Theatre Workshops and Shows
Educational workshops and professional stage shows tailored to the 7-14 age group. The Wednesday evening Summer Panto is a firm favourite with our primary school guests.
Whirlwind Workshops
Students step behind the scenes in these hands-on daytime workshops. From exploring modern theatrical technology to learning about sound and lighting, pupils discover the science and inventions that bring the magic of the stage to life.
Try A Whirlwind Theatre Workshop or Experience The ShowEducation Destination
Spotlight Theatre Company takes over Shanklin Theatre to offer a variety of educational workshops and a summer season of professional evening shows tailored to the 7-14 age group.
Join a Whirlwind Workshop session to look at lighting & audio technology, costume and make-up, and visit backstage before trying your skills as a narrator, singer or dancer. Record your own DVD to take away!
Or pop along in the evening and enjoy the Summer Pantomime or Best of the West End depending on age group and preferences.
Performance Skills
These interactive sessions focus on literature and creative writing through drama. 9-11 year olds build confidence and communication skills as they explore character development and narrative, guided by professional theatre practitioners.
Summer Panto Fun
In the evenings, school groups become part of the vibrant audience for a professional summer pantomime. It is a high-energy, hilarious experience that perfectly balances the educational daytime sessions with pure seaside entertainment.
The Magic of Backstage
Get a rare glimpse into the professional world of performing arts. Investigating the sets and costumes provides a sensory stimulus for creative projects, showing how imagination is transformed into a large-scale public production.
Unforgettable Memories
A visit to Spotlight at Shanklin Theatre is a standout highlight of any residential stay. It ensures a perfect mixture of academic discovery and evening fun, leaving every student with a newfound passion for the arts and the Isle of Wight.
Cat
"Amazing, haven’t laughed so much in a long time "
Harriet
"Great as always. Being upstairs worked so much better and Rowan one of the actors even stopped by on our coach after the theatre show. Many star struck children!"
Harriet
"Theatre Evening - will follow up in specific email, it was more reference to other schools behaviour not the show itself. Staff were great."
Harriet
"They were great, as always, especially with our diverse cohort. "
"Loud and energetic."