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Yes. We can perform any of our plays on the same day. If you want to take advantage of our discounts for multiple performances on the same day, you can choose any of our three plays, or the same play more than once.

The plays are prepared to last approximately 50 minutes to one hour. The exact running time depends upon the audience. As we involve them directly in our plays their contribution obviously affects the final length of the performance.

It depends. We can perform before as few as 50 students if you wish or as many as 300 (if the venue is suitable). Our typical audience size is between 120 and 220 students.

We do not need a theatre to perform. Our plays are designed to be adaptable to any venue.

All we require is an acting area in a space where the audience can be seated comfortably and see and hear the actors. Our typical venue is the school hall/theatre/multi-purpose room. Frequently schools arrange a local theatre or cinema for our performances. Usually, the local town hall will give a space free to the school. However, to repeat, we are extremely adaptable. It is not the place that makes a good performance, it is the actors and the audience. If you have any doubts, just ask us.

Apart from an electrical socket for our sound system, all we need is that the acting area is illuminated. We do not need special theatre lighting.

Where we have a coordinator, contact them directly. Otherwise get in touch with us at our head office.

We’ll give you full information and ask you for your preferred dates within our tour schedule and any dates that are impossible for you. We put together our finalised tour based on your preferences taking into account obvious logistical details natural to a tour.

After booking, we’ll send you a code to download the accompanying play pack for all the plays you have reserved from our website.

We have three plays this season, each written for a specific age group. The Curious Adventures of Jack Todd is for primary students aged 6 to 12. Too Good to Miss is for secondary students aged 12 to 16. A Bit of a Hitch is for high school and adult learners aged 16 and above. If you are unsure which play best suits your students' level, get in touch and we will be happy to advise.

Yes. Every play comes with a full activity pack designed for classroom use. The pack is prepared by us and is included in the price. It gives teachers ready-made material to use before and after the performance — helping students prepare for the visit and get the most out of it afterwards.

We recommend booking as early as possible, as dates fill up quickly — particularly for the most popular times of the school year. We will always do our best to accommodate you.

We currently tour Spain, Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. If your school is based in one of these countries, get in touch and we will put you in contact with the coordinator for your region. If you are based elsewhere, we would love to hear from you — we are always happy to explore new destinations. We are always open to bringing ETC somewhere new.