Direct & Play!
Would you like your school to perform an original play on Polka’s Main Stage?
Playhouse is a unique Creative Learning project which brings schools together with Britain’s top playwrights and theatre artists. This project offers the opportunity to recognise and fulfil pupils’ creativity. Your school’s final performance will take place at Polka’s newly renovated venue in July 2022 to an invited audience of family, friends and other schools participating in the project.
The project has a national profile as it is run in venues across the UK including; York Theatre Royal, Plymouth Theatre Royal, Bristol Old Vic, Birmingham Rep and Theatr Iolo.
Teachers from around the country will unite for one weekend to explore ideas with the playwrights, before embarking on the directing process. They will be given advice, support and ideas from professional theatre practitioners throughout, with practical ways of linking drama and creativity into the whole curriculum.
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Learn More Thank you for your interest in Playhouse starting in Summer 2022. Please send your interest in advance as there are only 6 school places available, and applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
“Thank you for giving us the opportunity to triumph. I loved everything!”
Child who took part in Playhouse
“So many great memories and taking part in something so unique is unbelievable. These children have never had an opportunity like this before and to be a part of it is amazing.”
Teacher from Merton Abbey School
“I have learnt the importance the games can have in teaching children invaluable social skills, turn taking, listening skills and communication skills. The support from the Polka throughout was fantastic!” Teacher who took part in Playhouse