Speakeasy Theatre Company  
 

Wally's Water Ways

 

Commissioned by Going for Green (The Tidy Britain Group) and funded by Severn Trent Water and Government Office East Midlands, this was an interactive workshop for Primary schools aimed at raising awareness and giving practical information about water conservation.

Pupils had to solve the mystery of the rapidly mounting water bills at the mythical St Cuthbert's school, helping the caretaker Wendy Waters avoid getting the sack from the tyrannical head

Skellington-Steele, and convincing the mischievous ex-pupil Wally to stop wasting water. Thus, learning had to be assessed and  vocalised by the children, ensuring the topic was actively explored.

 

“‘Wally's Water Ways’ created a real splash ...  Speakeasy's approach resulted in well researched, challenging and above all interactive play- High-speed humour and an element of mystery kept the 'water detectives' involved for a fun-packed 90-minute learning spree… as a vehicle for promoting our messages the company achieved quite spectacular results.”

 

Sharon Keene, Education Officer, Going for Green / The Tidy Britain group.


'Wally's Water Ways'

 

"Excellent format... the play was carefully thought out to allow pupils to express their own ideas. They were fully engaged with the characters throughout."

 

Derek Allder, Severn Trent Water

 
Speakeasy Theatre Company
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