Impactful Theatre in Education

Our award-winning Theatre in Education (TiE) programmes tackle key issues like mental health, online safety, and exploitation.

Aligned with the RSHE and PSHE curriculum, our productions equip teachers with practical tools to initiate important conversations. Each performance is rooted in real stories and the lived experiences of individuals who have been part of the research behind the work.

Theatre for Primary Schools

The Snap Trap – E-Safety

Suitable for Year 5/6 & Parents

  • Online safety
  • Smart technology
  • Cyberbullying
  • Social media apps
  • SMART rules

 

Moving Up – Primary to Secondary Transition

Suitable for Year 6 /7

  • Hopes/Fears
  • Adapting to change
  • Making friends
  • Bullying
  • Mental health

Theatre for Secondary Schools

Future Matters – Future Goals/Aspirations

Suitable for Year 7/8

  • Future aspirations/goals
  • Peer influence
  • Friendship dynamics
  • Social pressure
  • Importance of education

The University Challenge – Higher Education Awareness

Suitable for Year 7+

  • Benefits of Higher Education
  • Widening participation
  • Future planning/goal setting
  • Student finance
  • University life

Risking It All – Child Sexual Exploitation

Suitable for Year 9

  • CSE/CCE
  • Substance misuse
  • Risk-taking behaviour
  • Vaping
  • Respectful relationships

County Lines – Child Criminal Exploitation

Suitable for Year 9+

  • County lines
  • Substance misuse
  • CCE/CSE
  • Being safe
  • Respectful relationships

Choices – Year 9 Options

Suitable for Year 9

  • Making well informed decisions
  • Career pathways
  • Hopes/fears
  • Education pathways
  • Careers advice

Expecting More – Teenage Pregnancy

Suitable for Year 9+

  • RSHE
  • Teenage parenthood
  • Respectful relationships
  • Sexual health
  • Consent

The Next Step – Post 16 Options

Suitable for Year 10+

  • Hopes/fears
  • Careers
  • Further education
  • Apprenticeships
  • Goal setting

Frequently Asked Questions

Unless we have prearranged with you to arrive at a set time, we arrive 20 – 30 minutes before the start of our session to set up. Our set and audio-visual equipment does not need more than a 30 minute get in.
Insufficient lighting, poor acoustics, background noise and other forms of interference can compromise a session. With this in mind, we try to avoid sports halls, canteens and gymnasiums. We require a space 5 meters wide & 4 meters deep. We understand that this can be tricky at times, so talk to us before the event. We bring all the necessary equipment and only require a mains plug socket and a large table. Any special requests will be made prior to the event. The use of stage lighting is always welcomed. In large spaces, we ask that audiences sit as close as possible to the front.
It is imperative that our sessions are enjoyed in the best possible environment. In the interest of safety and enjoyment, we reserve the right to take appropriate action (if deemed necessary) and discontinue a session or presentation. We expect the staff and adults present to manage behaviour appropriately. For the protection of our facilitators and performers, we will not tolerate any form of negative discrimination.
Yes, if you are concerned that some of the content might be unsuitable for the audience, please don’t hesitate to bring it to our attention, we’re happy to discuss this.
Absolutely. In nearly all cases, we offer discounts for multiple bookings. Whether you are a single school or looking to commission something on a larger scale. If you would like to discuss please call 01244 515872 and speak to one our dedicated team.
Yes. We have nearly twenty years of expertise in customising our programmes to suit the needs of a range of beneficiaries across different contexts. We appreciate you passing on as much information as you can.
Yes. We are happy to offer our programmes to other ages however, more suitable and relevant programmes might be available. Please ask us for more details on our other programmes.
Yes. All persons representing 2engage will have undergone enhanced DBS checks in accordance with a safeguarding policy. Unlike some touring theatre companies, we make sure everybody has a DBS check.
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Choices is a fantastic production

'Choices' is a fantastic production. I have been lucky enough to see it three times in my teaching career alongside a year 9 cohort. 2engage have really hit all the notes with this one - It's funny, informative and absolutely enthralling for the audience. The actors have all been phenomenal each time they've visited and I really couldn't have asked for any more. It was a fantastic way to kick-start our year 9 options day.

Graeme Owen
Head of Year 9 / Sharples School

I would certainly recommend this production.

Both staff and students thought ‘CHOICES’ was fantastic, it was obviously well-received and made an impact on the whole year group. I would certainly recommend this production.

Jessica Joyce
Education Consultant

The students seemed enthralled by the performance!

The students seemed enthralled by the performance and the humour. They will remember the day much more clearly because of it. Of the 179 pupils who attended both outreach days, 97% either agreed or strongly agreed that 'Choices' was useful, engaging and interesting.

Chris Farrington
Outreach Manager

The University Challenge delivers a clear and thoroughly engaging message about young people’s future choices

2engage's University Challenge performance delivers a clear and thoroughly engaging message about young people’s future choices, options and expectations when they come to leave school through the medium of drama/comedy. By breaking down these areas into humorous, digestible sketches it turns what could be a very boring advice and guidance session into a fun, aspiration raising performance. It’s a fantastic show that is applicable to various year groups and can be delivered anywhere from a small class room to a large school hall or performance space. All of the students/ teachers that have watched it have found it completely engaging with the Q+A session at the end proving to be a great success!

Les Barrett
Creative Industries Coordinator / Aim Higher

The Next Step was enjoyable, interesting and informative.

The Next Step was enjoyable, interesting and informative. Pupils commented that it made them think about their future and made them want to try hard at school.

Lizzy Reed
Aimhigher Co-ordinator

Fun and memorable

The University Challenge performance not only gives a clear and informative messages but a realistic view of the Higher Education journey students are about to embark on. This is all fixed together in a fun and memorable story line with some truly unforgettable characters.

Alice McGowan
Explore University Activity Worker

I highly recommend 2engage for your learners.

I watched the University Challenge as part of National Careers Week. The two guys brought so much energy and humour to the presentation and managed to tap into my learner's minds in ways that up to then, hadn't been able to. I would highly recommend 2engage for your learners. Well done to all involved!

Vicky Marchington
Buxton and Leek College

Watching this production made our learners think, question and re-evaluate their future choices!

Both our Year 10's and Year 12's found the production informative, entertaining and amusing. It reassured our Year 12's to take that next step and apply for university and reassured our Year 10's that university life and work is very different to school. It inspired our students to re-consider university life as a prospective future for them. Watching this production made them think, question and re-evaluate their future choices. Brilliant!

Rebecca Banks
Paulet High School

I have rarely seen our students so fully engaged.

We were very impressed by the Future Matters performance and follow up activities. I have rarely seen our students so fully engaged.

David Inglis
Head of Year 7