Education

Developing relationships and partnerships with schools, colleges and universities to encourage skill development, access and participation in theatre.

We are extremely committed to supporting the work of schools, colleges and universities in the region. This season sees a variety of shows suitable for different levels of study.  It includes a number of set texts and the best touring work from around the country and abroad, demonstrating a wide range of theatrical styles.

Details of this season’s education programme are available to download from this site below.

If you need any more information or have any questions on the work we do with schools, colleges and universities then please call 0151 706 9112.

ED+ ACTIVITIES

WORKSHOPS 
AFTERWORDS 
EDUCATION PACKS 
SCHOOL VISITS 
THEATRE TOURS
DRAMA TEACHERS' FORUM

WORK EXPERIENCE

Ed+ Activities 
In addition to what you see on our stages, we also have a programme of both season-linked and specialist workshops available to support the curriculum. These are all detailed in our Education (Ed+) leaflet. You can request a copy of the Ed Plus leaflet on 0151 706 9112 or alternatively you can download the Ed Plus leaflet text from here.

Activities on offer this season include:
Page to Stage sessions where students have an opportunity to watch as the director and actors demonstrate how a show was created. This is usually from both a directorial and design perspective and is suitable for all ages and levels of study GCSE and above.  See Page to Stage section in Theatre Activities for All.

Workshops
The workshop programme this season includes:

Broadening Knowledge - To gain a more in-depth and specialist approach to key areas of study, workshops are available on:

SATs revision texts

Shakespeare

Theatre Design and Costume

Technical Theatre

Practiotioners - Ideal as an introduction to practitioners at KS3 or as a revision aid for KS4 and KS5 workshops are available on:

Stanislavski

Brecht

Artaud

Growtowski

Craig

Tailor-made workshops - sessions linked to our in-house shows that can be devised to suit your specific educational requirements. They are available for any level of study, any subject and can focus on any aspect of one of our in-house productions.

Touring company workshops - workshops delivered by practitioners from a range of high quality touring companies, performing at the theatres each season. These are either skill based or linked directly to touring productions.

General workshops - a range of standard workshops including A-level and SAT’s revision workshops which are available throughout the year. If you have any suggestions for workshops that you would like the theatres to offer as part of this programme then please contact us.

Specialist workshops – these are workshops in specialist skill areas. These are designed to give schools access to theatre professionals and practitioners from the best theatre companies in the country. Workshops available this season are as follows:
Devising
Physical Theatre
Stage Combat

Improvisation

Storytelling

Writing for the Stage

Vocal Technique

Puppetry

Creative Movement

Afterwords 
After Words is a free post-show discussion which takes place in the auditorium with the actors and/or director from each production. It is an opportunity for students to learn more about the creation of each production as well as ask questions. It usually lasts approximately 20 – 30 minutes following the end of the show. Click here for dates for the coming season.

Education Packs
Resource packs are available for most productions. Please call 0151 706 9112 if you wish to be sent a copy.

The following education packs from previous seasons are available below:

The Tempest by William Shakespeare

The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht

School Visits are available as part of our support of schools and colleges on Merseyside. If you would like a member of Theatre and Community to come and speak to you about ways in which we can support your work and your school, then please call us on 0151 706 9112.

General Theatre Tours 
Tours of both the Everyman and Playhouse are available to schools and colleges on set dates throughout the season.

Through a tour of the building, students will learn about the history of theatre in relation to both the building and changes to the art form itself. The tour also takes a practical look at how theatre works, and can include looking at the theatre as a business and the possible careers in theatre (linked to the BTEC Performing Arts Course). The tours can be tailored to suit your specific educational requirements.

Technical Theatre Tours
We also offer technical theatre tours, which are led by a member of our technical department.

All Playhouse tours cost £3 per head and Everyman Tours cost £2 per head. If you wish to book a tour then please call Vicky Adlard on 0151 706 9113. 

The Drama Teachers’ Forum

This is a free support network for drama teachers in Merseyside which meets twice a term at the Everyman Theatre. It is organised by the theatres and drama teachers from our partner schools.

Being a drama teacher can often be an isolating experience within school. Many teachers find that they have very few or no people to share their ideas and experiences with in relation to their subject.

The Drama Teachers’ Forum aims to address this issue through the sharing of ideas and resources. We also organise theatre activities, discussions and training opportunities.

If you are interested in joining the forum then please call 0151 706 9112.

…the Drama Teachers’ Forum provides teachers with a real voice and the opportunity to shape and influence the activities that go on in the theatres…the theatre listens!
Head of Drama, Halewood College

It’s been very helpful swapping and sharing ideas, material and problems. Drama/Performing Arts can often be sidelined and this group is an excellent way to redress some of this. I’m aware of how much more I can work with the Everyman Playhouse now.
Head of Drama, Archbishop Blanch CE High School 

Work Experience
Unfortunately we are unable to offer work experience placements to students. At present we don’t have a fully developed and supportive training programme in place. We are looking into ways of being able to offer a quality learning experience to students but are very much restricted by schedules and health and safety regulations.

Education Activities for Schools

Education Pack