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Primary Schools

Pat and Plain Primary School Project
Designed and written by Dan Gordon
Project Director Philip Crawford

Supported by

the Ulster Scots Agency
Arts Council of Northern Ireland

The aim of Pat and Plain Project is to

bring quality, performance-led creative learning to primary school children
present a model of professional theatre production to teachers

The project is working with 12 primary schools in Northern Ireland

Beechfield Primary School, Belfast

Braniel Primary School, Belfast

Brookeborough Controlled PS Brookeborough, Co Fermanagh

Culcrow Primary School, Aghadowey, Co Londonderry

Derryboy Primary School, Crossgar

Edenbrooke Primary School, Belfast

Fountain Primary School, Londonderry

Kilkeel Primary School, Kilkeel, Co Down

Markethill Primary School, Markethill, Co Armagh

Meadowbridge Primary School, Hillsborough

Millisle Primary School, Millisle, Co Down

Wheatfield Primary School, Belfast

Participation involves taking part in workshops and creating a final production piece. It is structured either as an after-school activity or a stimulating framework through which to deliver the curriculum.

There are 2 themes to participate in.

The Linen Industry
The 2nd World War (Evacuation and the Blitz)

School children are given fifteen sessions with a theatre practitioner mentor and opportunities to consult with costume, set and lighting designers.

Together these various elements of theatre production harness the talent and imagination of the children, not only in acting and technical work, but in marketing, design, research and managing a budget.

Tell us what you think

We need your feedback, comments and support, so that we can assess these pilot projects and plan the development of the programme for the new building.

Email education@lyrictheatre.co.uk with your feedback.

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