For Teachers and Drama Practitioners
Supporting the Curriculum
You may already be aware that the Bloomsbury Theatre has an artistic policy for students and schools that seeks to present work by professional theatre companies. Our programme is designed to support the curriculum and encourage active participation from schools linked to various subject areas,particularly Drama and Theatre studies, Performing Arts, History, English and theatre related activities.
This season saw over 5,000 school pupils experiencing plays such as Terry Deary’s Horrible Histories, Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, Marlowe's Dr Faustus and David Almond's Skellig. As ever, UCL Classical Drama Society's annual production of The Oresteia Parts 2 & 3 was a sell out.
We hosted several events recently in conjunction with the University of London Greek Festival including workshops and lectures linked to Euripides' The Trojan Women, a set text on Edexcel's Drama syllabus see Classics at The Bloomsbury.
Our Shakespeare Summer School, for years 10/11, will take place on 5-8 July 2010 following last years hugely successful event click for link to film footage
We continue to visit schools and colleges with our outreach programme designed to enrich the curriculum in all areas, drawing on drama as a powerful teaching medium. We offer tailor made workshops in consultation with the teachers concerned and linked to the GCSE/GCE at all key stages.
Masterclasses for students
A2 Drama and Theatre Studies
Wednesday 21 April 2009 2-4pm – FREE – places go quickly
These classes offers ambitious and able year 12 students a chance to get a flying start to A2 Drama/Performing Arts. Led by drama practitioner and principal examiner, Melissa Jones, the masterclass will consider A2 skills of critical reflection and evaluation, performance skills and devising.
UCAS and Interview Technique (year 12)
Bespoke sessions - FREE – please contact us
This event is for students who are considering university entry.
Organised in conjunction with UCL careers and lead tutors this invaluable workshop will explore interview techniques, application procedure and life at university.
Contact Education: 0207 679 2914 or email rebecca@thebloomsbury.com
If you have a training/INSET need, we may be able to create a package just for you.
Masterclasses and UCAS workshops are closely linked to our Widening Participation unit at UCL. Our Teacher’s Focus Group also allows us to respond to the needs of schools and colleges in the local area by sharing ways in which we could work in partnership. Our projects will bring together culturally diverse young people and arts practitioners, establishing links between artist and venue and developing new audiences within the local community.
Teacher’s Focus Group
Be part of our plans for 2009
Teachers from secondary schools and FE/sixth form colleges in the local area are invited to meet with UCL Bloomsbury staff to exchange ideas for future education projects.
Schools and colleges represented will have a chance to find out about opportunities for students to be a part of a variety of projects, including extra curriculum activities, masterclasses and youth theatre programmes.
When do we meet? We meet four times a year and this quarterly year group provides valuable support and inspiration for all drama teachers and practitioners using drama with children and young people.
Next meeting Thursday 5th November 6pm
How do you join? Contact Education 0207 679 2914 or email: rebecca@thebloomsbury.com
