Autumn / Winter Season 2025-26
Shakespeare In Song
A lively and interactive musical journey into the world of Shakespeare, told through the songs in his plays. Fresh from the Verona Shakespeare Fringe Festival—an unforgettable and accessible introduction to the Bard’s work!
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
A gripping one-man performance that brings Stevenson’s chilling tale of duality and inner darkness to life with intensity and theatrical flair. A proven hit in schools across the UK—now available to bring directly to your students.
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
A poignant and powerful drama exploring the public downfall of one of literature’s most brilliant minds under the unforgiving spotlight of Victorian society.
Standing In The Sand With Shelley
Exploring the last days of the Romantic poets in Italy. Blending history with poetry and story telling this ‘lyric-lecture’ investigates the lives of Shelley, Keats and Byron, their relevance today and how the age in which they lived mirrors our own.
Venues
Our shows are designed to be flexible and accessible. Some productions can be performed right at your school—in assembly halls, common rooms, or even spacious classrooms—with our team bringing all the necessary technical equipment. Other shows take place in professional theatres, welcoming visiting school groups for an immersive cultural experience. Past venues have included Teatro Filodrammatici in Milan and Teatro Off-Off in Rome.
Check our calendar to see what’s playing near you and when!
Educational Packs
All our shows come with free educational packs for teachers, featuring valuable classroom resources and materials linked to the show’s themes. This allows teachers to work with students before, during, and after the performance, enhancing their learning experience and encouraging deeper engagement with the material.
Q & A
All performances are followed by a Q&A session, providing students with the opportunity to interact directly with our actors. This engaging experience allows students to ask questions, gain insights into the creative process, and learn from professionals in the field, further enriching their understanding of the performance and the themes explored.
Inspiring Students Through Theatre
Workshops & Masterclasses
J. Productions offers a rich programme of workshops and masterclasses designed to engage, educate, and empower students of all ages. Led by world-class industry professionals — including directors, actors, writers, and musicians — our sessions are tailored to complement classroom learning while developing students’ creativity, confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.
What We Offer
- Shakespeare in Performance: Explore the language, characters, and themes of Shakespeare through dynamic, accessible workshops. Students gain tools to unlock complex texts, embody character through movement and voice, and discover the timeless relevance of Shakespeare’s stories.
- Theatre and Song: Combine vocal performance with dramatic storytelling to bring scenes and songs to life. These sessions develop both musical and acting skills, and are particularly effective for engaging students in musical theatre, cabaret, and ensemble-based work.
- Classic Theatre: Dive into timeless works of drama from ancient Greece to 20th-century greats. Students explore performance styles, historical context, and the dramatic structures that continue to shape modern theatre.
- Scriptwriting and Devising: Learn the art of crafting original scenes and plays, from the spark of an idea to a polished performance. These workshops empower students to find their voice, collaborate creatively, and experiment with form and structure.
- Custom Sessions: We also create bespoke workshops based on your school’s specific curriculum, current themes, or project goals — whether for enrichment days, drama clubs, or cross-curricular initiatives.
Performance Projects & Summer Camps
In addition to our in-school offerings, we organize immersive summer camps and school theatre projects, where students take centre stage in full-scale productions. From auditions to final performance, students collaborate with professional theatre and music practitioners to rehearse and present high-quality shows for their peers and wider community. These collaborative projects offer:
- A hands-on, professional rehearsal process that mirrors real-world theatre-making
- Opportunities for all students to contribute, whether onstage as actors, in the ensemble, or behind the scenes in design, stage management, or marketing
- A powerful sense of ownership, teamwork, and accomplishment that stays with students long after the final bow
Our camps and school productions can be themed around classical texts, contemporary plays, devised pieces, or musicals — and are fully customizable to suit your educational and logistical needs.
Whether you’re looking for a one-off session, a series of workshops, or a full-scale performance collaboration, JProductions brings energy, expertise, and artistry to every educational experience.
All of our practitioners are not only experienced performers and creatives, but also highly skilled educators. Each member of our team is a dedicated performing arts pedagogue, with extensive experience in working with students of different ages, backgrounds, and levels of ability. They bring both artistic excellence and a deep understanding of educational practice to every session.
Get in touch to discuss how we can tailor a programme for your school.
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