LBN - Enrichment Programme Theatre Offer

Description

The aim of the London Borough of Newham Enrichment Programme is to provide free at the point of access theatre tickets for pupils in Year 7 of Newham’s Secondary Schools, with the aim of capitalising on the inspiration that visiting the theatre can give to young people, with benefits including: o Introduction to the magic of the theatre and the potential for developing learning (eg literacy, literature, curiosity, creativity, issue-based learning, citizenship, etc). o Specific learning opportunities in the skills of theatre-going (eg understanding dramatic convention, learning specialist vocabulary, being able to sustain attention and concentration throughout a performance without distraction, etc.). o Support at school to take part in activities that can offer lifelong participation and raising confidence, in terms of the process of attending the theatre, linked conventions and expectations, etc. o Inspiration to take up further opportunities in terms of performing arts, stage craft or wider creative industries. o Enhance Newham children’s cultural capital by their visit to a high quality theatre production