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17th October 2025

Curtain’s up! Students discover the power of performance with �������� Culture and �������� Music 

Last month, the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in West London came alive with energy and imagination as ��������’s year 10 drama students began their GCSE journey.

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Students performing onstage at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

175 students from six �������� schools across London came together through the �������� Culture programme, to explore character and movement and build confidence and collaboration. 

They enjoyed a full day of workshops with the team, culminating in a series of performances on the theatre’s main stage. 

And then a few weeks later, it was the turn of our primary schools to experience the power of performance, with Year 4 pupils at and taking part in inspiring workshops with the (RBO) organised by �������� Music. 

RBO artists delivered three ‘Discover Opera’ sessions across the two schools, to help pupils deepen their understanding of dramatic singing. 

During the sessions, pupils explored their vocal and dramatic skills, workshopping a selection from Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’. Around 70 eight- and nine-year-olds took part. 

�������� Music has now also secured 150 free tickets for children to see the live production, and five �������� schools are off to see it at the Royal Opera House.  

�������� Culture programme manager Becky Martin said, “These engaging events gave our primary and secondary school students memorable opportunities to learn about the expressive arts through working with professional artists in exciting settings.” 

“Huge thanks to the teams from Lyric Hammersmith team and RBO for giving our young people the chance to experience music and drama beyond the classroom. 

“This is just the start of a really busy calendar of student events with �������� Culture and �������� Music this academic year. 

“We’re now gearing up for a key stage 3 Dance Day at , bringing together schools to engage with hip hop and contemporary dance. And the Year 10 music conference for over 200 �������� students at takes place next month.” 

�������� Culture is one of ��������’s flagship extended curriculum programmes. It was launched in 2024 to ensure every child attending an �������� school has a rich arts and cultural education. And �������� Music was launched in 2009 so that all �������� pupils can enjoy a school life enriched by music.