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2026 marks the fifth year of delivering this impactful project with East Anglian primary schools. Students are mentored by leading local playwrights who, over a period of weeks, deliver two workshops in your school, giving young people the tools to write their first play. Once the workshops are complete, students are set free to create a play about whatever their heart desires!
Previous titles include: Evil King Jeff, The Journey to Glory, When Squirrels Saved the Earth, Slaptoe Pants Saves the World and Karen’s Day Out!
Our fantastic team read ALL of the plays (over 300!) and selects at least one play from each school to be performed by local, professional actors on our historic stage. The students and their teachers are invited to watch the mayhem unfold as their plays are performed on stage for all to see!
Participation in the programme is free however, spaces are limited. We are able to offer bursaries to support with coach travel. Tiny Plays, Big Ideas is supported by the Ridley Godfrey Foundation.
‘The Ridley Godfrey Foundation is delighted to support Theatre Royal’s Tiny Plays BIG IDEAS project. A chance to introduce children to the world of literature and drama. To see the joy on young people’s faces when performing on a real stage is a privilege.’ – Jen Godfrey, Trustee at The Ridley Godfrey Foundation
What’s Included?
- Two playwrighting workshops for Y6 pupils (or mixed class of Y5/Y6)
- CPD session at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
- Performance of selected plays at Theatre Royal by professional actors
This programme is free and we also offer support with coach travel. If you are interested in being a Tiny Plays school, please fill out the form below.
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