Schools & Education
For Newham Secondary Schools and beyond
We work with schools across East London to help students explore theatre both on and off stage.
From technical theatre workshops and teacher events to free teaching resources, our education programme gives students and teachers opportunities to deepen their understanding of theatre and the creative process.
Teacher's nights at Stratford East
We offer free tickets to Teachers' Nights for teachers from Newham, Tower Hamlets and Hackney.
Teachers' Nights are an opportunity to experience our work, meet other teachers and find out more about how Stratford East can support your students.
Technical Insight workshops
Our FREE Technical Theatre Insight Workshops give GCSE and A-Level Drama students the chance to explore the creative and technical elements that bring a production to life.
In this 90-minute workshop, students will explore:
Lighting
Sound
Set design
Technical theatre vocabulary
How backstage elements help create meaning, atmosphere and themes in a production
The workshop is designed to complement students’ Drama studies and give them a greater understanding of the creative work that happens beyond the stage.
The offer includes:
A 90-minute Technical Theatre Insight Workshop
Free tickets to see a Stratford East production
Group size: Maximum 30 students per workshop.
Schools Tickets
We offer ticket deals for school groups to come and see our productions. To find out more, or to secure the best available deal, call our friendly box office team on 020 8534 0310
Schools Workshops
We are committed to supporting local Newham schools to enrich the curriculum and broaden students’ experience and understanding of theatre. Our workshops give students the opportunity to learn through practical, creative activities and to explore the ideas, skills and processes behind theatre-making.
Backstage Pass: PAID WORKSHOPS
This paid package gives a school group the chance to experience Stratford East from a different perspective. Students will take part in a pre-show workshop, get a behind-the-scenes backstage tour of the theatre, and then take their seats to experience a live Stratford East production.
It's a great way to bring classroom learning to life, giving students the opportunity to explore the themes and ideas of a show before seeing it, discover what happens behind the scenes, and experience the excitement of live performance.
The experience includes:
A pre-show workshop inspired by the production
A backstage tour of Stratford East
Tickets to see the production
An opportunity to experience theatre both on stage and behind the scenes
Interested in bringing your school? Contact our team at getinvolved@stratfordeast.com to find out more about availability and pricing.
Free resources for Teachers and Students
Go behind the scenes and meet the people who make theatre happen.
Understanding the Creative team
Technical Theatre Resource Pack
Anti Racism resource pack for Drama Educators
Work Experience
We're currently unable to host work experience or placements at Stratford East. We understand that it's important for young people to gain experience in the creative sector so internally we are looking at ways to make this happen.
