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Kidbrooke’s love affair with theatre continues!

 
20 March 2006

Kidbrooke School will continue its blossoming relationship with the world of theatre, following the announcement that the National Theatre will be performing a play based on the experiences of interacting with students from Kidbrooke and other London schools.


The play, which is called “Invisible Mountains”, has already been performed at Kidbrooke School to a select audience of Year 7 and Year 8 students and received a very encouraging reaction.     
 

“Invisible Mountains” addresses key issues within the Key Stage 3 Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship curriculum by giving students the opportunity to use their imagination to consider other people’s experiences and be able to think about, express and explain views that are not their own.


This project is the latest in a string of activities that Kidbrooke and the National Theatre have been involved in together.


In 2005, Kidbrooke were one of just two London schools chosen by the National Theatre to promote independent theatre visiting by students. The scheme involved students being trained to become Cultural Mentors, who then educated their fellow students on the benefits of being a regular theatregoer.


Kidbrooke are also involved in the National Theatre “Shell Connections” project, which is one of the world’s largest celebrations of Youth Theatre. Kidbrooke were one of just 10 schools chosen nationally to perform “Just” by leading contemporary playwright Ali Smith at the National Theatre’s Olivier stage in 2005.


Councillor Vicky Morse, Cabinet member for Culture and Community services said, “We are delighted with Kidbrooke’s continuing endeavours into the world of theatre. Kidbrooke’s successful relationship with the National Theatre has been greatly beneficial to the students of Kidbrooke. The work with the National Theatre has helped students to foster a love of going to the theatre, which has in turn enhanced and broadened the students’ knowledge and understanding in all kinds of ways. This partnership will help students to see the theatre as a lifelong activity rather than just a school activity. Long may it continue.”


For more information on the work of the National Theatre, visit www.nt-online.org


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