Tales from the Shed Training

Tales from the Shed, our hugely popular interactive performance for our youngest audiences aged 0-6 years, can be used in Early Years education practice to creatively improve literacy, numeracy and communication skills.

The show delivers many different and exciting projects within Schools which can range from one-offs to five-week training programmes. We also have a residence in an Enfield Borough School to which we deliver 21 sessions a year.

Current projects include working alongside teachers in the classroom co-delivering curriculum using 'Tales from the Shed' stories and play ethos to enhance the children's learning experience and promote wider social benefits.

If you would like to discuss the opportunity of using Tales from the Shed within your school, please get in touch.

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The theatre is located approximately 10 minutes walk from Cockfosters Underground Station and 12 minutes from Oakwood Underground Station. Both stations are on the Piccadilly line.
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Level 3 Training

The BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts is a two year full time course, nationally recognised as an equivalent to three A-levels (Level 3). Over the course of two years you will have the opportunity to explore dance, drama and musical theatre through a series of units and gain practical experience of inclusive theatre practice.
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Theatre relies on the skills and creativity of many people from the beginning of an idea to the final bows and our Young Creators Programme and Trainee Scheme provide vocational training and hands-on experience for young people looking to discover more.
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