An arts and education charity is inviting teachers and lecturers to two events to learn more about the opportunities it can offer schools and colleges.

Play to the Crowd, which runs Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair, and Playmakers, will host the early evening events to provide attendees with information about what the charity can offer children and young people.

The events will include a talk from Play to the Crowd’s CEO Deryck Newland or Hat Fair and Playmakers director Andrew Loretto, along with with engagement producer, Hannah Jones or young people’s producer Shian Hunter.

There will also be insights into upcoming shows, including The Chronicles of Atom & Luna, The Gruffalo, and this year’s pantomime, Mother Goose - all aimed at primary schoolchildren, and secondary school and college aged students.

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School teachers will have the opportunity to join a backstage tour of the theatre.

The events will take place at Theatre Royal Winchester on Monday, September 23, from 4pm to 6.30pm, for primary school teachers, and Monday, September 30, from 4pm to 6pm, for secondary school teachers and college lecturers.

Tea and cake will be provided at each event.

Teachers and lecturers interested in attending their respective event should RSVP by emailing julie@playtothecrowd.co.uk or calling 01962 840 440 by Monday, September 16, for primary school teachers, and Monday, September 23, for secondary school teachers and college lecturers.