Activities for schools, colleges, teachers and students at West Yorkshire Playhouse

Billy Liar4 September to 2 October

By Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall Director Nick Bagnall

A Guy. Three Girls. One Ring. The ‘50s for Billy Fisher are far from hip. But Billy has his dreams, and they’re not just of becoming a movie star or winning the pools – he’s invented a whole country.

EncounterTuesday 21 September 5.30-6.15pm£13 per student, includes show ticket.

A pre-show question and answer session with members of the Billy Liar company.

Theatre Day: Page to StageThursday 23 September, 10am – 4.30pm £19.50 per student, includes show ticket.

An insight into the making of Billy Liar through practical activities and a backstage tour of West Yorkshire Playhouse.

‘A very valuable and beneficial day’. TeAcheR, MALeT LAMBeT SchOOL, huLL

To book Theatre Days, encounters and Workshops please contact Jessica Farmer

Welcome...to creative education’s Autumn Winter 2010 programme of activity. From opportunities for students to work with professional directors to set design workshops we have lots on offer for you and your students this season. Information on all educational activities can be found in Play, but for full show information see our season brochure or visit www.wyp.org.uk.

We run a range of bespoke workshops and you can find information on these under ‘Workshops by Arrangement’. Don’t forget, we are always open to ideas about future projects or one-off activities – please get in touch to talk about ways in which we can support your work. We do hope you are able to join us for the Teacher Treat on 20 September.

Jessica Farmercreative education Officer

As You Like It 17 September to 16 October

By William Shakespeare Director Ian Brown

exiled from court, Duke Senior and his followers find freedom in the Forest of Arden, whilst his irrepressible daughter Rosalind, finds freedom of a different kind as she pursues love in disguise.

Teacher InsightWednesday 15 SeptemberSee For Teachers for infomation

Teacher TreatMonday 20 SeptemberSee For Teachers for infomation

EncounterTuesday 12 October 5.30 – 6.15pm£13 per student, includes show ticket.

A pre-show question and answer session with the company to learn more about the director’s interpretation of the text and rehearsal process.

Theatre Day: Directorial ApproachThursday 14 October, 10am – 4pm£19.50 per student, includes show ticket.

enhance your visit to this production by working with the company of As You Like It, exploring rehearsal techniques and directorial approach.

‘The students really enjoyed it, got a lot from it and are raring to go on their coursework’. TeAcheR, hORSFORTh SchOOL, LeeDS

In-School Page to Stage WorkshopsBy arrangement£200 for a group of up to 30 students Pre or post show in-school workshops. Students will work with professionals from West Yorkshire Playhouse to explore how the performer brings this text to life.

Resource PackA Resource Pack will be available to download from www.wyp.org.uk to accompany this production.

jessica.farmer@wyp.org.uk 0113 213 7800 ext 384

Crash16 October to 13 November

By William Nicholson Director Sarah Esdaile

This World Premiere production puts the financial crisis under a microscope, lookingat how the nation let the meltdown happen.

Please note this production contains strong language

Theatre Day: Contemporary PerformanceThursday 11 November, 10am – 4pm £19.50 per student, includes show ticket.

Through practical activities and a creative workshop students will explore the director’s process in bringing this brand new play to the stage.

A Christmas Carol20 November 2010 to 15 January 2011

By Charles Dickens Adapted by Bryony Lavery Music & Lyrics by Jason Carr Director Nikolai Foster

Bah! humbug! It’s christmas eve and the meanest and most cold-hearted man in London, ebenezer Scrooge has no time for merriment or mistletoe. can the spirits convince Scrooge to change his ways in time for christmas Day?

Key Stage 3 Enrichment DaysThursday 9 and Friday 10 December,10am – 4pm£15.50 per student, includes show ticket.

enhance your students’ experience of the magic of a Playhouse christmas show through a backstage insight and practical drama workshop.

‘[The workshop] gave the students an insight into how you all work as a creative team.’

TeAcheR, BALBY cARR cOLLeGe, DONcASTeR

BOx OFFICE 0113 213 7700 www.wyp.org.uk

Industry DaysAn introduction to working in theatre. Industry Days include a backstage tour of the Playhouse, practical tasks and a speed-date session with WYP staff. We recommend combining an industry session with seeing one of our productions.

Turning PointsThese sessions develop students’ play making skills through in-role workshops. Students steer the journey of our characters encountering moral dilemmas and challenges along the way. Turning Points sessions can be tailored to meet the needs of your group.

For these projects please contact Jessica to discuss costs and dates.

ProjectsOffstage ChoicesFriday 15 October, 9am – 3.30pmFor Year 9 and Year 10 StudentsFree

An interactive event for young people to find out more about working in the theatre.

This event is run in partnership with Leeds city college and the National Skills Academy for creative and cultural Skills.

Go CriticalTuesdays 16, 23 and 30 November, 5pm – 6.30pm Tuesday 7 December 7pm – 9.30pmFor students in Year 11 and above£2 per session

creative education is looking for young people to form our Go critical Team. The participants will attend sessions at the Playhouse focused on how to write reviews and then attend the press night for our christmas production A christmas carol. Participants will then submit reviews for publication on our website and in First Floor.

Suitable for young people who have a keen interest in or who are studying theatre and live performance. Please contact Jessica for more information.

Workshops by Arrangement InsightsSelf-contained, tailor-made sessions giving students a practical insight into the creative process led by WYP professionals.

Designing for Theatre• Playwriting• Theatre In education •

Bespoke WorkshopsIf you have an idea for a project or would like to talk to us about connecting to your work in school please get in touch. Previous bespoke projects include:

Live briefs for the creative and Media • Diploma Tailor-made theatre days• Performance projects•

jessica.farmer@wyp.org.uk 0113 213 7800 ext 384

For TeachersTechnical InsightWednesday 15 September, 6pm – 8pmFreeA special event in which teachers are invited to observe a technical rehearsal of As You Like It and meet the show’s Production Manager and team. Places are limited so book early!

Teacher Treat!Monday 20 September, 6.30pmFreeOur opening show in the Autumn season is As You Like It and we’d love you to join us for a glass of wine and a chat with the Assistant Director before seeing the show for free. Places are limited so book early!

Preview/Review PlatformAn opportunity for student groups and education or community related theatre companies to showcase their work to an invited audience at West Yorkshire Playhouse. Previous Preview Reviews have included work by David Young community Academy, Garforth community college and Theatre company Blah Blah Blah.Please contact Jessica for more information.

Useful InfoGroup VisitsSchool tickets are £10 each. Buy 10,get the 11th free. To help you to decide upon the suitability of a particular production, free teacher preview tickets are available for West Yorkshire Playhouse productions.

Age RecommendationThis is assessed according to the complexity of issues, images and strength of language. Please contact the Box Office for more information.

Access PerformancesAudio Described, captioned and BSL Interpreted Performances run for all Playhouse productions. For more information please visit our website.

BOx OFFICE 0113 213 7700 www.wyp.org.uk

First FloorFirst Floor is West Yorkshire Playhouse’s place where young people aged 12 – 19can take part in creative activities led by professional artists including:

Sessions in Music, Art or Drama every • Saturday 11am – 12.30pm

holiday projects • Friday Night Sessions in songwriting, • singing and visual art

For more information come along to an Open Day:

Saturday 18 September, 11am – 3pmSaturday 15 January, 11am – 3pm

0113 245 5252firstfloor@wyp.org.ukwww.wyp.org.uk/firstfloor