Educational activities and videos published every Wednesday
Every Wednesday during the lockdown, we’ll be sharing educational videos and activities to help you learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at the theatre. Keep checking back for updates!
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WEDUCATION – Adapting a novel for the stage
Wed 27 MayEver read a book and thought that it would make a great film or play? Over the years, novels have been an important source of stories for the stage and screen. Many of our own productions at the Belgrade have been based on or inspired by books, from Noughts and Crosses to Frankenstein. In this…
WEDUCATION: Drafting a script with Amy Ng
Wed 27 MayFor this week's Weducation posts, we're taking a look at the subject of writing plays, and in particular, how an existing idea or story is developed into a script. With Under the Umbrella streaming via our YouTube channel until Friday 29 May, our first post is a look back at our 2019 podcast with playwright…
WEDUCATION: Creating a soundscape
Wed 13 MayTo celebrate the news that Sally Cookson’s A Monster Calls will be streamed online by The Old Vic in June, we’ve been taking a look back at some of the resources we used alongside the show's run in Coventry earlier this year. In today's Weducation activity, you'll find out what a soundscape is, and have a…
WEDUCATION: Sally Cookson on How to Make a Monster
Wed 13 MayTo celebrate the news that Sally Cookson's A Monster Calls will be streamed online by The Old Vic in June, we've been taking a look back at some of the videos we shared ahead of the show's run in Coventry earlier this year. One of the biggest challenges in bringing the story to the stage…
WEDUCATION: Design your own Dame costume
Wed 06 MayMention the word “pantomime” and one of the first things that springs to mind for most people is the image of a Dame – the comedy female character played by a man which is a staple feature of every British panto. Often a mother, step-mother or even step-sister to one of the other key characters,…
WEDUCATION: What is a pantomime?
Wed 06 MayHere at the Belgrade, our annual Christmas pantomimes are always a huge hit with families from across Coventry and Warwickshire, bringing together audiences of all ages. For many people, Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a trip to the panto - but if you've never been to one before, you might not be sure what to…
WEDUCATION: Design your own theatre poster
Wed 29 AprThe first time you’re made aware of a new theatre production is often when you see the artwork for the show online or on a poster, but have you ever thought about how these are made? Creating artwork for new shows is a really important job that the Belgrade’s Communications team work on in partnership…
WEDUCATION: What is a scenic artist?
Wed 29 AprEvery Wednesday during the lockdown, we’ll be sharing some of our fantastic educational resources with you, including videos about careers in theatre, and activities for you to try at home. In this week’s Careers Behind the Curtain video, Tim Murley explains the role of a scenic artist, and how he ended up working as the…
WEDUCATION: Starting a podcast
Wed 22 AprIn recent times, podcasting is something that has really taken off online, and one of the reasons for this is that it’s relatively easy to get started at home. While podcasting isn’t necessarily directly linked to theatre, a few people have expressed an interest in our recent podcast with our Co-Artistic Directors, and wanted to…
WEDUCATION: Life as a professional actor
Wed 22 AprEvery Wednesday during the lockdown, we’ll be sharing some of our fantastic educational resources with you, including videos about careers in theatre, and activities for you to try at home. In this week’s Careers Behind the Curtain video, Shereena Glean talks about her day-to-day experience of working as a professional actor, and how she started…
WEDUCATION: Creating a set model box
Wed 15 AprFrom drama to musicals and from ballet to opera – every theatrical production needs a set, but there are more stages that go into creating one than you might expect! This week’s activity asks you to imagine that you have been tasked with designing a set for a show. You’ll find out what a model…
WEDUCATION: What is an Automation Engineer?
Wed 15 AprIn this week's Careers Behind the Curtain video, RSC Senior Automation Engineer Gill Leefe explains her role in making all sorts of amazing things happen on stage, from doors suddenly opening to reveal a hidden part of the stage, to actors or objects being flown in. "Our aim is basically not to be seen and…
WEDUCATION: Design your own stage costumes
Wed 08 AprEvery Wednesday during the lockdown, we’ll be taking the opportunity to share some of our fantastic educational resources with you, including videos about a wide range of careers at the Belgrade, and activities and projects for you to try at home. Today’s activity asks you to imagine that you’ve been tasked with creating the costumes…
WEDUCATION: What is an Executive Director?
Wed 08 AprEvery Wednesday during the lockdown, we’ll be sharing some of our fantastic educational resources with you, including videos about careers in theatre, and activities for you to try at home. In this week’s Careers Behind the Curtain video, our Executive Director Joanna Reid tells us more about her important role at the Belgrade, and how…
WEDUCATION: Pitch Your Own Jukebox Musical
Wed 01 AprOur first Wednesday education pack takes you through the process of pitching your own jukebox musical, from choosing your songs to creating your characters.
WEDUCATION: What is a Dramaturg?
Wed 01 AprIn this week's Careers Behind the Curtain video, Ola Animashawun discusses the role of a dramaturg and his own career in theatre.