Take Part: Workshops and Tours: Leeds Heritage Theatres

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KS1-2

We offer a range of workshops for KS1-2 pupils (each linked to the national curriculum), using our historic theatres to explore topics and ideas.

Standard workshops for a maximum of 30 children cost £150 and last 2 hours. They include a backstage tour whenever possible and lunch spaces maybe available. Have a look at our range of activities and let us know how we can support your teaching.

For more sustained partnership working have a look at our School Partnership Programme

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Group of school children in foyer of Leeds Grand Theatre with tour guide looking at the decorative detail on the plasterwork, some with their hands up

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Imaginary Settings

KS1: main focus English.

Use our heritage buildings and resources as a launch pad to build confidence and develop your pupils’ storytelling skills.

2hrs, £150

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“It was good to see the children begin to get into role and ‘act’ with confidence!”

Year 4 Teacher, White Laith Primary

Victorian Leeds

KS1-2- main focus English and History.

Bring to life characters from our theatres’ past, using role play, costumes and items from our archives for inspiration.

2hrs, £150

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Spotlights & Sound Effects

KS1-2: main focus Science.

Experiment with colour and simple instruments to investigate how lighting and sound affect the mood of a performance. Discover how shadows are created and explore how they change by designing your own shadow puppet.

2hrs, £150

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“I enjoyed going to the theatre because I have never experienced going before. The project wasn’t just about acting as we did lots of different things.”

Year 7 Pupil, The Ruth Gorse Academy

Grand Totals

KS2: main focus Maths.

Tour our theatre looking for shapes and patterns, including symmetry and translation in our original Victorian tiles. Explore backstage and calculate the area and perimeter. Design a net to build a 3D model of the stage and wings.

2hrs, £150

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Bespoke Workshops: we offer bespoke workshops where you set the theme. These are a perfect opportunity to kick start new topics or support current work in an engaging and inspiring setting. Bespoke workshops include teacher consultation. 2hrs, £200

Theatre Tours: travel back in time and find out what it was like for a Victorian theatre-goer. Explore behind the scenes, hear about superstitions of the stage and see how we operate today. Please note access may not be possible in all areas. 1hr, £100

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KS3-5

We offer a range of workshops for KS3-5 pupils (each linked to the national curriculum or course content), using our historic theatres to explore topics and ideas.

For more sustained partnership working have a look at our School Partnership Programme

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World of Work

KS3-5: main focus Careers Education.

Explore the wide variety of job roles within theatre and how our Victorian venues operate as a modern business. Learn about the roles of General Manager, Marketing Manager, Set Designer and others, and explore real world challenges.

2hrs, £150

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Production Uncovered

KS3-5: main focus English and Performing Arts.