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Over 250 Students Experience the Power of Live Theatre with Noughts & Crosses
Manor Green Primary School: First Theatre Trips & New Ambitions
The Power of First Encounters: How ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Transformed 540 Young Lives
A Trip Down the Rabbit Hole: How a Theatre Visit Sparked Curiosity, Confidence and Creativity
First Steps Into the Theatre: A Cinderella Story at Norwich Theatre
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
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