HOW TO BOOK To book tickets call the Box Office on 020 7645 0560 or fill out a booking form on the schools’ section of the website. See below for our standard school rates or take advantage of one of our multi-buy offers or package deals.
2014 – 2015 SHOWS
BASIC TICKET PRICE
SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ PROGRAMME 2014-15
SEE IT FIRST Come and see a show at the Unicorn and find out more about us before bringing a class. We offer a limited number of free tickets to teachers on our press performances.
SUBSIDISED TICKETS If you feel unable to book a trip for financial reasons, please get in touch about our subsidised ticket scheme, generously funded by The McGrath Trust. To discuss any aspect of our schools’ programme, our offers, or to join our schools’ mailing list, please contact Schools’ Relationship Manager, Ella Macfadyen on 020 7645 0544 or schools@unicorntheatre.com.
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As the UK’s leading theatre for young audiences, we're collaborating with some of the UK and Europe's best theatre-makers to create and programme new work that is brave, original and pushes the boundaries of what theatre for teenagers can be. Apart from its inherent value, a visit to the theatre can stimulate a whole term of rich and creative work back at school. We offer lots of opportunities to deepen your students’ understanding of and response to live theatre, so that your visit is meaningful, inspiring and long-lasting. Whether you’re looking for a scheme of work for Key Stage 3 or want to give your GCSE Drama students inspiration for their response to live performance, we can support you in making it possible.
ENHANCE YOUR VISIT TEACHER CPD
IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
Our twilight teacher-training sessions offer inspiration and support for exploring productions back at school. Find out about the creative processes behind the show, work through practical drama activities that open up the play for you and your students, and link it to the KS3/4/5 English and Drama frameworks. See inside for dates.
A practical and experiential introduction to the ideas, themes and characters in the show, led by our experienced practitioner team in your school. Workshops available for: Girls Like That The Caucasian Chalk Circle
BACKSTAGE TOURS
RESOURCE PACKS
Explore what’s happening backstage and find out what really goes into making a play.
Created with students and staff at our partner school, our in-depth resource packs contain interviews with the creative teams, a context for the play and flexible drama-based schemes of work that are designed to deepen your students’ engagement with the theatre experience before and after your visit.
This brochure details the broad range of productions for secondary school audiences over the 2014-15 academic year. Our wide range of discounts means a visit to the theatre can fit into any school’s budget. We look forward to seeing you and your students at the Unicorn soon.
You can download resources from: unicorntheatre.com/ secondary-schools
Purni Morell Artistic Director, Unicorn Theatre
POST-SHOW INSIGHTS Find out more about the show and the creative team in a post-show Q&A with members of the company. Insights are free and available after selected performances. See inside for more information.
ACCESS ‘Working with the Unicorn has been excellent for both the drama department and the students as it has raised our profile within the school. It has given the students an insight into the world of theatre and the opportunity to see excellent work.’ Hannah North, Drama teacher, Barking Abbey School
Cover images: Hugo Glendinning Design: Eureka! (eureka.co.uk)
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+ AN IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOP* £120 per class
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TALES FROM THE MP3 HOW NIGERIA BECAME GIRLS LIKE THAT THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE STORM FIGHT NIGHT
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£10 per student (1 teacher FREE per 10 tickets booked)
At the Unicorn, we strive to offer shows that are accessible to everyone.
RELAXED PERFORMANCES Relaxed performances are open to everyone but focus on supporting those on the autism spectrum, with learning disabilities, sensory or communication disorders. We offer supporting material for each show. The Nutcracker and The Mouse King Fri 12 Dec, 10.30am See overleaf for Storm, a show made specifically for ASD/PMLD students.
INTEGRATED SIGN-LANGUAGE IN PERFORMANCE (ISIP)
PRE-SHOW TOUCH TOUR AND LIVE AUDIO-DESCRIPTION
ISIP performances are suitable for BSL users. The Nutcracker and The Mouse King Tue 16 and Wed 17 Dec, 10.30am
Audio Description supports those with visual impairments. The Nutcracker and The Mouse King Thu 11 Dec, 2pm (touch tour at 1pm) The Caucasian Chalk Circle Wed 4 Mar, 1.15pm (touch tour 12.15pm)
To discuss other ways we can support your group’s visit, please contact Head of Access and Communities, Jenny Maddox on 020 7645 0521 or access@unicorntheatre.com
SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ PROGRAMME 2014-15 11 – 13 Sep | Year 9+
16 Jan – 21 Mar | Year 7+
TALES FROM THE MP3
THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE
Created by Julia Samuels with 20 Stories High Young Actors Company Directed by Julia Samuels
By Bertolt Brecht Translated by Frank McGuiness Directed by Amy Leach
TERRIBLE IS THE TEMPTATION TO DO GOOD.
REAL PEOPLE, REAL STORIES.
Young people tell each other’s true stories straight from their MP3s. As they hear the words in their headphones, the performers deliver line for line what they are hearing. Told with unflinching honesty, they discuss religion, sex, race, friendship and family. Boys and girls play each other and cultural identity is swapped, revealing challenging and insightful perspectives. Insight: after every performance
Image: Wesley Storey
6 – 22 Nov | Year 9+
GIRLS LIKE THAT
Blood runs through the streets and the Governor’s head is nailed to the gates of the city. A young servant girl must make a choice: save her own skin or sacrifice everything to rescue an abandoned child… A bold and inventive new production of Brecht’s moral masterpiece, accompanied by a live and original soundtrack. Resource pack & in-school workshops available Teacher CPD: Thu 27 Nov 4.30 – 7pm Insights: Wed 28 Jan after 7pm show & Wed 25 Feb after 1.15pm show
Image: Hugo Glendinning & Eureka!
16 Apr – 3 May | Year 9+
FIGHT NIGHT
THE PROBLEM WITH GIRLS LIKE THAT IS THEY RUIN IT FOR EVERYONE. THE PROBLEM WITH GIRLS LIKE THAT IS THEY GIVE ALL GIRLS A BAD NAME. By Evan Placey Directed by Esther Baker
9 Oct – 9 Nov | Years 4 – 8
HOW NIGERIA BECAME A STORY, AND A SPEAR THAT DIDN’T WORK. Written and directed by Gbolahan Obisesan
A naked photo of Scarlett goes viral. Rumours spread across smart phones like wildfire and her reputation becomes toxic, threatening to shatter the fragile unity of the girls she has grown up with. But how long can Scarlett remain silent? And why isn’t it the same for boys? Girls Like That is an urgent and explosive play that explores gender equality and the pressures on today’s digital generation. Contains strong language
2014 is the 100th anniversary of the formation of Nigeria. This story of the Spear of Shango is about a young woman who must use her strength and agility to save her father’s kingdom. A challenging, colourful and quick-witted production that offers an insight into Nigeria’s beginnings in 1914.
Resource pack & in-school workshops available Teacher CPD: Thu 16 Oct 4.30 - 7pm Insight: after every performance Synergy Theatre Project works with prisoners, ex-prisoners and young people at risk of offending. The London premiére of Girls Like That is performed by a company of professional and ex-prisoner actors.
Written and directed by British Nigerian playwright Gbolahan Obisesan, How Nigeria Became commemorates the centenary of Nigeria as part of Black History Month at the Unicorn.
THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING UNCOVER THE ORIGINAL STORY BEHIND THE BALLET. By Annie Siddons Directed by Ellen McDougall
This Christmas the Unicorn goes back to the roots of E.T.A. Hoffman’s magical story to create this wondrous and festive production of an old and favourite title. It’s Christmas Eve, 1805. Marie retrieves the sad and broken Nutcracker from under the Christmas tree and promises to look after him. But on the stroke of midnight he comes alive and enlists Marie's help in his battle with the evil Mouse King…
Resource pack & in-school workshops available Teacher CPD: Fri 12 Sep, 10am - 4pm Insight: Fri 17 Oct after 10.30am show, Wed 22 Oct after 1.30pm show & Fri 7 Nov after 10.30am show
Full of magic, mice and adventure, this will be an alternative Christmas show to remember. Insight: Wed 10 Dec after 10.30am show
FIVE PERFORMERS. FIVE ROUNDS. YOUR VOTE. ONE SURVIVOR. Directed by Alexander Devriendt
In the run-up to the general election, join the Unicorn for Fight Night – an immersive exploration of the intricacies and traps of voting systems and democracy in the media.
3 Feb – 13 Mar | ASD/PMLD
STORM BE NOT AFEARD; THE ISLE IS FULL OF NOISES, SOUNDS, AND SWEET AIRS, THAT GIVE DELIGHT AND HURT NOT. A Unicorn work-in-progress
People with autism spectrum disorder or profound and multiple learning disabilities are invited to take part in the development process of a new theatrical project inspired by William Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
Award-winning Belgian theatre-makers, Ontroerend Goed, stage an election, arming the audience with keypads to choose their favourite candidate among five actors. Contains strong language and mild adult themes Insights: Wed 22 & Wed 29 Apr after 2pm shows Presented by Ontroerend Goed, The Border Project, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Richard Jordan Productions Ltd and Vooruit.
The audience will be guided individually through the world of the performance, experiencing a unique journey of exploration.
Image: Sarah Eechaut
To register your interest and provide us with your group/individual needs, contact the team on 020 7645 0560 or boxoffice@unicorntheatre.com.
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