Teacher’s Update December 2008

The winter 09 theatre guide is now on sale – check out to see what is coming up. Or please contact me if you would like onepopped in the post to you.

If you’re planning a visit, and need a hand with the paperwork, we have a school group risk assessment available upon request.

All the shows mentioned offer the special schools rate of £6 per ticket (for 15 or more people, with the sixteenth ticket free). If you need more information about what’s coming up please get in touch.

Frances Macadam, Projects Administrator

01872 321970 /

February / March / April

THEATRE
Kneehigh
Don John
3rd – 7th /
DANCE
Tanja Liedtke’s
Twelfth Floor
13th /
DANCE
Richard Alston
Blow Over / Movements from Petrushka
7th & 8th

DANCE
Rambert
Eternal Light
18th & 19th /
OPERA
English Touring Opera
The Magic Flute 23rd & 25th
Katya Kabanova 24th / PTO for more details on each of these shows including education resources and talks.

Opportunities to Explore!

Careers in Theatre▪ Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th January ▪ 11am - 3pm £2 per place

Offering students and teachers a chance to explore behind the scenes at HfC - with a backstage tour, getting involved in a workshop, and hearing what being a director, a writer and an actor involves.

Upstage Youth Theatremeets every Saturday during term time ▪ 7 – 10 yrs / 11- 14 yrs / 15-18 yrs

Youth Theatre Traineegain practical experience working alongside the Youth Theatre Officer

Kernow Voiceweekly singing sessions, contact Isobel on 01872 321971 for more information

Work Experience▪ Deadline - Friday 19th December 2008

If you need further information, brochures or flyers please contact

Frances – 01872 321970 /

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February

KNEEHIGH / Don John (Theatre)

Tuesday 3rd – Saturday 7th February ▪ 7.30pm + matinees Thurs 1.30pm & Sat 3pm ▪ Suitable for 14+ ▪

The world’s most prolific lover is coming – will you survive him?▪Educational activities – In partnership with Cscape Dance, Kneehigh are offering practical workshops, talks and INSETS. If you are interested get in touch with Frances by Friday 9th January. ▪

RAMBERT/ Eternal Light (Dance)

Wednesday 18th Thursday 19th February ▪ 7.30pm + matinee Thurs 2.30pm ▪ U21s matinee special £6 tkts

Educational activities– All these activities are ticketed but free to ticketholders attending the matinee performance, please book your free place to any of the events through the Box Office.

Insight event, 11.15am – 12.15pm, Thursday 19th February, HfC Auditorium

A chance for audience members of any age to learn more about Eternal Light. The session includes demonstrations by Rambert dancers and a talk about the creative process.

Observe Company taking class, 12.30 – 1.30pm, Thursday 19th February, HfC Auditorium

A unique opportunity to see Rambert’s world class dancers take part in their daily technique class.

Youth Dance Workshop, 12.30pm – 2pm, Thursday 19th February, Truro Town Hall

For 14 to 18 year olds who have an active interest in dance. Includes a contemporary dance warm-up and the opportunity to learn choreography from Eternal Light.

Extras - Pre show talk on Thursday 19th at 6.30pm in the auditorium with Rambert’s Artistic Director Mark Baldwin ▪

SHAKESPEARE 4 KIDZ / Romeo & Juliet ▪ The Tempest (Theatre)

Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th February ▪ Mon 1.30 & 7.30 (R&J) / Tues 10 & 1.30 (The Tempest) ▪

Extras – One free teacher ticket (£14 per ticket) with every ten children (£9 per ticket)

March

TANJA LIEDTKE’S / Twelfth Floor (Dance)

Friday 13th March▪ 8pm▪ Extras - Post show talk

Five extraordinary performers play out shifting relationships of desire and power, hope and despair. A rich combination of dance, theatre, movement, video and DJ Tr!p’s moody soundtrack make a sophisticated and original work.▪Educational activities – Alongside the tour of this award winning piece, the company will be offering workshops for students aged 15+ and professional dancers. Each workshop can be tailored for a specific ability and can focus on Yoga; Contemporary; or Dance Theatre/ Repertoire. Get in touch with Frances if you are interested and would like to know more by Thursday 19th February.

ENGLISH TOURING OPERA / The Magic Flute ▪ Katya Kabanova(Opera)

Monday 23rd(The Magic Flute) / Tuesday 24th (Katya Kabanova) / Wednesday 25th (The Magic Flute) ▪ 7.30pm ▪

April

RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY

Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th April ▪ 7.30pm ▪ U16s & students £6 tkts ▪

Educational activities –Essential Alston dance workshops are available for 2 or 4 hours, with or without live music accompaniment. If you would like to know more please get in touch with Frances. ▪ Extras - Pre show talk Tuesday 7th April 6.30pm in the Assembly Room at Hall for Cornwall, tickets available through Box Office. ▪

Looking ahead…

April

TEATRO KISMET / Snow Queen (Dance Theatre) ▪ Friday 17th – Sunday 19th April ▪ Workshops available

May

DONMAR WAREHOUSE / Be Near Me (Theatre) ▪ Tuesday 12th – Saturday 16th May

ENGLISH TOURING OPERA / Community Opera (Opera) ▪ Wednesday 20th May

BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET (Dance) ▪ Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd May

An 85p Theatre Fund payment is added to each ticket sold.

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