Performances & Workshops
We offer quality educational inclusive performances, workshops and after school clubs in all educational settings.
Performances
Our theatre in education programme offers a professional performance and workshop package, with a firm focus on educational values. We can tailor our work to any educational venue. We will always give guidance on relevant age ranges for performances and target Key Stages. All planning is included and performances will also include a digital resource pack for further classroom follow up activities.
What is required to book a performance?
A school hall or equivalent space. We appreciate that larger spaces are not always available and will adapt our work as best we can to meet your requirements.
45 minutes prior to the performance commencing to set up the show.
30 minutes after the performance has finished to remove our set and scenery.
A completed booking form, for confirmation of which package you are interested in and if you would like to include an Inclusive theatre workshop after the performance, to explore the subject matter a little deeper.
10% deposit to secure your booking.
Miss Campbell hugging Jazz.
Online
Almost one in four 8-11 year olds and three in four 12-15 year olds has a social media profile. One in four of these have experienced racist or hate messages*. Our professional production entitled ‘Online’ supports the delivery of e-safety education with the National Curriculum. Join Jazz, as she learns the true meaning of staying safe online and the dangers of the internet.
*NSPCC Ofcom Report: Children and Parents – Media use and Attitudes
Target Age Group - Upper KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5
The Gingerbread Man
Grandad dancing with the Gingerbread Man.
The play, The Gingerbread Man, follows the story of the traditional well-loved tale. Using a mixture of puppetry and live action, the gingerbread man runs away at the start of the story and meets – and is chased by – a wide range of characters before a happy ending is achieved. Throughout, there is music and audience interaction, and the audience are encouraged to think about numeracy, especially counting.
Target Age Group - EYFS, KS1, Lower KS2
Baby bear driving a car.
Goldilocks
Goldilocks is based on the classic fairy tale, Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Join Goldilocks as she enters the house of the Three Bears and eats their porridge. In this magical adventure, she even experiences a picnic on a beach, and makes a new friend along the way. Throughout, there is music and interaction, and we invite audiences to think about and experience – the sensory world.
Target Age Group - EYFS, KS1, Lower KS2
Workshops
Our workshops are carefully planned and delivered to suit the needs of the individuals taking part. They’re designed to enhance the current curriculum and offer a host of varied subject matters to focus on. If however, you have a particular theme or topic you would like to use, we will always work with you to tailor our work to suit your needs.
We can also deliver a workshop using participants from two locations. The School Link Scheme is available with every Shed Stories option and will share 50% of the project costs.
Creative Sign Language
Zac Hackett performing Creative Sign Language.
Creative Sign Language is a beautiful, accessible art form delivered by our trained artistic team. Using British Sign Language, we adapt the signs creatively, to interpret popular music through movement. The workshops are relaxed, fully accessible and delivered in a safe and encouraging environment. No previous experience of British Sign Language or movement is needed to take part. Workshops are particularly useful to compliment GCSE British Sign Language.
Target Age Group - EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Foundation Learning
Sensory Stories & Makaton to Nursery Rhymes
A sensory stories workshop
Reading in the early years plays a vital role in developing communication, imagination, and emotional connection. Through fun and interactive experiences, children build confidence, strengthen language skills, and develop a lifelong love of stories. TramShed’s engaging workshop supports this by combining sensory storytelling with learning Makaton signs through popular nursery rhymes.
These sessions create an inclusive, playful environment where little ones can explore stories through sound, movement, and touch, making learning both meaningful and memorable. Using Makaton alongside familiar nursery rhymes supports early communication by pairing actions with words, rhythm, and repetition. This helps children understand and express themselves, even before spoken language fully develops.
Designed for a much younger age group, these workshops nurture early development while making reading and communication a joyful, shared experience.
Target Age Group - 0 - Crawling & Crawling - 4 Years
The Senses
A participant crawling on his tummy.
Using puppetry, performing arts activities and games, the senses workshops explore all the senses within the human body. Encouraging reflective and sensory play with encouragement to think about the bigger sensory world.
Target Age Group - EYFS & KS1
Numeracy
Using puppetry and a variety of performing arts activities, numeracy workshops encourage reflective play whilst aligning with the maths curriculum. Focussing on EYFS numeracy, including counting and patterns.
Target Age Group - EYFS
PSHE – (Personal, Social, Health & Education)
A series of fun, thought provoking workshops linked to PSHE topics. Through Inclusive performing arts we can encourage the participants to explore inclusion, working together, anti-bullying, confidence building, self-esteem, self-worth or sexual health awareness.
Target Age Group – EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Foundation Learning
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
A child playing with ribbons in a workshop.
Our climate and environment bring significant challenges and TramShed are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and raising awareness around the climate, biodiversity, waste and energy. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is a creative and informative project, which allows participants to shape a cultural response to our environment, using music, dance and drama.
Target Age Group – EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4
British Values
Young people taking part in a workshop.
The latest of our outreach projects, British Values links in with the National Curriculum, finding an interesting and alternative way of exploring content. Within our British Values outreach, participants learn about important issues surrounding inclusion, respect, law, voting, citizenship, faith or sexuality.
Target Age Group – KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Foundation Learning
Internet Safety
A series of workshops to raise awareness of internet safety and sexual exploitation.
Target Age Group – KS2, KS3, KS4
After School Clubs
TramShed offer a variety of After School Clubs to further explore inclusive performing arts. Previous clubs have enjoyed Creative Sign Language, Dance and Movement, Drumming, Song Writing, Acting and much more. The club fits in with the end of the school day, includes all resources needed and will be tailored around you.
Target Age Group - EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3
Educational Inclusive Training
We have a dedicated inclusive training programme for educational establishments. Accessible for Senior Leadership Teams, Key Stage Leaders, Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Clerical Staff. Tailored to meet the needs of your workplace and delivered at a place and time to suit you. Find out more below.
A volunteer and participant looking through their hands.
Find Out More
All Arts Practitioners hold an Enhanced DBS clearance certificate, First Aid at Work certificate, Inclusive Training Certificate and Child Protection Level One. We also have British Sign Language specialists available within the team. All equipment is PAT tested and insurance held.
Live Performance
TramShed in person live performances for ‘Online’ exploring internet safety, ‘The Gingerbread Man’ exploring numeracy and ‘Goldilocks’ exploring The Senses, include a digital resource pack and BSL interpretations are available on request. Prices start from £250 at a venue of your choice.
Workshops
TramShed workshop prices start from £189 at a venue of your choice.
After School Clubs
The cost of the weekly club can either be applied per participant at £3 per week, or directly to the school. The minimum booking is 6 weeks (Half Term) and maximum booking is an academic year.
Whether you need a one-off workshop or live performance, TramShed will accommodate your requirements and tailor our work around you. **Discounts are also provided for workshop bookings connected to a Shed Stories performance or projects lasting longer than 6 weeks.
Contact the Arts Practitioner Team on 07852 498427 or email us for a quotation.