Bring the Universe to your school Workshop
Immersive Theatres
With our unique approach to teaching the wonders of the Universe, and through our broad range of educational 360° shows for EYFS to Key Stages 1-5, we cater to the ever-evolving cognitive stages of young learners. Our constant stream of glowing customer reviews underscores our dedication to providing truly exceptional experiences. We are also a FundEd Partner and you can apply to have your visit fully funded (application form on our website; see link at very bottom of this page).
Bristol Area Bonus!
Current School Trip Offer
Schools in the Bristol area receive an astronomical 20% discount on their first booking!
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Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: West Midlands, London & South East, South West, Wales
What activities are available during this school workshop?
We combine lively astronomy presentations, delivered by our team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable science storytellers, with the most extensive collection of 360° films across the globe, featuring over 250 extraordinary titles.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
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Light Earth and space Seasonal change Rollercoasters Space physics (KS3/4) Weather Planetarium
Engaging presenters and 360° projection technology bring the thrill of Space and wonder of the night sky to your school. Students & teachers are left with vivid and lasting memories to motivate classroom learning.
This high-definition planetarium experience includes learning about the planets of the Solar System, both the rocky and gas giants, and how they are held by the Sun's gravity. Pupils vividly witness that the Sun, Earth and Moon are approximately spherical - and the way these objects move relative to the Sun. They also observe how the Moon, rockets and satellites move relative to the Earth; and see for themselves how we experience day and night. The 360° planetarium can also dynamically describe the phases of the Moon, the reason for the seasons, and take children on a hyper-realistic rollercoaster ride to experience inertia, gravity and centripetal acceleration first hand!
We recommend leaving sufficient time for questions, to allow students to direct their own lines of enquiry. From exploding stars, colliding galaxies, supermassive black holes, and to what exists beyond the edge of the Universe - all questions are answered with unforgettable high-quality 4K visualisations on the dome.
The topic of Weather can be covered with a three-part immersive film:
⦿ using our senses to observe the weather and identify cloud types (6.5min)
⦿ describing and measuring the weather (5min)
⦿ identifying the basic features of the Water Cycle (3.5min)
What size groups do we cater for?
Our largest dome can accommodate up to 70 primary school students (+ 4 adults); or up to 45 secondary school students (+ 4 adults). You have the choice of booking a 4m, 5m, 6m or 7m digital dome, for either half a day, full day or split across lunch; and we will happily squeeze in as many performances as you wish in the time allocated. We also cover a variety of other subjects, including geography, history (WWI & WWII), the climate emergency, dinosaurs and evolution (see our other adverts on this site).
Access for visitors with disabilities
Yes we do. Not only are our domes easy to enter / exit through a standard doorway, but they are also wheelchair accessible. We also have a book of tactile illustrations that can be used by visually impaired students to follow the presentation.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Yes we do. We offer a rich selection of sensory immersive music and art, and our presenter-led performances are flexible and adaptable to all educational needs.
Anything else?
⦿ We are proud to have more genuine, up-to-the-minute teacher feedback than any other planetarium operator in the UK - both online and on our website (see link under the final header at the bottom).
⦿ If the dome remains up over lunch, your booking includes a free Staff Relaxation Session of 360° music and art.
⦿ If the dome remains up over lunch, your booking includes a free Staff Relaxation Session of 360° music and art.
Who are Immersive Theatres?
Owner and lead presenter Mario Di Maggio has over three decades experience with digital domes and planetariums, both fixed and mobile. He launched and managed the UK`s first purpose-built digital planetarium (Thinktank Science Museum, Birmingham, 2005-2013); as well as the Glasgow Planetarium, then the UK`s most expensive planetarium (2001-2004). Mario has worked as a consultant for the Guinness Book of World Records Macao Planetarium (China, 2004-2008) and the Peter Harrison Planetarium (London, 2005).
Reviews from Schools..
★★★★★
"I recommend it to any Science teacher or Science Lead wanting to make their STEM or Science Week more engaging or to add an extra spark to your subject."
Newton Farm Junior School, London, May 2024
★★★★★
"It was pleasing to hear the gasps of awe as we went flying into the universe. Your dome experience was truly mind blowing"
Cromer Road Primary, Barnet, London, Mar 2024
★★★★★
"This was a multi-sensory experience. The captivating visuals and simulations resulted in gasps of wonder from both pupils and staff."
Pebble Brook School, Aylesbury, Feb 2024
★★★★★
"The morning was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The children and staff were incredibly impressed by the presentations"
Milverton Community Primary, Taunton, Feb 2024
★★★★★
"The children (and staff!) had such a wonderful experience yesterday. Your knowledge was incredible and made for such a fun, hands-on learning experience."
St Mary & All Saints Primary, Beaconsfield, Jan 2024
★★★★★
"Mario is amazing! Once again he has engaged, wowed and entertained the students I teach! He is very responsive and plans his visits meticulously. "
Wood Green Academy, Wednesbury, Jul 2023
★★★★★
"Thank you very much for an enjoyable and engaging experience. Our students really loved it."
Bridgwater, Somerset, Jul 2023
★★★★★
""Immersive Theatres attended our large special needs school on 26 & 27 April 2023 in Crawley. Prior to visiting, Mario was responsive and extremely accommodating and flexible with the complex needs of our group and nothing seemed a problem. The dome is fully accessible so allowed all 220 children from our school full access to the experience. Mario supported the teaching team to find suitable programmes across an extensive catalogue of shows and even ran lunchtime staff wellbeing sessions that were happily received. Overall, our whole school had a fantastic 2 days being immersed in our topics. Thank you" - Manor Green Primary, Crawley, West Sussex, Apr 2023"
Manor Green Primary
★★★★★
"The students listened and sat throughout and were so fascinated. They really enjoyed it, learnt lots and said it was amazing! - The Bridge School, Cossington, Somerset, May 2023"
The Bridge School
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