arts4schools' 5 minute survey |
We've completed the analysis of responses to our first 5 minute survey. A word document of key findings, recommendations, and our response is available to download on the website, but here is a quick summary of key points:
- The majority of respondents rated the usefulness of the arts4schools site as excellent or good - whereas only a fifth of respondents rated other performing arts websites as excellent or good
- 61% of respondents use the site regularly (at least once a month)
- 81% of all respondents said they would be interested in future conferences, seminars or training courses
- 43% of respondents familiar with the site said they would consider using elcs (e-learning credits) to pay for arts4schools' resources; 47% were not sure
We got lots of positive comments and recommendations, the later falling into four main categories
- More resources
- More information about productions; workshops etc
- More opportunities for networking; sharing of ideas; etc
- More access to news and general arts education information
Some suggestions were already in our development plan but we have updated our plans to incorporate many of the new ideas proposed. many additional good ideas were put forward. The next step is to secure funding
in order to bring these ideas to fruition.
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Events, workshops and productions |
The Dukes, Lancaster
Summer must nearly be here, as the cast of witches, woodcutters and wicked stepmothers have arrived at the Dukes for rehearsals for the Grimm Tales in the park, which opens on Friday 4th July and runs until 9th August.
The Brothers Grimm collected these ancestral stories from Germany and the surrounding countries in an attempt to preserve the traditional domestic tales of the German peasants. They now form many of our best-loved fairytales such as Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel. The stories serve up life as generations knew it - capricious and often cruel, but with humour and magic.
For more information or to book please call the Dukes on 01524 598500.
Sherman Theatre Cardiff
This summer the Sherman Theatre is offering a programme of projects and workshops that young people from Cardiff can get involved in as part of the Cardiff Summer Learning Programme. Between 28 July and 8 August, young people aged between 12 and 15 will be given the chance to either partake in the performance Deadhead II or get involved in the backstage aspects of theatre making with our Technical Workshops. The Sherman Theatre Summer School (4 -30 Aug) will also be providing an opportunity for young people aged 10-25 to take part in the full-scale production Alice in Wonderland.
For more information go to www.shermantheatre.co.uk.
Chicken Shed Theatre
Monday 7th July - Fri 11 July
"Behind the scenes" at Chicken Shed Theatre, Chase Side, Southgate N14 4PE
Cost: £199.95
Thanks to a first-time collaboration of its kind this summer, adults (17 and over) will be able to experience an intimate insight into the unique work of Chicken Shed Theatre Company.
Chicken Shed hosts the largest childrens’ and youth inclusive theatre companies in the UK, operating out of its north London headquarters. Its performances challenge the audience notion of "ability" in an inclusive creative environment that is built on the belief that everyone has the potential to thrive within the performing arts.
Offered as part of Middlesex University’s Summer School programme, this new course will offer students the chance to perform in some of the performing arts sessions but this is not compulsory – where students do not wish to participate they will be able to observe and contribute to discussions and evaluations.
This short course is designed to introduce students to the work of the Company and is an ideal route into the postgraduate certificate/MA programme "Inclusivity in the Performing Arts" which is the only course of its kind offered through distance learning by Middlesex University and Chicken Shed.
Application requests to: zoeh@chickenshed.org.uk or call her on 020 8351 6161 ext 229
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Events, workshops and productions - continued |
The Mousetrap Foundation - 1
GREAT TEACHERS DESERVE GREAT REWARDS!
The Teachers Preview Club is designed to make theatre more affordable for teachers, allowing you to preview a show prior to taking a school group or simply to enjoy highly acclaimed theatre productions with friends and colleagues.
For an annual membership of only £20 teachers can buy two reduced priced tickets for more than 100 theatre productions a year with best seats at less than half price. Join with four colleagues from your school and take advantage of our new school membership for only £75.
Our theatre offers include new and long-running West End shows, selected regional theatres and London fringe productions. JOIN NOW and you could purchase two best seats for Joseph at only £15 each or The Woman in Black for only £12.50.
Each quarter, TPC members receive special invitations to 'behind the scenes' events and practical workshops that offer the chance to meet other teachers who share your interest in theatre.
For further information or to join the club please contact Naomi on 020 7240 1248 or e-mail tpc@mousetrap.org.uk
The Music Workshop Company Set Works Lecture Recitals
The Music Workshop Company in partnership with Westminster Kingsway College is hosting a day of lecture recitals based on the set works for G.C.S.E. and A-level. The day will be presented by a piano duo, string quartet and a jazz / pop ensemble.
Repertoire will include Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture (AQA, A-level) arranged for piano duo by the composer, Debussy's L'après-midi d'un faune (Edexcel, A-level) arranged for piano duo by Ravel, Shostakovich's String Quartet No 8 (AQA, A-level), Haydn's String Quartet in Eb, Op.33 no.2 (Edexcel, A-level) Songs from the Musicals (Edexcel, G.C.S.E.) and a selection of 19th Century Waltzes, Tango and Disco numbers illustrating Dance music through the ages for AQA, G.C.S.E.
The event will take place at Westminster Kingsway College in Central London in November. Tickets for this event are £15 per student. For group bookings there will be 1 free ticket with every 10 purchased.
For more information or to book your tickets, please contact The Music Workshop Company at recital@music-workshop.co.uk or on 01438 718 034.
Green Candle Dance
Mina's Story, Green Candle's latest touring production for 8-13 year olds will be touring outer London boroughs during the autumn term 2003. Mina's Story is a topical and exciting dance theatre show looking at the experience of being a refugee through the eyes of a young person. Through a combination of expressive dance, live music and vibrant narrative the show explores the universal issues that face a child growing up - personal and cultural identity, relationships, loss and adventure.
Mina's Story and its supporting educational workshops reaches National Curriculum standards in a range of subjects and has links to areas such as PSHE and Citizenship. A free teachers' resource pack including a CD of original music accompanying the show is available for all participating schools. In addition to the show Green Candle also offers workshops, INSET training sessions for teachers and 'Behind the Scenes' workshops especially designed for GCSE performing arts students Years 10/11. Green Candle offers not only the opportunity to use dance theatre to complement the needs of teachers, but also a supportive and expressive experience for all children involved. For tour information and bookings, contact Rosemary Evans on 020 7739 9001.
The Mousetrap Foundation - 2
The Mousetrap Foundation's Student Matinees programme for the Summer Term 2003 still has places available for schools that wish to see the new play, Fallout, at the Royal Court Theatre on Thursday, 10th July at 3:30pm. Written by the award-winning playwright Roy Williams, this is a hard-hitting play that evokes some of the recent headline issues about street crime, racial tension and the police, suitable for Year 11 or over. There will be a 20 - 30 minute discussion following the performance.
This offer is open to London area state schools only, and priority is given to those schools who rarely have the opportunity to attend theatre in the West End. Tickets are £5.00 for both teachers and students. If you're interested in bringing a group of up to 30 students (and three staff members) to this production, please contact Linda Turner, The Mousetrap Foundation, 020 7836 4388 or email: Linda@mousetrap.org.uk.
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and finally ... arts4schools is officially one! |
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We've just celebrated our first birthday - and published our first annual report! Copies are available to download from the website.
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