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Polka Theatre Announces New Shows for their 26/27 Autumn/Winter Season
May 21, 2026
Brand-new shows and workshops announced for Polka's Autumn/Winter season with further shows announced for early 2027.
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Confidence, Creativity and Change: A Talking Tales Journey
April 17, 2026
With the Talking Tales journey nearing its final chapter, Project Manager Tory and Year 1 Teacher Amal from Havelock Primary School explore how the project has sparked confidence, nurtured creativity and inspired lasting change. Reflecting on the experiences, challenges and moments of growth that have shaped both their practice and their pupils’ voices.
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Talking Tales Turns Two: Developing Teacher Pedagogies at Links Primary School
March 17, 2026
As Talking Tales enters its second year, Tory (Project Manager) visits Links Primary School to meet with Project Teachers Yemaya (Year 1) and Aga (Year 3). Together, they reflect on how the…
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Finding Every Voice: Oracy, Theatre, and Inclusive Classrooms
February 24, 2026
A blog by Sharon White, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant As an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) consultant, my work with teachers often begins with a simple but powerful question:…
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The Story So Far: Talking Tales at The Priory Primary
August 7, 2025
Project Teachers reflect on the first year of Talking Tales at The Priory Primary School, in conversation with Tory Sandars (Project Manager). Together they share the challenges, surprises, and successes of…
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Talking Tales in Action: A Year as a Polka Practitioner
July 30, 2025
Hello! I’m Rachael and a Polka Practitioner on Talking Tales. This is a co-inquiry project where Key Stage One teachers from six primary schools’ partner with drama practitioners to learn…
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Talking Tales – February Update
February 12, 2025
Talking Tales is a two-year inquiry-led project, funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. Read the February update from the project below! Since July, we’ve hit the ground running. Over the…
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Polka Theatre Launches New Two-Year Teacher Development Programme This September Exploring The Impact of Drama on Oracy (Speaking and Listening) Skills For Pupils
July 10, 2024
Polka Theatre’s Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive Helen Matravers, Executive Director and Joint Chief Executive Lynette Shanbury, and the whole team are pleased to announce the launch of Talking…
