Special Schools Spring 2010

Application Form

Mousetrap Theatre Projects enables young people with limited resources, access or support to engage with the best of London’s theatre.

PLEASE APPLY EARLY AS WE ONLY HAVE 100 TICKETS AT EACH PERFORMANCE. If your application is successful, the tickets will be booked for you and an invoice and confirmation letter sent. Please do not apply for tickets you cannot use, as we are unable to offer refunds on any unused tickets.

Please return this form by post or fax to 020 7632 4111.

Contact name:

Job title:

School:

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We offer innovative theatre access, education and audience development programmes to stimulate and inspire young people.

At the heart of our work is the desire to open doors to young people who might otherwise consider London’s rich cultural heritage closed to them.

Email: Address:

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Mousetrap Theatre Projects 23-24 Henrietta Street Covent Garden, London WC2E 8ND T: 020 7632 4117 F: 020 7632 4111 E: jo@mousetrap.org.uk www.mousetrap.org.uk

Please state the best time of day to reach you: What are the special educational needs of the pupils in your school?:

Which year group are you bringing? (Year 7 and up only) Tickets are limited to approximately 30 pupils and teachers per school Access requirements Do you have wheelchair users in your group?

Yes/No

Are any of the wheelchair users able to transfer into seats?

Yes/No

If so, how many?

Registered Charity no. 1053434

If so, how many?

Please tell us about any other needs or requirements (E.g. visual impairment, medical conditions, fear of heights, etc.):

Mousetrap Theatre Projects wishes to acknowledge and thank ICAP for its sponsorship of The ICAP Theatre Journeys for Special Schools Programme.

We are most grateful to ICAP for its very generous support.

Please number your choices as #1, #2 etc. Schools may attend only one production, but the more

Totem

Deadline for applications: 12 January

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_____ Thursday 17 February at 3.30pm

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The 39 Steps

Deadline for applications: 12 January

______Wednesday 9 February at 3.00pm

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______Wednesday 16 February at 3.00pm

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choices you select the better chance you have of being successful.

ICAP Theatre Journeys for Special Schools Experience and explore the best of London’s theatre for just £5 a ticket

We will prioritise schools new to us and those with a higher percentage of students on free school meals.

If you have any queries, please contact Jo Pelly on 020 7632 4117 or jo@mousetrap.org.uk (Mon-Wed)

Please send me more information about the extended workshop scheme ...inspiring young people

...inspiring young people

Mousetrap Theatre Projects opens the door to West End theatre for secondary special schools, with best seats at top productions and in-school workshops that support and enrich the experience.

Students outside Wicked, November 2010

“My lot were in heaven yesterday. Once again Mousetrap has given us the best time ever.”

Teacher, Vale Resource Base

“The best drama workshop I’ve ever witnessed. Such enthusiasm, patience, ability to encourage participation.”

SPRING TERM 2011

Cirque du Soleil’s Totem Royal Albert Hall

n Wednesday 9 February at 3.30pm n Thursday 17 February at 3.30pm n Length: 2hr 30 Cirque du Soleil returns with its breathtaking acrobatics and magical staging to present a thrilling new spectacle. The show brings to life the evolutionary progress of species through a spellbinding fusion of traditional circus performance, state-of-the-art technology and science.

This is a rare opportunity to see Cirque’s world famous stagecraft, and will be an experience your students will never forget.

Suitable for Year 7+ www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/totem

12 wheelchair spaces and several transfer seats available: please call 020 7632 4117 to discuss your access needs

The 39 Steps

Teacher, Parkwood Hall School, on Blood Brothers workshop

Criterion Theatre

n Wednesday 9 February at 3.00pm n Wednesday 16 February at 3.00pm n Length: 1hr 50

EXPERIENCE Each term, secondary special schools are offered a choice of 2 outstanding West End productions at £5 a ticket, plus: • Free in-school drama workshop linked to the performance • Teachers resource pack

The Olivier Award winning comedy is now in its fifth riotous year in the West End. Based on John Buchan’s gripping whodunit and Alfred Hitchcock’s memorable movie version, this hilarious production stars just four actors who play 139 roles in 100 minutes of fast-paced fun. Perfect for young people – very visual with lots of slapstick and loads of laughs. “Best play we’ve seen in ages. Great for kids.” Teacher, Cricket Green Special School ‘Uproariously funny and splendidly inventive’ The Guardian

The 39 Steps

Suitable for Year 7+ www.love39steps.com

1 wheelchair space (in Upper Circle) and 3 transfer seats available

EXPLORE 8 hours of drama or music workshops on a theme and theatre production of your choice Would you like to involve your students in more in-depth drama or music work? We can pair you with an experienced theatre artist to work on an 8-hour workshop scheme with the theme and outcomes set by you. This project will allow you to: • Select any outstanding theatre production as the starting point for the work – not limited to the 2 productions in this leaflet • Choose any theme, idea or theatrical style to explore (e.g. self-expression, tolerance, physical theatre, song writing) • Work with experienced and supportive practitioners • Tailor-make the sessions to fit the needs of your students • Choose dates and times to best fit with your timetable Cost: £100 for 4 x 2 hour workshops plus £5 per theatre ticket

DEVELOP We offer INSET sessions on drama or music related subjects, led by practitioners with many years of experience working with special needs. If you have a particular topic that you would like included, please let us know.

Possible sessions include: • Engaging reluctant pupils • Directing the school show

• Puppetry for SEN • Behaviour management techniques

For further information please contact Jo on 020 7632 4117 or email jo@mousetrap.org.uk