THEATRE IN SCHOOLS SCOTLAND
  • SHOWS
    • CHALK ABOUT
    • POTATO NEEDS A BATH
  • ABOUT
  • CURRICULUM
  • DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS
  • SUPPORTERS
  • PREVIOUS SHOWS
    • 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 are looking at new ways we can work with schools and teachers. This term we’re excited to be bringing a new digital adaptation of Potato Needs a Bath, presented by Shona Reppe, into a number of classrooms. The production integrates livestream with a new filmed version of the story. Potato Needs a Bath, originally created by Shona Reppe and Andy Manley, is a gentle and lighthearted show for younger children in Nursery and Primary 1 classes.
Award-winning performance company, Curious Seed, was scheduled to bring its acclaimed dance theatre show, Chalk About, into schools this autumn. While this is not currently possible, the company is taking this opportunity to workshop ideas for the future of the show. Working in two Edinburgh communities, Curious Seed will explore new ways of using the many themes and ideas within Chalk About to connect with local school children.

With Christmas theatre trips largely unavailable to schools this year, Catherine Wheels Theatre Company are making a special film of their award-winning, highly visual production, White. Throughout December, P1-2 will be able to watch together in school and take part in accompanying activities.

The 2021 - 2022 programme is being developed to respond to the requirements of schools which we will be announced later this year.
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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.
INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS
 

2020 - 2022 Programme

White: The Film
P1 - P2
​December 2020
Chalk About
P5 - P7
Autumn 2021
Potato Needs a Bath
Nursery - P1
​Winter 2021

FOR P1 - P2 PUPILS
December 2020

White: The Film

Following the news that many schools won’t be able to make their usual Christmas trip to the theatre, Catherine Wheels are working with film production company Di Fie Foe to make a special film of White, starring the original cast members and creators Andy Manley (Cotton) and Ian Cameron (Wrinkle).

As well as a retelling of this highly visual award-winning show, schools will receive additional pre-show activities and introductory films.
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The film will be available for schools to view at a subsidised cost of £100 throughout December 2020, to watch in their own spaces. For all bookings and more info please contact Catherine Wheels. 

About White:
Welcome to the world of White. Full of birdsong and birdhouses, it gleams and dazzles and shines in the night. Two friends look after the birdhouses and make sure the eggs stay safe.

The world is bright, ordered and white. But high up in the trees, all is not white. Colour appears. First red… then yellow… then blue…

White is a playful, highly visual show for very young children and is a perfect first time theatre experience.
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FOR P5 - P7 PUPILS
Autumn 2021

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
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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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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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Talking about Theatre

This 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.
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Classes are guided through an intuitive process by Stevie the theatre critic who supports them in critically analysing a performance they have seen. 
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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. 
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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
    • 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