The Big Wheel Logo!
Tel: 0044 20 7689 8670
Home
 

Recruitment

 

Schools in the UK

 

Schools abroad

 

Conferences

 

Training

 

The NHS

 

Events

 
Our Venue
 
Our Local Community
 
More about Big Wheel
 

Who's Who?

 
How To Contact Us
Big Wheel Theatre in Education
UK SCHOOLS WORKSHOPS
 

Big Wheel shows are funny, fresh and focused - which makes them an ideal way to deliver information. We have been presenting schools shows / workshops since 1984. Students have the opportunity to explore sensitive issues and consequences in a safe environment; young people facing challenging decisions and dilemmas are able to share views and consider the facts throughout the show, as well as having a fantastic, memorable time. Big Wheel shows are an example of TIE at its most effective.

"I would just like to thank you for a fantastic performance! The actors were superb and the children had a very educational, fun and totally interactive time. We would gladly have them back in the future!" Yvonne Marsh, Head Teacher, Bromley

Big Wheel shows are a mixture of performance and interactive exercises. The whole audience is involved in the show from beginning to end. This means pupils are completely engaged, and remember what we teach them for ever!

Councils we work for include: Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, LB Barnet, Bromley, Caerphilly, LB Camden, LB Ealing, Edinburgh, LB Hackney, LB Hammersmith & Fulham, LB Haringey, Hertfordshire, LB Islington, LB Kensington & Chelsea, Lincolnshire, Midlothian, Moray, LB Newham, Scottish Borders, Somerset, LB Southwark, Sutton, Wandsworth, Wear Valley

How a Big Wheel Show Works.

Big Wheel shows are a mixture of performance and interactive exercises. The whole audience is involved in the show from beginning to end. Our presenters work in pairs (think Ant & Dec, Tess & Bruce) with the real stars of the show being the audience themselves. Our presenters are experts at getting even the shyest, or most 'difficult', audiences involved. We use this audience interaction, and different 'television' techniques and styles to keep the show involving and entertaining. Our shows are designed to enable us to easily explore themes, encourage thought and discussion and deliver information. We also offer bespoke theatre workshops and SEN versions of many of our shows. Please contact us for further details.

"The whole production was well managed and had plenty of student participation. This is essential for our special needs students. The group of actors were very flexible in their approach and adapted well to the audience. We would love to have you back again for other students!" Glebe School, Bromley, on our visit for SEN students

Please click on these subject area for details about the shows.

We have also presented a variety of workshops, performances, training days and residential weekends for people with learning disabilities, in particular helping people live independently. Please get in touch for more information.

And please contact us about INSET teacher training sessions on how to use drama in the classroom

For all enquiries e-mail Rhiannon Fisher, director of our UK schools programmes, at info@bigwheel.org.uk

 


e-mail Big Wheel!