Leeds Heritage Theatres – where every seat tells a story. Find out more about how you can name a seat at one of our venues.

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KS3

Our KS3 workshops foster creativity and explore the world of work from our venues.

Key Information

  • Standard workshops last 2.5hrs
  • Cost £200 for up to 30 students
  • 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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“Links to Gatsby benchmarks, strong delivery from the staff and progressive tasks with WOW moments”

Teacher, Leeds Trinity Academy

KS3 Workshops

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Panto Skills: 2.5 hours, £200

Focus on pantomime traditions with strong links to English and Drama NC objectives

  • Learn about traditional elements of pantomime such as archetypes and practice theatrical storytelling techniques
  • Students will explore voice projection, slapstick comedy, audience participation, and acting in role
  • We can tailor workshop content for any key stage and deliver at school upon request
  • A tour of one of our venues is included for workshops delivered at the theatre
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World of Work: 2.5 hours, £200

KS3: Focus on statutory schools careers provision and Gatsby Career Benchmarks

  • 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 production in groups
  • We can include either a drama skills element or production mood board activity
  • A careers-focused tour is included for workshops delivered at the theatre
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Wellbeing Workshops: 2.5 hours, £200

Use drama skills and techniques to keep your students’ minds and bodies healthy

  • Confidence building and teamwork will be explored through drama skills and games
  • We can tailor workshop content to meet the specific needs of your cohort of KS3 students
  • We can focus on your school’s ethos, as well as your student wellbeing goals, and incorporate these into the session
  • A tour of one of our venues is included for workshops delivered at the theatre

Theatre Tours

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Explore behind the scenes, hear about superstitions of the stage and see how our venues operate. Suitable for all ages. Tours last 1hr and cost £100 for a class of 30 students plus accompanying adults.

Please note that, as we are working theatres, we cannot guarantee access to all areas.

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