The Lowry for Schools We offer a range of creative workshops exploring the LS Lowry Collection, special exhibitions and our Theatres programme, through both visual and performing arts. Our workshops are led by professional artists and practitioners and take place at The Lowry, or if you prefer, we can come to your school. Take your pick from one of the workshops below, or we can create something tailor made for your class.
LS. Lowry Workshops Show
Subject
Industrial Landscapes
Art & Design
LS Lowry Landscapes
Art & Design
LS Lowry 3D Modelling
Art & Design
Dance at The Lowry
Art, PE & Dance
Drama at The Lowry
Art & Drama
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1 2 3 4
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Unlocking Salford Quays Workshops Workshop
Subject
Drama: Dock Workers & Factory Girls
History & Drama
3D Sculpture: Salford Quays Past & Present
Art & Design & History
Level
Workshop Times All workshops are for up to 35 pupils. Available Mon - Fri 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm. Full-day workshops are also available, 10am-3pm.
Workshop Costs Cost £100 (£80 Salford Schools) Full-day £200 (£160 Salford Schools) Artist IN SCHOOL Full-day £250
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PICK & MIX A Tailor-Made Workshop For Your Class If none of the above workshops suit your needs, all you need to do is tell us:
If you have any needs you wish to discuss further with us please email lynsey.merrick@ thelowry.com
Welcome to the Autumn Term at The Lowry No other venue in the North West can offer the range of creative opportunities that you will find at The Lowry, whether you’re a Primary, Secondary or FE / HE teacher. This leaflet summarises our upcoming shows and workshops suitable for schools. Please visit thelowry.com/learning for details.
In the Theatres this Autumn: Show
Date
Subject
Blood Brothers
Mon 2 – Sat 7 Sept
English & Drama
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty*
Wed 25 – Sat 28 Sept
Dance
Educating Rita
Thu 26 Sept – Sat 12 Oct
English & Drama
Dinosaur Zoo
Fri 4 - Sat 5 Oct
Various
Rambert– UK premiere
Wed 9 – Fri 11 Oct
Dance
Wed 23 Oct
Dance
Tue 29 Oct- Sat 2 Nov
History & Drama
Tue 12 Sat 16 Nov
Dance
Fri 15 – Sat 16 November
Dance
Fri 29 Nov – Sat 11 Jan
English & Drama
Tue 17 – Sat 28 Dec
English & Drama
Michael Clark Dance Company* Fiddler on the Roof* Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake*
• The art form • The topic • The curriculum area you’d like to explore
Nobulus Dance*
A member of our team of highly experienced artists will then design and deliver a bespoke workshop for you, either at The Lowry or in school.
Wanted! Robin Hood
£150 Half-day & £250 Full-day (No concessions)
The Night Before Christmas
TAP in to The Lowry TAP is The Lowry’s monthly Teachers’ Advisory Panel for Salford, who meet to discuss the ever-changing relationship between the arts and education. Suitable for teachers from Foundation Level and Key Stages 1 – 4, FE, HE and education professionals. For dates see www.thelowry.com/learning visit thelowry.com/learning
To Book 0843 208 6003
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*Workshop available, see inside for details
Wed 20 November 2013 – Sat 18 January 2014 For prices and times thelowry.com/learning
To Book 0843 208 6003
VISTING COMPANY WORKSHOPS FOR AUTUMN 2013 Workshop
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Workshops with New Adventures
An exciting Education programme for Schools at The Lowry To celebrate the first ever UK tour of the National Theatre’s War Horse at The Lowry this Autumn 2013 we have a special programme of education workshops to complement this internationally acclaimed production, based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo. Workshop
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War Horse Puppetry skills
2 3 4
Designed to give students a hands-on understanding of how to create characters through puppetry and physicality; the workshops give a taste of the devising process through which the War Horse horses come to life. This workshop will be run by National Theatre practitioners who have worked as performers and puppeteers in the production.
For more information on workshops and a free resource pack online visit www.new-adventures.net/rebourne Or call 020 7713 6766.
A Trip To The Stage – Fiddler On The Roof Join us in this fun packed day where you will explore the exciting world of dance and musical theatre! An exciting insight to the art of making musical theatre, songs, dance and story telling. Then watch the matinee performance of Fiddler on The Roof. Participants will be supervised and at all times during the workshop and chaperoned during the performance.
Wed 30 Oct 9.30am-5pm Ticket and activity combination ticket £25 per person Call on 0843 208 6003 to book
2 3 4
A full day workshop that starts across the water with a morning session at IWM North for a First World War object handling session. Followed by an afternoon drama workshop at The Lowry to use this historical evidence to bring these rich stories to life.
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Puppet Making
2 3 4
Taking inspiration from the War Horse production this Art & Design workshop gives you the chance to make your own, moving puppet
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War Horse Page-to-Stage Events
3 4 5
These onstage pre-show events are specifically designed to unlock the extraordinary creative learning opportunities of War Horse. Young people will have the unique experience of interacting with members of the War Horse Creative and Acting Company and the National Theatre’s Learning Team to explore some of the background principles of puppetry, the rehearsal and technical processes that have brought this magical production to life, as well as a chance to ask questions of company members at the end. (Set dates: tickets must be booked in advance) All workshops are accessible and adapted to suit each class
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
warhorseonstage.com/ education
Bookable Sept - Dec at your school
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First World War
Download a scheme of work for Key Stage 3 & Teachers Resource Pack for cross-curricular learning
These tailor made workshops are available now for your school to book and explore this exciting show.
More Information
Nobulus Out of the Shadows Workshop Nobulus will lead these general level workshops around the themes and concepts from their work Out of the Shadow. The Company are experienced in teaching across the world and have taught in London at Breakin’ Convention, Sadler’s Wells.
11.15am-3.15pm Up to 25 people age 14+ To book contact emmaturner.dtp@gmail.com
For beginners / intermediate
Birmingham Royal Ballet Open Class Based on the exciting new ballet, Sleeping Beauty, these workshops are a great opportunity for young ballet students and are led by a professional artist and pianist. Often there will be additional events available such as make-up demonstrations, an insight into the costumes or talks with Birmingham Royal Ballet dancers.
The National Theatre’s Learning Programme on tour is generously supported by The Dorset Foundation
For more information, resources and to book visit thelowry.com/warhorseeducation
Available for one class / group on Sat 16 Nov to be delivered at your venue
visit www.thelowry.com/learning
Sunday 29 Sept 10am - 11.30am Grade 2-3 (Approx age 8-10) 11.45pm - 1.30pm Grade 4-5/Inter foundation (Approx age 11-13 years) 2.15pm - 4.15pm Grade 6+/ Intermediate/Advanced (14+) For further information, prices and how to book please visit brb.org.uk
To Book 0843 208 6003