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Theatre in Schools Scotland is delighted to be back on tour with a new programme of shows, reconnecting creatively with primary schools and nurseries across Scotland.
We’ve been busy exploring exciting new ways of working with teachers and schools and these creative approaches continue this year. Our 2022 programme integrates live performance with digital interactions and outdoor workshops, ensuring we can continue to provide regular high quality creative experiences for pupils. The programme is available to book for primary schools and nurseries anywhere in Scotland. |
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- Mixed Up (Katy Wilson/ 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. Nursery to P3 (January - April 2022)
- Family Portrait (Barrowland Ballet), is an award-winning immersive video installation combining choreography and imagery. Surrounded by four screens pupils observe an intimate, playful portrayal of family life followed by an outdoor workshop. P3 - P7 (March - May 2022)
- Buff and Sheen (MoonSlide) is a comical roaming dance show about two imaginative window cleaners performed outdoors through a closed window. Children join in with dance moves from the comfort of the classroom. Nursery - P3 and ASN (March - May 2022)
- Chalk About (Curious Seed) is 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. P5 - 7 (October - November 2022)
- Kissing Linford Christie (Victoria Beesley/ Catherine Wheels Theatre Company) is a new solo performance 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. P5 - P7 (October - November 2022)
- Four Go Wild in Wellies (Indepen-dance) is an award-winning dance show presented by Scotland’s inclusive professional dance company. A playful look at how friendships are built, broken and mended. Nursery - P3 (October and November 2022)
Reserve a date now for productions up to the end of November 2022. No payment is required at the point of reservation and we offer free cancellation for all bookings.
We can work with you to plan your visit, help you to choose a show, and answer any questions. 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
2022 Programme
Nursery - P3 |
January – April 2022 |
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P3 - P7 |
March - May 2022 |
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Nursery - P3 & pupils with ASN |
March - May 2022 |
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P5 - P7 |
October & November 2022 |
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P5 - P7 |
October & November 2022 |
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Nursery - P3 |
October & November 2022 |
FOR NURSERY - P3 PUPILS
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FOR P3 - P7 PUPILS
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FOR NURSERY - P3 & PUPILS WITH ASN
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FOR P5 - P7 PUPILS
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FOR P5 - P7 PUPILS
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FOR NURSERY - P3 PUPILS
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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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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
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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.
