Learning and Engagement Newsletter Summer 2025
After-school drama clubs
From the autumn, we are open for bookings for after-school drama clubs with new primary schools in Leeds.
Our drama clubs use fun, performance-based games and exercises, led by industry professionals, to help young people build confidence, communicate effectively and learn skills like teamwork. These are weekly one-hour clubs for up to 15 children across Years 3-6, costing £120 per session. Sessions are discounted for schools in certain wards.
Is your school based in: Armley, Beeston & Holbeck, Burmantofts & Richmond Hill, Chapel Allerton, Gipton & Harehills, Hunslet & Riverside, Kirkstall or Little London & Woodhouse?
We can offer a free taster session and a 50% discount on clubs to schools in these areas.
Please get in touch to discuss drama clubs for your school.
Spring highlights
Last term, we not only forged new partnerships but also had old friends visit us at Leeds Heritage Theatres.
For example, Trinity Academy Leeds returned as part of their Year 7 Empower programme to raise aspirations and provide high-quality careers education. The students toured City Varieties Music Hall and took part in our World of Work session focusing on arts careers.
Secondary school students during a World of Work workshop. Credit Chris Werrett
Performing Arts students from the college. Credit Gavin Joynt
We also ran a series of SEND-friendly workshops in the spring, including welcoming back our friends from Leeds City College for Act Like An Employee. In this workshop, we explored how drama skills can prepare young people for the world of work, whatever career path they choose.
For the very first time, students from Temple Moor High in the East SILC enjoyed a backstage tour of Leeds Grand Theatre before seeing Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Read their teachers’ feedback below!
“Thank you so much for all your staff’s support, kindness and guidance throughout the visit.”
“It was one of the most inclusive tours we’ve ever done for our students in wheelchairs.”
Teachers from East SILC
Get ahead for next year
Did you know that the summer term is our busiest time of year for projects here in the Learning and Engagement team? This means that we’re looking ahead to autumn and taking advance bookings for school workshops and work experience projects.
Design competition
In time for Leeds Grand Youth Theatre’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, we are running a competition for under 18s to design the chocolate bar for sale during the show.
Download our template here and submit your design via learning@leedsheritagetheatres.com by Mon 9 June 2025 for the chance to win free tickets and see your snack come to life.
You can also collect and return paper copies of our wrapper template via Leeds Grand Theatre Box Office (LS1 6NU), or email us your free-hand design (portrait, 12.3×8.8cm).
Coming this term
Are you looking for inspiring careers opportunities for your students? Join us virtually on Wed 25 June (3.30-5pm) for our next Careers in the Creative Industries Network meeting bringing together creative industry professionals and careers leads.
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Leeds Heritage Theatres Engagement Fund
Every year, we work with over 10,000 young people across the city, in schools, youth groups and other sessions to help them build skills, confidence and pride through our creative learning and engagement programme. All donations to this fund will help us to continue our work and reach more people across the Leeds City Region.
