At Theatre Royal Wakefield, we are passionate about helping local Primary, Secondary, and Special schools teach creatively. We believe every child and young person should have access to the performing arts.

Our work includes:

Professional Development for Teachers - equipping educators with creative tools and techniques.

Bespoke In-School Workshops - designed to enrich the curriculum and support emotional health and wellbeing and pupil voice.

Through our Theatre Nation Partnership with the National Theatre, we built strong, lasting relationships with five local secondary schools facing barriers to high-quality arts and culture. As part of Speak Up, young people discovered the power of their voices through creativity. We also brought world-class theatre directly into school halls, reaching over 2,500 students with productions such as The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Jekyll and Hyde, and The Leftbehinds.

We’re also proud to be a member of SPARK, Wakefield’s Local Cultural Education Partnership, and contributors to the Wakefield Curriculum - a place-based creative resource for Early Years and Primary teachers developed during Wakefield’s Our Year 2024. These resources help pupils connect with their local area and empower them to make a positive difference. The Wakefield Curriculum Resources | Wakefield Education Services

Please read on to find out more about School and group bookings and our Speak Up Programme.

We’d love to hear from you!

If you have any questions or want to find out how we can support your school, please get in touch.