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PLAYHOUSE EDUCATION SPRING SUMMER ’200113 213 7700 leedsplayhouse.org.uk

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MASKS OR PUPPETSGive your students the opportunity to learn the basic techniques to create their own masks/puppets and bring them to life through performance.

PHYSICAL THEATREExplore the endless possibilities of using bodies, rather than dialogue.

A popular style with exam classes, many students cherish the opportunity to practise different techniques they have seen on stage.

DEVISINGStuck for devising activities for your classroom? Looking for new ideas?

In this workshop, a Playhouse artist will introduce different ways to find stimuli and focus on collaboration skills.

CREATIVE LITERACY WORKSHOP

Our most popular and flexible workshop!

Bring any text to life with a range of drama techniques to support literacy, oracy, analytical and theatrical skills.

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PLAY IN A DAY Turn your classroom into a theatre for a day with our wholly interactive Play in a Day workshop.

SCHOOL/PLAYHOUSE

2 HOURS

EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4

£180 +VAT

SCHOOL/PLAYHOUSE

2 HOURS

KS4, KS5

£180 +VAT

SCHOOL/PLAYHOUSE

2 HOURS

KS4, KS5

£180 +VAT

SCHOOL/PLAYHOUSE

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KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5

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SCHOOL/PLAYHOUSE

1 DAY

KS1, KS2

£340 +VAT

Pupils explore a well-known story before bringing it all together in a short performance. Choose from: Alice in Wonderland, Theseus and the Minotaur, Jason and the Argonauts, Just So Stories, Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream or Classic Fairy Tales.

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BACKSTAGE TOURS Explore behind the scenes of the brand new Leeds Playhouse to learn more about working in a producing theatre and discover the secrets of backstage! Tours can be tailored for groups of all ages and interests.

*Only £100 + VAT when booked with another workshop.

An interactive look at the variety of roles in a producing theatre: from design and production, to performance and marketing, the day comprises a backstage tour, speed-dating with professionals, and a series of tasks to understand how different departments work together.

INDUSTRY DAYS

ARTSMARK Can we support you in applying for Artsmark, the creative quality standard for schools?

It provides a clear framework for teachers to plan, develop and evaluate arts, culture and creativity across the curriculum.

Signing up will provide your school with training, advice, practical teaching resources and introductions to leading cultural organisations in your areas.

You will also receive 20% off any Playhouse workshops.

artsmark.org.uk

ARTS AWARDArts Award’s mission is to support young people who want to deepen their engagement with the arts, build creative and leadership skills, and achieve a national qualification whilst doing that.

The award is available for young people up to the age of 25 and our workshops can be tailored to your students’ application for Arts Award, from Discover to Gold level.

artsaward.org.uk

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1 HOUR

KS2, KS3,KS4, KS5

£150* +VAT

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Conceived by Carl Grose, Charles Hazlewood and Mike Shepherd Created by the Company Based on the play by Alfred Jarry

4 – 8 FEBRUARY

We all know an Ubu. That deranged dictator we all love to hate!

Impossibly greedy, unstoppably crude, inexorably daft and hell-bent on making the country great again! Sound familiar?

HISTORY WORKSHOP

SCHOOL/PLAYHOUSE2 HOURS KS3, KS4, KS5£180 +VAT

A cross-curricular workshop where History students use drama to explore complex and challenging historical topics and events.

DRAMA WORKSHOP

SCHOOL/PLAYHOUSE2 HOURS KS3, KS4, KS5£180 +VAT

A hands-on workshop where students practise using real-life, historical events as a stimulus for drama activities, devised pieces and contextual exploration.

A Leeds Playhouse production By David Greig Director James Brining

25 JAN – 15 FEB

1942. The Warsaw ghetto. Sixteen year old Adzio is stealing to survive. Invited to escape the streets by Dr Korczak, Adzio must learn to live harmoniously with the other 200 children cared for in the orphanage, where he’s safe for now.

But Dr Korczak is nervous despite his influence in the ghetto. Rumours are spreading about people being moved out of the city on trains and not coming back. Tempers and temperatures are rising, food is scarce. Everyone wants to survive.

Experience this powerful and enduring true story of Dr Janusz Korczak. This production is supported by The Linbury Prize for Stage Design. The biennial Prize, the most important of its kind in the UK, brings together the best of emerging designers with professional theatre, dance and opera companies. The Linbury Prize for Stage Design is funded by the Linbury Trust.

Based on Alfred Jarry’s riot-inducing masterpiece, Kneehigh will let rip with their own version of theatre’s most anarchic creation. Expect world-class buffoonery in this deliriously unhinged promenade musical. Featuring some of the most iconic anthems of our times, given a fresh rub for their money by a belting Kneehigh band, plus an extraordinary choir of extras – you! – we guarantee this will be a rocking, rollicking riot of ridiculousness that you won’t forget.

He’ll rise! He’ll reign! Only together will we make Ubu fall!

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A Leeds Playhouse production In co-production with Ramps on the Moon By Bryony Lavery Based on the novel by Charles Dickens Director Amy Leach (Director of Romeo and Juliet in 2017)

28 FEBRUARY – 21 MARCH

Born into poverty and misfortune, Oliver Twist escapes the workhouse for a life of adventure where he joins the Artful Dodger, Fagin and their mischievous gang of pick pockets. But the enjoyment is short lived as he falls under the influence of the vicious Bill Sykes.

This bold, brutal and beautiful new version of Oliver Twist sends you on a dark adventure through the twisted streets of London. Adapted by award-winning playwright Bryony Lavery, every performance of Oliver Twist will feature the use of integrated creative sign language, audio description and captioning.

OLIVER TWIST WORKSHOPSALL IN A TWIST (KS3 English)Our KS3 workshop focuses on the language and literary techniques employed by Dickens, helping students develop their analysis skills.

WHAT THE DICKENS?! (KS4 English)At KS4, our workshop explores the complex and varied themes of Oliver Twist, within the context of the time it was written.

“HE BELONGED TO THE WORLD AGAIN” (KS5 English)Through this brand new adaptation of Dickens’ classic tale, KS5 students will explore a range of interpretations and viewpoints.

ADAPTING NOVELS (KS4 Drama & Theatre Studies)Inspired by Oliver Twist at the Playhouse, students will learn about the process of adapting literature for the stage & find new ways to tell old stories.

MAKING ACCESSIBLE THEATRE (KS5 Drama & Theatre Studies)With insights from the cast and creatives working on the production, students will learn about how to make integrated theatre.

In association with Sponsored by our Access Partner

SCHOOL/PLAYHOUSE

2 HOURS

KS3,KS4, KS5

£180 +VAT

SPECIAL OFFER!Buy 50+ tickets to the show and get a workshop of your choice for just £90 +VAT.

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FAUSTUS: THAT DAMNED WOMAN A Headlong and Lyric Hammersmith Theatre co-production. In association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre By Chris Bush Director Caroline Byrne

24 – 28 MARCH

‘My name is Johanna Faustus. I was born almost four hundred years ago.I gave my soul to achieve the impossible. I might be damned, but I would save the world to spite the Devil.’

In this radical retelling of the Faustus myth, one woman makes the ultimate sacrifice – selling her soul in order to change the course of history. But can she now escape eternal damnation?

PLAYHOUSE

1 HOUR

KS4, KS5

£100 +VAT

PRE-SHOW WORKSHOP Preparation for writing about a Live Theatre Production

To help GCSE and A Level students prepare for the written exam on a Live Theatre Production, we offer these short, pre-show workshops to address the aims of the production and to support their understanding of the technical decisions.

Perfect for students looking at gender and equality within theatre.

Originally produced by Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company and Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Adapted by Matthew Spangler Based on the novel by Khaled Hosseini Director Giles Croft

31 MARCH – 4 APRIL

Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents, and follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.

Afghanistan is a country on the verge of war and best friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul, the skies are full of colour and the streets are full of the excitement of a kite flying tournament, but no one can foresee the terrible incident that will shatter their lives forever.

PRE-SHOW WORKSHOP

Preparation for writing about a Live Theatre Production

To help GCSE and A-Level students prepare for the written exam on a Live Theatre Production, we offer these short, pre-show workshops to address the aims of the production and to support their understanding of the technical decisions. A brilliant show for Drama students interested in literary adaptations.

PLAYHOUSE

1 HOUR

KS4, KS5

£100 +VAT

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FREEDOM PROJECT

A Leeds Playhouse and Young Vic Taking Part co-production By Luke Barnes Original Concept by Alexander Ferris and Rob Lehmann Directors Alexander Ferris and Rachael Nanyonjo

12 – 13 JUNE

‘Time passes like treacle over oranges right now and not like water over rocks.’

The Small One has a family, but it’s not his family. He has a home, but it’s not his home.

The Big One has just arrived, placed in the room with another ‘brown face’ but this is not the face of his brother, it is the face of his enemy.

When you have experienced war, you pick your battles. They roll over and go to sleep.

Written with unaccompanied child refugees and asylum seekers living in Leeds and London, this poignant story welcomes you to explore what it means to be free in this country.

PRE-SHOW WORKSHOP Preparation for writing about a Live Theatre Production

To help GCSE and A Level students prepare for the written exam on a Live Theatre Production, we offer these short, pre-show workshops to address the aims of the production and to support their understanding of the technical decisions. A great show for students interested in contemporary social issues and political theatre, and Schools of Sanctuary.

PLAYHOUSE

1 HOUR

KS4, KS5

£100 +VAT

28 APRIL – 2 MAY

Age 14+

All tickets £5*

Join us at the Playhouse for our National Theatre Connections 20 Festival, where 9 young companies perform brand new plays commissioned especially for the theatre-makers of tomorrow.

*A £2.50 transaction fee is added to all phone and internet bookings

Starring:

Bury Grammar School CAPA College Cockburn School Connect4, Leeds City College Merchant Taylors’ Girls School Oldham College St Anselm’s College, Wirral University Academy Keighley

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A Leeds Playhouse production in association with the Roundhouse Book by Arpita Mukherjee and Sabrina Dhawan Music by Vishal Bhardwaj Lyrics by Masi Asare and Susan Birkenhead

22 JUNE – 11 JULY

In Delhi, preparations are under way for a lavish, nonstop, four-day celebration to mark the arranged marriage of Aditi and Hemant. Aditi is the only daughter of an upper-middle-class family in India. She is about to meet her groom, an Indian-American from New Jersey. It should be the perfect wedding, but the bride is having an affair, her father is in financial trouble, and as members of the Verma family descend from around the world dark family secrets surface. Prepare for a perfect storm of drama, love, hope, laughs, and a whole lot of rain!

Experience this new musical adaptation, set to light up the stage this summer.

PRE-SHOW WORKSHOP Preparation for writing about a Live Theatre Production To help GCSE and A Level students prepare for the written exam on a Live Theatre Production, we offer these short, pre-show workshops to address the aims of the production and to support their understanding of the technical decisions. Perfect for students interested in exploring musicals and musical theatre.

PLAYHOUSE

1 HOUR

KS4, KS5

£100 +VAT

ANYTHING BUT HOT SEATING! A whole school CPD session on embedding drama techniques and activities in the primary classroom to support building confidence, resilience, teamwork, as well as oracy, literacy, creativity and vocabulary.

Maximum 35 places.

MANTLE OF THE EXPERTFri 3 April, 12.30pm – 3.30pm

Join artist facilitator Paul Bateson for a half day CPD, to learn more about inquiry drama based learning and how you can use it in your classroom.

SCHOOL/PLAYHOUSE

HALF DAY

PRIMARY

£270 +VAT

PLAYHOUSE

3 HOURS

PRIMARY

£40 +VATPER TEACHER

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CPD FLYING HIGHER PAPER BIRDSWed 8 Jan, 10am - 5pm

A practical full day workshop designed for teachers of Drama and Performing Arts. To book this workshop email education@thepaperbirds.com or call 07855 098 063.

PLAYHOUSE

FULL DAY

SECONDARY

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PARTNER SCHOOLS Becoming a Partner School is the ideal opportunity to support your staff to deliver a ‘broad and balanced’ curriculum.

Partner Schools get access to the best the Playhouse Education team has to offer – just think of us as your theatre in residence!

‘Highly expert delivery - huge value for being playful, imaginative, creative and inclusive’ Governor, Partner School

All partnerships are tailored to the individual school, contact us for more information.

SCHOOLS OF SANCTUARYLeeds is a City of Sanctuary and Leeds Playhouse is very proud to be the UK’s first Theatre of Sanctuary.

We can support you to become a School of Sanctuary; a place of safety and inclusion for all students. Our team teaches pupils, parents, staff and the wider community about what it means to seek sanctuary.

WORK EXPERIENCELeeds Playhouse has created an exciting new Work Experience programme for students 14+ running throughout the summer term. There will be four 1 week slots which students can apply for online. Find more details on our website in January.

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LEEDS MEETS SHAKESPEARE – THE LEGACY The Leeds Meets Shakespeare project aims to use Shakespeare plays in the classroom to raise the attainment of Year One pupils who have English as an additional language.

This project involves four CPD sessions, eight 1 hour workshops and in-class support.

artformsleeds.co.uk/arts/resources/leeds-meets-shakespeare/

PRIMARY PLAYERS Returning for its sixth year in Spring 2020, our six-week in-depth Shakespeare project places your students at the heart of our renovated Quarry stage, as part of a full-scale collaborative production.

‘What a fantastic 6 weeks!’ Year 4 teacher

This project involves two CPD sessions, six 2-hour workshops and two days rehearsing at the Playhouse.

OPEN SEASONTHROUGHOUT JULY

Our annual festival of community performance kicks off again in July 2020. Take your place to see the very best that Leeds has to offer.

On sale soon.

SCHOOL & PLAYHOUSE

KS2

£899 +VAT

SCHOOL/ PLAYHOUSE

KS1

£980 +VAT

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Burberry Inspire is a pioneering four-year programme giving Key Stage 3 students from 8 schools across Yorkshire creative and inspiring experiences that they wouldn’t normally have access to.

In September 2019, Leeds Playhouse were excited to begin the second year of Burberry Inspire working with Co-op Academy Leeds and The Ruth Gorse Academy.

So far, experiences have included street dance master classes, a collaborative Year 9 Performing Arts project led by artists in residence, and a trip for students to see The Wizard of Oz at Leeds Playhouse. In the new year the journey continues with after school clubs, puppetry making workshops and lessons in stage combat.

In July 2020, students from all Burberry Inspire schools will perform at Leeds Playhouse, in a cultural runway designed to showcase their skills.

‘We are a huge school that is growing. We do a lot of drama and performance already but the type of work we do is largely dictated by the curriculum. Working with Leeds Playhouse we were able to do some more experimental pieces.’ Teacher, South Craven

‘It was amazing. What a show! I’ve been blown away by what the students have produced.’ Audience feedback, Cultural Runway

BURBERRY INSPIRE

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WELCOMEThe Playhouse Education team comprises artists, practitioners and trained teachers. We’re committed to delivering inspiring and enriching opportunities that support the curriculum to emphasise the importance of creativity in education. We strive to provide the best arts education for young people in the Leeds City region.

BOOK A SHOW• Call 0113 213 7700 or email groups@leedsplayhouse.org.uk • Discounted schools tickets are available for most productions• 1 free teacher ticket for every 10 student tickets

Please note there are a limited number of schools’ tickets after which standard rates apply. Schools’ tickets are not available online.

BOOK A WORKSHOP• Call Amy or Jenny on 0113 213 7204 or email them

creativeeducation@leedsplayhouse.org.uk• More bespoke workshops are available• Recommended workshop duration is 2 hours

1 Hour £100 (+VAT) per class (approx 30 students)Half Day (2 hrs) £180 (+VAT) per class (approx 30 students)Full Day (4 hrs) £340 (+VAT) per class (approx 30 students)Projects Priced per project

All performances and workshops are subject to availability.Cover Photo by Anthony Robling

All details are correct at the time of printingLeeds Theatre Trust Limited Charity No. 255460VAT No. 545 4890 17 Company No. 926862 England & WalesRegistered address: Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UP

Associate Sponsor of Playhouse Education