Our flagship Shakespeare programme created with Contender Charlie provides an action-packed introduction to Shakespeare for KS3 audiences. These thrilling theatrical experiences aim to help young people better understand themselves, society and the world around us through additional activities in the theatre and classroom.
All our other productions are suitable for 14+ and delve into social and/or political themes that may ignite discussion and debate in your KS4 & KS5 students.
Alongside productions, we also offer workshops and online resources to help support students to deepen their understanding of the professional theatre industry – opening up the theatre processes of performers, directors, writers, designers and producers.
For further information about upcoming tour dates and the education programmes that accompany them, please get in touch with [email protected], or visit our show pages.
Teaching Resource Packs
In Spring 2023, to accompany Inspector Sands’ production of Wuthering Heights, we designed a rich online education pack to support the GCSE & A Level Drama and A Level English Lit curricula.
Our free English and Drama education packs are aimed at students 14+ (KS4 & KS5 (GCSE / A Level) offering access to behind-the-scenes materials and the processes of making the show.
Each pack explains the company’s artistic intentions and approach to adapting the novel as well as the social and cultural context for the adaptation. They contain a synopsis of the show, background information, video interviews with cast and creative team as well as practical activities connected to the Drama and English Lit syllabi.
Click here to view and download the Drama resource.
Click here to view and download the English resource.
Click here to watch the cast and creative team interview videos.
★★★★★ ‘I couldn’t help but think how this would be an incredibly compelling piece of theatre to study as part of a drama syllabus’ – Lauren in Leicester
If you have any questions or for more information, please email [email protected]
Practical Workshop
Key stages: KS4 & KS5 (GCSE / A Level)
Subjects: Drama, English Literature
School workshops were available to schools in areas the show toured to during April, May and June.
These workshops explore themes, characters and extracts from Wuthering Heights. Students will gain insight into Inspector Sands’ artistic approach and theatrical style as well as the making process of their adaptation of Wuthering Heights.
In the course of this two hour workshop, students learn to devise an original performance piece using key moments from Wuthering Heights as a stimulus. Students also explore Inspector Sands’ unique devising methods, which will equip them with new skills in performance, directing and critical analysis.
★★★★★ ‘Inspector Sands’ fresh take on the literary classic is sure to make it more appealing to audiences young and old.’ – West End Best Friend
Email [email protected] to find out more.
Image © Stefan Lange & Paddy Molloy
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