Welcome to the Spring 2015 Schools Newsletter! Dedicated to igniting imaginations and inspiring innovative ways of maximising your student’s learning, our Creative Learning department provides educational and arts activities, events and projects, inspired by and often in conjunction with the productions on our stage, with the aim to provide schools with a variety of ways of engaging with professional theatre. From pre-school to university, we offer a diverse range of resources, including workshops, education packs, talks, tours and more, all to support your learning needs.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Tue 11 – Sat 15 Aug Tue – Sat eves 7.30pm, Wed, Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm LEA SCHOOLS & ACADEMIES 10+: PRICES: £10 - £29.50 (Premium seats also available) Groups 10+: £5 off, Groups 20+: £5 off plus 1 free ticket, Children: £3.50 off (Tue – Fri & Sat mat, price bands A – C). Winner of seven 2013 Olivier Awards, this highly acclaimed National Theatre production, brings its first ever nationwide tour to Sunderland for a limited 8 performances. Based on the award-winning novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a thrilling new stage play from the National Theatre. Page to Stage From Rehearsal Room to English ClassRoom Wed 12 Aug, 11am-12.30pm, £3 per person Available throughout the 2015/2016 academic year, for groups of up to 25 and priced £160 per group Facilitated by members of the Curious Company (For groups 25+ call for details). and National Theatre Learning, this event will provide audiences with a deeper insight into how a novel, whose extraordinary central character sees the world in his own unique way, can be brought to life on stage.
A practical workshop using the BBC online Curious Incident resources, which give first hand insight into the National Theatre teams’ creative process. Particularly suited to KS3/KS4 English students.
To book either of the workshops above contact the Creative Learning department on 0191 566 1056 or email SunderlandEducation@theambassadors.com Frantic Assembly Workshop Join Frantic Assembly for a highly physical and energetic workshop to explore the movement devised for the award winning National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Fly through the air, get lost at Swindon station and uncover the everyday moments in Christopher’s world. A Frantic practitioner will visit your school or venue to deliver a minimum 2 hour or maximum 4 hour workshop.
A typical workshop will include: • • • •
A thorough warm up (approx 30 mins) Team building and trust exercises Creative tasks and devising processes from the rehearsal room of Curious Incident A cool down, reflection and questions
The Curious Incident of the Dog in THE Night-Time
Design Challenge
National Theatre wants to connect with young people who are interested in all aspects of theatre, from those who want to perform and equally those who are interested in the many other roles needed to bring a stage production to life. In partnership with Creative & Cultural Skills, National Theatre Learning and the design team from this acclaimed production are setting an exciting new Design Challenge for students.
For more information or to book visit www.franticassembly.co.uk/learn or email workshops@franticassembly.co.uk
The National Theatre’s Learning Programme on tour is generously supported by The Dorset Foundation.
Groups (10+) 0844 871 3042
For full details visit www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/design-challenge
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DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET
SWAN LAKE
Tue 9 – Sat 20 Jun Mon – Sat eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
Thu 22 – Sat 24 Oct Thu & Fri 7.30pm, Fri mat 2pm & Sat mat 2.30pm
JERSEY BOYS LEA SCHOOLS & ACADEMIES 10+: £6, plus 1 teacher free with every 10 students (Fri mat only, price bands B & C).
LEA SCHOOLS & ACADEMIES 10+: £15, plus 1 teacher free with every 10 students (Wed 2.30pm perfs, price bands B-D).
A timeless story of good, evil and the all conquering power of love, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake is without doubt the most famous of all classical ballets. With its exquisite ensembles, lyrical pas de deux and bravura solos, set to one of the world’s most achingly beautiful scores, it’s essential you secure your seats early!
Undoubtedly one of the biggest new musical openings to grace the West End and seen by over half a million people, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. Based on the classic comedy film starring Sir Michael Caine and Steve Martin, you’ll be transported to the French Riviera and its decadent underworld, as two seasoned swindlers attempt to hoodwink a millionaire heiress. As the pair compete in the true art of the con, they discover there is only room for one of them.
Swan Direction Primary Schools Project Mon 19 – Thu 22 Oct
Workshops available for groups of up to 25 Dates: 8 – 18 Jun. £160 per group (Groups 25+ call for details).
An exciting opportunity for KS2 pupils - Birmingham Royal Ballet will come to your school and deliver a day of creative dance workshops looking at the themes, steps and gestures of Swan Lake, to gain an insight into this famous ballet and amazing company. For workshop information contact joannewilliams@brb.org.uk
Students will take part in a participatory workshop focusing on the concepts of persuasion and deception, applied to heightening believability in performance.
Tue 8 - Sat 19 Sep Mon – Sat eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm LEA SCHOOLS & ACADEMIES 10+: £15 (Mon – Wed perfs, price bands B – D). The internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys returns to Sunderland by popular demand! This smash hit musical has won 55 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical and continues to play at the Piccadilly Theatre, London. Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 175 million records worldwide. Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Oh What A Night, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more, Jersey Boys is a story full of heart, humour and ‘sheer musical razzmatazz’ (The Sunday Express) you simply will never forget. Teacher Resource Pack available.
ALADDIN Fri 11 Dec 2015 – Sun 3 Jan 2016 Performance times vary – see website for details
Anything Goes Tue 29 Sep – Sat 3 Oct Tue – Sat eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
Swan Lake Ballet workshops Fri 23 Oct
LEA SCHOOLS & ACADEMIES 10+: Best available £8.50 or £10 (inc ice cream), plus 1 teacher free with every 10 pupils. Available Fri 11 Dec (1.30pm), Tue 15 Dec (10.15am & 1.30pm) and Wed 16 – Fri 18 Dec (1.30pm).
An opportunity for you to learn sections of this famous ballet. See brb.org.uk for further information.
Panto will be flying back into Sunderland for Christmas 2015, with the most mystical pantomime of them all - Aladdin! Join the heroic Aladdin on a magic carpet ride with all of your favourite pantomime characters including the mystical Genie, a beautiful Princess and the evil Abanazar and be transported to the Far East on a magical pantomime adventure.
TOP HAT Wed 24 Jun – Sat 4 Jul Tue – Sat eves 7.30pm, Thu & Sat mats (and Wed 1 July) 2.30pm LEA SCHOOLS & ACADEMIES 10+: £15, plus 1 teacher free with every 10 students (Tue – Thu & mid-week matinee perfs, price bands A-C). Direct from the West End, triple Olivier award-winning Top Hat brings the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age and the glorious tap-dancing magic of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to the stage in one of the greatest dance musicals of all time. Packed with Irving Berlin’s greatest hits including Puttin on the Ritz, Cheek to Cheek and Let’s Face the Music and Dance, this uplifting romantic comedy celebrates 1930s song, style and romance, dazzling with over 200 period costumes and breathtaking choreography. Top Hat Tea Dance Workshop Dates: 22 Jun – 4 Jul. Available to groups of up 25 and priced £160 per group (For groups of 25+ call for details). Step into the shoes of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire and enjoy learning a partner dance routine inspired by the timeless Hollywood glamour of 1930’s. Groups (10+) 0844 871 3042
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Rub the magic lamp, enter the cave of wonders and be transported to this fun fairytale world filled with adventure, mystique, stunning sets and costumes, comedy, song and dance, lots of audience participation and not to mention a flying carpet – Aladdin guarantees another Christmas extravaganza! LEA SCHOOLS & ACADEMIES 10+: £12, plus 1 teacher free with every 10 students (Wed 2.30pm, price bands A-C).
Panto Workshops
Cole Porter’s classic multi-award winning musical comedy sails into town with a brand new production! This uplifting masterpiece of music and dance includes the magnificent songs I Get A Kick Out of You, You’re the Top and Anything Goes. Hop aboard for sassy heroines, mischievous mob bosses, comedy capers and tap dancing sailors in this hilarious tale of romance and hi-jinks on the high seas. Groups (10+) 0844 871 3042
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Pantomime workshops are fun, engaging and perfectly complement a visit to the show and classroom learning. Lead by our in-house Creative Learning practitioners, workshops are priced at £160 for groups of up to 25 students and include a FREE Access All Areas tour, followed by refreshments. (For groups of 25+ call for details). For information or to register your interest contact the Creative Learning team as overleaf.
SunderlandGroups@theambassadors.com
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Discounted tickets are available to LEA Schools and Academies booking 10 or more tickets, for shows with the icon below and often include a free teacher ticket with every 10 pupils. 31 Mar – 25 Apr
Wicked
3 May
Godspell
5 – 9 May
The Mousetrap
11 – 16 May
The Producers
18 – 23 May
Spamalot
25 – 30 May
Derren Brown
3 Jun
The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular
4 Jun
The Magic of Motown
5 Jun
An Evening of Burlesque
6 Jun
Roy Orbison & Friends
9 – 20 Jun
Top Hat
9 Jul
The Dreamboys
10 Jul
11 Jul
13 – 18 Jul
23 Jul
2 Aug
The Carpenters Story
Jimmy Carr
Love Me Tender
The Drifters
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Jersey Boys
11 Dec – 3 Jan
Aladdin
Please note; any offers stated are available on specific price levels, seats, performances, are subject to availability and may change without notice. Free teacher places are available on selected shows only. Some shows have an age advisory and may not be suitable for school children, please check prior to booking.
Education Resource Packs Education resource packs support teaching and learning in the classroom and are designed to complement your visit to the theatre, in line with the National Curriculum. Resources are available for most productions, contact us for full details.
Access All Areas Find out more about your favourite theatre with a backstage tour! Learn about the history of our beautiful Edwardian theatre, discover how it works and see the auditorium as the stars do...from the stage! Tours are available to school groups of up to 46 pupils and are priced at £3 per person.
Empire Connect Empire Connect is a charitable scheme set up by the Sunderland Empire Creative Learning department and supported by the Theatre Trust Board, to help subsidise the cost of school and community group visits to the theatre. Funding is available towards travel, workshops, tours and more. For further information or to discuss the application criteria simply get in touch with us as opposite. Groups (10+) 0844 871 3042
22 – 24 Oct BRB presents Swan Lake Carmen
Anything Goes
25 Nov
Additional Opportunities Our in-house multi-arts practitioners are trained to deliver an extensive variety of disciplines and activities. Contact us to discuss how your school group can benefit from applying Creative Learning to performing arts and none performing arts subjects.
Inala
31 Aug – 5 Sep 29 SEP – 3 OCT
11 – 15 Aug The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Night-Time 8 – 19 Sep
Arts Award supports children and young people who want to develop their engagement with the arts, build creative and leadership skills, and to achieve a national qualification. Arts Award can also help schools gain their Arts Mark. Cultural venues and organisations in Sunderland will be delivering a range of Arts Award activities and offers over the coming months, if you would like to be involved or wish to find out more about the exciting opportunities available at the Sunderland Empire, contact the Creative Learning team.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
24 Jun – 4 Jul
As part of Sunderland Cultural Partnership’s Learning Group, Sunderland Empire is delighted to provide Creative Learning activities as part of a city-wide Arts Award offer for Sunderland!
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Employability Package Everyone goes through an audition at some point in their life. Performers audition all the time; however a regular job interview can also be an audition, an opportunity for someone to show off their knowledge and skills. Develop confidence, communication skills and learn how to stand out in an interview with our employability workshops and discover how to improve your audition (whatever the role) and maximise your employability in a safe, engaging and fun environment. Ideal for students applying to University and performing arts schools. Workshops can be tailored to meet the needs of NEETS and alternative education groups. Work Experience We believe that local talent and enthusiasm for the many roles within the Theatre Industry should be nurtured. We offer a comprehensive work experience placement scheme for GCSE level students, plus Back Stage (ages 18+) and intensive placements for HE/FE students.
CONTACT For more information or to book for one of the opportunities featured in this newsletter, or to discuss your own bespoke group needs contact the Creative Learning department on 0191 566 1056 (Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm) or SunderlandEducation@theambassadors.com To book show tickets for your group call 0844 871 3042 (Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm) or email SunderlandGroups@theambassadors.com Please note: large groups/specialist workshops may be subject to additional fees to cover extra practitioner costs.
SunderlandGroups@theambassadors.com
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Disclaimer: All subject to terms and conditions and availability. Only one concession is applicable at any one time and is subject to change, restrictions and availability. All details are correct at going to print but management reserves the right to alter details without prior notification.
2015 Diary