spring term 2017
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 pupils for just £8 a ticket
insightsessions These 90-minute sessions take place before the matinee performances. Designed as participatory masterclasses, insightsessions are facilitated by key members of the company and creative team and offer a first-hand insight into the creative choices made in staging a theatre production. ‘Learning the opening section of Revelations gave my students insight into the work that goes into choreographing an entire production. This was a fantastic experience that they will not soon forget.’ Teacher, St. Angela’s Ursuline School Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater insightsession, Sep 2016
Each production is offered with: Q&A session with members of the cast and/or production team
This Spring term:
Chigger Foot Boys Tara Theatre Thu 2 Mar, 11.30am
Kinky Boots Adelphi Theatre Wed 22 Mar, 11am Cost: £100 per school group
ZooNation’s fabulous show a gleefully off-the-wall take on the madcap characters of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is reimagined for the unique space of the Roundhouse.
The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
roh.org.uk
KS 3+
Celebrating a decade since its launch, Sampled is a chance for dance fans and newcomers alike to enjoy a diverse range of styles from some of the world’s finest dancers. This year’s line-up includes ballet, tango, hip hop, flamenco, tap and contemporary dance.
Sadler’s Wells Sampled
Thu 12 Jan 2.30pm Wed 18 Jan 7.30pm Roundhouse
Fri 3 Feb 1pm Sadler's Wells KS 3+
sadlerswells.com
An intoxicating cocktail of love, duty, death and dominoes. Based on true events in the lives of Jamaicans who fought in World War One and set amid the banter in a rum bar near Kingston Harbour, four young men tell their stories of death and glory as the end of the British Empire looms.
Chigger Foot Boys Thu 2 Mar 2.30pm Thu 9 Mar 2.30pm Tara Theatre KS 3+
tara-arts.com
Winner of every major Best Musical award on Broadway and in the West End, Kinky Boots is the hottest show in town! Inspired by true events, this hilarious musical has songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and proves sometimes the best way to fit in is to standout! kinkybootsthemusical.co.uk
Kinky Boots Tue 7 Mar 7.30pm Wed 22 Mar 2.30pm Adelphi Theatre KS 3+
Simon Godwin directs this joyous new production with Tamsin Greig as a transformed Malvolia. A ship is wrecked on the rocks. Viola is washed ashore but her twin brother Sebastian is lost. Determined to survive on her own, she steps out to explore a new land. Where music is the food of love, and nobody is quite what they seem, anything proves possible.
Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare Mon 13 Mar 7.30pm National Theatre KS 3+
nationaltheatre.org.uk American playright Lindsey Ferrentino makes her UK debut with this honest and funny new drama. After three tours in Afghanistan, Jess finally returns to Florida. In a small town on the Space Coast, as the final shuttle is about to launch, Jess must confront her scars and a home that may have changed even more than her. nationaltheatre.org.uk
A priceless diamond has been entrusted to the city bank, but in a town where everyone’s a crook and even seagulls can’t be trusted, what could possibly go wrong? Delivering swag loads of laughter, Ocean’s Eleven meets the Marx Brothers in this dynamite new comedy. thecomedyaboutabankrobbery.com
For Lilly, going to Indonesia isn’t just another holiday with mum. It’s a new start, and the chance to ride an elephant called Oona. But then the tsunami hit - and Oona charges into the jungle, with her young rider desperately clinging on. hackneyempire.co.uk
Ugly Lies The Bone A new play by Lindsey Ferrentino Tue 14 Mar 7.30pm Tue 28 Mar 2.15pm National Theatre KS 3+
The Comedy About A Bank Robbery Thu 16 Mar 7.30pm Thu 23 Mar 7.30pm Criterion Theatre KS 3+
Running Wild By Michael Morpurgo Wed 22 Mar 7pm Thu 23 Mar 2.30pm Hackney Empire KS 3+
How to book l Please complete the application and return it by post to our address on the right or use the downloadable application on our website and return by email. l
Tickets 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 high percentage of students on free school meals.
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Schools may only attend one production, but you can rank as many choices as you wish. 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 by email, so please check your inbox regularly. l
Please do not apply for tickets you cannot use and check the school calendar and confirm the visit in advance with senior management. We are unable to offer refunds for unused tickets.
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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.
Mousetrap Theatre Projects 33 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 7EH T 020 7632 4116 E elaine@mousetrap.org.uk mousetrap.org.uk Registered charity no. 1053434 theatreopeners is generously supported by The Childhood Trust, Joe Allen and Colwinston Charitable Trust.
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, creative learning and youth engagement projects to stimulate and inspire young people.
For outstanding contribution to heritage education and learning. Image credits: Ugly Lies The Bone image by Mads Perch insight image by Alex Rumford The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party image by Jay Brooks Sadler’s Wells Sampled image by Chris Nash Kinky Boots image by Helen Maybanks Twelfth Night image by Frederike Helwig The Comedy About A Bank Robbery image by Darren Bell Running Wild design SWD photo Johan Persson
inspiring young people
Please note: Your completed application form is your confirmed request, not a provisional one. Please see How to Book section for Terms and Conditions. Please complete all sections below. Deadline for applications: Friday 20 January 2017
Application form School Name of teacher
Job title
Address Postcode Borough Email Mobile Finance department email Finance department contact number Does your group have any access requirements? (e.g. wheelchair needs, visual impairment, etc.) Year Group(s)
Students on free school meals
%
Reason(s) for intended trip Tickets are limited to one of the following productions with a minimum teacher /pupil ration of 1: 10 (However, if there are spare tickets you will be able to book more tickets.) Number of pupils
Number of staff
Total
Please number your choices 1, 2, etc, in order of preference: The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Thu 12 Jan 2.30pm
Sadler’s Wells Sampled
Fri 3 Feb 1pm
Chigger Foot Boys
Thu 2 Mar Thu 9 Mar Interested in 2.30pm 2.30pm insight 11.30am
Kinky Boots
Tue 7 Mar Wed 22 Mar Interested in 7.30pm 2.30pm insight 11am
Twelfth Night
Mon 13 Mar 7.30pm
Ugly Lies The Bone
Tue 14 Mar 7.30pm
The Comedy About A Bank Robbery
Thu 16 Mar Thu 23 Mar 7.30pm 7.30pm
Running Wild
Wed 22 Mar 7pm
Anything to add?
Wed 18 Jan 7.30pm
Tue 28 Mar 2.15pm
Thu 23 Mar 2.30pm