lines, ideas generation and role play. They can be school or theatre-based.

Story ExplorersWe take some of the best loved books for this age range as a starting point (e.g. The Tiger That Came To Tea, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt or Paper Dolls). Using imaginative play, storytelling, movement and drama games, this session brings these stories to life and helps the children to infer deeper meaning. Brilliant for developing communication, social skills, self confidence, self-expression and group work. Got some other books in mind? Let us know.Suitable for: Early Years, KS1 and 2 Duration: 1 hour

Topics Get Active!From the Ancient Egyptians to powerful planets…These practical sessions focus on a topic of your choice and support teamwork and confidence-building, culminating in a short performance that will help their learning of this subject come to life.Suitable for: Early Years, KS1 and 2 Duration: 2 hours

Shakespeare for PrimariesThese fun and accessible workshops use practical approaches and drama-based techniques in the classroom. They enable students to read between

the lines and unlock the language and stories of Shakespeare inspiring their learning about one of the most influential playwrights of all time.You can choose from the following workshops which can be tailored to your learning objectives:First Encounter Workshop: An introduction to a Shakespeare play Exploration Workshop: A deeper study of a Shakespeare play Suitable for: KS1 and 2 Duration: Up to 2 hours

Discover Day (with optional Arts Award)Discover and do with the professionalsSpend a day at the theatre and learn new skills. Discover everything from costume and set design to lighting. Accessible and fun! See back stage and make your own mini-production to be performed on stage. You can even get your Arts Award Discover in a day! Suitable for: KS1 and 2 £3.75 a head extra for Arts Award Discover to include Trinity College-issued certificates) Duration: Whole day Max pupils: 60

Backstage TourA great introduction to theatreFrom the dressing rooms to the fly floor, come and take a look into the back-stage world of theatre. This will help towards your Arts Award.Duration: 1 hour Max pupils: 30

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Hansel & GretelA fabulous festive production

Friday 30 November 2018 - Saturday 5 January 2019Schools Earlybird Offer!Get tickets for just £9 each (normally £10.50)! Reserve by 30 March (payment by 28 September). Plus one free teacher’s seat for every 10 booked (for Schools’ performances).For a full performance schedule, please visit www.derbytheatre.co.uk

Contact us at learning@derbytheatre.co.uk

Two Fri 2 March – Saturday 24 MarchDerby Theatre raises a glass with the brilliant comic two-hander. 1 pub. 14 different characters. 2 actors.In a pub in the North of England a bickering landlord and landlady take orders from the locals. As a range of colourful characters pull up a stool, the rich tapestry of their interconnecting lives is revealed. With the fragile relationship of our less-than-cordial hosts at breaking point, a rollercoaster of emotions unfolds.Post-show discussion: Thursday 22 March

Two Workshopwith actors from the show: Sean McKenzie and Jo Mousley A practical workshop which helps students to understand the array of characters and how our actors approached the creation of them. Students will even get the chance to become director themselves,

giving new character choices for the actors to explore… on the spot!This session can also support students to critically analyse this particular production, as we explore the creative decisions made by the designer and the director. Please let us know if you would like this to be tailored to your GCSE Drama.Limited availability. Please enquire.Suitable for KS3, 4 and 5 Duration: 2 hoursMinimum prices may apply for small groups.

Two PlaybackA chance to see key moments from the play replayed with input from the student audience to help explore character, story and production elements. Helps GCSE and A level students with their live theatre review.When: Wednesday 21 March, after the 2.30pm performance Duration: 45 minutes (including short break)Cost: Free when you book to see the show.

Arts Award “Discover” in a DayBuild Derby Theatre into your plans for Arts Award for all levels. Discover the theatre and find out about professional artists. We’ll inspire your pupils here, giving them the knowledge they need to help complete their award.Suitable for: KS3, 4 and 5 Cost and duration is flexible depending on your needs. Please enquire. Max pupils: 30

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Careers Day (with optional Arts Award)See backstage and meet the professionals who work across all the departments. Learn about the broad range of career paths in theatre, experience what our staff do and find out how they became involved in professional theatre work. You can even get your Arts Award Discover in a day! (optional). Suitable for: KS3, 4 and 5 £3.75 a head extra for Arts Award Discover to include Trinity College-issued certificates Duration: Whole day Max pupils: 60

Backstage TourA great introduction to theatre. From the dressing rooms to the fly floor, come and take a look into the backstage world of theatre.

Suitable for: KS3, 4 and 5 Duration: 1 hourThis will help towards your Arts Award.

Shakespeare in PracticeThese workshops will provide students with practical approaches to explore ways to unlock Shakespeare’s language and bring the text to life. As either a first introduction or a deeper study of a chosen play’s language, characters and themes, we can tailor them to meet your learning objectives.

You can choose from the following workshops:

First Encounter Workshop: An Introduction to a Shakespeare play

Exploration Workshop: A deeper study into a Shakespeare play, unpicking key scenes and speeches.

Please refer to the Teachers’ Network section later in this brochure for more information about our Shakespeare CPD Masterclass for teachers in spring 2018.

Suitable for: KS3, 4 and 5 (can also be used as a GCSE revision aid). Duration: 2 hours

Secondary Schools and Further Education

Contact us at learning@derbytheatre.co.uk

Lots of great ideas for immersing children in new texts.Teacher, Cherry Tree Primary School

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Special SchoolsAll of the workshops in this programme can be tailored to suit the needs of your students. Please enquire. Please remember that Arts Award is also very accessible for all learners.

Hansel & Gretel Relaxed Performance

SAVE THE DATE Thursday 3 January at 2pmSchools Earlybird Offer!Make a schools’ reservation by Friday 30 March 2018 (payment required by Friday 28 September 2018) and get them for just £9 each (normally £10.50). Plus one free teacher’s seat for every 10 booked (available for Schools performances).

We invite you to join us for this special performance for people who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment, including people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, sensory and communication disorders or a learning disability.

There is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement, a ‘chill-out’ space and some small changes made to the light and sound effects. Families and schools welcome.

Teachers’ NetworkFor primary and secondary schools: termly networking and CPD sessions. This practical training is for teachers of English, Drama and Performing Arts and for those who want to develop their use of drama as a tool for engaging learning across the curriculum.

Cost: £10 per session

Spring CPD Session

Shakespeare Masterclass Creative LiteracyJoin us for a Shakespeare Masterclass with Alix Manning-Jones, who has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse on their schools’ Shakespeare programmes.

This workshop will explore a range of texts using practical approaches to unlock Shakespeare’s language for you to use back in the classroom with your students. It will also support your teaching practice in helping students to access Shakespeare’s text, develop a greater understanding and enjoyment of his plays. This can be used to help prepare students for their GCSE/A Level examinations.

Suitable for: Teachers of KS2 and KS2+ When: Wednesday 28 February, 4.30pm until 6.30pm. Cost: £10 a teacher

A great experience, lots of ideas to use in the classroom to enhance English and children’s understanding of texts.Teacher, Outwoods Primaray School

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Contact us at learning@derbytheatre.co.uk

You should come – it will increase your enjoyment of the performance.Theatre Unwrapped participant

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Arts Award Derby Theatre is proud to be an Arts Award centre with qualified advisors.

Arts Award inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents: it’s creative, valuable and accessible. Arts Award can be achieved at five levels, four qualifications and an introductory award.

Arts Award Discover is the introductory award open to children and young people aged up to 25.

Arts Award Explore is an Entry Level 3 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). It is the perfect stepping stone from our introductory award, Arts Award Discover, to the Level 1 qualification, Bronze Arts Award. Anyone aged up to 25 can take part in Arts Award. Arts Award Explore is designed for ages 7 plus.

Arts Award Bronze is a Level 1 award on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Young people take part in an arts activity they enjoy, go to an arts event, research their arts inspiration and share their skills with others. Bronze is available to young people aged 11 to 25.

Arts Award Silver is a Level 2 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Doing Silver involves achieving an arts challenge, reviewing arts events, researching artists and arts organisations, and delivering an arts leadership project with other people.

Arts Award Gold is the highest level, at Level 3 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), and develops young people’s creativity, communication, planning, teamwork and leadership skills. The award is also recognised on the UCAS Tariff. Gold has been designed for young people aged 16 to 25.We can help you achieve your award with Arts Award Discover in a Day. Please see Arts Award supported activity in both Primary and Secondary sections.To find out more, go to: www.artsaward.org.uk

Artsmark Artsmark is a special badge of quality for your school awarded by Arts Council England and designed by teachers. The new Artsmark award will help schools to deliver a high quality arts and cultural education and provides an excellent way to demonstrate this.Across the country Artsmark is rewarding more and more schools for championing arts and culture across the curriculum. Any school setting can apply.We can deliver bespoke workshops for you school, designed around your particular Artsmark journey.To find out more, go to: www.artsmark.org.uk

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Gecko’s

The WeddingThursday 8 February - Saturday 10 FebruaryWe are all married, bound by a contract. But what are the terms of this relationship? And can we consider a divorce? Led by Amit Lahav, Gecko’s latest creation is inspired by the complexities of human nature: the struggle between love and anger, creation and destruction, community and isolation.

Combining movement, imagery and provocative narratives in the company’s trademark style, Gecko’s seventh touring production brings these contracts into question with an emotionally charged and spectacular performance.

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School/College-based workshopsGecko’s workshops, led by one of their highly-experienced company members, serve as an introduction to physical theatre, whilst exploring the company’s innovative devising process and method for creating movement for performance. Gecko is currently listed as a prescribed practitioner on the AQA

Pilot Theatre & York Theatre Royal by special arrangement with STUDIOCANAL

Brighton RockBy Graham Greene Adapted by Bryony Lavery

Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 May Fred is found dead – they deny it was murder. Rose is in love – they say she’s in danger. And that boy, Pinkie... they say he’s evil – but what has he done?Pilot Theatre and York Theatre Royal are proud to bring the dark underworld of Graham Greene’s classic novel Brighton Rock to the stage in this new adaptation by acclaimed writer Bryony Lavery. An unmissable version of this gripping noir thriller.Co-commissioned by The Lowry for Week 53.Performance Times: Evenings 7.30pm, Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm Age guide: KS3,4 and 5 Tickets: £15.50 - £26.50 School price: £9 per student

Pilot Theatre School ProjectBrighton Rock – Play in a weekAn exciting creative engagement project linked to the show, exploring students’ creative response to Brighton Rock by focusing on key scenes and extracts, exploring themes, characters and plot.

BirdsongMonday 11 June - Saturday 16 JuneMarking the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, Birdsong is the hit, critically acclaimed stage show based on the world famous novel by Sebastian Faulks.

Don’t miss this mesmerising story of love and courage, set both before and during the Great War.

Tickets: £15.50 - £26.50 School price: £9 per student

WorkshopsWorkshops exploring the First World War and the Birdsong text are available. They will use drama techniques to give a deeper understanding of the period.

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This series of five exciting and practical workshops could take place during curriculum time (Drama, English, Media Studies) or as a lunchtime or after-school project. The project would culminate in an interactive theatrical event performed by students, exploring the underworld of this exciting thriller. This will be an amazing opportunity to work closely with Pilot Theatre’s artistic team including with film makers and script writers, to create something unique and very special. Suitable for: KS4 and 5 Duration: 5 sessions (length can be negotiated) Cost: please enquire Contact: lucy@pilot-theatre.com for more information and to discuss your requirements

specification for AS and A-Level Drama, and is a suggested company on the International Baccalaureate Theatre course guide.

Date: Monday 5 February Cost: £300 + VAT for a half day workshop (3 hours) / £450 + VAT for full day workshop (6 hours). Discounts available for block bookings Max pupils: 20 Suitable for: KS4, 5 and Higher Education Resource packs availableTo book please email pippa@geckotheatre.com or visit www.geckotheatre.com

National Dance Company WalesWhy not join us for an interactive matinee with National Dance Company Wales, open to schools and other audience members. Join in a full company warm up from your seat, then either take part or watch as members of the audience learn some steps on stage, ready for a mini performance!

Wednesday 9 May, 1pm Cost: £4 Suitable for KS2 Duration: 90 minutes

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The Cultural Campus is the collective name for Derby’s major arts organisations who work together along with schools and other important sectors, to provide an excellent and comprehensive cultural education offer for all phases.

Derby Theatre is the lead partner for the Cultural Campus which aims to provide every child and young person with opportunities to thrive in our city, through experiencing a variety of culture which helps develop their skills, life chances and fulfil their highest ambitions.

Together, we work closely with QUAD, Déda, Derby & Derbyshire Music Partnership, Derby Museums, Sinfonia ViVA, Baby People, Artcore and EMCCAN providing high-quality cultural experiences across the curriculum and beyond.

Cultural Campus Days For primary and secondary schools Bring your whole year group.

Join us for an action-packed day at Derby Theatre and our partner venues, to experience a variety of practical arts and heritage workshops of your choice to engage and inspire. Choose from four options:

Resilience and Well-being Day – A fantastic range of workshops to support a rich and rounded education promoting confidence and self-belief.

Cross-curricular Day – we can design practical and engaging sessions that use the arts to deliver your curriculum, from STEM to History.

Careers Day - a practical insight into a whole range of careers in the creative industries.

Arts Day – Practical sessions into specific art forms across the Cultural Campus. This can also support the delivery of Arts Award.

Cost: please enquire Max pupils: 120

After School ClubsCultural Campus can provide high quality after school/lunchtime clubs in a range of arts forms, including:

• Drama

• Dance

• Urban Choir

• Carnival Arts

• Robot Wars

Cost: £55 an hour plus VAT/£45 an hour plus VAT with Pupil Premium Receipt. Maximum young people per session: 25

Bespoke Projects for SchoolsWe can offer bespoke schools projects where you can work with the Theatre, or any of the other Cultural Campus organisations to develop a unique cultural education experience in your school.

CPD SessionsWe can deliver in-school CPD sessions for your staff on a range of art forms including creative, literacy, music, dance, digital learning, carnival arts or critical thinking. All sessions can be tailored to suit your school’s objectives. The costings are as follows:

Cost: Staff Meeting £120, Half Day CPD £150, Full Day INSET £220

For more information please contact Alix Manning-Jones, Cultural Education Producer directly at: a.manning-jones@derby.ac.uk

The activities from the workshop could be used in so many different ways. It was brilliantly delivered and full of high-quality contentTeacher, Gayton Junior School

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We would like to thank the following organisations for their generous support:

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The Learning Continues...Derby Theatre works in partnership with the University of Derby to deliver a number of unique and exciting theatre-related degrees, including Technical Theatre and Contemporary Theatre and Performance. Students get invaluable industry experience, learning alongside the professionals in Derby Theatre, a venue owned by the University.