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to our first Learning & Participation brochure for schools and colleges.

We offer a wide range of workshops, teacher support, production specific events, Insight Days and Arts Award support, and every year we tour a production to primary schools across East London and Essex.

We are constantly developing links between our productions, the people who make them and schools. So take a look, and get involved!

We offer…

Shows to inspire students and support examination work – discounts available.

Opportunities to meet creative teams, explore creative processes and ask questions.

Workshops and projects tailored to suit your needs, either at the theatre or in your school.

Teacher support, from guidance and advice, to show linked resources, and CPD opportunities.

Brilliant backstage tours to show what goes on behind the scenes.

3 Dec 2016 – 14 Jan 2017

A Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch production

Cinderella By Andrew Pollard

Cinderella’s adventure from rags to riches comes to life in a sparkling pantomime production for all to enjoy.

Student rate tickets for performances available from £10 Pantomime workshop | £90 1hr | a class-sized group

Explore the history and characters of pantomime. Expect lots of fun and laughter.

At the theatre

In your school

6th – 24 Feb 2017

A Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch production

1001 Nights By Douglas Rintoul

Some of the greatest folk tales ever told are re-imagined by Shahrazad – a lively young girl who, torn between her old home in Damsacus and her new life in East London, re-tells the extraordinary stories of her childhood…

The production offers many children their first opportunity to experience storytelling and theatre, and is accompanied by a teacher’s resource pack.

Visiting performance | £300 1hr | recommended for up to 120

‘ The performance was amazingly engaging. It has so many themes which we can build on… we have thoroughly enjoyed it, both staff and children.’ Langtons Junior Academy

Coming up for Key Stages 1, 2 + 3

In your school Contact us

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Coming up for Key Stages 3, 4 + 5

26 Aug – 17 Sep 2016

A Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich production

Made in Dagenham – The MusicalBook by Richard Bean, music by David Arnold and lyrics by Richard Thomas.

Inspired by a true story and based on the hit movie, Made in Dagenham is an uplifting musical comedy about how ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

At the theatre

In your school

Student rate tickets available from £6

Gender roles – PSHE workshop on Identity | 1.5hrs £100 for up to 30 students

Creative Masterclass: 1.5hrs | £100 | a class-sized groupMeet renowned creatives of Made in Dagenham, director Douglas Rintoul and musical director Ben Goddard, to discover their roles in creating the production through both discussion and practical work.

Insight Day: 5pm | free | book in advance | Thu 15 Sep (after the matinee performance). Join the company to learn about how the production was put together.

Made in Dagenham highlights gender inequality in 1960’s Britain and will involve games and theatrical exercises designed to explore gender roles today, your students’ notion of the female voice, and what this means to them in 2016. Involves theatre making, and creating short pieces of theatre to share at the end of the session.

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Based on the Woolley /Karlsen/Number 9 Motion Picture. This production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited.

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28 Oct – 19 Nov 2016

A Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Eleanor Lloyd production in association with the Watermill Theatre

Agatha Christie’s Partners in Crime Adapted by Sarah Punshon and Johann Hari

An inventive new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s gripping thriller that follows the daring and dizzying adventures of Tommy and Tuppence through 1920’s London.

Student rate tickets available from £6

Creative Masterclass: Adapting for the stage Wed 16 Nov | 3pm | 2hrs | £100 per class-sized group

At the theatre

17 Feb – 11 Mar 2016

A Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, Sell A Door Theatre Company, Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg production

The Crucible By Arthur Miller

Student rate tickets available from £6

Enter the world of the Salem witch trials: a world of sensationalism, hysteria and the power of celebrity, and ask yourself how innocent we can be as we stand by and watch the drama unfold.

Creative Masterclass: Performing Arthur Miller: Wed 22 Feb | 3pm | 2hrs £100 per class-sized group

Insight Day: 5pm | free | book in advance Thu 2 Mar (after the matinee performance). Join the company to learn about how the production was put together.

At the theatre

Working with our creatives, your

students will get a fantastic hands-on experience! Book

your workshop today.

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Contemporary theatre for GCSE, A-level and BTEC students

rO Lu i imte tsOuter Limits is a rolling festival of contemporary theatre with established and emerging artists from Essex and the outer boroughs of London and is supported by supplementary workshops.

Wed 21 Sep 2016

Old Trunk presents

Pramkicker By Sadie Hasler

Southend’s Old Trunk theatre company’s new writing is making waves with their bold, brash and hilarious style of theatre. Pramkicker takes an unflinching look at what it means to be a modern woman.

Suitable for Sixth Form, FE and HE students | student rate tickets available from £6

New writing workshop | a class-sized group | 1.5hrs | enquire for costs and dates

Led by Old Trunk co-founder, playwright and journalist Sadie Hasler this workshop looks at drawing on your own experiences to write a new play.

On the Foyer Stage

In your college ‘Twisted genius’ GQ

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Wed 26 Oct 2016

Murphy & Co. present

Carry on Jaywick By Dan Murphy

‘Shine on, every day and night. And that’s how we get through Jaywick.’

Join acclaimed Romford writer Dan Murphy for this verbatim play about Jaywick, the former seaside gem of the Essex coast which is currently ranked as Britain’s most deprived town.

On the Foyer Stage

In your school/college

Suitable for GCSE, Sixth Form, FE and HE students | student rate tickets available from £6Workshop on verbatim theatre and recorded delivery technique | a class-sized group | 1.5hrs | enquire for costs and dates

Verbatim theatre is a form of documentary theatre in which plays are constructed from the precise words spoken by people interviewed about a particular event or topic. Dan Murphy leads a workshop on how to collect, shape and use people’s words for performance.

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Backstage toursKS 1-5

1hr | £30 | a class-sized group

From our scenic workshops to wardrobe department, take a peek behind the scenes at one of the country’s few remaining producing theatres to find out just what goes into creating professional theatre.

Theatre talksKS 1-5

1hr | £40 | a class-sized group

Learn about our theatre and the process of Page to Stage when one of our team talk about their work, providing an insight into the world of professional theatre and the history of the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch. Talks are held at your school or group’s venue, can be tailored to your needs and last up to one hour (including a question and answer session).

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Industry daysKS 1-5

2.5hrs | £120 | a class-sized group

This half day visit gives your students the opportunity to find out first-hand what goes on behind the scenes in a producing theatre. This includes a backstage tour of the theatre, a practical workshop and the chance to meet some of the staff.

Insight days and talk backsKS 3,4 + 5

Insight days are free but tickets must be booked in advance, Talk Backs are free for ticket holders of attached performance

Join the director and members of the company to learn about how the production was put together. See individual shows for details.

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Schools workshops KS 1 + 2

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We offer a range of workshops to engage students in a fun and practical way, utilising a variety of drama and storytelling techniques. If you have a particular workshop in mind, please do contact us.

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Workshops currently on offer: KS 1 + 2 | £90 1hr | £160 2hrs | a class-sized groupIn your school

‘ I just wanted to say a big thank you for the Shakespeare day. The Y6 teaching staff spoke to me about how much the children benefited from the day and your morning session was great to get the children excited about learning!’ Churchfields Primary School

Acting 101Develop students’ theatrical awareness and skills, and give them a language to develop new stories, characters and ideas. Can be themed to current areas of study.

Classic tales Tailored around a story, fairy tale or mythology of your choice, this fun and fast paced session helps students to further connect with the story while exploring character and themes.

Introduction to Shakespeare Let us lift the lid on Shakespeare and make his stories accessible. A lively and interactive workshop designed to engage young audiences.

Pantomime Explore the history and characters of the pantomime. Expect lots of fun and laughter.

Bespoke project Have something else in mind? A particular topic, cross curricular link, a full day of activities, or a longer term project? We’re happy to tailor activities for you and your school.

We offer a range of workshops focusing on a variety of performance and technical skills, practitioners and genres of theatre. So if you have a particular workshop in mind for your school, please do contact us.

Workshops currently on offer: KS 3, 4 + 5 | £90 1hr | £160 2hrs | a class-sized group

Page to Stage

Shakespeare: Breaking the Barriers

Theme-based tailored to your requirements

Skills workshops

Choose from:

• Devising theatre

• Directing

• Introduction to puppetry

• Stage combat

• Working with mask

Technical theatre

Choose from:

• Costume

• Lighting

• Scenic art

• Set design

• SFX makeup

• Stage

management

Workshops for KS 3, 4 + 5

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Look out for our ‘Creative Masterclass’ available alongside main house productions. See individual shows for details.

An opportunity for audiences to question the cast and creative teams of the production.Free to ticket holders of evening show (after the evening performance).

Made in Dagenham Wed 31 Aug 2016Partners in Crime Wed 2 Nov 2016The Crucible Wed 22 Feb 2017

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Creative choicesKS 3 + 4

Autumn 2016

A careers event looking at the jobs available in the theatre industry. Professionals who work in various ‘backstage’ or ‘behind-the-scenes’ fields are on hand, to give demonstrations, guidance and advice.

Work experience KS 4 + 5Summer 2017 | individuals by application

We offer a work experience programme each year, which forms an intensive two-week introduction into working in a producing theatre. The programme is available for up to fifteen students per programme.

Audition techniquesKS 5£60 1hr | up to 12 people

A workshop for KS5 students wanting an insight into the audition process, what to expect, and how to prepare.

Monologue preparation KS 5£60 1hr | up to 12 people

A workshop for KS5 students wanting advice and guidance on choosing and preparing a monologue for auditions and exams.

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Specialist Creative Development KS 1-5 | a class-sized group | £30 per hour

We can offer an expert view on your creative projects for students and teachers alike.

We will provide you with a professional theatre maker who will come in and give guidance for in-school productions or exam pieces, CPD opportunities or anything else which will enhance theatre making and creative practice within the school environment.

You are invited to our…Come and join us on Wed 2 Nov at 6pm. We’re launching our Learning Lounges, you’ll meet industry creatives who’ll give an insight into rehearsal processes and theatre techniques – invaluable tools for the classroom or rehearsal room – and you’ll see a show… for free!

In this session meet the Queen’s Theatre Artistic Director Douglas Rintoul who’ll talk about the upcoming production The Crucible plus guests from the Spring/Summer season – they’ll share creative practice as well

as some fantastic resource material to accompany their productions. After the session you’ll see Partners in Crime. To book a space and a ticket email learning@queens-theatre.co.uk.

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All of our workshops are designed to last 1 or 2 hours, but we can be flexible to fit with your timings, just get in touch and let us know what best suits you.

If you would like to book or find out more information about any of the events and activities in this booklet, give us a call or email us using the details below:

Learning and Participation team: 01708 462377 learning@queens-theatre.co.uk

For ticket sales and show information, contact our Box Office: 01708 443333 boxoffice@queens-theatre.co.uk

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