The ESCape Project - Saltmine Theatre Company

In early 2008, the Saltmine Trust worked in partnership with Dudley Borough Council to create Escape.  With the Internet an ever-present, ever-growing force in today's society, the dangers of internet bullying and paedophilia are of huge concern for young people. 

Saltmine was commissioned by the Council to creatively tackle the pressing issue of Internet safety for young people.  Playwright and director Richard Hasnip created Escape that uses the metaphor of a forest to signify the internet and a 'fairytale' themed story. 

Escape toured from April-July 2008 to 80 schools throughout the Dudley borough.  It was found to be very timely, effectively addressing an urgent need in our society.  The following quotes are from feedback forms from teachers and head teachers from the
Dudley borough tour:

"Escape was professional and entertaining-conveying a very important and necessary message"

"A thought-provoking performance- children and staff enjoyed the workshop which brought together all key ideas"

"It helped the children to see a difficult topic in an interesting, memorable way.  This has been a very useful educational experience"

"I am convinced that the message presented today will have a lasting impact"

Feedback from Staffordshire School

"it was excellent, especially the workshop which followed the performance - the discussions were really valuable and explored the issues."

" It was well worth having"

Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) are offering the ESCape drama workshop to all year 4, 5 & 6 pupils. The production takes half a day and the plan is to offer it to all schools once over a three year period.

The cost to all schools is £200, the SSCB will provide £50 towards the cost in state schools. (If your school is a special school you may wish to target older children).

The production will be delivered in 3/4 week blocks in school districts, with one performance in the morning and one in the afternoon. The production is also available to the independent and private sector and to children who are not in school.

If your school is interested in accessing this unique production please email Chris Bowering (Education Safeguarding Officer) on chris.bowering@staffordshire.gov.uk.

If you want further information please contact Jane Rowbottom SSCB Training Manager on jane.rowbottom@staffordshire.gov.uk or 01785 854572.

Our flyer is available here ESCape Poster pdf 1.5 mb

 

 

 

 

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