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theatre works! Welcomes Sir Derek Jacobi as Honorary Patron
3,840 students supported by theatre works! grant in Northern Ireland with a visit from Bruiser Theatre Company
American Players Theatre Trip supported by theatre works! grant
First-Time Theatre Magic: Year 3 Students Experience Anansi the Spider
‘For the first time in forever’ students visit the Springer Opera House to see Disney’s ‘FROZEN’
Stepping into Narnia: ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ at Weathervane Theatre
Opening the Door to Imagination: ‘The Secret Bookshop’ in Northern Ireland
Sir Tom Stoppard
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Tom Stoppard, the first Honorary Patron of theatre works! He was a generous friend and believed in our mission from the beginning.
Announcing our new grants application process from 2026
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 the Chair
Behind the Magic: How Theatre Builds Careers
Backstage Learning - Classroom Resources That Inspire
How Your Gift Reaches Young People
Volunteer Grants Coordinator
Our UK friends: consider using @easyfundraising
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
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