All Drama articles
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News & IdeasGlobe’s Romeo and Juliet returns for schools in 2026
Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: Romeo and Juliet will return to the Globe Theatre from 5th March to 12th April 2026, offering KS3 - 4 the chance to watch a Shakespeare production.
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News & IdeasNational Theatre Connections sees youngsters take to the stage
To celebrate 30 years of the annual youth theatre festival, 5,500 young people from across the UK are performing at theatres across the country, and 2026 applications are now open.
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News & IdeasNew GCSE Study Boost day at Shakespeare’s Globe
Aimed at students aged 14-16, the event in London includes a tour, practical workshop and a performance.
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News & IdeasWicked competition empowers young writers to ‘be the change’ for their planet
The writing competition, devised by the stage musical Wicked and the National Literacy Trust, will inspire school children to get creative.
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News & IdeasUnexpected Twist show retells the classic story by Charles Dickens
Unexpected Twist, a production which brings the iconic story of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens into a new light, will tour the UK to inspire young people with the magic of live theatre.
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News & IdeasNew Matilda education guide offers teachers hand-on support and tips for school trips
Alongside the new comprehensive planning guide for teachers, in-person workshops for Matilda The Musical, will return from September.
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Features5 of the best theatre shows for a school trip
With so many fantastic productions, it can be hard to choose the best theatre productions for your school visit. Here are five of our favourites in London’s West End and across the country which are sure to tick the right boxes.
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FeaturesWest End superstar Carrie Hope Fletcher says school trips can “spark off a life-long passion”
Carrie Hope Fletcher, who is currently appearing as the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s newest London hit Cinderella, believes that venturing outside the classroom can inspire school children to find their future passions.
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News & IdeasUp to 20,000 free school tickets to see Macbeth at Shakespeare’s Globe
The historic Shakespeare’s Globe in the heart of London is offering up to 20,000 complimentary school tickets to see Macbeth, with teacher Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events linking to the show also available.
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News & IdeasShakespeare’s Globe plans to offer drama-themed school sessions
The learning team at Shakespeare’s Globe in London has said it is hoping to resume limited activity with schools on-site from 12th April onwards.
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News & IdeasOnline productions and teacher conference among the National Theatre’s virtual schedule
The National Theatre has continued its commitment to supporting teachers and young people with digital resources and learning opportunities for this year.
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News & IdeasBritish Pantomime Academy to take Cinderella & Aladdin shows into schools
The British Pantomime Academy is aiming to take its Cinderella and Aladdin shows on the road to schools this December, in a bid to give young people a “rewarding, fun and engaging experience”.
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FeaturesActors including David Tennant help pupils with Shakespeare studies
Royal Shakespeare Company actors have been answering students’ questions about Shakespeare and drama studies during lockdown.
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News & IdeasReimagined Hamlet for young audiences in the West End
Designed with 8 to 12 year olds in mind, the National Theatre’s Hamlet will play in London with school rates available for all performances.
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Features10 of the best: Theatre productions for schools in 2020
We’ve picked 10 theatre shows for pupils to see this year, each offering an exciting trip opportunity and an educational programme.
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InterviewInterview: Jacqui O’Hanlon, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s director of education on ‘cultural capital’
Jacqui O’Hanlon, the director of education at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and the chair of the Cultural Learning Alliance on lack of cultural capital among children and why live theatre is more important than ever.
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News & IdeasMilton Keynes Theatre reveals new Creative Learning Sessions
The theatre in Buckinghamshire will offer Creative Learning Packages including a backstage tour of the venue, production or skill related workshops, plus tickets to a performance.
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News & IdeasStudy shows that access to theatre & drama can boost children’s academic performance
The recent university research explored the educational and social benefits of taking school groups to watch live theatre performances.
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ColumnSharon Hodgson MP talks about access to the arts away from the classroom
Sharon Hodgson, Labour MP and chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Art, Craft & Design in Education and access to arts and culture outside the classroom.
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News & IdeasNational Theatre to encourage more school visits
The National Theatre has reported that a record number of schools attended its recent Macbeth tour, highlighting the demand for trips to the theatre.