LBN - Enrichment Programme Theatre Offer

Tender description

The aim of the London Borough of Newham Enrichment Programme is to provide free at the point of access theatre tickets for pupils in Year 7 of Newham’s Secondary Schools, with the aim of capitalising on the inspiration that visiting the theatre can give to young people, with benefits including: o Introduction to the magic of the theatre and the potential for developing learning (eg literacy, literature, curiosity, creativity, issue-based learning, citizenship, etc). o Specific learning opportunities in the skills of theatre-going (eg understanding dramatic convention, learning specialist vocabulary, being able to sustain attention and concentration throughout a performance without distraction, etc.). o Support at school to take part in activities that can offer lifelong participation and raising confidence, in terms of the process of attending the theatre, linked conventions and expectations, etc. o Inspiration to take up further opportunities in terms of performing arts, stage craft or wider creative industries. o Enhance Newham children’s cultural capital by their visit to a high quality theatre production