Rep Creative Learning Primary Newsletter 2014/15

2014/15 Through performance, participation and learning, Dundee Rep’s pioneering Creative Learning team creates opportunities that enrich and develop the creative potential of schools, colleges, young people and members of the local community.

Explore In Autumn 2013, we launched Explore – a brand new set of bespoke, topic-based drama workshops which provide learners with rich opportunities to develop their creative, imaginative and higher-order thinking skills.

Workshops are directly related to Curriculum for Excellence’s Expressive Arts Experiences and Outcomes and also target other curricular areas such as Health and Wellbeing, Literacy across Learning and Social Studies. All workshops are tailored to suit individual classes, enabling pupils to raise personal achievement through a whole-class approach to learning.

Workshop dates All year round

Times Various, lasts 60-75 minutes per workshop

Suitable for P1 – P7 pupils

Examples of potential topics include: World War 2 Outer Space The Egyptians The Titanic

The Environment Mary Queen of Scots The Tay Bridge Transition

This project can be tailored to suit any age and is available over 4, 8 or 12week blocks.

Cost

Please watch our short film about the project on our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/1fW1ch1

4-week block: £150 (£125 Dundee Schools) 8-week block: £275 (£250 Dundee Schools) 12-week block: £375 (£350 Dundee Schools)

For further information about Explore, please contact Heather Cassidy on hcassidy@dundeereptheatre.co.uk or phone 01382 342660.

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Inspire “The benefits to the class are immeasurable. The pupils challenged themselves and succeeded beyond their expectations – what a confidence builder! Thank you for giving me this opportunity too. I can honestly say that it has been the most rewarding experience in my teaching career and I would recommend Inspire to any teacher.”

- Inspire Teacher, St. Joseph’s Primary School, 2014 Inspire is an exciting creative arts project which involves teachers becoming directors, pupils becoming performers, and aims to bring creativity to the heart of the curriculum. Targeting a variety of Experiences and Outcomes within curriculum areas such as Expressive Arts and Health and Wellbeing, the project also has the potential to impact upon learning and literacy across the curriculum. In addition, Inspire involves a comprehensive CPD element for teachers, enabling them to extend and enhance their creative teaching practice throughout the project, ensuring skills are left within school after the project ends.

During the project participating schools will:

Closing date for applications

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Participate in a CPD weekend at Dundee Rep. Sessions include:  Directing theatre with children  Drama in the classroom  Working with an ensemble  Exploring the technical aspects of producing a show  Creating effective design for the theatre at a minimal cost  A ticket to see our current production  Lunch and coffee

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Rehearse and perform a script which has been written especially for large casts of children aged between 8 – 12 years

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Receive four in-school creative support sessions with a Creative Learning Practitioner. These sessions will support the teachers and pupils to realise the script from page to stage

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Receive up to 125 tickets for the performance at Dundee Rep Theatre.

The school can sell these tickets to friends and family to help offset the cost of the project

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Take part in a rehearsal day at Dundee Rep Theatre. This includes:  Backstage tour of the theatre  Rehearsal supported by a Creative Learning Practitioner

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Take part in a performance day at Dundee Rep Theatre. This includes:  A technical rehearsal  Performance of their play on Dundee Rep’s mainstage with full technical support

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Creative evaluation session

Fri 28 November

Project dates Initial teachers meeting Thu 15 January, 4pm – 5.30pm CPD weekend Fri 6 February, 4.30pm – 7pm Sat 7 February, 9.30am – 5.30pm Rehearsals February – May Plotting evening Mon 11 May Technical rehearsals and performances Tue 12 – Thu 14 May

Suitable for P4 – P7 pupils

Cost £400 (£375 Dundee City Council Schools) Please note that there are only 8 spaces available for this project

For further information about Inspire, please contact Heather Cassidy on hcassidy@dundeereptheatre.co.uk or phone 01382 342660.

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Dundee Rep Ensemble presents

James and the Giant Peach

By Roald Dahl Adapted by David Wood Following the success of The BFG, Dundee Rep Ensemble brings this GIGANTIC story to Dundee this Christmas.

Performance dates Thu 27 Nov – Wed 31 Dec, various times Schools performances 10am Tue 2, Wed 3, Wed 10, Thu 11, Fri 12 & Wed 17 Dec 1.30pm Mon 1, Tue 2, Wed 3, Tue 9 & Wed 10 Dec

Suitable for P1 – P7 pupils

Ticket price Schools price £9 One teacher free per 10 pupils

Ticket bookings Please contact Box Office on 01382 223530 Throughout November and December, we are also offering WORKSHOPS to enhance your James and the Giant Peach experience!

Times: Various, lasts one hour Venue: In school, a large hall space is required Capacity: Maximum of 30 pupils per workshop Cost: £30 (£25 Dundee City Council Schools) Schools outwith Dundee will also be charged an additional fee to cover travel expenses If you book and pay for your tickets by Friday 12 September, you are entitled to one FREE workshop To book a James and the Giant Peach workshop, please contact Mary Sandeman on msandeman@dundeereptheatre.co.uk or phone 01382 342660

James Henry Trotter lives with his two horrid aunts. One day, as he saves the life of a spider, some magic crocodile tongues come into his possession – and it’s not long before a ginormous PEACH starts to grow in the garden!

Venturing inside the peach, not only does he meet the spider he rescued, but a number of new friends including an Old-GreenGrasshopper, Centipede, Ladybird and Earthworm. James and the insects set out on the adventure of a lifetime as they escape from his nasty aunts and plan a new life far, far away.

James’ astonishing adventure will fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape. Roald Dahl's story comes hilariously to life in this delightful tale of good, evil and – above all – friendship.

You can find out about Roald Dahl’s real-life experiences and how they found their way into his stories at the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire (the author’s home village). The Museum is a charity which aims to inspire excitement about reading, writing and creativity. There are three fun and fact-packed galleries, with lots to make, do and see (including Roald Dahl’s writing hut). Aimed at 6-12 year-olds, the Museum is open to the public and to school groups throughout the year. www.roalddahlmuseum.org Roald Dahl is famous for his stories and rhymes, but much less well known is how often he went out of his way to help seriously ill children. Today Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity helps children with the severest conditions and the greatest needs. The charity believes every child can have a more marvellous life, no matter how ill they are, or how short their life may be. Find out more at www.roalddahlcharity.org

Keep your eyes peeled for more exciting performances for children and young people in Spring 2015!

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Backstage Tours Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Rep? Why not bring your class on a Backstage Tour of the theatre and find out how the magic is created …

For further information or to book a Backstage Tour, please contact Mary Sandeman on msandeman@dundeereptheatre.co.uk or phone 01382 342660.

Dates All year round

Times Various, lasts approximately one hour

Suitable for P1 – P7 pupils Maximum of 30 pupils per tour

Cost £2 per pupil, teachers go free

Teacher’s CPD Throughout the year we offer a number of opportunities for teachers to refresh and develop their skills.

If you are a teacher within Dundee City Council, these opportunities will be circulated to you internally.

If you teach outwith Dundee City Council, please contact Gemma Nicol on gnicol@dundeereptheatre.co.uk or phone 01382 342660 to find out about upcoming opportunities.

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