Schools' Week
In March 2023, Kiln Theatre was buzzing with students and teachers from local schools, with a week of free activities helping to demystify careers in theatre.
Students and teachers explored the rehearsal room process and backstage and offstage roles in theatre. Synergy Theatre Project presented He Said She Said, with school’s performances Tue 7 – Fri 10 March, and public performances Fri 10 – Sat 11 March.
“A big “Thank you”! to you and all at the Kiln for giving our students an amazing welcome and opportunity yesterday! It really was an enriching experience for us all.”
Teacher feedback
“Our students enjoyed the workshops a lot, and it was great to see all the jobs available back stage in the theatre world… A great thank you to the team at the Kiln for being so welcoming and friendly”
Teacher feedback
HE SAID SHE SAID
He Said She Said fuses dialogue, verse and drill exploring how social media platforms can be used and misused to share information and escalate conflict.
Schools’ performances: 7 – 10 March
Public performances: 10 – 11 March
Free to schools
Public performances: £10-£15 (Under 26 £5)
Tuesday 7 March
The Great Wave by Francis Turnly – student set-text workshop
When 10am-11.30am
Who Students aged 13+ (open to students outside of Brent)
Where Rehearsal Room
Creatives from The Great Wave production (originally directed by Kiln Theatre Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham) and Kiln Theatre Creative Engagement team will lead a workshop supporting the exploration of the text for Component 3 of the GCSE exam.
Teachers technical skills surgery
When 5pm – 7.30pm
Who Brent based Drama teachers
Where Rehearsal Room
Join us for a surgery with the Kiln Theatre Production staff and freelance Designers to support the teaching of backstage roles in the classroom. They’ll be available to answer your questions regarding all things technical theatre, including lighting, sound, set & costume Design.
Wednesday 8 March
Inside the rehearsal room: working with a performance text student workshop
When 10am – 11.30am or 12pm – 1.20pm
Who Students aged 13+
Where Rehearsal Room
In this workshop with a Kiln Theatre Director and actor, get insights into the process of the rehearsal room and working with a text for performance.
Creative careers fair
When 11am – 1pm
Who Students aged 13+
Where John Lyons Space
Students are invited to journey through a careers carousel to increase their awareness of offstage roles in theatre. Meet staff from across Kiln Theatre, take part in an activity related to the role and ask questions. Departments represented include: Artistic, Production, Marketing, Fundraising, Operations, Finance.
Thursday 9 March
Technical skills workshop
When 11am-1pm
Who Students aged 13+
Where Main Theatre
Explore lighting, costume, props, sound and stage management with the Kiln Theatre Production Team in a hands-on technical skills workshop.
The Great Wave by Francis Turnly – teacher’s CPD workshop
When 5pm – 7.30pm
Who Students aged 13+
Where Rehearsal Room
Join creatives from The Great Wave production and Kiln Theatre Creative Engagement team for a workshop which supports the teaching of the text for Component 3 of the GCSE exam.
Friday 10 March
Technical skills workshop
When 11am – 1pm
Who Students aged 13+
Where Kiln Theatre auditorium
Students are invited to join Kiln Theatre Production Team for a hands-on technical skills workshop in the Kiln Theatre space, which will explore lighting, costume, props, sound and stage management.
KILN THEATRE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY:
29th May 1961 Charitable Trust, City Bridge Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Charitable Trust, The Vanderbilt Family Foundation.