spring term 2019
theatreopeners offering schools the best of London’s theatre for just £8 per ticket
theatreopeners provides unrivalled access to top London theatre for secondary school and 6th form college students for just £8 a ticket
insightsessions
Each production is offered with: Q&A session with members of the cast and /or production team
This Spring Term:
These bespoke 90-minute masterclasses offer a first-hand insight into the creative choices of the theatre production.
Totem
‘The fact that they were all allowed to work in such close proximity to the set added a layer of excitement in the creation of the work and they left with a lovely sense of ownership over both the devising process which had already been kickstarted and the production which the workshop ignited for them. It was a wonderful opener to the possibilities of theatre for these young beginners.’ Teacher, Trinity School
The Unreturning
TBC Fri 18 Jan 12 noon
Theatre Royal Stratford East Mon 28 Jan 10.30am Cost: £100 per school group
Set in a world very like our own, this Romeo and Juliet is about a generation of young people born into violence and ripped apart by the bitter divisions of their parents. Shakespeare’s most famous story explodes with intense passion and an irresistible desire for change, but leads all too quickly to devastating consequences.
RSC
Romeo and Juliet Written by William Shakespeare Barbican Theatre Thu 10 Jan 1.30pm Mon 14 Jan 7.15pm
barbican.org.uk
Don’t miss an all-star cast – including Celia Imrie and John Simm – in an evening of social satire that chimes with our times, directed by Jamie Lloyd. The latest instalment of the criticallyacclaimed Pinter at the Pinter season, Pinter 6 is an evening showcasing some of Harold’s funniest short plays. www.pinteratthepinter.com
Party Time/ Celebration Thu 10 Jan 2.30pm Tue 15 Jan 7.30pm The Harold Pinter Theatre KS 4+
TOTEM follows the human species from original amphibian state to the ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage, evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential.
Cirque Du Soleil
cirquedusoleil.com/Totem
KS 3+
Acclaimed physical theatre company Frantic Assembly and Theatre Royal Plymouth bring their new show to Stratford East. This bold play by Anna Jordan explores the profound effect of war on three different generations of young men.
Frantic Assembly
stratfordeast.com
KS 4+
TOTEM Written and Directed by Robert LePage Fri 18 Jan 3pm Wed 30 Jan 7.30pm Royal Albert Hall
The Unreturning Written by Anna Jordan Mon 28 Jan 2pm Theatre Royal Stratford East
The acclaimed National Theatre production brings Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel to thrilling life on stage. Christopher has an extraordinary brain, exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But his detective work takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Mon 4 Feb 7.30pm Thu 7 Feb 7.30pm Piccadilly Theatre KS3+
curiousonstage.com This joyous new musical shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives. comefromaway.com
The innovative theatrical company 1927 brings back its highly acclaimed show, The Animals and Children Took to the Streets, a glorious blend of macabre and spectacular through music, animation and live performance storytelling. Like a graphic novel burst into life, 1927 invites you on a theatrical journey of startling originality. lyric.co.uk
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Come From Away Wed 27 Feb 2.30pm Mon 4 Mar 7.30pm Phoenix Theatre KS3+
The Animals and Children Took to the Streets Directed and written by Suzanne Andrade Wed 6 Mar 2.30pm Wed 13 Mar 2.30pm Lyric Hammersmith
Teaching state school students aged 15 - 18? Encourage your students to sign-up to our THEATRELIVE4£5 scheme. They’ll receive regular offers to see top London shows for just £5 per ticket! Students can sign up for free at mousetrap.org.uk
How to Book Apply for tickets by completing our online application form on our website. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions below before applying. Your completed online application form is your confirmed request, not a provisional one. Deadline for applications: Monday 17 December 2018
Terms & Conditions l Please remember Theatreopeners is only for mainstream state secondary schools and 6th form colleges. l T ickets are strictly limited, so we cannot guarantee your application will be successful. Priority will be given to schools new to us and those with a higher percentage of students on free school meals. l Schools may only attend one production, but you can rank as many choices as you wish. l Following the deadline, we will confirm whether or not your school has been successful. If successful, your tickets will be booked and an invoice issued. l Once we have confirmed your tickets, we will communicate mainly by email – please check your inbox regularly. l Please do not apply for tickets you cannot use. Check the school calendar and confirm the visit in advance with your senior management. We are unable to offer refunds for unused tickets. l If you cancel your visit within 2 weeks of the performance and we are unable to find a replacement school, you will be obligated to pay the full unsubsidised cost of the unused tickets. l If you have any further queries, please contact Elaine Grant on 020 7632 4116 or email elaine@mousetrap.org.uk
Mousetrap Theatre Projects enables young people with limited resources, access or support to engage with the best of London’s theatre.
We offer innovative theatre access, education and audience development projects to stimulate and inspire young people.
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theatreopeners is generously supported by SOLT, The Childhood Trust, The Colwinston Charitable Trust and The Hyde Park Place Estate Charity.
Image credits: Insight and back page images by Alex Rumford Come From Away Original Broadway photography by Matthew Murphy The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time image by Brinkhoff/MĂśgenburg Romeo and Juliet image by Topher McGrillis
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