|
Theatre in Schools Scotland is delighted to be reconnecting creatively with primary schools and nurseries across Scotland this autumn.
We’ve been busy exploring exciting new ways of working with teachers and schools while our tours were off the road and these creative approaches will continue into next year. Our plans for 2021- 22 will integrate live performance with digital interactions, ensuring we can continue to provide regular high quality creative experiences for pupils in schools and nurseries across the country. |
|
- Mixed Up by Katy Wilson, commissioned by Starcatchers and Imaginate, is an energetic teacher-led creative experience for playgrounds and classrooms. Using a series of films, it offers hip-hop dance, beatboxing, street art and a box full of surprise resources delivered to schools. Mixed Up is available for pupils in Nursery to P3 this autumn.
- Family Portrait presented by Barrowland Ballet, co-created by Natasha Gilmore and Robbie Synge, is an immersive video installation combining choreography and imagery. Surrounded by four screens pupils will see Natasha and her three children in an intimate, playful portrayal of family life. Available for P2 - P5 classes in autumn 2021 and spring 2022.
- Lightning Ridge is a new show for schools created by Catherine Wheels Theatre Company. This solo performance follows international newshound Jo Jones as she investigates the story of two lost invisible friends in Lightning Ridge, Australia and the power of our imagination. Available for pupils in P5 - P7 in spring 2022.
- Buff and Sheen is a comical roaming dance performance about two imaginative window cleaners presented by MoonSlide. Children will enjoy interacting with the performers through a closed window and joining in with dance moves from the comfort and safety of the classroom. Available in spring 2022 for pupils with additional support needs.
- Curious Seed will bring its acclaimed dance theatre show Chalk About into schools in autumn 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.
If you are interested in making a booking for your school or would like more information about how we can work together please contact 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 Scottish performing companies and artists 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
2021 - 2022 Programme
Nursery - P3 |
Autumn 2021 |
|
P2 - P5 |
Autumn 2021 & Spring 2022 |
|
P5 - P7 |
Spring 2022 |
|
ASN pupils |
Spring 2022 |
|
P5 - P7 |
Autumn 2022 |
FOR NURSERY - P3 PUPILS
|
|
FOR P2 - P5 PUPILS
|
|
FOR P5 - P7 PUPILS
|
|
FOR PUPILS WITH ASN
|
|
FOR P5 - P7 PUPILS
|
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 |
|
CURRICULUM
Each show will have its own resources for teachers to help you to prepare for our visit.
|
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.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
Exploring TheatreImaginate 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
|
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.
