Playhouse gives primary school teachers the chance to direct a specially commissioned play by one of the country’s leading playwrights, with professional support from the Theatre Royal Plymouth. The plays are written to challenge and inspire young casts, raising the confidence and creativity of teachers and young people alike. The Playhouse Project is part of the Theatre Royal Plymouths Primary Schools Partnership.
The SchoolsBoringdon Primary SchoolBeechwood Primary AcademyCollege Road Primary SchoolPrince Rock Primary SchoolSir Robert Geffery’sPrimary SchoolUgborough and ErmingtonPrimary SchoolsTheatre Royal PlymouthYoung Company
The PlaysAnimals by Atiha Sen GuptaCross Words by Paul BirchThe Genius by Phil PorterMolly of the Midfield by Jane Thornton
Playhouse is a national project that also runs at Birmingham Rep Theatre, Polka Theatre in London and York Theatre Royal. Playhouse in Plymouth is supported by Bond Dickinson, Creative Learning Sponsor