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Hi there – we have some really exciting opportunities for schools coming up at Curve, and it’s my pleasure to highlight a few of them for you here. There are a whole range of Made at Curve shows for which we can offer workshops – either in school or here in our magnificent building. The Cat in the Hat offers KS 1 and 2 sessions developing language and writing alongside physical movement. Memoirs of an Asian Football Casual workshops give KS 4 and 5 a punchy insight into the show and its themes of identity and society’s attitude to violence; while for a completely different flavour on the 19th December there is an unmissable chance to explore the design and production elements of our show and see how the magic of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is created on stage. Finally no dance staff or students should miss Akram Khan Company Masterclass on 22nd September, in support of the stunning show Xenos. For group visits we have a range of shows offering curriculum support, engagement and enrichment-in shows like Freeman and The Mountaintop, which have common themes which cross politics, History, English and more. Looking into next year, To Kill a Mockingbird and The Color Purple contain themes of prejudice, courage, empowerment and understanding woven through these two Made at Curve productions via the writing, characters and subject matter; one in the form of a play, the other a musical. Both provide an excellent vehicle for learning about history, morals and values, culture and literature through the arts of drama, dance, music or production. Why not book one of Curve’s learning workshops led by our education team and made bespoke to your group’s needs. You may be studying the text, preparing to write a live theatre review, developing skills as creators and performers, studying GCSE, A Level or Arts Award, or simply interested in finding out about how the work is made in the rehearsal room. Finally, please do contact us to discuss our developing plans for staff CPD opportunities. Our schools network meetings in October, February and June are a chance to input into our plans and tell us what you, as busy teachers, need from us. I do look forward to seeing you at Curve or in school soon. Andy Reeves Youth and Community Practitioner
To find out how Curve can work with your school, visit us online at curveonline.co.uk/get-involved/schools or drop us a line at learning@curvetheatre.co.uk
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AUTUMN A CURVE CO-PRODUCTION
Xenos
HHHHH “A work of defining greatness” THE GUARDIAN
Suitable for: Key Stages 3, 4 & 5 Curriculum links: Dance/English/History Theme and content: World War One, borders, past and present, mythology and technology Under 18s School Group prices: Price area A: £32.50 Price area B, C & D: £15.00 Price area E: £10.00 Akram Khan Company Masterclass for Dancers, Dance Teachers, Students and Artists Sat 22nd Sep, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Memoirs of an Asian Football Casual Suitable for: Key Stages 4 & 5, and undergraduate levels of study Curriculum links: English/SMSC/Drama/Performing Arts/History Theme and content: Football, identity, belonging, violence and its consequences, knowing right from wrong. Under 18s School Group prices: All prices are: £10.00
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The Wipers Times
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IAN HISLOP
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NICK NEWMAN
BASED ON A TRUE STORY ‘REMARKABLE FORERUNNER TO PRIVATE EYE’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
Suitable for: Key Stages 3 & 4 Curriculum links: British Values/English/Drama/Performing Arts/History Theme and content: War, journalism, human spirit in the face of adversity Under 18s School Group prices: Price area A: £28.00 Price area B, C and D: £15.00 Price area E: £10.00
BHM Live 2018 Suitable for: Key Stage 4 Curriculum links: English Literature/History/Dance/Drama Under 18s School Group prices: No concessions for Schools
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Suitable for: Key Stages 3, 4 & 5, and undergraduate levels of study Curriculum links: Dance/Theatre/Performing Arts/Music Themes and content: Royal family, paparazzi, identity, rejection Under 18s School Group prices: No concessions for Schools Company workshops available through direct contact www.new-adventures.net
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AUTUMN Freeman
Suitable for: Key Stages 4 & 5 (age 13+) Curriculum links: SMSC/History/Spoken Word/Dance/Drama/Politics Themes and content: Mental Health, racism, six true stories told through physical theatre, spoken word, gospel singing and puppetry Under 18s School Group prices: All prices are: £10.00 FREE company workshop available on Tue 9 Oct for one school or college group booking the matinee performance
The Mountaintop Suitable for: Key Stages 4 and above Curriculum links: History/Drama/English/Politics Theme and content: Dr Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights movement Under 18s School Group prices: Price area A and B: £12.00 Price area C: £10.00
10 by Company Chameleon Suitable for: Key Stages 3 and above Curriculum links: Dance/Theatre/Music/Performing Arts Theme and content: All male dance company with their trademark style of athletic choreography, portraying socially relevant dance theatre. Under 18s School Group prices: Price area A: £16.00 Price area B and C: £10.00 Dance workshops available from the company at www.companychameleon.com
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White Christmas Suitable for: Key Stages 3 – 5, also recommended for Dance, Theatre, Music and Musical theatre groups. Curriculum links: Performing Arts/Music/Drama/Theatre Studies/ Dance/SMSC Theme and content: War, family, Christmas Under 18s School Group prices: Price area A: £40.00 Price area B, C and D: £15.00 Price area E: £10.00
HAPPY HOLIDAYS ON STAGE
Wed 19 Dec • 10am – 1pm Followed by the 2.15pm matinee performance. Go behind the design and production elements of our show and see how the magic of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is created on stage.
Suitable for:
Key Stages 3-5
Curriculum links:
Arts & Design/Technical Theatre/Performing Arts/ Musical Theatre/Theatre Studies
The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss Suitable for: EYFS, Key Stages 1 & 2 (age 4+ years) Curriculum links: Literacy/Drama/Dance/PE/Music/SMSC Themes and content: Developing reading, rhyme, interpreting and rehearsing text. Role-play and improvisation skills. Writing and adaptation. Creating physical characters and choreography. Confidence in using language through creative exploration and performance. Under 18s School Group prices: All prices are £12.00
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The Unreturning by Frantic Assembly Suitable for: Key Stages 3 and above Curriculum links: SMSC/Drama/History/Dance/Musical Theatre Theme and content: The Unreturning explores the profound effect that war has on young lives, and asks – what does coming home really mean? What is home? School workshops available from the company at www.franticassembly.co.uk
Ghost the Musical Suitable for: Key Stage 4 and above Curriculum links: Drama/Theatre Studies/Musical Theatre/Performing Arts Theme and content: Grief, the passage of time, film to stage adaptation Under 18s School Group prices: Price area A: £40.00 Price area B, C and D: £12.00 Price area E: £10.00
To Kill a Mockingbird Suitable for: Key Stage 3 and above Curriculum links: GCSE English/Drama/Theatre studies/History/Literacy/Politics Theme and content: Prejudice, innocence, courage, loneliness, understanding Under 18s School Group prices: Price area A: £32.50 Price area B, C and D: £15.00 Price area E: £10.00 Come and see this adaptation of the GCSE English text; write your live theatre review for A Level or GCSE Drama; Take part in a workshop and discussion on the themes in the play, and also use any of these learning activities to support your Arts Award. Our Curve education team can make bespoke learning packages for your school group, based on curriculum and qualification needs. Contact us on learning@curvetheatre.co.uk to find out more!
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SPRING The Girl on the Train Suitable for: Key Stage 5 and above Curriculum links: Drama/English/Theatre studies Under 18s School Group prices: Price area A: £28.00 Price area B, C and D: £15.00 Price area E: £10.00
Victoria Suitable for: Key Stage 3 and above Curriculum links: Dance/History/Drama Under 18s School Group prices: Price area A: £35.00 Price area B, C, D and E: £10.00
Life is a Dream by Rambert Suitable for: Key Stage 3 and above Curriculum links: Dance/SMSC/Music/English/Drama Theme and content: Dreams and imagination Schools workshops available from the company. All schools booking a workshop get a discounted ticket for the show. Join Rambert for a fun, high-energy workshop offering a fantastic introduction to their work. Led by one of the company’s expert animateurs, this workshop will be a great introduction to the work of Kim Brandstrup and the movement from Rambert’s Life is a Dream. Students of all abilities will be able to explore different ways of moving and find out some of the creative ideas that were developed during the making of the work. www.rambert.org.uk/join-in/schools-colleges/workshops
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The Color Purple Suitable for: Key Stage 3 and above Curriculum links: Performing Arts/Music/Drama/Theatre Studies/ Dance/SMSC/History/Politics Themes and content: Prejudice, power of voice, women’s rights.
To Kill a Mockingbird and The Color Purple The themes of prejudice, courage, empowerment and understanding are woven through these two Made at Curve productions via the writing, characters and subject matter; one in the form of a play, the other a musical. Both provide an excellent vehicle for learning about history, morals and values, culture and literature through the arts of drama, dance, music or production Why not book one of Curve’s learning workshops led by our education team and made bespoke to your group’s needs. You may be studying the text, preparing to write a live theatre review, developing skills as creators and performers, studying GCSE, A Level or Arts Award, or simply interested in finding out about how the work is made in the rehearsal room. Complete our workshop form on our website and send it to us at learning@curvetheatre.co.uk to make your booking.
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FOR TEACHERS
CURVE EDUCATION NETWORK
Free for teachers in primary and secondary schools and FE colleges. Join us for discussion, exchange of ideas and professional development activities at one, or all of our Curve education networks. Led by our Curve education team this is open to teachers from any subject area who have lead responsibility or interest in creativity, culture and arts across the curriculum. Contact learning@curvetheatre.co.uk to register your interest in attending. AUTUMN TERM: Wednesday 24th October 2018, 4.30 – 6.30pm SPRING TERM: Wednesday 13th February 2019, 4.30 – 6.30pm (including a workshop with Frantic Assembly) SUMMER TERM: Wednesday 5th June 2019, 4.30 – 6.30pm
CPD IN YOUR SCHOOL Curve’s education team can support your whole school approach to teaching creatively across the curriculum and in relation to school improvement and your Artsmark statement of commitment. Contact us for more information at learning@curvetheatre.co.uk
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OTHER LEARNING BEHIND THE SCENES DAYS
Suitable for all age groups Ideal for activity week, GCSE, A Level or BTEC study. Combine it with a matinee performance or come as a standalone day out. Includes a backstage theatre tour and workshops made appropriate for your group’s age and Key stage. Prices as already in brochure
CURVE UNCOVERED FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS Bring your class to Curve for the day! Suitable for KS2 and KS3 7-13 year olds) Uncover the history of our building as it enjoys its 10th year, find out what is behind the scenes, meet the people who work here and take part in performing arts workshops. All children will gain their Discover Arts Award by spending the day with us. Cost £360 for one class (up to 30 children), teachers come free! Price includes Discover Arts Award certification / £300 discounted price for Artsmark schools and members of The City Classroom Contact learning@curvetheatre.co.uk to book your date. Curve is proud to be an Arts Award Supporter. Any of the learning work you do with us can be tailored to the needs of your Arts Award group. Curve education team includes trained arts award advisors.
WORK EXPERIENCE Why not register to take part in one of our work experience opportunities and complete your Bronze Arts Award whilst you are here. Contact e.bee@curvetheatre.co.uk to find out more.
WORKSHOP Workshops in your school led by one of our specialist education practitioners cost £200 for a half day and £300 for a full day. A discounted rate is available for Artsmark schools, Arts Award* groups or The City Classroom members – £175 for a half day and £250 for a full day. *We also offer Bronze and Discover Arts Award Packages around our Christmas productions White Christmas and The Cat In The Hat. These packages include multiple workshops and discounted show tickets. Please contact learning@curvetheatre.co.uk stating “ARTS AWARD PACKAGE” for more information on this offer.
To find out how Curve can work with your school, visit us online at curveonline.co.uk/get-involved/schools or drop us a line at learning@curvetheatre.co.uk