TheatreOpeners Summer 2012

TheatreOpeners

Offering schools the best of London’s theatre

Summer Term 2012

TheatreOpeners provides unrivalled access to top London theatre for secondary school pupils for just £7 a ticket.

Each

production is offered with: Teacher’s Education Resource Pack Question and Answer session with members of the cast and/or production team

INSIGHT SESSIONS

i These 90-minute sessions take place before the matinee performances.

Photo: Alex Rumford

Designed as participatory master classes, Insight sessions are facilitated by key members of the company and creative team (such as the director, writer and stage manager) and offer a first-hand insight into the creative choices made in staging a theatre production.

One Man, Two Guvnors Insight session at the National Theatre

‘The workshop was really engaging, the leader was enthusiastic and exceptionally experienced and knowledgeable. It was a great learning experience for the students to develop their understanding of Commedia and then apply it to the hilarious matinee performance of One Man, Two Guvnors.’

Teacher from Westwood Girls’ College, March 2012

This Summer Term:

Noises Off Venue TBC Thursday 28 June 11am Top Hat Aldwych Theatre Thursday 5 July 11.30am Cost:

£75 per school group

Chariots of Fire Adapted for the stage by Mike Bartlett Directed by Edward Hall

Hampstead Theatre Based on the extraordinary true story of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, Chariots of Fire is an Olympic tale of hope, honour and belief. Award winning designer Miriam Buether (Sucker Punch, Royal Court) will be transforming Hampstead Theatre into its very own stadium giving an immersive experience that evokes the 1924 Paris Olympics. www.hampsteadtheatre.com Wednesday 30th May – 2.30pm Wednesday 13th June – 2.30pm

KS3+

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

by William Shakespeare

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Danger penetrates A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s enduring story of young love. As worlds real and unreal merge, romance struggles to survive and unlikely unions are forged. Featuring the Open Air Theatre’s celebrated fusion of original music, movement and unique setting, this magical and comedic tale is set to be one of the theatrical highlights of the year. www.openairtheatre.com

Thursday 21st June – 2.15pm Wednesday 11th July – 2.15pm

KS3+

Noises Off

by Michael Frayn

Novello Theatre This much loved play serves up a riotous double bill - a play within a play. Hurtling along at breakneck speed, it follows the backstage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through rehearsals to a shambolic first night and a final disastrous performance. www.oldvictheatre.com/noises-off-west-end Thursday 21st June – 7.30pm Thursday 28th June – 2.30pm

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KS3+

A Doll’s House

by Henrik Ibsen English language version by Simon Stephens

Young Vic Nora’s world seems ideal: beautiful children, elegant home, adoring husband. But her life is shot through with lies and delusion. When the truth bursts into the open, Nora is shocked to discover how radically her life has to change. www.youngvic.org Monday 2nd July – 7.30pm Wednesday 18th July – 2.30pm

KS3+

Top Hat Fred and Ginger’s greatest Hollywood hit comes to the stage

Aldwych Theatre Jerry Travers arrives in London ready to appear in his first West End show. When he meets the irresistible Dale Tremont, he chases her across Europe in an attempt to win her heart. Packed full of Irving Berlin’s greatest hits, such as ‘Let’s Face the Music and Dance’, ‘Cheek to Cheek’, ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ and ‘White Tie and Tails’, Top Hat is a giddy, glorious celebration of 1930s song and dance. wwwtophatonstage.com Thursday 5th July – 3.00pm Monday 9th July – 7.30pm

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KS2+

The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe Based on the novel by C. S. Lewis Adapted for the stage by Rupert Goold

The ThreeSixty Theatre, Kensington Gardens Open the door and enter a spectacular new world with Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy as they journey through the magical land of Narnia.

The first installment from C.S. Lewis’ beloved Chronicles of Narnia series, combines live theatre, breath-taking special effects and stunning puppetry performed in a state-of-the art rainproof theatre tent. Set against the backdrop of Kensington Palace, this exquisite event promises to be the ultimate summer experience in the park. www.lionwitchtheshow.com Thursday 12th July –1.30pm Thursday 19th July –1.30pm

KS2+

Application Form PLEASE NOTE: Your completed application form is your CONFIRMED request, not a provisional one. We are unable to offer refunds for any unused tickets. Please complete all sections below. See HOW TO BOOK overleaf.

Deadline for applications: Friday 20 April 2012 School: Name of Teacher: Job Title: Address: Postcode:

Borough:

Email: Tel:

Mobile:

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 30 pupils per school at ONE of the following productions with a minimum teacher/pupil ratio of 1:10 Number of Pupils______ Number of Staff______ Total______

Please number your choices as #1, #2, #3 in order of preference.

Chariots of Fire

Wednesday 30th May at 2.30pm Wednesday 13th June at 2.30pm

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Thursday 21st June at 2.15pm Wednesday 11th July at 2.15pm

Noises Off

Thursday 21st June at 7.30pm Thursday 28th June at 2.30pm

A Doll’s House

Monday 2nd July at 7.30pm Wednesday 18th July at 2.30pm

Top Hat

Thursday 5th July at 3.00pm Monday 9th July at 7.30pm

The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe

Thursday 12th July at 1.30pm Thursday 19th July at 1.30pm

Anything to add?

Interested in INSIGHT

Interested in INSIGHT

HOW TO BOOK •Please complete the application and return it by post to TheatreOpeners at the address below, or fax it to 020 7632 4111.

•Please complete all sections of the application form, especially contact details including an email address and mobile number.

•Tickets are strictly limited, so we cannot guarantee your application will be successful.

Priority will be given to schools new to Mousetrap Theatre Projects and those with a higher percentage of students on free school meals.

•Schools may only attend one production, although you may rank as many choices as you wish.

Following the application deadline, we will confirm whether or not your school has been successful.

•Your tickets will then be booked and an invoice issued. Please do not apply for tickets you cannot use and please check the school calendar carefully in advance.

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 4116 F: 020 7632 4111 E: elaine@mousetrap.org.uk www.mousetrap.org.uk Registered Charity no. 1053434

•If you have any further queries, please contact Elaine Grant on 020 7632 4116 or email elaine@mousetrap.org.uk The Steel Charitable Trust