THEATRE IN SCHOOLS SCOTLAND
  • SHOWS
    • CHALK ABOUT
    • POTATO NEEDS A BATH
  • ABOUT
  • CURRICULUM
  • DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS
  • SUPPORTERS
  • PREVIOUS SHOWS
    • WHITE: THE FILM
    • LIFEBOAT
    • CLOUD MAN >
      • EMMA & GILL
    • WHIRLYGIG
    • MIKEY AND ADDIE
    • SLUG
    • A LADDER TO THE STARS
    • PONDLIFE
    • POGGLE
    • MY FRIEND SELMA
    • MARTHA
    • IS THIS A DAGGER?
    • TITUS
    • THE ATTIC
    • HOW TO FIX A BROKEN WING
    • THE STORY OF THE LITTLE GENTLEMAN
    • JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS
    • UP TO SPEED
  • CONTACT
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Bringing world-class theatre and dance to Scotland's schools
FIND OUT ABOUT THE SHOWS
Theatre in Schools Scotland’s live touring performances are currently suspended but we’re looking forward to bringing productions back into schools in the next school year from Winter 2021.

  • Potato Needs a Bath, originally created by Shona Reppe and Andy Manley and presented by award-winning theatre maker Shona Reppe is a gentle and lighthearted show for younger children in Nursery and Primary 1 classes. The live production will tour into schools and nurseries in Winter 2021.
 
  • Curious Seed will bring its acclaimed dance theatre show Chalk About into schools in Spring 2022. Chalk About, originally created by Christine Devaney and Leandro Kees (Performing Group, DE) and commissioned by Imaginate is a playful, funny and sometimes moving look at how we see ourselves and others, for children in Primary 5-7.
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If you are interested in booking either of these shows for your school or would like more information please contact us at TISS@imaginate.org.uk

Theatre in Schools Scotland is managed by Imaginate and National Theatre of Scotland to develop the provision of theatre and dance performances available for schools to host for their pupils. The annual touring programme is informed by teachers and features productions from Scottish performing companies specialising in theatre and dance for young people. Productions are designed specifically with schools in mind and are suitable for classes from Nursery to P7. The programme is year-round and available throughout Scotland.
INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS
 

2020 - 2022 Programme

POTATO NEEDS A BATH
Nursery - P1
Winter 2021
CHALK ABOUT
P5 - P7
Spring 2022

FOR NURSERY - P1
Winter 2021

Potato Needs a Bath

Presented by Shona Reppe
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Potato has mud on his face. 
Potato has mud in his ears. 
Potato needs a bath (just don’t get soap in his eyes!)
 
There is going to be a party and everyone is ready - except Potato. 
 
Onion is practicing his guitar, Aubergine is wearing her new necklace and Peach is bouncing on the bed with excitement. Potato needs a bath - but he has other ideas - because Potato loves mud!
 
A gentle and light-hearted show featuring fruit, vegetables and original music. 
 
“…the queen of Scottish children’s theatre…” The List on Shona Reppe

Full details for this production are still to be confirmed and will be updated once the new TiSS programme is in place.
For information please contact: TISS@imaginate.org.uk
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FOR P5 - P7 PUPILS
Spring 2022

Chalk About

Presented by Curious Seed

A playful, funny and sometimes moving look at how we see ourselves and others featuring dance, chalk, chat and one perfect scene containing everything you could wish for…
 
Turning the stage into a gigantic chalkboard, Chalk About explores the nature of identity and asks some BIG questions: What makes us who we are? Is it where we are from? How we talk?  Our pasts or our futures? Or is it the way we dance?
 
Come on a journey to see how two performers find new and inventive ways to share their stories in this joyous and thought-provoking show that has been enjoyed across the globe by children and adults alike.
 
"Uplifting and thought provoking, this is a show that will stay with me... a 5-star show, see it if you can!" Primary Times ★★★★★

Full details for this production are still to be confirmed and will be updated once the new TiSS programme is in place.
For information please contact: TISS@imaginate.org.uk
MORE INFO
 

ABOUT THEATRE IN SCHOOLS SCOTLAND

We present a variety of performances for different age groups in a wide range of schools across the country. We work with teachers, learning communities, education colleagues, local authority arts organisations and performing companies to develop ways of creating closer collaboration between the provision of theatre and dance performances for schools and an education which includes a valued enjoyment of the arts, integrated across learning.
 
In the first three years, fourteen productions toured over six hundred performances to schools and nurseries in every local authority across Scotland. These performances have been supported by a variety of partners, from touring networks to theatres to local authority education departments. Consultation with these schools and partners has informed the development of new teaching resources and programming considerations.
 
Theatre in Schools Scotland continues to be supported by regional partners, schools and local authorities.
 
Theatre in Schools Scotland was initially developed as a three year pilot project by Imaginate and National Theatre of Scotland in partnership with Catherine Wheels Theatre Company, Starcatchers and Visible Fictions.

The three year pilot report is now available to read here
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CURRICULUM

Each show will have its own resources for teachers to help you to prepare for our visit. 
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Classroom Links

Teachers and children will enjoy the performance without prior knowledge of the story but, when available, information packs help teachers prepare and link to classroom plans.

Introduction for Pupils

The day before your class watch the performance please show them the An introduction for Pupils. This video will give them a friendly introduction to having a theatre performance in their school. In the video, we have asked some questions to start to get pupils thinking about the performances. These questions can also be used as discussion points after they have all seen the performance.
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Exploring Theatre

Imaginate has developed resources to help classes and teachers explore and enhance their experience of theatre.

Click here to find out more.
 

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHING STAFF

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We also offer bespoke session for groups of up to twelve teachers involved in the Theatre in Schools Scotland tour.

​Please contact us for more details.
 

ABOUT THE PARTNERS

Imaginate and National Theatre of Scotland are proud to have developed Theatre in Schools Scotland in collaboration with partner companies Catherine Wheels, Visible Fictions and Starcatchers.

As national organisations, National Theatre of Scotland and Imaginate take seriously a commitment to provide theatre to all the people of Scotland, breaking down the geographic and economic barriers that prevent engagement with the arts.

​Theatre in Schools Scotland enhances the reach of quality work already made for children in Scotland, allowing young people across the country to see work in their local communities that has toured the world. It allows children access to new stories, new voices and new experiences. It makes theatre relevant, exciting and accessible and enriches the lives of children across Scotland. 
Learn more about ​
Partners and Supporters
 

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Anna Derricourt
Producer
TISS@imaginate.org.uk
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  • SHOWS
    • CHALK ABOUT
    • POTATO NEEDS A BATH
  • ABOUT
  • CURRICULUM
  • DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS
  • SUPPORTERS
  • PREVIOUS SHOWS
    • WHITE: THE FILM
    • LIFEBOAT
    • CLOUD MAN >
      • EMMA & GILL
    • WHIRLYGIG
    • MIKEY AND ADDIE
    • SLUG
    • A LADDER TO THE STARS
    • PONDLIFE
    • POGGLE
    • MY FRIEND SELMA
    • MARTHA
    • IS THIS A DAGGER?
    • TITUS
    • THE ATTIC
    • HOW TO FIX A BROKEN WING
    • THE STORY OF THE LITTLE GENTLEMAN
    • JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS
    • UP TO SPEED
  • CONTACT