A girl aged about twelve years old in a black tee shirt is dramatically wrapping her hands around her torso. Other young people are in the background acting out a scene.
A group of young people in tee shirts stood with their mouths open as they learn vocal techniques.
Two girls and a boy aged about fourteen are trying on costumes from Les Miserables. Two are wearing red and blue tunics, and another has a blue, white and red French flag wrapped around themselves. The boy also wears a black hat.
A boy and a girl aged about fourteen are singing, with a male workshop leader in the foreground.
A female workshop leader dressed in black is crouching in front of two kneeling girls aged about sixteen. The girls are listening intently to what the workshop leader is telling them.

Education Workshops for School Groups

Introduce your group to Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera with our performance workshops, an innovative way of enriching your theatre visit. Led by theatre professionals, through games, improvisation and scene building, students will gain an insight into the production, as well as developing team building, leadership and communication skills.

Workshops are suitable for school groups, drama clubs and out-of-school organisations. Encouraging active participation, there is no judgment, making our workshops suitable for all abilities, so tell us more about your group when booking, and we can tailor the delivery to the level of your students.

The poster for Les Miserables with a large sketched image of the character Cosette, above a silhouette of the barricade. The title of the show is across the top of the poster, and the background is a sky coloured in blue and red.

Les Misérables Drama Workshop

In this hour-long workshop, students explore the key themes of Victor Hugo’s classic story. Participants discuss the conditions faced by those living in poverty in 1830s France, before creating a series of dramatic tableaus. A series of movement-based drama exercises then lead to recreating the final battle on the barricades.

Cost: £250 | Suitable ages 12+ | Running time: 1 hour
For details about Education Rate tickets for show click here.

A photograph of the barricade scene from Les Miserables, including the character of Enjolrus surrounded by students.

Les Misérables Musical Theatre Workshop

This 90-minute workshop leads students through improvised exercises, to group work developing character and dramatic scenes. A vocal session culminates in learning two musical numbers, 'At The End Of The Day' and 'Do You Hear The People Sing', as the group works towards re-creating the famous 'Barricade' scene.

Cost: £450 | Suitable ages 12+ | Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes
For details about Education Rate tickets for show click here.

The poster for The Phantom of the Opera, including the Phantom’s white mask, a red rose, and the title of the show beneath, where the word Phantom resembles glass shattering.

The Phantom of the Opera Drama Workshop

During this fascinating 60-minute movement workshop, students will learn what it takes to bring a haunting ghost story to life on stage. They will explore key aspects of performance such as creating soundscapes, building tension within the scene, character work, and storytelling through movement.

Cost: £250 | Suitable ages 14+ | Running time: 1 hour
For details about Education Rate tickets for show click here.

A photograph of the Masquerade number from The Phantom of the Opera. The full cast is stood around a large sweeping staircase, and everyone is dressed in colourful fancy dress costumes with their arms raised.

The Phantom of the Opera Musical Theatre Workshop

During this 90-minute workshop, students explore how character, movement and storytelling are used to create the world of The Phantom of the Opera. With an introduction to vocal technique, students then learn music from the iconic 'Masquerade', as they create their own performance inspired by this breathtaking production.

Cost: £450 | Suitable ages 14+ | Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes
For details about Education Rate tickets for show click here.

Further Information and Booking

For further information or to book one of our education workshops, please contact our Education Department:

Call Education Sales 0344 482 5100 Email Education Sales

FAQs

  • Prices stated are per workshop.
  • Minimum group size is 12, with a maximum of 40 participants.
  • Workshops can only be purchased alongside tickets for the relevant production. They are not available as a standalone activity.
  • Prices above do not include a ticket for the show.
  • We require a teacher/leader to student ratio of 1:10. Teachers/leaders are required to encourage participation and monitor student behaviour.
  • Safeguarding responsibilities remain with the teachers/leaders in attendance.
  • Whilst workshops can be reserved for up to one month, they are not confirmed until payment is received.
  • Workshops are delivered in rehearsal spaces. Details will be confirmed at the time of enquiry.