Playbox Theatre Workshops
Playbox Theatre proudly support young people of all ages and at every stage of their educational journey. From pre-school to sixth form, we are here to inspire, challenge, and help students unlock their full potential through the transformative power of theatre. We offer completely bespoke workshops designed around the needs of your school. Topics can range from Shakespeare to The Rainforest to The Great Fire of London to Gothic Literature and many more, fantastically led by our in-house team of industry experts, coming from professional theatre or film backgrounds.We love to welcome students to our own theatre, The Dream Factory, which is well-equipped for school visits, with a full, working theatre, a range of rehearsal studios and ample space for groups to gather. Students will enhance their performance techniques, build connections with each other, practice communication and team building skills all whilst having loads of fun. Whether it is being immersed in a history topic, launching a new story or text, or just honing performing arts skills, Playbox Theatre offers a superb opportunity for your students to see their learning come to life in a professional setting.
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Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, South West
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Theatre workshops, Dance Workshops, Technical Theatre, Physical Theatre, Voice, Shakespeare, Movement, Mime, Clowning, Creative Role Play.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Cultural Education
We offer experiences that enrich the curriculum, stimulate young minds, and provide tools that extend beyond the classroom. Whether it’s a hands-on workshop, an in-depth theatre visit, or a focused discussion, we are dedicated to creating a memorable, meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
Dance
We offer Musical Theatre workshops inspired by great West End shows, as well as a variety of dance styles; hip-hop, street dance and modern. Our facilitators have trained and worked in the industry as professional dancers and choreographers.
English
Roald Dahl Storytelling Heroes and villains Fairy tales Myths and Legends Shakespeare
At Playbox Theatre, we love to bring your English texts to life. We encourage a love of stories and can offer workshops inspired by World Book Day, Roald Dahl, Shakespeare, Gothic Literature, Arthur Miller, The Iron Man, and so many more.
Drama
Theatre workshops are our bread and butter. We can offer highly imaginative role playing workshops for KS1, as well as curriculum led creative theatre workshops for KS2. We can also deep dive into theatrical texts for KS3, GCSE and A-Level students.
Performing Arts
Mime, movement, phsyical theatre, dance, voice, Shakespeare. At Playbox Theatre, we can run workshops across all aspects of The Performing Arts. We also offer the opportunity for school groups to watch our performances at a discounted rate. Do get in touch with us to see how we can tailor a trip that is perfect for your school's needs.
What size groups do we cater for?
A workshop can have up to 30 participants. We can run multiple workshops concurrently.
Access for visitors with disabilities
Our building is completely accessible with no steps. We have disabled parking and toilets.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
We can tailor our workshops for those with a range of SEN. Do get in touch with us to discuss specific requirements.
Anything else?
We can run our workshops from our theatre, The Dream Factory, or our facilitators can travel to you to deliver workshops in your schools. We operate within 20 miles of Warwick, CV34.
Who are Playbox Theatre?
Since our inception in 1986, Playbox Theatre has been at the forefront of arts education, with a thriving education department that has reached thousands of young people and educators across the UK, Asia, and the USA. Our programme offers a wide variety of bespoke workshops, school visits to productions, technical demonstrations, and enriching pre- and post-show discussions with directors and cast members. These immersive experiences are designed to support young people’s growth, confidence, knowledge, and self-esteem, and have a lasting impact on their academic and personal development.
At Playbox, we are passionate about the profound benefits that theatre and the arts bring to young people’s lives. From improving exam performance to enhancing communication skills, fostering creativity, and nurturing self-expression, we believe that the arts play a vital role in every child’s education. As author Philip Pullman says, “Stories are the most important things in the world… they can make us feel and think and be more human.” Through our tailored experiences, we work alongside schools to create unique, dynamic opportunities that are fully integrated into your educational goals.
Our mission is simple: to offer experiences that enrich the curriculum, stimulate young minds, and provide tools that extend beyond the classroom. Whether it’s a hands-on workshop, an in-depth theatre visit, or a focused discussion, we are dedicated to creating a memorable, meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
Playbox Theatre is unique—we exist purely for young people. The young are the beating heart of everything we do, and we remain unwavering in our commitment to putting the value of the arts at the centre of young people’s education. Together with schools, we strive to foster an environment where the imagination can flourish, and where every student’s potential can be realised.
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