Education
As well as producing world class theatre, we are very committed to our educational responsibilities as theatrical practitioners.We offer tailor made packages of workshops using Shakespeare for a whole variety of purposes.
Schools
Inspiring the Next Generation Through Live Theatre: School Workshops and More
British Touring Shakespeare is passionate about making classical theatre accessible, educational, and engaging for learners of all ages. Our education programme brings Shakespeare and other literary greats to life through interactive workshops, school visits, and specially tailored performances.
Our experienced team of professional actors, theatre practitioners and education specialists offers a range of creative learning experiences designed to:
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Support the national curriculum
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Develop confidence, communication, and performance skills
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Deepen students' understanding of language, character, and context
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Spark curiosity about theatre, literature, and history
What We Offer
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In-School Workshops: Dynamic, immersive sessions exploring Shakespeare’s plays and characters through movement, voice, and improvisation.
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Post-Show Q&As and Talkbacks: Opportunities for students to engage directly with our cast and creatives after live performances.
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Bespoke Education Packages: Tailored sessions and performances to suit the needs of your school, college, or community group.
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Our experienced team’s work has included collaborations with primary and secondary schools, sixth forms, and universities across the UK. We are committed to removing barriers to arts participation and nurturing a lifelong love of theatre.
Booking and Enquiries
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Whether you're looking to enrich your school’s English or drama curriculum, offer your students a fresh perspective on classic texts, or host a live performance at your venue, we’d love to work with you.
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Get in touch here to discuss how we can bring Shakespeare to your classroom, stage or community space.
Corporate
We have also taken Shakespeare into the somewhat less familiar territory of business. Our bespoke training packages for business offer an experience far more memorable than the typical mundane company away day, which will present the messages that the client requires in a manner that is both entertaining and effective. Our most popular package teaches the skills of leadership through the example of King Henry V, an we can develop bespoke sessions for any requirements on request.