Down to Earth is available to schools, cathedrals, Churches and Youth & Community Centres directly through Scene Change Theatre Company. Our projects are always flexible and we are committed to making the project work in the best possible way for you. Down To Earth for schools is aimed at years 4-6 and combines drama workshops with discussion, movement and performance. However it can be easily adapted to suit other age groups and venues. Visit the blog here.
OUTLINE
9.00 Scene Change Theatre Company arrive and set up
10.00 Introduction to the day - setting the scene, warm up
10.20 Workshop one - Opening scene
10.45 Break
11.00 Workshop two - China and Museum scene
11.45 Song
12.15 Lunch
1.00 DVD and discussion
1.15 Costumes and run through
2.15 Reflection
2.30 Performance
3.00 End
We can be flexible to meet your needs by changing start and end times and adjusting the content as necessary. It is also possible to run Down to Earth as a 2 hour workshop or over half a day.
BOOKING
To make a booking or to find out more, contact us by email or call David on 07862 728056. Some guide prices are listed below for your information.
up to 40 children, One member = £220
up to 80 children, two team members = £440
up to 105 children, three team members = £660
up to 120 children, three/four team members = 880
The prices are dependent on numbers involved as opposed to the length of the day or session. If the maximum number is on role then the price works out at 5 50 per head.
BACKGROUND
More background on the project and to download a flyer - click here. (This can be edited to suit your venue and needs)
Check out some pictures of the Down To Earth day here and some comments from both pupils and teachers below.
COMMENTS
What do people think of the Down To Earth day?
"I would do it again!!!!! Fab!!" Pupil from Macaulay School, Clapham.
"WOW! What a truly wonderful day. Organisation, professionalism and student engagement all exceptional. Thank you for a wonderful day." Mr Parker, Y6 teacher at Macaulay School, Clapham.
"What a fantastic experience for the Year 6 children: astonishing what they were able to achieve in such a short time... really impressed with your management of the class, your manner with the children and your drive. We will be asking you back in July if you can make it..." Mr Davies, Deputy Head, Macaulay School, Clapham.
"It was a fun and cool day." Pupil from St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Doncaster.
"The day was a great way to start a topic and will really fit in with looking at other 'world' issues. The children enjoyed the day and the messages provided." Mrs Murphy, Assistant Head at St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Doncaster.
"Today's session has been excellent. The team have led the children really professionally... we would definitely like to do this workshop again and would recommend it to all schools." Mrs Connery, Assistant Head at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School.
"Today was fantastic. I was very impressed by the high standard produced. The workshops were well-structured and allowed children to explore the subject matter in various and creative ways." Alex O'Connor, Education Officer for Southwark Cathedral.
Click here to see what people thought of our last project, World To Rights.
Down To Earth is run with the support of the Church Mission Society and A Rocha UK.
