The Lowry for Schools Autumn Term 2013

Welcome to the Autumn Term at The Lowry

No other venue in the North West can offer the range of creative opportunities that you will fi nd at The Lowry, whether you’re a Primary, Secondary or FE / HE teacher.

This leafl et summarises our upcoming shows and workshops suitable for schools. Please visit thelowry.com/learning for details.

Show Date Subject Level

Blood BrothersMon 2 – Sat 7

SeptEnglish &

Drama

KS3

KS4

FEHE

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty*

Wed 25 – Sat 28 Sept

Dance

KS3

KS4

FEHE

Educating RitaThu 26

Sept – Sat 12 Oct

English & Drama

KS3

KS4

FEHE

Dinosaur Zoo Fri 4 - Sat 5 Oct Various

KS1

KS2

Rambert– UK premiereWed 9 – Fri 11

OctDance

KS3

KS4

FEHE

Michael Clark Dance Company*

Wed 23 Oct Dance

KS3

KS4

FEHE

Fiddler on the Roof*Tue 29

Oct- Sat 2 NovHistory &

Drama

KS3

KS4

FEHE

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake*

Tue 12 - Sat 16 Nov

Dance

KS3

KS4

FEHE

Nobulus Dance*Fri 15 –

Sat 16 Novem-ber

Dance

KS3

KS4

FEHE

Wanted! Robin HoodFri 29

Nov – Sat 11 JanEnglish &

Drama

KS2

KS3

The Night Before Christmas

Tue 17 – Sat 28 Dec

English & Drama

KS1

KS2

In the Theatres this Autumn:

The Lowry for Schools

Wed 20 November 2013 – Sat 18 January 2014

We offer a range of creative workshops exploring the LS Lowry Collection, special exhibitions and our Theatres programme, through both visual and performing arts.

Our workshops are led by professional artists and practitioners and take place at The Lowry, or if you prefer, we can come to your school.

Take your pick from one of the workshops below, or we can create something tailor made for your class.

Workshop Times

All workshops are for up to 35 pupils.

Available Mon - Fri 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm.

Full-day workshops are also available, 10am-3pm.

Workshop Costs

Cost £100 (£80 Salford Schools)

Full-day £200 (£160 Salford Schools)

Artist IN SCHOOLFull-day £250

LS. Lowry Workshops

Show Subject Level

Industrial Landscapes

Art & Design

KS1

KS2

KS3

KS4

LS Lowry Landscapes

Art & Design

KS1

KS2

KS3

KS4

LS Lowry 3D Modelling

Art & Design

KS1

KS2

KS3

KS4

Dance at The Lowry

Art, PE & Dance

KS1

KS2

KS3

KS4

Drama at The Lowry

Art & Drama

KS1

KS2

KS3

KS4

Unlocking Salford Quays Workshops

Workshop Subject Level

Drama: Dock Workers & Factory Girls

History & Drama

KS1

KS2

3D Sculpture: Salford Quays Past & Present

Art & Design & History

KS1

KS2

visit thelowry.com/learning To Book 0843 208 6003 For prices and times thelowry.com/learning To Book 0843 208 6003

TAP in to The Lowry

TAP is The Lowry’s monthly Teachers’ Advisory Panel for Salford, who meet to discuss the ever-changing relationship between the arts and education. Suitable for teachers from Foundation Level and Key Stages 1 – 4, FE, HE and education professionals. For dates see www.thelowry.com/learning

If you have any needs you wish to discuss further with us please email

[email protected]

PICK & MIX A Tailor-Made Workshop For Your Class

If none of the above workshops suit your needs, all you need to do is tell us:

• The art form

• The topic

• The curriculum area you’d like to explore

A member of our team of highly experienced artists will then design and deliver a bespoke workshop for you, either at The Lowry or in school.

£150 Half-day & £250 Full-day (No concessions)

*Workshop available, see inside for details

For more information, resources and to book visit thelowry.com/warhorseeducation

Workshop Level

War Horse Puppetry skills

KS2

KS3

KS4

Designed to give students a hands-on understanding of how to create characters through puppetry and physicality; the workshops give a taste of the devising process through which the War Horse horses come to life. This workshop will be run by National Theatre practitioners who have worked as performers and puppeteers in the production.

First World War

KS2

KS3

KS4

A full day workshop that starts across the water with a morning session at IWM North for a First World War object handling session. Followed by an afternoon drama workshop at The Lowry to use this historical evidence to bring these rich stories to life.

Puppet Making

KS2

KS3

KS4

Taking inspiration from the War Horse production this Art & Design workshop gives you the chance to make your own, moving puppet

War Horse Page-to-Stage Events

KS3

KS4

KS5

These onstage pre-show events are specifi cally designed to unlock the extraordinary creative learning opportunities of War Horse. Young people will have the unique experience of interacting with members of the War Horse Creative and Acting Company and the National Theatre’s Learning Team to explore some of the background principles of puppetry, the rehearsal and technical processes that have brought this magical production to life, as well as a chance to ask questions of company members at the end. (Set dates: tickets must be booked in advance)

An exciting Education programme for Schools at The LowryTo celebrate the fi rst ever UK tour of the National Theatre’s War Horse at The Lowry this Autumn 2013 we have a special programme of education workshops to complement this internationally acclaimed production, based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo.

AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Download a scheme of

work for Key Stage 3 &

Teachers Resource Pack for

cross-curricular learning

warhorseonstage.com/education

All workshops are accessible and adapted to suit each class

Workshop More Information

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Workshops with New Adventures

These tailor made workshops are available now for your school to book and explore this exciting show.

Bookable Sept - Dec at your school

For more information on workshops and a free resource pack online visit

www.new-adventures.net/rebourne

Or call 020 7713 6766.

A Trip To The Stage – Fiddler On The Roof

Join us in this fun packed day where you will explore the exciting world of dance and musical theatre! An exciting insight to the art of making musical theatre, songs, dance and story telling. Then watch the matinee performance of Fiddler on The Roof. Participants will be supervised and at all times during the workshop and chaperoned during the performance.

Wed 30 Oct

9.30am-5pm

Ticket and activity combination ticket £25 per personCall on 0843 208 6003 to book

Nobulus Out of the Shadows Workshop

Nobulus will lead these general level workshops around the themes and concepts from their work Out of the Shadow. The Company are experienced in teaching across the world and have taught in London at Breakin’ Convention, Sadler’s Wells.

For beginners / intermediate

Available for one class / group on Sat 16 Nov to be delivered at your venue

11.15am-3.15pm

Up to 25 people age 14+

To book contact [email protected]

Birmingham Royal Ballet Open Class

Based on the exciting new ballet, Sleeping Beauty, these workshops are a great opportunity for young ballet students and are led by a professional artist and pianist. Often there will be additional events available such as make-up demonstrations, an insight into the costumes or talks with Birmingham Royal Ballet dancers.

Sunday 29 Sept

10am - 11.30am Grade 2-3 (Approx age 8-10)

11.45pm - 1.30pm Grade 4-5/Inter foundation (Approx age 11-13 years)

2.15pm - 4.15pm Grade 6+/Intermediate/Advanced (14+)

For further information, prices and how to book please visit brb.org.uk

VISTING COMPANY WORKSHOPS FOR AUTUMN 2013

visit www.thelowry.com/learning To Book 0843 208 6003

The National Theatre’s Learning Programme on tour

is generously supported by The Dorset Foundation