SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION

Our Schools and Education programme is really important to us, which is why we have a number of ways that we can work together with you.

Depending on your needs, budget and the time you have available, we work with the education sector in the following ways:

- Discounted tickets for schools groups, students, under 25s and young people
- Workshops
- Theatre tours
- Quality education packs
- Work experience opportunities
- Arts Award

Our team, would welcome the opportunity to come and meet with you to discuss how we can help your students discover more through theatre. To find out more or arrange a meeting, please contact  on 01271 869222

DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR SCHOOLS GROUPS

North Devon Theatres produces a stranded arts and entertainment programme featuring drama, classical music, opera, children’s shows, popular music (including rock, jazz, folk and roots), contemporary dance, ballet, amateur shows, visual arts and community events. We also run a wide-ranging arts education and outreach programme for people of all ages.

We present several educational shows per year which are directly linked to the national curriculum and offer specific discounts for schools groups
Schools groups are exempt from the transaction fee introduced on all bookings from 29 July 2014.

Our Box Office Manager  will be happy to reserve your seats and discuss any additional requirements you may have. Her direct line is 01271 334675.

EDUCATION PACKS

Educational Resource Packs are production-related resources which accompany some of our shows, these are available to download below. These guides are designed to supplement further exploration in the classroom, or for independent study.

PERFORMANCES FOR SCHOOLS

Here you can easily identify which of our performances are suitable for schools and get access to the any education packs or resources which may be available. For more information about each performance along with trailers, reviews and running times just click on the show title.

aladdin Presented by North Devon Theatres and Imagine Theatre
Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple Saturday 10 December to Monday 2 January an Aladdin’s cave of entertainment for the festive season, with fabulous sets and costumes, superb song and dance routines and lots of laughter for the whole family. ...read more Minimum age recommendation: 3 ✓ Offers for school groups ✓ Relaxed Performance ✓ Education Pack

WORK EXPERIENCE

North Devon Theatres offers work experience placements to Key Stage 4 and Further Education students. Placements are usually for one week and offer experience in a variety of different departments and roles within the theatre. 

Students on work experience placements with North Devon Theatres also have the opportunity to complete a Bronze Arts Award during their placement. The weeks we offer and the departments in which we are able to offer experience are determined by factors including our programme and the dates required by the majority of schools.

These placements are suitable for anyone with an interest in theatre administration and/or management and usually give an overview of marketing, programming, finance, technical, development and Front of House. 

We are unable to offer actor training or any placements in our Cafe Bars as part of our work experience programme.

As part of their work experience placement, students have the opportunity to complete a Bronze Arts Award, a Level 1 national qualification. Arts Award inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents: it's creative, valuable and accessible.

The award is made up of four parts…

Part A – DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS IN THE ARTS
For this section you will develop your skills in Arts Administration. You need to collect evidence of everything you do with our team e.g. take pictures, keep notes.

Part B – BE THE AUDIENCE
For this section you need to think back to an arts event or performance you have recently attended, review what you saw and then share your review with others.

Part C – RESEARCH SOMEONE IN THE ARTS
For this section you will find out more about an artist you admire. You will then create a timeline of this person’s career.

Part D – ARTS SKILLS SHARE
For this section you will lead a creative session. You will have time to plan this in advance and will then write a review about how you feel it went.

If you are interested in a placement, please email  with the following information:

• Your CV
• The dates that you require for your placement
• A brief letter detailing your background, interests, and what you hope to get out of a placement at North Devon Theatres.