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In the context of Victorian discovery, Theatr na n'Óg will follow the fascinating journey of Neath's Alfred Russel Wallace, a contemporary of Charles Darwin.  When Charles Darwin was stumped for an answer to why certain species were the way thay were, the advice given to him was - "You should ask Wallace".

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What The Project Offers

• A professional production performed at the Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea
• Hands on activities at Swansea Museum devised by teachers and education officers at Swansea Museum and Theatr na n'Óg
• A free resource cd-rom
• Free teacher preview sessions
• Optional additional Drama workshops

What's The Value?

• It gives children the opportunity to watch a live theatre performance at a local venue
• It's an engaging way of learning
• It gives pupils a cultural enrichment, undermining the image of theatre as a 'highbrow' activity that most people are not interested in
• The experience is memorable and inspiring
• It gives pupils a deep and immensely long-lasting understandings of history, which teachers use to trigger further learning
• It not only helps with the learning of history but also encompasses other aspects of learning e.g. emotional development, the ability to empathise, moral reasoning etc
• Many schools use the project as a resource around which a great deal of curriculum planning takes place
• The production, museum activities, drama workshops and all additional resources are available in either the English or Welsh language

What the schools say

"What a fabulous day! All the pupils enjoyed the performance and museum activities...It has been an excellent part of the Cwricwlwm Cymreig syllabus."  

(Trelales Primary School, Bridgend)

"An excellent performance! the children all thoroughly enjoyed it and it enhanced their learning significantly! Also the teacher and pupil resource pack has been an invaluable educational resource."  

(Llangyfelach Primary School, Swansea)

"The Children had an excellent experience and are very fortunate to have the opportunity to view such a quality piece of Theatre in Education.  The themes of the play fit in perfectly with the National Curriculum and assist the school in delivering Cwricwlwm Cymreig back in the classroom.  All the children are now looking forward to completing their work - what more could a teacher ask for?"  

(Garth Primary School, Bridgend)