Box of Tricks Theatre

"We know what we are, but know not what we may be"
William Shakespeare

Box of Tricks Theatre believes in theatre as education. We have an active and complementary education programme delivering workshops that inspire future generations to engage with theatre hands-on, and to use it as a vehicle of self- expression and exploration. When working with young people, we believe in fostering interest and excitement in drama and in giving them a unique insight into the magic of theatre.

Our burgeoning education programme encompasses a broad spectrum of workshops and projects for all ages and abilities. Our workshop leaders are theatre professionals as well as drama facilitators, bringing a fresh approach to the world of drama education.

All workshop leaders are CRB-checked and have professional experience of working with children and young people.

For further information on our education programme, please contact us here.

Projects

School Travel Plan 2008-2011
London Borough of Hounslow
January 2008 - July 2011

After another successful grant application to Transport for London, Box of Tricks Theatre - in conjunction with Hounslow School Travel Plan Team - is delivering its fourth year of workshops to develop bespoke performances conveying the message of the School Travel Plan.

The schools so far include: Rosary Junior School, Cranford Infants and Junior Schools, Strand on the Green Infants School, Cavendish Primary School, Chiswick Community School, Norwood Green Infants and Junior Schools, and Springwell Junior and Infants Schools.

Myths and Legends Workshop
Cardington Youth Theatre, Shropshire
26th-29th October 2010

During half-term week, Box of Tricks delivered four days of intensive drama workshops, culminating in a bespoke performance inspired by various myths and legends. Working with a group of young people, aged 9 to 17, we explored the wonderful world of myths and legends, introduced various new drama techniques and devised a short piece of theatre incorporating the actors' ideas and stories.

Whispering Happiness: Freedom of Choice
London
15th June - 8th July 2009

Running in conjunction with our production of Kenneth Emson’s Whispering Happiness, Box of Tricks offered free education workshops to London schools, colleges and universities. Taking Whispering Happiness as a launchpad for this innovative education project, Box of Tricks used drama to explore young people’s choices and freedoms.

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