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Page to Stage
Focusing on the GCSE component Understanding Drama. Page to Stage is a workshop package which brings two professional actors and one of our facilitators to your school to explore your chosen GCSE set text.
Bespoke offerings for your school
Welcome to our Secondary School and Further Education page, here you will see an overview of the different programmes we run at Theatre Royal for ages 12 – 18.
From supporting GCSE and A-Level delivery, to bespoke workshops and technical support, Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is dedicated to giving students unforgettable learning experiences.
Our programme is designed to support schools with their delivery of the curriculum, providing young people with opportunities to build their theatrical skills.
All of our facilitators are DBS checked and have been awarded Safeguarding Level 1 Certification.
Artsmark Schools – For our standalone workshops and CPD sessions we offer a 20% discount.
Schools Partner Packages
Schools Partner Packages, tailored to Secondary Schools, are designed to offer a variety of workshops, experiences and projects to introduce your students into the world of the performing arts whilst also linking to multiple areas of the national curriculum including English and PSHE.
Prices are for the academic year 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 and apply to all state-funded schools. Please get in touch with us if you are private school to discuss our packages.
Although these have been carefully structured based on real-time experiences and schools’ feedback to help us deliver the best possible experience for you – we understand that no two institutions are exactly the same.
With that in mind, please browse through, discuss with your school let us know if you have any questions [email protected]
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- 2 Days of TRBSE time at your school (to be tailored to your needs – workshops, CPD, rehearsing schools plays, unlocking the curriculum in creative ways)
- 2 x tickets to our Teacher Network Evening (includes show and a drink)
- Theatre Tour (1 hour)
Cost £510
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All elements of Secondary Foundations plus:
- Careers Carousel at Theatre Royal (Morning at Theatre Royal, 30-minute sessions with each department, finding out more about their roles and careers in theatre)
- Drama GCSE Students – Live Theatre Performance and Workshop. (A focus around their GCSE question, analysing live performance). 35 tickets, plus 1 ticket for a teacher. Q & A with cast (subject to availability). Follow-up workshop at your school breaking down the show and offering advice on how to write about it in the exam.(Possible supplement for evening shows)
Cost £1,275
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All elements of Secondary Foundations and Horizons plus:
- Page to Stage Workshop for a class to work with 2 professional actors and a director, understanding the process of how we take a play from its starting point in rehearsals, to staging it ready for an audience.
- Technician at your school half day. Taking you and your students through how best to utilise your equipment and offering advice on materials to enhance your drama setting.
Cost £1,655
Bespoke workshops
These programmes can be booked individually or combined into one of our schools partner packages.
Day at Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds
Focus on the GCSE component Texts in Practice. Day at Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds is designed to support young people’s understanding of live theatre. Following from production to exam, TRBSE facilitators will guide students through the exam question relating back to the production that they have seen.
Work Experience
Our work experience programme has been designed to give young people an insight into careers in the arts. These opportunities are available to 15 – 19-year-olds only for 2 weeks in June.
Technical Support
We can provide a technician at your school to teaching students and staff tips, tricks and equipment best practise.
Bespoke Workshops
We can work with you to design targeted workshops to support your delivery of the curriculum across all key stages. Previous workshops have included: Confidence, Performing Skills, Playwrighting, Devising and many more.
Continuing Professional Development
We can provide CPD sessions for your staff to explore creative approaches to the curriculum. Previous CPD sessions have included: Teamwork, Staff Rapport, The Arts, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Creative Writing, Non-Verbal approaches and Vocal skills.
Teachers Network
Visit one of our teacher networks, meet other teachers, watch a show at Theatre Royal and learn more about our Creative Learning programme for your Key Stage. We are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible projects for educational providers across the region; providing opportunities to learn from experienced theatre practitioners, watch professional performances and perform on our stage. Filter our shows by ‘Suitable for Schools’ to see the performance that can fit into your curriculum.
Our Teachers Network (including SEN) meet twice a year: once for Primary and once for Secondary Schools. Teachers are invited to watch a Theatre Royal show for free and our Teacher Network sessions take place 45 minutes before the show begins. At the sessions we will talk you through our Creative Learning programmes and opportunities that are available to book and also ways to partner with us including Artsmark and more. Your invitation to the Teacher Network evening includes a free drink and ticket to watch the show. Teachers are encouraged to come either on their own or with other teaching professionals.
To register your interest for our next Teacher Network, please contact: [email protected].
Get in touch
For more information about the projects or if you want to join our mailing list, please contact our Creative Learning Team.
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Theatre Royal offers a range of opportunities, workshops and activities, from Youth Theatre to Teacher Networks.