JOIN US FOR A MAGICAL SHOW THIS CHRISTMAS…

25 NOv – 13 JAN

The Prince and The PauPeradapted by Jemma Kennedy from the novel by Mark Twain Running Time: 2hrs with interval

Set in a Tudor London so vibrant you can smell the potato peelings, poor Tom Canty has a chance meeting with the young Prince Edward – and by pure coincidence they find themselves catapulted into each other’s lives. A rare chance to see Mark Twain’s classic story re-imagined for a contemporary audience.

YeAR 2+ HISTORY (THe TUDORS), LITeRACY, CITIZeNSHIP

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a MeSSaGe FrOM The unicOrn TeaM Whether you are a frequent visitor or this is your first trip to the Unicorn we want you and your class to feel at home when you arrive.Each of our shows is accompanied by an interactive area in the foyer, which we encourage you and your class to visit either before or after the show. These areas are spread around the building but are always supervised by our ushers.

We ask that inside the auditorium, there are no photos, no phones and no food. We prefer not to shush students if there is a bit of nervous chatter but our ushers will remove items that rustle, flash or beep.As ever the Front of House ushers are here to help; if you have any queries during your visit please approach one of them.

SCHOOLS TICKeTS: £10 per student (1 free teacher per 10 tickets booked)

For extra savings see eARLY BIRD OFFeR

TO BOOK TICKETS CALL BOX OFFICE ON 020 7645 0560

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND SHOW TIMES VISIT UNICORNTHeATRe.COM

Coach parking is available at Tooley Street . The coach bays provide a safe, riverside meeting place for groups close to HMS Belfast. There is also coach parking available at Southwark Street and Tower Hill.

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unicOrn TheaTre SchOOLS PrOGraMMe 2012-13

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arTiSTic direcTOr

It has been a year of change in the education sector, and since

taking over as Director last September, I’ve been very aware of

the considerable pressures teachers face when planning extra-

curricular activities. But I believe passionately that by working

together, schools and theatres can continue to invent new

ways of making sure that students are given opportunities to

experience live theatre, and that the arts continue to play a part

in all our lives.

Over the last few months, the Unicorn has been building a

reputation in the national press for its unusual and innovative

productions, and I’m absolutely delighted to be able to annouce

our schools programme for 2012-3.

Access Please contact us to discuss how we can support your students’ access requirements.

13 - 17 FeB

The PreSenT by Hannah Ringham & Ansuman Biswas a BAC production

A participatory theatrical game exploring the mystery and pleasure of wrapping, receiving, giving and sharing. The Present opens up young audiences’ curiosity and creativity through interaction, anticipation and play.

5 FeB - 17 MAR

1001 niGhTS directed by Douglas Rintoul

Shahrazad uses everyday objects to tell her sister and father stories of imagined worlds, kings, viziers and jinns as she tries to make sense of the world she knows. A brand new adaptation of the classic Persian and Arabian tales set in modern day London.

5 - 15 MARMOuTh OPen,STOry juMP OuTconceived & created by Polarbeara BAC production

One of the UK’s leading spoken word artists, Polarbear, performs a vivid and absorbing show about the craft of storytelling. Exploring truth and invention, Mouth Open, Story Jump Out is all about how making things up can help you like a good friend - or mess you up like your worst enemy.

auTuMn TerM ‘12 SPrinG TerM ‘13

30 JAN - 7 FeB

1,000 SLiMy ThinGSa Tangere Arts Production

3 OCT - 11 NOv

i, MaLVOLiOwritten and performed by Tim Crouch

25 SeP - 13 NOv

dr KOrcZaK’S eXaMPLeby David Greig

31 JAN - 6 MAR

Liar, Liar by e v Crowe

Continuing Professional Development available

Teacher Resources available

Workshops for students available

19 SeP - 16 NOv

a WinTer’S TaLeby Ignace Cornelissen

This new adaptation turns the world of the Winter’s Tale on its head. In a brilliantly funny play within a play, four performers tell Shakespeare’s story of kings, queens and bears in the forest. Playground rules meet royal politics in this introduction to Shakespeare’s late comedy.

20 NOv - 2 DeC

The Tear ThieFa Little Angel Theatre production

Each night, the Tear Thief carries her waterproof, silvery sack and steals the tears of every child who cries. But what does she do with all those tears? This warm, poignant story is a thought-provoking starting point into exploring children’s emotional worlds.

Based on the book by Carol Ann Duffy

A crumpled old man with glittering eyes stops you in your tracks and starts to tell you a story – a tale of death, doom and destruction that takes you deep down into the murky depths of your imagination. Would you dare to follow him?

Based on Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Tim Crouch, one of Britain’s most unusual and innovative theatre-makers, re-imagines Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night from the point of view of Malvolio, in a brilliant one-man show that invites the audience to explore self-knowledge, bullying and shame.

Is life more important than how you live it? Dr Korczak passionately advocated every child’s right to respect and understanding. Award-winning playwright David Greig’s powerful play introduces students to the Holocaust and asks questions about our rights and responsibilities.

Acclaimed writer E V Crowe’s latest play is a contemporary tale about the world of Grace, a young girl who knows the truth can be dangerous. Where does her allegiance lie and where do the lies stop? E V Crowe is widely regarded as an inspiring voice for and about teenagers’ experience in Britain today.

inTeracT: LearninG & ParTiciPaTiOn

OnLine Teacher reSOurceSResources for use in the classroom with ideas for •linking the show to a broad range of curriculum and topic areas.

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cPd FOr TeacherSPractical, accessible and inspiring activities to link •the theatre visit to the curriculum.Training in the use of drama in the classroom •

Full day - £90 per teacherTwilight session - £55 per teacher

WOrKShOPS FOr STudenTS

Active exploration into the world of •play working through drama to explore character, situation and theme.

£120 per class

The Unicorn offers pupils a chance to experience live theatre at its best and become confident and informed theatregoers. We also offer ways to contextualise and deepen your theatre visit:

‘extremely useful, i now have a wealth of meaningful activities to

do with my children’

INTeRACT 2011-12 TeACHeR

Primary Teacher CPDA Winter’s Tale Fri 14 September 10am-4pm

1001 Nights Fri 30 November 10am–4pm

Early Years CPDMon 19 November 10-4pmFri 8 February 2013 10-4pm

Secondary Teacher CPDDr Korczak’s Example Thu 20 September 4.30-6.30pm

1,000 Slimy ThingsThu 17 January 2013 4.30-6.30pm

Liar, Liar Tue 11 December 4.30-6.30pm

MOre inFOrMaTiOn Contact ella MacfadyenSchools Relationship Manager ella.macfadyen@unicorntheatre.com020 7645 0544

daTeS FOr yOur diary

year 7 & 8eNGLISH AND DRAMA (POeTRY, SPOKeN WORD)

year 10, 11, 12 & 13DRAMA, THeATRe STUDIeS, eNGLISH (SHAKeSPeARe)

year 7, 8 & 9HISTORY (WWII), PSHe, DRAMA, CITIZeNSHIP

year 9, 10 & 11DRAMA, THeATRe STUDIeS, CITIZeNSHIP

SeCONDARY

‘The Unicorn produces high standard productions that are a hit with children everywhere. excellent.’TeACHeRBRINDISHe Lee SCHOOL

‘A fantastic trip! Achieved the right balance between being educational and fun. Would love to return with my class every year.’TeACHeRBURNT OAK JUNIOR SCHOOL

earLy Bird OFFerBook for two or more shows before Friday 28 September and benefit from:25% off total ticket priceFRee teacher CPDIf you bring the SAME CLASS to both

shows over the year we’ll give you an accompanying workshop for FREE…

recePTiOn, y1 & 2LITeRACY, PSHe

year 2, 3 & 4LITeRACY (STORIeS FROM OTHeR CULTUReS), PSHe

year 5 & 6LITeRACY (STORYTeLLING, POeTRY), TRANSITION

year 3, 4, 5 & 6DRAMA, LITeRACY, PSHe

recePTiOn, y1 & 2LITeRACY (POeTRY), PSHePRIMARY