A special lesson for Billy
It is the last day of term at Hardhill School and Billy Roughneck is out to cause mischief before school ends. Tired of bearing the brunt of Billy’s bullying, Tara Little decides to take Billy on a magical journey and teach him an important lesson that he will never forget.

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Target audience – KS1 and Lower KS2
The Performance lasts 45 minutes and includes full set, lights, sound, costumes and special effects. There is also a follow-up resource pack of photocopiable activities for both key stages.
Performance space required – Hall, stage, gym.

Cut thread and thrum
Millie and Mary, two girls from 1900, are about to become ‘half timers’ at the mill. They discuss the dangers of the ‘scutcher machine’, measles and getting the cane, but take delight in bread ‘n’ drippin’, pickled fish and boiled meat and veg. The show and workshop incorporates many aspects of their home and school life with a particular focus on Victorian toys, pastimes and songs.

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Target audience - KS1 and KS2 an excellent addition to Victorian history study.
The interactive show and workshop lasts 45 minutes and the audience are invited to test their ability in a cup and ball competition, a hoop and garth demonstration and use their skills to master the ‘Devil’s toy’ diablo made from old mill bobbins.
Performance space required – classroom, room, hall.

Watt no Energy?
Dirty Energy has been foolishly burning too much fuel and now the energy supply is running low. ESLB (an energy saving lightbulb) teaches Dirty Energy how to become more energy efficient and shows examples of a bright, clean, renewable future without the need for fossil fuels. With advice from the audience and ESLB, Dirty Energy changes his ways, regains his lost energy and becomes much cleaner in the process.

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Target audience – KS1 and KS2
The Performance lasts 45 minutes and includes full set, lights, sound, costumes and special effects. This lively interactive show raises primary pupils’ awareness of energy efficiency, renewables, recycling and sustainable transport.
Performance space required – Hall, stage, gym.

Sinbad the Sailor
This is the story of Sinbad, a young man from Bagdad who wants to be a sailor. He searches the seven seas for fame and fortune but more importantly love and happiness. Will Sinbad succeed in his quest? Will he defeat the awesome sea monsters? Will he reach the Valley of Diamonds? Will he win the hand of Princess Jasmin? Or will his mother have to sell their Camel and work for the evil Abdul in order to pay the rent?

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Target audience – Family entertainment
This professional. lively, pantomime contains all the glamour and excitement of a large scale theatre production but can be toured and performed at any club or school. The show includes full theatre set, lights, sound, pyrotechnics, special effects, large props and superb costumes. A true festive treat!
Performance space required – Stage or large hall.
* Sinbad the Sailor will be touring in 2006.

Workshops
In 2 Acts' workshops are flexible and written in conjunction with the organisation. They encourage active participation and aim to stimulate the participants interest whilst incorporating a sense of fun to the learning process.
We have extensive background in Theatre in Education and our workshops enjoy exploring specific situations using drama to open up key issues for discussion.