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SCHOOLS TECHNICAL THEATRE INSIGHT WORKSHOPS

Stratford East is pleased to offer Technical Theatre Insight Workshops to East London secondary schools.

The 90-minute sessions are designed to develop GCSE and A-Level Drama students' understanding of lighting, sound and set design. The workshops will expand technical vocabulary and shed light on how backstage elements contribute to creating meaning and core themes in a mainstage production.

This offer includes one 90 minute workshop plus free tickets to see a Stratford East production.

*The maximum group size we can accommodate for a technical insight workshop is 30 students.*

Applications are now open for four technical insight workshops Fri 19 Jun 2026 and Fri 26 Jun 2026 around the upcoming production of THE HARDER THEY COME Please click here to apply. Applications close Wed 06 May 2026

WHERE? Stratford East, E15 1BN
WHO? Secondary schools in East London
WHEN? Fri 19 Jun and Fri 26 Jun 2026
HOW MUCH? Free to attend

TEACHERS' NIGHT

We are offering FREE tickets for Newham, Tower Hamlets, and Hackney teachers for a Teachers' Night at Stratford East on Wed 20 May for THE HARDER THEY COME. The show starts at 7.30pm, you will be welcome to join us from 6.30pm. Come and enjoy the show with other East London teachers, grab a free drink, and mingle! Please let us know by Wed 06 May if you'll be joining us by emailing getinvolved@stratfordeast.com

CHOIR BOY Q&A

We will be recording a Q&A with the CHOIR BOY Cast and Creative Team. If you or your students have any questions you would like answered please send them to getinvolved@stratfordeast.com. We will be sharing this Q&A as a digital resource with teachers in Newham, Hackney and Tower Hamlets.

SCHOOLS’ PROGRAMME: WORKSHOPS IN SCHOOLS

This September we will be running an exciting programme for Newham secondary schools.

We will be in touch with teachers on our mailing list soon with more information.

Please get in touch with getinvolved@stratfordeast.com if you would like to hear more.

TICKET PRICES FOR SCHOOLS
Call our Box Office on 020 8534 0310 to secure the best deal, or email getinvolved@stratfordeast.com for more information.

WORKSHOPS
We are committed to supporting local Newham schools in enriching their curriculum and widening students’ experience and understanding of theatre. Please contact us if you have any questions.

RESOURCES FOR YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS
We've created a series of resource packs designed to support the teaching of drama in secondary schools. You can download these free educational resources below.

Understanding The Creative Team
Designed to support students’ understanding of the creatives that are involved in making a production beyond those on stage. This resource looks at the Sound Designer, Lighting Designer, Stage Manager and Assistant Director. Download here or click the image below.

Performing Monologues
Designed to help students to prepare, rehearse and perform a monologue. Download here or click the image below.

Designing Monologues
These exercises will support students in exploring the early stages of the design process. Download here or click the image below.

TECHNICAL THEATRE RESOURCE PACK
Designed to develop teachers understanding of technical theatre, with practical exercises to use in the drama studio.
Download here

SHOW RESOURCE PACKS
Insights into the significance of and creation of shows to share with your students:
Cinderella
Red Riding Hood

ANTI-RACISM RESOURCE PACK FOR DRAMA EDUCATORS
Designed for drama teachers seeking to further their understanding of race, racism and anti-racist practice in the classroom.
Download here

ARTS MARK AND ARTS AWARD
Stratford East is an Arts Award supporter. We can provide support for young people with their Arts Award qualifications.

Our offer supports schools at any stage of their Artsmark journey to support and complement their drama provision.

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