All Regional Theatre articles
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EventThe Curious Incident returning to UK theatres with school rates
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is adapted from Mark Haddon’s multi-million-selling novel and is a coming-of-age story.
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EventSchool engagement programme to run alongside Dear England tour
The National Theatre’s year-long engagement programme will encourage pupils to share their hopes and aspirations for life 80 years from now.
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News & IdeasSir Lenny Henry’s children’s book set for London stage adaptation
Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry’s book about an ordinary boy who becomes an extraordinary hero, The Boy With Wings, has been adapted for the stage.
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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 & IdeasMore dates and more venues for Matilda The Musical tour
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, has added additional dates to its UK and Ireland tour, giving more flexibility to those wanting to see the show and free resources for schools.
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Features6 regional theatres that offer school workshops
Here we round up some educational offerings from theatres across the country, including confidence-boosting sessions and creative tours for school groups.
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Features7 regional theatres with school-friendly shows and workshops
Check out these brilliant regional theatres offering discounts for schools, top performances and a selection of inspiring workshops.
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News & IdeasMore dates for National Theatre’s iconic War Horse show
The National Theatre’s War Horse will embark on a major new tour, bringing the extraordinary story by Michael Morpurgo to a theatre near you.
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News & IdeasEducation pack for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tour
Schools can make use of a free education pack before their visit to see The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on tour.
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News & IdeasSchool-friendly tour of An Inspector Calls announced
A new tour of An Inspector Calls will be coming to a theatre near your school, following a sold-out run in 2022.
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News & IdeasThe Boy at the Back of the Class theatre tour and resources
The Boy at the Back of the Class, which is touring UK theatres until June, has been described as ‘exactly the kind of story we need to be sharing with younger audiences’.
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School Travel AwardsWe used our awards prize money to take the whole school to the theatre
Rachel Underwood, headteacher at Langdale CE Primary School in Cumbria, tells us how they spent their prize money after winning the 2023 ‘My Best School Trip’ Award.
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News & IdeasCampaign to fund theatre visit for every child before they leave school
The Theatre for Every Child campaign, launched by the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre, believes all children have the right to experience the country’s world-leading theatre sector.
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News & IdeasHaunting Woman in Black tour to feature post-show Q&As for school groups
Students will be able to see Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black at their local theatre, with discounted school tickets and post-show Q&As on offer.
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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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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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News & IdeasThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tour kicks off with school discounts and resources available
The Leeds Playhouse production of C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has begun its UK and Ireland tour, with educational resources on offer to support school visits, as well as discounted tickets at all venues.
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FeaturesDance troupe Diversity and cast of Jack and the Beanstalk panto share their school trip memories
We went along to meet some of the Milton Keynes Theatre pantomime cast of Jack and the Beanstalk, including some of the Diversity clan, to discover what they can remember from their school days.
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News & IdeasGeorge Orwell’s Animal Farm will take to the stage in 2022 UK tour
The tour schedule and full casting details have been confirmed for the upcoming production of George Orwell’s satirical novel Animal Farm which launches at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in January.
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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.