Little Angel Theatre Youth Theatre - from 25 September
Little Angel Theatre, the “Home of British Puppetry” has developed a new Youth Theatre which will take place on Saturday mornings in Islington for ages 11-15.
The Little Angel’s Youth Theatre will bring a new dimension to a similar style of clubs, with puppet making and performing with puppets key to the way the group works – finding the new puppeteers of tomorrow!
First term: 25 September – 4 December, Saturday mornings 11.30am - 1.15pm
Mask Training for Teachers & Practitioners - 30 September
Practical training in Trestle mask skills for teachers, workshop leaders and all involved in participatory theatre.
This one day practical workshop will strengthen your practice of using masks as a tool for both theatre and social development, and is a great opportunity to gain new techniques to enable your students to produce outstanding work.
Click here for more information.
The Garbage King Teachers’ Event - 7 October
Want to find out more about how the Unicorn can work with your school and see our latest production The Garbage King, a story about two unlikely friends who meet in Addis Ababa? 
Come along to our Teachers’ Event to get an introduction to linking a visit to the classroom, meet the Unicorn team and see the show, all for just £7.
To book just call the Unicorn box office on 020 7645 0560 or visit the Unicorn theatre website.
Mission To Mars - 28 October
Go on a Mission To Mars with the Polka theatre by building your own spaceship in this interactive drama and craft session, inspired by the show.
The show is set in the year 2035 and is based on the real science of planned Mars missions!
Suitable for children aged 7-9, this session costs just £15 and runs from 10am-12noon.
Please visit the Polka theatre website or call 020 8543 4888 to book.
Directing Shakespeare – 12-13 November
This two-day workshop is designed to empower teachers to work confidently with Shakespeare and embrace the challenge of holding the roles of both director and teacher. It is part of a range of events and activities including workshops, talks and performances, designed to support teaching and learning in relation to Hamlet, which opens in the Olivier Theatre this September.
Visit the National Theatre website to find out more.
Polka Performers
Polka Performers work with professional directors and artists to explore their own ideas and create inspiring new theatre. These ten-week courses take places in Polka's Acting Studio during term time.
- Autumn term: Tue 5 Oct - Thu 16 Dec
- Spring term: Tue 18 Jan - Thu 24 Mar
For more information please visit the Polka Theatre website or call the box office on 020 8543 4888.
Offstage Choices - Autumn 2010
Offstage Choices will offer young people aged 13+ the opportunity to get a taste of the roles available behind the stage in technical theatre and live events. Dates and venues to be confirmed.
For further information visit the National Skills Academy for Creative & Cultural Skills.
Unicorn Teacher's CPD Sessions
Continuing Professional Development sessions are offered throughout the year, based around Unicorn theatre productions and aim to give teachers practical ideas for using theatre and drama strategies as a tool for learning.
For individual dates, information and to book, please contact Jenny Maddox - Learning and Participation Manager on 020 7645 0510 or jenny.maddox@unicorntheatre.com.
Please also visit the Unicorn theatre website for full information on current productions.
Royal Shakespeare Company - Pre-show Workshops
These practical workshops are suitable for English or Drama students KS2-5, with or without prior knowledge of the text.
Workshops are tailored to the needs of your students and created in line with curriculum requirements for speaking, listening, reading and writing.
For further information visit Royal Shakespeare Company.
Shakespeare Schools' Festival
The Shakespeare Schools Festival introduces 11-18 year olds to the excitement and discipline of performing in a professional theatre. Through workshops for teachers and students provided by our partners National Theatre and National Youth Theatre, the Festival helps young people to appreciate the genius of Shakespeare, to aim high and to take pride in their achievements.
In this, our 10th anniversary year, 700 schools will perform at 80 theatres across the UK. We have a limited number of places available; you can register here.
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