Schools

Creativity in education is at the heart of what we do.

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Select your phase

Working closely with education professionals, we develop theatre for young audiences that helps you deliver your curriculum aims, while supporting children in learning about themselves and the world around them.

Select your key stage below for information on:

  • Shows
  • Theatre workshops for schools
  • Free and subsidised opportunities
  • Resources
  • Teacher CPD & work experience
  • Theatre trips for primary schools
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A child sat in the audience looking engaged in the performance, clapping their hands.

Home Education Groups

Home educated children and their adults can book onto school performances via the Box Office.

Please contact us for more information via:

☎️ 020 8543 4888

📧 boxoffice@polkatheatre.com

Teachers, we need your expertise!

Polka Theatre’s Teacher Advisory Group acts as an insightful advisor on our ongoing schools programming. If you’re currently teaching from Early Years to Year 8, we would love to hear from you.

Interested in joining? Please contact our Schools Manager, Lizzie, for more information.

Get in touch

  • These are just a few of the projects that have been developed in response to suggestions from the Teacher Advisory Group:

    • Talking Tales oracy project
    • Fully funded schools tours
    • Creative Connections schools partnership scheme
    • Free slide decks for teachers
    • PSHE workshops on key topics
    • Industry insight resources for Key Stage 3 and above
    • Early access to Polka’s schools projects
    • Networking opportunities with teachers from across London
    • The chance to suggest and shape Polka’s schools projects
    • Exclusive invites to Polka Productions for you and a family member
    • Currently are teaching young people from Early Years to Year 8
    • Believe in creative, accessible, and inclusive arts education opportunities
    • Love Drama and Theatre
    • Can meet twice in the school year