How To Apply
State secondary schools in London and Birmingham
Applications for the free-to-access project are now open.
There are over 26,000 free-to-access tickets available for pupils aged 11 – 16 in London and Birmingham state schools (academically non-selective) to watch Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: Macbeth, plus free-to-access teacher CPDs and in-school student workshops. To ensure the project achieves its core mission of promoting equality of opportunity, we prioritise schools with higher percentage of students eligible for Free School Meals in our allocation of free tickets, workshops and CPD places.
We strongly recommend applying by 7 October to give your school the best chance of taking part in the project. Dependent on availability after this point, we will continue to welcome applications and prioritise them accordingly. You will find out whether your application has been successful before October Half Term.
Please note, this production is designed for all secondary students but will be most suitable to students in year 9 and above.
In advance of completing your application, please review our Frequently Asked Questions and the performance schedule.
All UK secondary schools
Applications for subsidised tickets will open on 14 October and will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
There are over 6,000 subsidised tickets available for all UK secondary schools.
If your application for tickets is successful, you will also be eligible for our free-to-access Teacher CPD sessions, subject to availability.
Due to the expected high volume of applications, we recommend applying as soon as possible. We aim to advise you whether you have been successful within 5 weeks of your application.
Please note, this production is designed for all secondary students but will be most suitable to students in year 9 and above.
In advance of completing your application, please review our Frequently Asked Questions and the performance schedule.
Performance Schedule
Free-to-access for London and Birmingham academically non-selective State Schools
Friday 7 March, 2pm
Monday 10 March, 2pm
Tuesday 11 March, 2pm
Wednesday 12 March, 2pm
Thursday 13 March, 2pm
Friday 14 March, 2pm
Monday 17 March, 2pm
Tuesday 18 March, 2pm
Tuesday 18 March, 7pm
Wednesday 19 March, 2pm
Thursday 20 March, 2pm
Friday 21 March, 2pm
Monday 24 March, 2pm
Tuesday 25 March, 2pm [Audio Described]
Wednesday 26 March, 2pm
Thursday 27 March, 2pm
Monday 31 March, 2pm [Captioned / Integrated British Sign Language]
Tuesday 1 April, 2pm [Audio Described]
Wednesday 2 April, 2pm [Captioned / Integrated British Sign Language]
Subsidised tickets for all UK Secondary Schools
Thursday 6 March, 2pm
Tuesday 11 March, 7pm
Thursday 20 March, 7pm
Friday 28 March, 2pm
There will be limited subsidised tickets available of schools who require Audio Description, Captions or an Integrated BSL performances on the assisted performances dates listed under the free-to-access performance dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any questions you might have about attending Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank.
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