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      See ‘Wicked’ in the West End in 2026 - Exclusive Free & Discounted Tickets for Your School
Get ready to embark on a spellbinding journey with your students. Our charity, theatre works!, is pleased to announce an extraordinary opportunity for your school to experience the magic of ‘Wicked’, the sensational West End musical, at no cost or a significantly reduced ticket price.
 
      
      Students from San Antonio, Texas ‘ease on down the road’ to see ‘The Wiz’
 
      
      A trip to see ‘Liberation’ at Manchester’s Royal Exchange
 
      
      update report - Autumn 2025
In This Edition
- Letter from our Chair 
- Successful launch of the Education Hub 
- Wicked provides further £10,000 ticket grant 
- Meet the new team members 
- Make it monthly, make it matter 
 
      
      Take your school to see Disney’s The Lion King, this November
 
      
      update report - Summer 2025
In This Edition
- Letter from our Chair 
- Successful launch of the Education Hub 
- Wicked provides further £10,000 ticket grant 
- Meet the new team members 
- Make it monthly, make it matter 
 
      
      Wicked extends partnership with further £10,000 ticket grant
We’re thrilled to share that the producers at Wicked have extended their incredible support for theatre works! by donating a further £10,000 worth of tickets for this coming school year.
 
      
      North Wall Theatre Sparks Inspiration and Dialogue Among Students and Teachers
A fantastic trip to North Wall Theatre where three schools experienced 'Belongings' and ‘The Dog Detective.’
 
      
      Inglehurst Junior School Attend a London Performance of ‘Wicked’
We made magic happen at ‘Wicked'.’
 
      
      Amazing (Technicolor) Feedback!
Thanks to your generous support, 57 pupils from the Great Marsden St. Johns CofE Primary Academy had the unforgettable experience of attending Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Opera House Manchester! Click to read their beautifully illustrated feedback.
 
      
      update report - Spring 2025
In This Edition
- Letter from our Chair 
- Education, Education, Education 
- See the Numbers...Arts For Impact Fundraising 
- Meet Ann Morrison, our new Trustee 
- We're Growing and Recruiting 
 
      
      Edinburgh Playhouse Project Any Dream
Learn more on how theatre works! supports the Edinburgh Playhouse Project Any Dream initiative.
 
      
      Please take your seats, the Big Give Arts for Impact has begun!
Donate to our campaign during 18th-25th March and The Big Give’s Arts For Impact match fund will automatically DOUBLE your money…and we’re going to make this happen in both the UK and US.
 
      
      update report - Winter 2024
This year, theatre works! brought the magic of live theatre to young audiences, inspired by their heartfelt reactions to shows like The Boys at the Back of the Class. With your support, we’re creating educational programs and expanding opportunities for young people from underserved communities. Until 31st December, donations will be matched—help us spark dreams and open new doors!
 
      
      Shoebox Theatre Model Box Competition 2024
Shoebox Theatre competition hosted by our Education Coordinator Lucy Bellingham.
 
      
      theatre works! receives £1,000 grant to bring Gloucestershire children to the theatre
We are thrilled to announce the award of a £1,000 grant from The Honourable Company of Gloucestershire Charitable Trust, which will open up the world of live theatre to around 80 children from underserved communities across Gloucestershire.
 
      
      update report - Autumn 2024
In this issue, we aim to raise £30,000 ($40,000) to fund a part-time education coordinator for three years, enabling us to provide enriching educational and workshop materials that help children enjoy theatre while gaining essential life skills. We also celebrate recent milestones, including reaching 15,000 children served, welcoming our new Honorary Patron, Baroness Floella Benjamin, and the excitement of providing over 600 tickets to The Lion King through Disney's support.
 
      
      Finding A Foothold
Did you know the creative industries in both the UK and US are booming, contributing billions to our economies? These fields offer not just economic opportunities but a chance for creativity, personal growth, and a wide array of careers that go far beyond what happens on stage.
 
      
      Baroness Floella Benjamin joins as honorary patron
We’re thrilled to introduce our new Honorary Patron, Baroness Floella Benjamin.
 
      
      Inspirational feedback from pupils who attended Matilda The Musical
We are thrilled to share some feedback from Heathfield Primary School, who attended Matilda The Musical at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon with the help of theatre works! grants.
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