New Vic Education are once again inviting young people into a world of timeless imagination this summer as their popular holiday projects aimed at primary and secondary school aged children return.

Taking young people on an unforgettable journey through history, The Time Travellers’ Playground, a hand-crafted play written by New Vic Youth Theatre Director and Education Practitioner Amy Fletcher for children aged between 10 to 15, returns from Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August.

The play explores themes of the past and future and allows participants to develop character-building skills whilst meeting likeminded people. During the weeklong ‘Play In A Week’ programme, the group will have the opportunity to learn about the play, read-through the script, be cast in a part, and rehearse with fellow cast members leading up to a performance for family and friends on Friday 1 August at 5.00pm. 

For younger children, The Time Travellers’ Adventure is a creative two-day workshop for children aged five to nine which takes place on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 August from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Exploring dinosaurs, medieval castles and marvelling at what the future might hold through playing games, creating crafts and taking part in time-bending drama activities, this fun-filled project is a perfect adventure through the ages.

Amy Fletcher, New Vic Youth Theatre Director and Education Practitioner said: “I'm really excited for our summer holiday projects this year! Play In A Week is a really fun project and a highlight, it's great to welcome new and familiar faces to the theatre where we start with just a script and spend the week working together to bring the story to life. Our project for 5 - 9s is a fun couple of days where we play drama games, craft and enjoy creating stories together.”

To book a place on The Time Travellers’ Playground or The Time Travellers’ Adventure call the New Vic Box Office on 01782 717962 or visit newvictheatre.org.uk.