WAT (Whitworks Adventures in Theatre)
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WAT (Whitworks Adventures in Theatre) works with children, young people and community groups shedding light on untold stories, forgotten voices and neglected narratives to create exciting, innovative and stimulating education, writing, drama and theatre experiences with, by and for young people or other community groups.
The company is led by Paul and Gertie Whitfield who have over four decades experience as secondary drama teachers and are highly experienced directors.
Paul is also:
• a published writer;
• specialises as a writer for young people;
• has over 12 years experience of writing for and running a Theatre in Education company, Brief Candle;
• a MA historian.
Gertie is also:
• an experienced primary drama teacher;
• has 20 years of experience in training adults as an advisory teacher;
• a writer of primary and secondary resources covering subjects such as Drama PSHE (including RSE), History, English, Citizenship etc for Historic England, various projects and universities;
• an Arts Award advisor for Discover and Explore.
WAT brings history and heritage to life so that children, young people and communities can engage positively having access to knowledge and experiences that will inspire them.
WAT actively involves children, young people and communities in research, creativity and creative collaboration thus promoting inclusion, equal opportunities and diversity alongside a genuine sense of belonging and ownership.
On a practical level this can mean:
• helping groups or schools to seek appropriate funding and support
• training and supporting children, young people and communities to research their histories
• bringing in academic support
• writing plays
• writing books
• writing schemes of work
• delivering local history stories in the curriculum
• creating and directing performances
• creating heritage walks
