Birmingham Hippodrome is committed to forging relationships with secondary schools in the West Midlands and surrounding areas and developing the next generation of artists and audiences. Because of this, we positively encourage schools and young people to develop an appreciation and understanding of theatre. This can be through a wide range of workshops and projects, led by our visiting companies or skilled freelance practioners.

These projects draw on our diverse and eclectic theatre programme offering West End musicals, International dance, classical ballet and world class opera and include in-school workshops, backstage tours and theatre visits. By enhancing students enjoyment of all performances and appreciation for the performer, we hope to develop a greater awareness of theatre and their role as an audience member.

 As a theatre, we consider ourselves to be a total and complete resource for schools, offering workshops over a comprehensive subject area including such curriculum areas as Dance, Drama, English, Travel and Tourism and Business Studies at all levels including: GCSE, ‘A/S’ & ‘A’ level and BTEC diploma courses.

For more information please contact Liz Leck, Education and Audience Development Manager.

 Queen Alexandra College a national college for students 16+ with visual impairment and other disabilities visted Birmingham Hippodrome for a backstage tour.

"I really enjoyed the trip this morning. The best parts for me were going onto the stage, going in the dressing room and just looking around the Hippodrome. Thank you for showing us around." - Gurpreet

"Thank you for welcoming us to the Hippodrome and for showing us how the sound and lights work backstage. Thank you also for showing us some of the props and dressing rooms. I couldn’t imagine how actors cope with everyone looking at them, so many faces. I might decide to do that one day." - Billal

“Today we went to the Birmingham Hippodrome for an educational trip . I did enjoy the experience because it was interesting to learn different things on and off stage.”  - Becky

“ I found this trip very enjoyable and a good experience. I wish to thank the staff of the Hippodrome theatre”– Waseem

 Responsible for Drama, Dance, English or Music?

Teachers - feel the need for inspiration? A little isolated? At the end of your creative tether?

We are offering regular networking events for teachers to meet local colleagues, catch up on what is happening in other schools and pool ideas in an informal and open forum, with a creative input from Birmingham Hippodrome’s Education Department and a variety of arts practitioners. The sessions will run from 4.30pm – 6pm on Wednesdays

and are open to teachers from primary, secondary and special schools.

You will also be given the opportunity to stay and watch that evening’s production at a discounted price.

 Our next meeting is Wednesday 13^th October 2010 4.30-6pm

To find out more or book a place contact Liz Leck, Education and Audience Development Manager.

Tel: 0121 689 3064
Email: lizleck@birminghamhippodrome.com