Theatre Journeys for Special Schools Spring 2012

Photo: Simon Turtle | Andile Gumbi as ‘Simba’ © Disney

ICAP Theatre Journeys for Special Schools

Experience and explore the best of London’s theatre for just £5 a ticket

Mousetrap Theatre Projects opens the door to West End theatre for secondary special schools with best seats at top productions and in-school workshops that support and enrich the experience.

Photo: Alex Rumford

“The experience was something both staff and pupils will remember and treasure for many, many years.”

Teacher, Pioneer School on The Railway Children performance and workshop

Photo: Alex Rumford

EXPERIENCE Each term, secondary special schools are offered a choice of 2 outstanding West End productions at £5 a ticket, plus: • Free in-school drama workshop linked to the performance • Teachers resource pack

The Lion King Lyceum Theatre

Wednesday 11 January at 2.30pm Wednesday 18 January at 2.30pm Length: 2h 30 Ingeniously adapted from the beloved animated film, Disney’s The Lion King is a theatrical event you will never forget. Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains to the evocative rhythms of Africa, this spectacular production explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music.

Suitable for Year 7+

8 wheelchair spaces available

The Wizard of Oz London Palladium

Wednesday 29 February at 2.30pm Wednesday 7 March at 2.30pm Length: 2h 30 Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow and into The London Palladium for Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit production.

Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay this production, totally reconceived for the stage, contains all the much-loved songs from the Oscar-winning movie score, all the favourite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way.

Suitable for Year 7+

4 wheelchair spaces available

Photo: Joan Marcus Š Disney

SPRING TERM 2012

Explore 8 hours of tailor-made drama or music workshops on a theme and theatre production of your choice Photo: Alex Rumford

Would you like to involve your students in more in-depth drama or music work? We can pair you with experienced theatre artists to work on an 8-hour workshop scheme with the theme and outcomes set by you. This project will allow you to: • Select any outstanding theatre production as the “I suggest all schools participate in similar starting point for the work – not limited to the 2 projects.

The benefits to productions in this leaflet the children’s confidence • Choose any theme, idea or theatrical style to and communication skills explore (e.g. self-expression, tolerance, physical are endless!” theatre, song writing) Teacher, John Chilton School, Tailor-made • Work with experienced and supportive workshop scheme 2011 practitioners • Tailor-make the sessions to fit the needs of your students • Choose dates and times to best fit with your timetable

Cost: £100 for 4 x 2 hour workshops plus £5 per theatre ticket

Develop Tell us what training you would like, and we will bring a theatre practitioner into your school for 2 hours at a date and time convenient to you (e.g.

3.30pm to 5.30pm). Each session will be tailored to your requirements. Possible sessions include: • Engaging reluctant pupils • Learn to play the ukulele • Directing the school show • An introduction to drama for special needs For more information please contact Jo on 020 7632 4117 or email jo@mousetrap.org.uk Cost: £150 per school

Photo: Alex Rumford

After-school CPD

Application Form PLEASE NOTE WE ONLY HAVE 100 TICKETS AT EACH PERFORMANCE. If we are oversubscribed we will prioritise schools based on the number of previous visits with us and the percentage of students on free school meals.

Please do not apply for tickets you cannot use, as we are unable to offer refunds on any unused tickets.

Please return this form by post or fax to 020 7632 4111.

Contact name:

Job title:

School:

Borough:

Email: Address: Postcode: Mobile:

Tel:

Please state the best time of day to reach you: What are the special educational needs of the pupils in your school?

Which year group are you bringing? (Year 7 and up only) Tickets are limited to approximately 30 pupils and teachers per school

Access requirements Do you have wheelchair users in your group?

Yes/No If so, how many?

Are any of the wheelchair users able to transfer into seats? Yes/No If so, how many?

Please tell us about any other needs or requirements (e.g. visual impairment, medical conditions, fear of heights, etc.): Please number your choices as #1, #2 etc. Schools may attend only one production, but the more choices you select the better chance you have of being successful.

The Lion King

Deadline for applications: 14 December 2011

_____ Wednesday 11 January at 2.30pm

_______pupils _______adults _______total

_____ Wednesday 18 January at 2.30pm

_______pupils _______adults _______total

The Wizard of Oz

Deadline for applications: 14 December 2011

_____ Wednesday 29 February at 2.30pm _______pupils _______adults _______total _____ Wednesday 7 March at 2.30pm

_______pupils _______adults _______total

Please contact Jo Pelly on 020 7632 4117 or email jo@mousetrap.org.uk (Mon-Wed) for queries.

Please send me more information about the tailor-made workshop scheme

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 programmes to stimulate and inspire young people.

At the heart of our work is the desire to open doors to young people who might otherwise consider London’s rich cultural heritage closed to them.

Mousetrap Theatre Projects 23-24 Henrietta Street Covent Garden London WC2E 8ND T: 020 7632 4117 F: 020 7632 4111 E: jo@mousetrap.org.uk www.mousetrap.org.uk Registered Charity no. 1053434

Mousetrap Theatre Project wishes to acknowledge and thank ICAP for its sponsorship of the ICAP Theatre Journeys for Special Schools programme.

We are most grateful to ICAP for its very generous support.