Due to Covid-19 the current Theatre in Schools Scotland programme has been suspended. We will be following Government guidance over the coming months and are working to present a rescheduled programme later in the year.The annual Theatre in Schools Scotland programme, informed by teachers, features productions from Scottish performing companies specialising in theatre and dance for children and young people.
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Our productions are designed specifically with schools in mind, suitable for their buildings and age appropriate for their pupils. We arrange all practicalities to ensure maximum enjoyment and learning from the visit, with minimum disruption to the school day.
We provide productions suitable for classes from Nursery to P7. The programme is year-round and available throughout Scotland.
The programme includes:
Theatre in Schools Scotland (TiSS) is managed by Imaginate and the National Theatre of Scotland.
We provide productions suitable for classes from Nursery to P7. The programme is year-round and available throughout Scotland.
The programme includes:
- Performances timed to allow clusters of primary schools to come together.
- Small school subsidy helping small geographical isolated schools to host performances (limited).
Theatre in Schools Scotland (TiSS) is managed by Imaginate and the National Theatre of Scotland.
INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS
AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOLS BOOKING
P5 - P7 |
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P4 - P7 |
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Nursery - P1 |
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P5 - P7 |
FOR P5 - P7 PUPILS
LifeboatPresented by Catherine Wheels Theatre Company
Lifeboat is the extraordinary true story of Bess Walder and Beth Cummings. Set in World War II, it is a story of courage, a story of survival and a story of enduring friendship. On Friday 13 September 1940, a ship, The City of Benares, set sail from Liverpool for Canada. On board were 90 evacuees escaping the relentless bombing and dangers of war-torn Britain. Four days into the crossing, the ship was torpedoed and sank. Only eleven of the evacuees survived. Two fifteen-year-old girls, Bess Walder and Beth Cummings, spent 19 terrifying hours in the water on an upturned lifeboat. They willed each other to survive. Lifeboat tells their story. Lifeboat has been performed all over the world including the Sydney Opera House, New York and Los Angeles. “heart-rending and evocative…an impeccable production” The Herald “A wonderful live experience which captivated minds of all ages” Teacher P6 "I can’t praise the production highly enough in all aspects. We were transported right from the start. It gave all the pupils a fantastic opportunity to see a first-rate live performance and raised awareness of set and space – fantastic!" Teacher P7 Audience size: 120 Running time: 70 mins Space required: clear, flat hall, min 8m x 12m Cost: £500 + VAT per day, two performances maximum To book please contact: TISS@imaginate.org.uk |
FOR P1 - P3 PUPILS
Cloud ManPresented by Ailie Cohen Puppet Maker
Claude loves clouds, and he dreams one day of seeing a Cloud Man. Cloud Men are very rare, very shy and very, very hard to find. Sitting on little cloud cushions, the audience watch Claude as he follows clues which lead him to the top of Cloud Mountain, where they will find a big surprise! A cleverly staged show with puppets, storytelling and lots of clouds, the show explores the ways we try and make sense of the world and encourages the audience to notice the beauty and wonder to be found in everyday life. “Puppet maker Ailie Cohen has been delighting young folk and their grown-ups for many a Fringe with her original stories and fairy-tale adaptations. Cloud Man is no exception, a deceptively simple story that will melt even the flintiest of hearts.” The List ★★★★ Audience size: 120 Running time: 45 mins Space required: clear, uncarpeted, flat hall, min 4.5m x 4.5m Cost: £500 + VAT per day, two performances maximum For dates please contact: TISS@imaginate.org.uk |
FOR P4 - P7 PUPILS
Emma & GillPresented by Catherine Wheels and Lung Ha Theatre Company
Emma & Gill tells the story of two friends who are making a theatre show together. The show is supposed to be all about Emma and her experience as an autistic person. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Gill doesn’t know as much about Emma or autism as she thinks she does. Gill thinks Emma is a bit sad and tragic. She thinks that Emma is not normal – not like Gill and everyone else. She doesn’t realise that Emma has lots of hidden talents and interests, and that maybe they have more in common than Gill would think. This new show for schools questions what is “normal” and why being different is to be celebrated. Emma & Gillis a co-production between Catherine Wheels and Lung Ha theatre companies. Catherine Wheels creates theatre performances for children & young people, and Lung Ha Theatre Company are one of the leading theatre companies for people with learning disabilities in Scotland. The show features Emma McCaffrey who has performed with Lung Ha Theatre Company since 2013 and was diagnosed with autism when she was 11, and Gill Robertson the artistic director of Catherine Wheels. Audience size: 120 Running time: 50 mins Space required: clear school hall, 8m x 12m with 3.5m height. Black out not required Cost: £375 + VAT one performance / £500 + VAT two performances (touring to mainland Scotland only) For dates please contact: TISS@imaginate.org.uk |
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 ★★★★★ Audience Size: 120 Running Time: 55 mins + Q&A 10 mins Space required: clear, uncarpeted, flat hall, min size 8m x 12m including audience: Cost: £500 + VAT per day, two performances maximum For dates 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 Audience Size: 60 Running Time: 35 mins Space required: clear, uncarpeted, flat hall, min size: 4m x 8m, including audience Cost: £350 + VAT per day, two performances maximum For dates please contact: TISS@imaginate.org.uk |
FOR P5 - P7
Kissing Linford ChristiePresented by Catherine Wheels Theatre Company
A new solo show about one girl’s journey to Olympic success. Vickie wants to compete at the Olympics. There is only one obstacle; she isn’t very good at sport. Yet despite the odds, her love for athletics takes her all the way to London 2012. Inspired by Victoria’s own childhood obsession with athletics, this is a story about loving failure and dreaming big - even if there’s no chance you’ll make that dream come true. Audience Size: 120 Running Time: TBC Space required: clear, flat hall, min 8m x 12m Cost: £500 + VAT per day, two performances maximum For dates 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.
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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.
