Whilst we are unable to tour live shows to your schools and communities at the moment, the teams behind Theatre in Schools Scotland, Edinburgh International Children’s Festival, National Theatre of Scotland and Imaginate’s creative schools projects are busy reinventing the ways in which we, and the artists we work with, can continue to work for teachers over the coming months. Theatre in Schools Scotland (TiSS) performances are currently suspended and we are looking at new ways we can work with schools and teachers in the autumn term. We are hoping to work with the TiSS performing companies to reimagine their shows and create a new kind of programme, adapting and adjusting to the needs and requirements of schools.
We would like to support you in keeping creativity, storytelling and performance as part of your lesson plans. During this time TiSS partner organisations have created a number of activities suitable for home learning. We hope that you find these helpful and inspiring: |
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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.
The 2020 - 2021 Theatre in Schools Scotland programme is being developed to respond to the current requirements of schools and we will update with news when plans are confirmed.
The 2020 - 2021 Theatre in Schools Scotland programme is being developed to respond to the current requirements of schools and we will update with news when plans are confirmed.
INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS
FOR P5 - P7 PUPILS
Chalk AboutPresented 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 |
FOR NURSERY - P1
Potato Needs a BathPresented by Shona Reppe
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 |
ABOUT THEATRE IN SCHOOLS SCOTLAND
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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 LinksTeachers 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.
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Introduction for PupilsThe 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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Talking about TheatreThis interactive online resource, developed by Imaginate in partnership with Education Scotland‘s Co-Create project, can help teachers deliver interactive lessons in performance art evaluation.
Classes are guided through an intuitive process by Stevie the theatre critic who supports them in critically analysing a performance they have seen. Stevie takes the class through a structured 3 stage reviewing process which encourages discussion, debate, critical thinking and group work, neatly supporting the Curriculum for Excellence Expressive Arts Outcomes and Experiences across all levels. Click here to access the interactive evaluation resource. |
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.
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.
