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KS2

Our KS2 workshops offer hands-on learning immersed in the history of our venues.

Key information

  • Standard workshops at the theatre last 2.5hrs
  • Cost £200 for up to 30 children
  • Delivered by experienced drama facilitators and education professionals
  • All workshops at the theatre include a tour of the venue
  • Some workshops can be adapted for delivery in school
  • Full risk assessments can be provided on request

For more information, email us at learning@leedsheritagetheatres.com

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“Super stories and level of work for the children. They were active and moving throughout the tour and workshop.”

Class teacher, Netherthong Primary School

KS2 workshops

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Spotlights and Sound Effects: 2.5 hours, £200

  • Experiment with light and colour to affect the mood of a performance and create soundscapes
  • With our lighting rig, pupils can investigate the practical application of Science NC principles
  • Our tour explores the evolution of light (Y3 and Y6) and sound (Y4) in theatre from past to present
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World of Work (Primary Edition): 2.5 hours, £200

  • Learn about key roles in a working theatre and explore how our venues operate as modern businesses
  • Students will undertake job-specific tasks from programming to marketing to design a chosen show
  • After the careers-focused tour, we incorporate either a drama element or production portfolio activity
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Ancient Greeks vs Victorians: 2.5 hours, £200

  • Explore the key similarities and differences between these two eras from the History NC
  • Dive into the traditional performance techniques of Ancient Greece through drama activities
  • Our tour develops an understanding of chronology and Greek influence over our Victorian venues
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Victorian Music Hall: 2.5 hours, £200

  • Bring the rich Victorian heritage of Leeds to life through our combined tour and workshop
  • Learn about costumes, characters and performers through roleplay, storytelling and object handling
  • A History-focused drama activity is included in our workshop
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Wellbeing Workshops: 2.5 hours, £200

  • Confidence building and teamwork will be explored through drama skills and games
  • We can tailor workshop content to meet the specific needs of the pupils in your school
  • We can focus on your school values and ethos and incorporate this into the session

Projects for KS2

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Ghosts of the Grand: 6-week project, £800

This project includes a ghostly theatre tour, drama games and vocabulary-building exercises, all designed to inspire reluctant writers. We will share plans and resources for three creative writing lessons at school, building on the explored stories, and deliver a two-hour session at school to celebrate pupil learning.

Read about the origins of this project
A group of primary schoolchildren in uniform hold a tableau position with their arms in the air. Credit Aaron Cawood

After school drama clubs

Our after school drama clubs use drama activities to build confidence, develop teamwork skills, spark creativity and have fun. Delivered by our experienced team in your school, clubs can run for just half a term or the full academic year, and can be tailored to the specific needs of your students.

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