What we offer
We believe learning and education is a lifelong opportunity and should be open to all.
Here at the Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens in Lytham St Annes, we offer unique creative experiences for adults and young people.
Our varied programme includes:
• Creative home educational classes
• Bespoke, creative workshops linked to your school curriculum
• Targeted work with specific groups
• Themed education packs
• Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) projects
• Delivery of Arts Award
• Holiday projects including Lowther’s Film School, Summer musical project, storytelling, writer’s sessions, technical theatre training, and more
• Outdoor creative or nature themed sessions
• Streaming of National Theatre Live, and Trafalgar Releasing in our theatre
• In-school screenings
• Early Year’s creative workshops
• Weekly Youth Theatre sessions
• Adult Theatre group sessions
• Projects with The Connect Community Choir
• Community outreach work
• Work experience, and volunteer opportunities
Lowther’s Ice Cream Festival (2024). Photo by Jac Brown.
Why work with us?
Our staff
All of our qualified staff have enhanced DBS clearance, and follow nationally recognised sector guidance.
Current practices
We work with professional networks such as the National Associate of Youth Theatre (NAYT), and Fantastic for Families.
Parking
Thanks to our location and our beautiful gardens, we’re able to have coaches pick up right outside our main entrance and drop-off for a hassle free door to door experience.
Public transport
Our venues are easily accessible via public transport. We’re a 10 minute walk from Lytham Railway Station, and a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop.
Disabled access
Each of our venues are wheelchair friendly, and our car park has accessible parking bays.
Photo by Jac Brown.
Outdoor Classroom Lowther’s
Looking for an inspiring setting to take learning experiences outside?
Our dedicated outdoor space, part of our second venue, The Windmill Performance & Education Centre, is perfect for you if you are seeking a fresh environment in which to work. Seating up to 30 comfortably, this open-air space provides an ideal backdrop for lessons, workshops, performances and group activities.
Surrounded by nature, the space encourages creativity, focus, and hands-on learning, whether you’re exploring science, storytelling, mindfulness or music.
Our amphitheatre is set into the exterior wall at the back of the new building, allowing rain cover for outdoor events. It has direct access to toilet facilities just a few steps away.
This space is already proving popular with groups as a great alternative learning space.
Our outdoor classroom is available for half-day or full-day bookings.
Snow White by PHA (2024). Photo by Claire Griffiths.
Discounted School Tickets
Every year, we welcome thousands of school pupils into our auditorium with special discounts for the education sector.
One of the most popular shows for schools is our annual pantomime. Starting in December, our festive extravaganza gives schools access to discounted tickets, as well as free, themed educational activities that can be used in the classroom.
Why book with us?
Our beautiful coastal location and on-site car park, make it easy for you to get your students here for a streamlined door-to-door experience.
Where applicable, schools are also able to take advantage of additional savings with group discounts on participating shows.
For a full list of participating shows, please contact our Box Office team.
“Our group of 49 school children really enjoyed [Panto] Everything about the booking was great. The communication from the theatre, billing process, organisation on the day has all been great. We will definitely book again."
Streamed Performances
One key area for us as a theatre is broadening access to the arts. Currently, we’re a streaming partner of National Theatre, and Trafalgar Releasing, which means we’re able to offer screened performances.
This initiative helps to support learning, enhances cultural literacy, and creates a deeper appreciation of live theatre and performance.
We can work closely with you to organise post-show discussions, and offer accompanying supporting materials.
By bringing high-quality theatre into classrooms, or bringing your students to us, you’re not only encouraging creativity or critical thinking, but also inspiring empathy amongst students.
Beatrix by Triple Arts Academy (2024). Photo by Jac Brown.
Early Years Lowther’s
We’re developing creative ideas and workshops all the time.
Little Lowther Ages 0 - 4
Our session for babies, early years and their adults sees our studio transformed into a safe, welcoming space for exploration, open-ended play and moments of collaboration.
Children’s Theatre Workshop Ages 4 -6
Use imagination, exchange ideas, dress up, create scenes, characters and stories to share with each other, then perform for friends and families!
We build performance skills, mixed with fun and creative play. Our main focus is drama, but sessions also use drawing, making, music, poetry and movement as stimuli.
If you have an idea or would like more information, contact our Education Officer kerry@lowtherpavilion.co.uk
“Really lovely session, thank you.”
Parent, Little Lowther
“You’re so kind and inclusive; it’s really great.”
Parent, Children’s Theatre Workshop
Beatrix by Triple Arts Academy (2024). Photo by Jac Brown.
Home Ed Sessions Lowther’s
Nationally, home education has grown in the last decade, and we’ve responded to demand to provide this type of creative education.
We welcome parent, carer and young people’s feedback on our programme.
With these sessions, we aim to encourage group working, communication, respect, fun, and friendship.
Our Home Education sessions cover the following age groups:
Home Ed Drama Ages 4 - 6
Home Ed Drama Ages 6 - 10
Home Ed Drama Ages 10 - 16
Home Ed Drama Ages 14 - 18
If you would like some more information, please visit our website.
“…thanks for all you do for them, it’s changed her so much and she looks forward to coming every time.”
Jack & The Beanstalk by PHA (2023). Photo by Claire Griffiths.
Lifetime learning Lowther’s
We believe that learning doesn’t stop once we leave school.
No previous experience required. All are welcome.
Adult Theatre Group Ages 18+
Learn new skills, meet different people and be inspired. Sessions include script work, trust exercises, acting for camera, writing, improvisation, devising and performing work to an invited audience.
Lowther’s Writing Workshop Ages 18+
Our writers group will support writers to generate ideas, explore voice, style, as well as assist with creating structure and dialogue.
Technical Training Ages 14+
Learn more about the technical side of theatre with our evening course.
Creative opportunities for the Third Age
Our sessions include developing movement, singing, writing and performance skills.
“... I had no prior knowledge or experience, and the Adult Theatre Group has been a great way to learn. I’m glad I’m part of this shared experience.”
- Participant, Adult Theatre Group
Lowther’s
Outreach work
Community collaborations
We work with groups of all ages and abilities to build confidence, communication and trust, draw out and explore themes. This can lead to a co-created performance or other outcome for sharing with friends, family and stakeholders. Timings are flexible; we have run one-off sessions for a themed event: ie Refugee Week; Fun Palaces, etc, as well as ongoing collaborations with a specific group, such as adults with autism and disabilities.
Schools
We deliver workshops as part of a school careers week. Our staff can also welcome a group of students to our venue to experience a day or half-day in a working theatre. We’re signed up to the Lancashire Skills Pledge and liaise with the Responsible Business Network, taking part in careers fairs and interviews where possible.
In addition to this, we work with teaching staff to create and lead various sessions, including ideas for World Book Day; Myths and Legends; Devising workshops with GCSE students; curriculum topics and work on oracy, text and performance skills.
Teach Rex Live (2024). Photo by Jac Brown.
Additional Activities Lowther’s
Teachers Forum
We host one meeting each term for teacher and educators to attend, take part in workshops, network with others, and influence our plans.
HAF (Holiday Activity Fund)
We’re a HAF provider for Fylde, running creative visual, digital and performance projects during Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays.
Arts Award
We’re an Arts Award Centre and have Arts Award Advisors working here for additional, accredited learning.
Workshops & Education Packs
Certain companies, such as those performing Shakespeare, dance, or curriculum or story-based work, may run a workshop before or after the show and provide an education pack. These will often be free.
Keep in touch for updates.
