German Theatre Translation Workshops with PIP (Performing International Plays) x FA
Workshop|for secondary schools
- Price Kostenlos
Do you want to diversify your curriculum, empower your students to use their German skilly freely and creatively, and showcase language careers in the creative sector?
The Goethe-Institut UK is delighted to offer two fully funded theatre and translation workshops with the award-winning* initiative Performing International Plays.
The 3-hour workshop is aimed at students aged 14-17 (mixed groups welcome) who are learning German at your school. They are facilitated by highly skilled multilingual theatre practitioners who employ theatre, movement and writing exercises to empower participants to use their language skills freely and creatively in a safe space. Your students will be working with the contemporary theatre play, Winter Solstice by Roland Schimmelpfennig.
*Music and Drama Education Awards 2025 in der Kategorie „Outstanding Drama Initiative“: Watch this video to hear firsthand how teachers and students have benefited from a previous two-day workshop project with PIP.
Application Process
Please make sure you meet the requirements set out below and complete the application form. The application deadline ist the 27th July 2025.
Eligibility
You are/have:
*Choose a suitable date in the application form.
Please note: Applications by schools with a high percentage of SEND pupils and/or pupils who qualify for free school meals will be given priority. In total, two scholarships are available – one in the first timeslot, another one in the second timeslot.
About Performing International Plays
PIP began its life as a free platform of teaching and learning resources about international plays for secondary school teachers and pupils. In 2023 it joined forces with Foreign Affairs, a micro theatre company whose work focuses on theatre in translation, intercultural exchange and collaboration, and performance in unconventional spaces. They bring theatre from around the world to local communities. Our joint expertise brings workshops to schools across the UK.
For full information about PIP, FA and their team, visit:
- Workshop Facilitators
- The Team
The Goethe-Institut UK is delighted to offer two fully funded theatre and translation workshops with the award-winning* initiative Performing International Plays.
The 3-hour workshop is aimed at students aged 14-17 (mixed groups welcome) who are learning German at your school. They are facilitated by highly skilled multilingual theatre practitioners who employ theatre, movement and writing exercises to empower participants to use their language skills freely and creatively in a safe space. Your students will be working with the contemporary theatre play, Winter Solstice by Roland Schimmelpfennig.
*Music and Drama Education Awards 2025 in der Kategorie „Outstanding Drama Initiative“: Watch this video to hear firsthand how teachers and students have benefited from a previous two-day workshop project with PIP.
Application Process
Please make sure you meet the requirements set out below and complete the application form. The application deadline ist the 27th July 2025.
Eligibility
You are/have:
- A secondary school with a German programme in and around London (up to 2h radius)
- Availability on one of the following dates: 1st, 2nd or 3rd October OR 12th, 13th or 14th November 2025*
- A teacher who is present during the workshop and prepares the workshop with the participating students using PIP’s resources
- A big space (e.g. hall) for up to 25 participants to move around freely
*Choose a suitable date in the application form.
Please note: Applications by schools with a high percentage of SEND pupils and/or pupils who qualify for free school meals will be given priority. In total, two scholarships are available – one in the first timeslot, another one in the second timeslot.
About Performing International Plays
PIP began its life as a free platform of teaching and learning resources about international plays for secondary school teachers and pupils. In 2023 it joined forces with Foreign Affairs, a micro theatre company whose work focuses on theatre in translation, intercultural exchange and collaboration, and performance in unconventional spaces. They bring theatre from around the world to local communities. Our joint expertise brings workshops to schools across the UK.
For full information about PIP, FA and their team, visit:
- Workshop Facilitators
- The Team