Current programme
We are the UK's leading theatre for young audiences and we make shows that challenge, motivate and inspire. As we are currently closed to the public due the pandemic, we are continuing to offer young people theatre through our digital programme, Unicorn Online.
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Free online theatre
Philip Pullman's Grimm Tales Online
Watch for free on YouTube from 5 Oct 2020 - 21 Feb 2021 | For Years 4 - 7
Adapted by Philip Pullman (His Dark Materials), we’re thrilled to present a deliciously gruesome selection of six theatrical readings from Philip Pullman’s Grimm Tales, re-told by an extraordinary cast. Find out more.
The tales are accompanied by resources created in consultation with clinical psychologist Dr Sarah Wassall, to address periods of transition, change and adaptation for Year 7 pupils. View Grimms learning programme.
Roald Dahl's The Twits Online
Watch for free on YouTube from 25 Dec 2020 - 3 Mar 2021 | For Years 2 - 7
This unabridged reading filmed in our theatre is a gleeful, gunge-filled digital version of one of Roald Dahl's best-loved books, about a most despicable couple. Find out more.
Free Resources
Year 7 Project Grimm Tales resources
The resources use the story 'Hansel and Gretel' as a stimulus for students' own exploration. Resources include short videos with the the company in which they talk about their roles, and set students creative tasks.
These activities have been informed by existing evidence based practice drawn from narrative therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, collective trauma, and educational psychology theories regarding metacognition.
Visit our Grimms Learning page to access the learning videos that accompany this pack.
All of our past resources for teachers are available on our Issuu page.
Free CPD
We regularly offer free CPD training supporting teachers to use creative drama techniques in the classroom. The CPD sessions are based around our extensive show-based resource packs, and aim to add value to a Unicorn Theatre experience for teachers and pupils.
Our CPD session for the Grimm Tales Online Year 7 Project has now passed, but you can still access our resources to use with your students.
‘The impact of the CPD has been amazing. It has enabled me to develop my drama skills in a way which is inclusive, enjoyable and above all, a way of maximising learning.’ Teacher, 2016
Testimonials
‘The CPD was incredibly useful. Just having the space to think about the themes and best ways of presenting them is a luxury. All the fantastic activities presented make it so easy to build into the term and to get the most of the experience.’
‘Love, love, love your cpd and your resources. I'll be fighting to protect these trips in the face of budget cuts.’
‘One of the best quality courses I have ever been on. I do not come from a theatrical background but I found the activities amazing – accessing parts of my brain that aren’t normally used. It has really helped to improve my confidence in general.’
‘The impact of the CPD training has been amazing. as a teacher, it has enabled me to develop my skills teaching drama in a way which is inclusive, enjoyable and above all, a way of maximising learning.’
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