The first play many children ever see.

Weekday matinees for schools, drama workshops in the classroom and a Saturday youth theatre for 12 to 18 year olds.

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Play

Number of pupils, 10 to 240

Add a 45 minute workshop with the cast, ₦1,500 a pupil Add a hired bus from your school, ₦45,000 for each 60 pupils within Calabar

60pupils

6free staff places

₦4,000a pupil

₦240,000total, no buses

One free staff place for every ten pupils. Example prices for this demo.

Request a date

Book a school matinee.

For schools

Tuesday to Thursday at 11:00, during the run of every play. Teachers get notes linked to the literature syllabus.

Two actors come to you for a morning of drama games, voice and scene work. Up to 40 pupils, ₦90,000.

Saturdays 10:00 to 13:00 in term time, for 12 to 18 year olds. ₦15,000 a term, with free places for one in three.

Adult workshops

Six week courses on Monday evenings, when the stage is dark. Small groups, taught by the ensemble.

Half my class had never been inside a theatre. On the bus home they were acting out the second act.

Example teacher, secondary school in Calabar South

Teachers ask

Is the content suitable for my pupils

Each play has an age guide, and our schools officer can send the script in advance. The Lantern Keeper is ideal for primary schools.

How do we pay

By bank transfer from the school account, up to two weeks before the visit. We send an invoice with the confirmation.

Can pupils with additional needs come

Yes. Tell us what they need and we arrange seating, quiet space and, if helpful, a visit to the empty theatre beforehand.

Is there food

Pupils can bring packed lunches and eat in the garden. The kitchen sells rice and stew packs at ₦1,200 if ordered ahead.