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Theatre in Education
We at Pyramid design and deliver programmes for schools which endeavour to look at social issues and core school topics. We then explore these topics with the Children through a creative range of techniques with our theatre roadshows. These roadshows captivate and stimulate children's minds for a full hour, bringing these topics 'to life' making it easier to understand and often easier to learn and remember.The current shows we are performing around the UK are listed above - click on the tabs to see the details.
Each of these T.I.E tour are 1hour long and can include a further 1/2hr workshop if required afterwards.
The standard shows are from £350 + VAT.
Please call Pyramid for further details on 0870 240 4393, or Contact Us.
Choices: Social Awareness
(bullying and racism) Primary
Katy is the new girl at school and desperate to fit in, but unfortunately Sophie seems determined to make things difficult for her. Luckily Katy manages to befriend Charlie; however Charlie has his own problems. All three will come to learn some difficult lessons and Charlie in particular has to choose between doing the right thing or submitting to peer pressure.
‘Choices’ tries to raise social awareness to real and current issues faced by children today. It looks at the effects of peer pressure and how it can sometimes be difficult to have the confidence to stand out from the crowd and do the right thing. Everyone wants to fit in but this should never be used as an excuse to break the law or harm others, whether this is verbally or physically. Bullying and Racism is unfortunately an all too familiar occurrence in today’s society. ‘Choices’ ties to raise these issues in an informative yet sensitive manner and as with all our plays the key focus is to inform and educate whilst not compromising on the theatrical content.
‘Choices’ tries to raise social awareness to real and current issues faced by children today. It looks at the effects of peer pressure and how it can sometimes be difficult to have the confidence to stand out from the crowd and do the right thing. Everyone wants to fit in but this should never be used as an excuse to break the law or harm others, whether this is verbally or physically. Bullying and Racism is unfortunately an all too familiar occurrence in today’s society. ‘Choices’ ties to raise these issues in an informative yet sensitive manner and as with all our plays the key focus is to inform and educate whilst not compromising on the theatrical content.
Time Busters
(Primary) The Time Busters Agency is here to take you on an exciting journey back in time so you can experience first hand extraordinary events throughout history. The Time wizard and his trusty assistant are here to help any child whose B.C’s and A.D’s are becoming muddled, all you have to is call ‘Time Busters!’. However, little do they know that their hard work has not gone unnoticed? The Wizard’s naughty ex-assistant Percy Stinky Pants is determined to destroy his fabulous time machine. We all know good should triumph evil but time travelling is a dangerous game, will the Wizard ever manage to escape the horrible and strange events of history? Come with us on this amazing journey and find out!
'Time Busters' is a visual and interactive play about time travelling through history. It provides an informative and creative way to capture children’s imagination and really get them excited about History. The play looks at both specific events as well as general periods throughout history, trying to focus on the way of life and more importantly what it was like to be a child back then.
We currently have two booking options. Time Busters A sees the Wizard travelling back to the time of The Tudors and the court of Henry VIII before stopping off in Ancient Rome and the London Blitz of World War Two. In Time Busters B the Wizard must play detective and try to unveil the mysterious gunpowder plot. In much need of a holiday the choice is between Ancient Greece and the land of the pharaohs, with a quick stop off to see how the Victorians lived. Please specify when booking which version you would prefer.
Dancing Through The Decades
(Primary & Secondary) This exciting explosion of dance introduces children to dance styles from different eras and countries, whilst promoting a healthy lifestyle and how dance can play a big part in helping to keep fit.
This show is 1 hour in length and is full of energetic dance routines, lively music and plenty of audience interaction and participation.
The children themselves will be taught simple dance routines and will then be encouraged to perform in front of their class mates accompanied by our dance coaches.
The teachers will be tapping their feet along to the music and may even want to join in themselves!
This show is 1 hour in length and is full of energetic dance routines, lively music and plenty of audience interaction and participation.
The children themselves will be taught simple dance routines and will then be encouraged to perform in front of their class mates accompanied by our dance coaches.
The teachers will be tapping their feet along to the music and may even want to join in themselves!
Consequences: Social Awareness
(Secondary) Nobody ever said growing up was easy. But for Mia, Rachel and Ash everything seems to have come at once, exams, career decisions not to mention personal and family problems. As a teenager it often feels like everyone is always trying to tell you what to do and for the girls this is no exception, from teachers, to parents and even each other, everyone has an opinion. At first ignoring their problems seems the easier option, but at a friends party everything comes to a head, mistakes are made and things are revealed that cannot be forgotten. We all make choices and sometimes these are not always made for the right reasons. Every action has a consequence, but when it comes down to it its how you deal with the consequences that counts and shapes the person you are to become. Mia, Rachel and Ash are forced to face up to the twists and turns, pressures and choices of teenage life, how they cope with it however is up to them!'Consequences' tries to raise social awareness to real and current issues faced by today's young adults. These issues include looking at the pressures on young women to conform to an unrealistic ideal body image as presented by the media and the dangerous impact this can have. 'Consequences' also tries to represent a realistic but informative approach to the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, With the rapidly rising numbers of teenage pregnancy and the spread of STD's the promotion of 'safe sex' amongst young adults is of paramount importance and both these subjects are touched on and dealt with in a relevant and sensitive manner. In writing 'Consequences' our aim was to provide young adults with appropriate and relevant information about the aforementioned important social issues. We have placed this within a realistic context that serves to provide information so that they can make an informed choice rather than trying to 'preach' facts, all whilst maintaining a high standard of theatre.
If required, information regarding the issues discussed and where help regarding these issues can be found can be provided. Please enquire further if you are interested in this facility.