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Schools Club

Inspire the next generation of theatre-makers with free tickets and bespoke workshops

In this new and exciting version of Schools Club for 2022, The Old Vic will partner with 40 London schools, engaging up to 30 students per school for the full academic year.

This programme is designed to encourage the next generation of theatre-makers through providing young people in Years 9–13 with an introduction to a broad range of non-performing roles. Schools Club supports the curriculum and works with schools and students from areas of London with poor arts provision, inspiring students to pursue a career in the arts.

Partner schools receive:

  • Four in-schools workshops, each covering a different theatre discipline such as lighting, set, costume and playwriting
  • Tickets to watch four Old Vic productions throughout the academic year
  • The opportunity to attend four insight sessions to meet industry professionals and discover more about jobs in the arts
  • Four teacher CPD workshops led by industry professionals, focussing on non-performing roles
I was so impressed with how this workshop was designed. We all learned so much and will be using lighting in as many tasks as we can moving forward. This had always been something I’ve shied away from due to not feeling confident with it, so thank you for helping myself and my students learn a new skill in such an engaging and informative way.
Schools Club Teacher 2021/2022
Programme Dates

By taking part in this programme your school agrees to four theatre visits and four in-school workshops across the academic year. Workshops are scheduled in advance and in collaboration with teachers. We will be as flexible as possible to accommodate the needs of each school.

Eligibility
  • Applications are open to all secondary state schools based within the M25
  • This programme aims to work with young people who have limited access to the arts and we are particularly interested in working with young people who are from backgrounds unrepresented in theatre, such as young people from global majority backgrounds, disabled young people and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
  • We will work with a maximum of 30 students per school
  • This programme has been developed to work with the same students for the duration of the year. This is so that we can adapt the workshops to their particular strengths and develop their skills throughout the year
  • We are aiming to run the entirety of this programme in person but if required we will move delivery online via Zoom or Teams. The Old Vic can loan out devices to support participation
Access
  • Schools Club is open and accessible to all. We will discuss any access requirements your school may have before the project begins and will ensure appropriate support is in place.
  • We welcome applications from SEN schools
  • We can adapt workshop content to suit your students
  • We can bring in additional staff to support students during in-school workshops
  • The Old Vic offer accessible performances including captioned, audio described and relaxed performances. Find out more about accessibility at The Old Vic here

If you would like to discuss your schools access requirements or have any questions before applying, please contact: schoolsclub@oldvictheatre.com

How to Apply

Applications for Schools Club are now open.

APPLY HERE

Please read the ‘ELIGIBILITY’ section before applying

Application deadline: Wed 08 Jun, 6pm

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact: schoolsclub@oldvictheatre.com

Please sign up to our Schools mailing list to hear more about workshops, skills and employment programmes, talent development and short courses for your students.

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Generously supported by The Hearn Foundation, Rick Lewis, The Black Heart Foundation, Lambeth ELEVATE and a donor who wishes to remain anonymous

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