Arts in Schools
Every year Chorlton High School runs a free programme of Arts in Schools events as part of the Chorlton Arts Festival.
This year our programme includes magical performances, junk instrument workshops, puppet theatre, Indian dance and a whole host of other events in the Blue Box Theatre and out at primary schools. This will allow over 5000 children in Chorlton to experience a range of Arts during the school day.
Places are limited for all daytime activities so pre-booking is essential.
Please contact David Prophet at Chorlton High School on:
0161 882 1150 or email
d.prophet@chorltonhigh.manchester.sch.uk
Events during the day
Wednesday 21 May
The Victorian Toy Theatre: Cornelius & Jones Original Productions
When paper puppets from a fading Victorian theatre come to life, their fortunes change forever. One puppet, Jack, unhappy with the dull brown toy theatre, leaves his attic home for the bustling London street below in search of colour and adventure. An inventive and exciting piece of theatre for 4–6 year olds.
Suitable age group – Years 1 & 2
Blue Box Theatre | 9:30–10:30am & 11am–12 noon
Thursday 22 May
Indian Dance Workshops: Deepa Ganesh
Vital rhythms, mime, storytelling and vibrant moves of Indian dance brought to you in a workshop by Deepa Ganesh, Artistic Director of Indian dance group, Upasana.
Suitable age group – Years 3 & 4
Blue Box Theatre | 9:30–10:30am & 11am–12 noon
The Comedy Connection: Big Comedy Shop
A one-hour workshop exploring comedy through games, characterisation and sketches. In the workshop we learn to express more freely, build confidence and find our own voice through performance-based exercises. Comedy is truth!
Suitable age group – Years 5 & 6
Blue Box Theatre | 12:45–1:45pm & 2–3pm
Friday 23 May
Drumming Up Enjoyment: Urban Strawberry Lunch
A one-hour workshop exploring percussion techniques, call and response, improvisation, and solo and ensemble playing. USL specialises in playing instruments created from waste and found materials. A plastic barrel becomes a drum; a shop dummy’s leg becomes a guitar; a magnet becomes an amplifier!
Suitable age group – Years 5 & 6
Blue Box Theatre | 9:30–10:30am & 11am–12 noon
The Wizard of Castle Magic: Magic Carpet Theatre
Things that go bump in the dark! Spooks, Spiders and Spells… But it’s all in fun in this very magical piece of children’s theatre based on the classic story of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
Suitable age group: Years 3 & 4
Blue Box Theatre | 2–3pm
Events during the evening
In addition to the events available for children to watch in the daytime, they also take to the stage themselves. Details of children’s performances at the Blue Box Theatre are below.
Tickets will be on sale from the beginning of May from Chorlton High School
0161 882 1150
Monday 19 May
‘Twelfth Night’ – Dance & Drama Project
Shakespeare’s classic topsy turvy comedy of love, revenge and mistaken identity is
re-interpreted in this dance and drama production featuring over 200 children from Chorlton.
Blue Box Theatre | 7:30pm | £5/£3
Tuesday 20 May
‘Twelfth Night’ – Dance & Drama Project
Shakespeare’s classic topsy turvy comedy of love, revenge and mistaken identity is
re-interpreted in this dance and drama production featuring over 200 children from Chorlton.
Blue Box Theatre | 7:30pm | £5/£3
Wednesday 21 May
‘Fugee’ – Drama Project
Chorlton High School students perform in this poignant and powerful play about refugees in the UK, created for the National Theatre Connections programme.
Blue Box Theatre | 7:30pm | £5/£3
Throughout the week in local primary schools
Happy Feet
Dance Workshops
Chorlton High School dance students perform, and deliver a one-hour workshop in your school to encourage Years 3 and 4 students to develop their dance skills.
Tues 20 May or Thurs 22 May: morning or afternoon
Act Up!
Drama Workshops
Chorlton High School acting students deliver a one-hour practical workshop to Years 5 and 6 students using improvisation skills to explore issues around the transition from primary to secondary school.
Mon 19 May or Tues 20 May: morning or afternoon
Jazz Baby
Music Workshops
A one-hour performance and workshop by Chorlton High School’s jazz band to introduce their music to Years 3 and 4.
For Yr 3 & 4 students
Wed 21 May or Fri 23 May: morning or afternoon