The ESCape Project - Saltmine Theatre Company - back again in 2012

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 has now been seen by 10,000 children in staffordshire schools since the beginning of 2009.  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 Staffordshire tour:

"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 still offering the ESCape drama workshop to all year 4, 5 & 6 pupils until the spring-time of 2012.

Younger pupils will enjoy the performance - all pupils should be prepared and understand that it is about being safe on the internet.

The company can perform to 20 or 200 pupils generally in a school hall.

The production is available 

Week commencing 27 February 2012 AM and PM

Week commencing 05 March 2012 AM and PM

Location areas for the production will be determined due to interest from schools.

The production take half a day and the plan is available to all schools.

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 2 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 Jane Rowbottom SSCB Training Manager on jane.rowbottom@staffordshire.gov.uk or 01785 277394.

Our flyer is available here ESCape Poster pdf 1.5 mb

 

 

 

 

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