Speakeasy have been producing inspirational and award-winning Theatre in Education since 1996, from our range of ready to book workshops, to our work as artists in residence at
Eyres Monsell Primary School.
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to enquire about any of the projects below
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New for 2010! Talking Tales
A series of fantastic workshops based on
popular Fairy Tales for Foundation age children. Interactive
story-telling techniques bring the characters to life, and encourage the
children to take an active part in the story, advising Red Riding Hood
on how to stay safe, trying to wake Sleeping Beauty, discussing
behavioural issues with Goldilocks, escaping the Giant with Jack, or
even outwitting Rumpelstiltskin as he spins straw into gold.
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An incredible interactive
workshop allowing year 3/4 to explore Tudor life first hand. Through
exploring a Tudor house, the children meet Lady Catherine and her
servant John, who help them discover what it was truly like to live in
Tudor times. Explores elements of year 3/4 history through live characters
and projected media.
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Journey through the desert and into the pyramids with the mysterious explorer Carter. Can you help him find the last piece of the Pharaoh's treasure? Covering elements of year 3/4 history, this inspirational learning experience combines live characters and projected media to explore the Ancient Egyptian way of life.
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New for 2010! Adras the Greek
Join the puzzle-loving Athenian Adras, in this
character-led interactive workshop aimed at year 3/4. Travel back to
500BC and explore life in Ancient Greece, tour the city of Athens, take
part in an Olympic chariot race and much more...
Perfect as an introduction to Ancient Greek civilisation, this fun-filled
workshop is packed with things to see and do.
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New for 2010! The Number Pirates
Aimed at year 3/4, this superb interactive
workshop enlists your Pupils
as a strangely Mathematical pirate crew. Along with fellow pirate Jacob Nutt, the crew must set sail to a Treasure Island, but, can they make it
safely home? A range of Mathematical problems must be overcome in
order to retrieve their treasure, and find their way home./p>
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Join Jayne as she researches the animals and people that live in the rainforest. Who is cutting down the trees and why? Exploring elements of year 4 science and geography units, this exciting interactive piece encourages children to utilise speaking, listening and teamwork skills to resolve the dilemmas of the rainforest. Will you find the elusive Yanomami tribe?
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60 or 120 minute sessions for year 6-7, raising teamwork and co-operation skills. Ideal for Summer schools, activities weeks, PSHE or drama days.
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New for 2010! Anti-Bullying Workshops
Originally developed from special projects with two Leicester City Primary Schools, this fantastic workshop can be booked as one-off or series of workshops. By creating a safe environment the young people are encouraged to explore how bullying affects others through the use of characters and drama exercises. The materials developed during the workshop(s) can also be used to make anti-bullying themed displays and presentations to disseminate the message throughout the school.
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Drug and Alcohol workshop for years 8-10. 60 or 120 minute versions available encouraging students to think about the consequences of all different types of behaviour generated by drug and alcohol use.
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120-minute session to support GCSE studies of Shakespeare's classic. Join two professional actors exploring the play in detail.
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These are just a few examples of the kinds of work that Speakeasy are able to offer Schools.
We also pride ourselves on our ability to create new and exciting bespoke projects.
Contact us to discuss how we could help your school.
Speakeasy Theatre Company
Unit 16, Linwood Workshops, Linwood Lane, Leicester LE2 6QJ
