Secondary Schools
We enable secondary schools to go behind the scenes and get closer to a production. Students learn about the process from both a creative and practical real-world perspective.
Join our touring companies and gain an insight into rehearsal room technique and repertoire. Including opportunities to shadow technical rehearsals.
Join us on an inspiring backstage tour as we introduce the various careers that work at Mayflower Theatre.
Available throughout the year, priced £150 for up to 30 students.
Explore the creative careers that go into bringing productions to our stage.
A day jam-packed with interactive talks and insights will inspire students. We may pique your curiosity with a career your students have not considered before!
Prices start from £150 per class.
Watch a show and then take part in a 30-minute introduction to the world of technical theatre and its careers. Tech Tasters are delivered by our technical teams and visiting companies.
We will give a demonstration of up to five technical areas pertinent to the production. To support the insight, we provide a video resource and in-classroom exercises.
Available throughout the year, this package for KS3 and KS4 includes:
- A behind the curtain tour of Mayflower Theatre
- A theatre-based workshop
- A matinee show performance
Workshop subjects include an introduction to puppetry, musical theatre, Shakespeare, and pantomime.
Contact us for a quote, which will depend on the production chosen.
We have a partnership with Open Drama UK, and together we have created Illuminate. Open Drama UK are teachers who programme opportunities and support for other teachers.
Illuminate is a full day CPD with practical workshops from a range of theatre companies. Join us to develop your skills and experience and take learnings back to your classroom.
Contact us
Phone or email us to enquire about any secondary school activities.
Email: engage@mayflower.org.uk
Tel: 02380 711811
New Adventures School Workshops
Mayflower are pleased to offer your school the unique opportunity to participate in an exclusive workshop with Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures. This exciting programme provides students with the chance to engage directly with professional performers and gain valuable insights into the world of dance and theatre.
We invite you to take a look at our recent workshop with Testwood School held at MAST Mayflower Studios where students experienced the transformative power of performing arts through hands-on activities and expert guidance.
Take advantage of our Theatre Pass
Are you a Hampshire-based school with a high percentage of free school meals? We have an opportunity for you. Unlock highly-reduced ticket prices of up to £10 for your secondary and further education students.
