At Eco Drama we’re very much looking forward to working with children, young people and their communities across Scotland this 2023-24 school year. We have lots in store including our Out to Play project, Harvest Stories sessions and The Whirlybird theatre show. To find out more or to make a booking for your school, nursery, theatre or community organisation, please follow the links below.
The Whirlybird
We’re delighted to be retouring The Whirlybird – our playful and uplifting theatre show for children aged 3-7. Featuring movement, music and puppetry, The Whirlybird is about learning to fly and finding joy and inspiration in nature. Follow this link for more information and to book for your school, nursery, theatre or community venue in autumn 2023.
‘A delightful show…slips from hilarity to pathos with ease and keeps the children transfixed.’ The List
Out to Play CPD
Our outdoor, practical Out to Play CPD session for primary schools in the Greater Glasgow area explores Eco Drama’s award-winning Out to Play approach with a 2-hour whole school session offering up to 25 teachers and support for learning workers practical ideas and creative learning techniques to embed drama, storytelling and creativity within outdoor learning. Booking now for September-November 2023.
‘The storytelling was amazing and the ideas were fresh and easy to use. Nice to get a book too.’ Clyde Primary School, Oct 2022
Out to Play School Residencies
Eco Drama’s 5-week Out to Play residencies bring Learning for Sustainability to life through imaginative play and adventurous learning. Residencies in winter/spring 2024 are available to book now for primary schools in the Greater Glasgow area.
‘Pupils and staff have been thoroughly engaged throughout the whole project. Pupils … have been given the opportunity to connect with nature. Staff have developed confidence in facilitating drama, outdoor learning and storytelling.’ Scotstoun Primary School, Sept 2022
Out to Play for Early Years Settings
Our Out to Play CPD opportunities for Early Years – including CPD webinars, in-person Out to Play In a Day and Mini-Residencies – develop staff knowledge, confidence and skills, empowering early years practitioners to deliver arts-based outdoor learning and play in their settings for many years to come.
‘This drama project was engaging and a fantastic confidence builder for adults and children.’ Fasque Family Centre, Nov 2022
Harvest Stories
Our interactive ‘Harvest Stories’ sessions for children aged 3-11 can be booked by schools, community groups and family audiences. Through storytelling, songs, drama games (and apples!), participants explore Scotland’s rich orchard heritage, the benefits of locally grown food and how sharing can improve health and well-being for everyone.
For enquiries, please contact suzanne@ecodrama.co.uk / 0141 552 9920.
