Primary education
Let children experience theater
Theater makes children wonder, discover and grow. It stimulates the imagination, stimulates creativity and invites them to look at the world with different eyes. At the Parktheater , students are not only introduced to performances, but also to everything that goes on behind the scenes.
From a theatrical exploration of the building to a theater technique workshop or a free youth performance: the Parktheater offers elementary school special cultural experiences that connect with children's perceptions.
Do you have a question or an idea?
Are you a teacher, internal supervisor, cultural coordinator or school leader? Or are you a parent and would you like to tip your school about one of our activities? We would love to think along with you. Whether it's about a theater visit, a workshop, an educational program or an idea for collaboration: feel free to contact us.
Contact the education team of Parktheater Eindhoven
Anne Simkens & Jantine Hoekstra
Programming and educational projects
040 2 156 156 parktheater
Discover our offer for schools
You can book our offer through CultuurStation.
The secret of the Mumsels (group 1 to 3)
There are mysterious creatures living in the Parktheater.... At least, that is what they say. Together with Lowie, students go in search of the Mumsels during a theatrical journey of discovery through the theater. Along the way they meet extraordinary personages and experience an adventure full of fantasy and wonder.
Book The Secret of the Mumsels via CultuurStation
Follow the White Rabbit (group 4-6)
HELP! FIND ME! With a mysterious bill opened in the classroom at school, this theater adventure begins. The children come to the Parktheater for a tour, only to find a mysterious girl. She lives in the Parktheater. In secret, of course. And she urgently needs help because something important is about to happen tonight... During this theatrical tour, students discover places in the theater that are normally hidden from public view. Together with a character, they go behind the scenes where they have to perform different tasks to help the girl. Through this adventure they learn how a theater works they experience how a story comes to life.
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Theater technique workshop (group 7 and 8)
What happens when the hall light goes out? How do you create tension with light? And why does a voice sound different on play than in the classroom? In this workshop, students discover how light, sound and technology contribute to the magic of theater. They will work on creating their own scene and experience how technology enhances a story. Extra fun: this workshop is also very suitable as an inspiring kick-off for the group 8 musical.
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Free Wonka Podia performance (group 5 and 6)
WONKA is the partnership between 5 theaters in the region; Parktheater, De Schalm, Het Speelhuis, De Kattendans and De Hofnar. From the conviction that every child should get in touch with theater, they offer every school year a free performance for students from group 5 and 6. In this way, all children are introduced to professional youth theater. A special theater experience that makes children laugh, wonder and discover new worlds.
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Theater Talk Box ( groups 5 to 8)
Is a presentation exciting? Not with this theater case!
Will a student soon have a talk about theater? Then Parktheater 's speech box is a fun and surprising way to learn more about the world in front of and behind the scenes. When the case is opened, students come across all kinds of special theater materials, such as color filters of theater lights, props, theater tickets, posters and even a piece of theater curtain. In addition, the case contains information about the Parktheater, the history of theater and everything involved in creating a performance. Students will also find helpful presentation tips, because who better to talk about speaking in front of a group than people from the theater world?
The presentation case can be borrowed free of charge for children aged 8 to 12 for a period of three weeks. Please include name, address, phone number, age and the name of the school and class. The case can be picked up at the Parktheater 's artist entrance on Theaterpad 1.
Theatre visits via CultuurStation
CultuurStation is the connecting link between education and cultural institutions in Eindhoven. Here you will find a wide range of school performances for primary education at various cultural locations in the city, including Parktheater, Pand P and Natlab.
View the complete offer for primary education through CultuurStation
And much more
Playing for Success
The Parktheater is a Playing for Success location. In this special learning environment, children work on self-confidence, motivation and social skills. By having success experiences outside the classroom, students discover new qualities in themselves. For internal teachers and schools, Playing for Success can be a valuable addition for students who could use an extra helping hand.
More information about Playing for Success
Working together on cultural education
The Parktheater enjoys working with schools, cultural coordinators and educational professionals who want to give culture a meaningful place within education. For example, we regularly host participants in the training for Internal Cultural Coordinator (ICC). During meetings in the theater, participants are introduced to our educational vision and the possibilities that theater offers within education. We also work together with the pabo to introduce future teachers to the value of art and culture in primary education. In this way we invest together in a new generation of educational professionals who give culture a natural place in children's development.
Also for BSO's
During school vacations we regularly receive groups from extracurricular organizations for a performance, workshop or theater visit. Curious about the possibilities? Feel free to contact us.
