Schools Programme - Workshop & events

We offer a range of workshops that take place alongside each production of the season.

The following 90 minute workshops are available to book at any time to suit you and your class. These workshops can take place in school or in the Lyceum's dedicated Education Space. Designed to enhance a visit to the production for any level of student, they are available to any group that books tickets.

For more information and to book workshops, please call Philippa Tomlin, Education Officer on 0131 248 4834 or email ptomlin@lyceum.org.uk.

Spotlight on …

This is a practical drama workshop exploring the story, characters and themes of the current play. Perfect as an introduction or to reflect on a performance afterwards.

Prices from £40 (please see below)

Page to Stage

This pre-show workshop introduces and explores the production elements of the play. For example, set, costume, rehearsal process etc. 30 minutes of this 90 minute workshop is allocated to a discussion with an actor from the production about their role.

This workshop can only take place at the Lyceum Theatre in our Education Space.

Cost of workshop - £50

Focus On…

This is a practical exploration of a play and playwright in terms of text and context. This 90 minute workshop looks more closely at a particular scene from a play and explores aspects of the playwright’s life and works and the historical and political context of the play.

Prices from £40 (please see below)

If you cannot see a workshop that suits your class or would like to discuss the workshop content, please call Philippa Tomlin, Education Officer on 0131 248 4834 or email ptomlin@lyceum.org.uk.

More educational events and workshops will be announced in the Autumn edition of Onstage. Look out for pre-show talks with actors and directors, workshops on design and lighting and specialist Shakespeare workshops.

Workshop prices :

At the Lyceum:
Local Authority Schools £40 (Page to Stage £50)
Independent Schools £60

At your school:
CEC Schools £40
Lothians £50
Independent (Edinburgh) £60
Fife £60
Other parts of Scotland £70 (additional travel costs may apply)

Backstage Tours
£20 per 15 students