Workshops

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year at the Lyceum and we are delighted to offer a range of workshops to enhance your pupil’s experience of seeing our Christmas production! Each 75-minute workshop can accommodate one class and features a range of interactive drama games, exercises and storytelling techniques that will allow pupils to explore the themes and characters in of the production as well as build confidence and teamwork.

Workshops are suitable for upper- or lower-primary levels and our experienced facilitators will tailor content to individual needs if you have any special requirements.

P1 – 3

A guided workshop in which pupils will create their own pirate characters and head off on a swashbuckling adventure to recover their lost treasure! Exercises will focus on developing skills in teamwork, problem-solving and imagination.

P4 – 7

A guided workshop in which pupils become the storytellers of Treasure Island, bringing the story to life through a variety of games and challenges. Will they choose to change the story along the way, or stay true to the tale? Exercises will focus on developing skills in teamwork, listening and self-expression.

Workshop length: 75 minutes, maximum 30 students per workshop

Cost: £95 per workshop

10% discount if more than one workshop is booked in the same transaction. We can accommodate up to 3 workshops per day.

If cost is a barrier, please get in touch to discuss options.

Location: Workshops can be run in your learning setting, or on-site in our Creative Learning Space on Grindlay Street (subject to availability)

How to book: get in touch with a member of the Creative Learning team at learning@lyceum.org.uk, detailing which workshop(s) you would like to book and your preferred date(s) and time(s). A member of the team will get in touch to take your booking forward.

If you have a workshop in mind to support your pupil’s learning around a specific curriculum area, we can help! See our Bespoke Workshop section to find out more.

Specifically designed to support Higher and Advanced Higher Drama studies, these workshops will give your pupils the opportunity to delve deeper into our productions of A Streetcar Named Desire or The Merchant of Venice. All workshops are delivered by one of our experienced facilitators and come with a Lyceum production resource pack.

Workshop One:Development of Characters

Taking two scenes as practical examples, students will explore the portrayal of at least two characters and how they are developed throughout the play. Students will reflect on and discuss the extent to which this enhances their appreciation of the text and how they would approach the development of character.

Workshop Two: Design Concepts

Taking two scenes as practical examples, students will explore how the design elements of a production can create mood and atmosphere. Students will reflect on and discuss the extent to which these elements may enhance an audience’s appreciation of the play, and how they would approach a design concept.

Workshop Three: Collaboration and Dramatic Impact

Taking two scenes as practical examples, students will explore how the roles of Director, Designer(s) and Actor collaborated to engage the audience and create dramatic impact in the production. Students will also reflect on and discuss the extent to which they believe this was achieved, and what they would have done differently.

Please note, your students must have seen the Lyceum’s production of either A Streetcar Named Desire or The Merchant of Venice to book this workshop.

Workshop length: 2 hours, maximum 30 students per workshop

Cost: £225 per workshop

10% discount if more than one workshop is booked in the same transaction.

If cost is a barrier, please get in touch to discuss options.

Location: Workshops can be run in your learning setting, or on-site in our Creative Learning Space on Grindlay Street (subject to availability)

How to book: get in touch with a member of the Creative Learning team at learning@lyceum.org.uk, detailing which workshop(s) you would like to book, the production you would like it to link to, and your preferred date(s) and time(s). A member of the team will get in touch to take your booking forward.

If a workshop isn’t quite for you, have a look at our Resource Pack section for alternative ways to enhance your experience of these productions.

In addition to season-specific workshops, we also offer custom-designed workshops for both Primary and Secondary classes on request. These aim to support studies across the curriculum and can cover anything from general performance skills to a more in-depth topic or subject you are studying. They can be designed on a one-off basis, or as a programme across several weeks.

Some examples of bespoke workshops we have delivered in the past are:

• Specific performance skills such as devising, movement and building a character.
• Exploration of Shakespeare texts and performance.
• Scottish Stories
• Puppetry skills
• Set and Costume design
• Directing
• Creative Writing
• Tailored workshops based on a play, book or theme of your choice

Session length: bespoke workshops are usually offered on a basis of 90 minutes, but we can offer sessions to be longer or shorter as required.

Cost: Performance workshops from £125 per workshop. Production workshops from £150 per workshop. Cost is variable depending on content and length of programme, but we will always work with you to offer the best value. Please get in touch to discuss options.

Location: Sessions can be run in your learning setting, or on-site in our Creative Learning Space on Grindlay Street (subject to availability)

How to book: get in touch with a member of the Creative Learning team at learning@lyceum.org.uk, detailing the learning area(s) you are interested in and your preferred date(s) and time(s). A member of the team will get in touch to take your booking forward.

If a workshop isn’t quite what you’re looking for, take a look at our Backstage Tours section for an alternative way to support students in their studies.

At The Lyceum we understand the value of arts education. Our CLPL sessions aim to support teachers and educators in using drama in the classroom by developing confidence and equipping them with a range of drama techniques so that this form of teaching and learning can be embedded within their day-to-day practice.

CLPL sessions can be tailored to any learning area, but some examples that have been delivered in the past are:

• How to use drama as a learning tool to support topics across the curriculum
• Introducing drama to your classroom to develop pupil confidence, communication and teamwork
• Bringing Shakespeare to life
• How to put on a whole-school performance

Schools can also request specific sessions relating to work they are doing as part of the curriculum.

Testimonials

I have learned that it is easier than I expected to incorporate drama into all areas of the curriculum! I feel more confident to be able to do this going forward.

Drama is something I have always avoided; I had no confidence in approaching it and tended to body swerve but [our artist] helped me appreciate it’s value.

Session length: 90 minutes. We appreciate that time is tight for educators, so can design sessions to be longer or shorter as required.

Cost: £150 per session

10% discount if more than one session is booked in the same transaction.

If cost is a barrier, please get in touch to discuss options.

Location: Sessions can be run in your learning setting, or on-site in our Creative Learning Space on Grindlay Street (subject to availability)

How to book: get in touch with a member of the Creative Learning team at learning@lyceum.org.uk, detailing the learning area(s) you are interested in and your preferred date(s) and time(s). A member of the team will get in touch to take your booking forward.

You may also want to have a look at our Resource Pack section for additional ways to enhance bringing Theatre into the classroom.