Primary Play Your Part is a project providing newly commissioned playscripts to primary schools. The brand-new playscripts are written specifically for primary-aged students to perform.  Along with a range of supporting online resources and CPD sessions, the project aims to guide primary schools through the process of creating their own in-school productions.

As part of the project, schools will receive:

• A playscript: a digital copy of their chosen playscript
• A character list: including the number of lines for each role within the playscript
• A licence agreement: granting access to perform the production
• Online resources: including guides, videos, teacher packs and more
• In-person CPDs: invitations to CPD opportunities held at The Old Vic
• Online drop-in sessions: invitations to online sessions providing support for schools.

We will be holding in-person CPD workshops at The Old Vic and online drop-in sessions to support teachers with their productions. A link to sign up to these will be shared once applications are complete.

In-person CPD workshops

Mon 23 Mar, 4.30–6.30pm: how to direct large casts of young actors
Wed 22 Apr, 4.30–6.30pm: how to sustainably design your show

These two-hour workshops will be led by industry professionals and will support schools and teachers to put on a successful show in their school.

Online drop-in sessions

Wed 25 Mar, 4.30–5.30pm: session one
Thu 23 Apr, 4.30–5.30pm: session two

These one-hour drop-in sessions will be led by The Old Vic’s Education Manager, offering help and support to schools and teachers on the programme.