EDUCATION

Cambridge ArtsTheatre programmes a diverse range of shows supplement and support all stages of the national curriculum.We offer a variety of activities and materials designed to complement performances and provide classroom resources so that your students’educational experience doesn’t end with the final curtain.

DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT

Thursday 1 December 2022 – Sunday 8 January 2023 We welcome thousands of pupils and teachers every year for our schoolspecific pantomime performances. A magical rags to riches tale full of adventure,Dick Whittington and his Cat is the perfect introduction to live theatre,and performances are filling up fast. Suitable for ages 1-101!

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW

Tuesday 8 – Wednesday 9 November Eric Carle’s bright and colourful children’s stories are transformed frompage tostageusingamenagerie of puppets and charming music. An ideal first theatre trip for children of any age. Suitable for ages 1+

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Wednesday 25 – Saturday 28 January ‘Lord, what fools these mortals be!’ Shakespeare’s greatest comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is performed by Cambridge University’s leading dramatic institutionThe Marlowe Society.The perfect theatre trip for English and Drama students studying Shakespeare’s hilarious but dark tale of love triangles and mistaken identity. Suitable for ages 11+ THE CAMBRIDGE GREEK PLAY

Wednesday 19 – Saturday 22 October The triennial Cambridge Greek Play returns to the ArtsTheatre with a double bill of Aeschylus’Persians and Euripides’Cyclops.Performed in the original Greek with English surtitles,this is a rare and exciting opportunity to experience Greek theatre in the original language.An Education Pack and both pre-show and post-show talks are available. Suitable for ages 12+

PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF)

Monday 14 – Saturday 19 November An Olivier Award-winning hit,this unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s iconic love story is perfect for English students across key stages. Education pack and worksheets are available upon request.

DEMON DENTIST

Wednesday 31 May – Sunday 4 June JoinAlfieandGabzastheyinvestigate thestrangeeventshappeningintheir hometown.Soon enough they come face to face with the demon dentist, in a hilarious and thrilling story. DavidWalliams’terrifictaleisbrought to life on stage in this brilliantly enjoyablecomedy,guaranteedtotickle thefunnybonesofstudentsofallages. Suitable for ages 5+

If you would like to discuss the educational resources for any of the shows featured in the brochure please contact Box Office on 01223 503333 or email boxoffice@cambridgeartstheatre.com