was formed in the Greater Manchester area in 2007. The company’s aims are to bring quality theatrical productions into schools and to work as an educational resource to support schools across the curriculum, aiding children’s social development through the use of dramatic techniques.

The company’s two founders, Colin Ward and Kathryn Penton, have a wide range of experience of teaching and theatre, and have based the company on good practice of both performance and teaching techniques. Before forming ‘2 Boards & A Passion’, Kathryn worked as a primary teacher and Leading Behaviour Teacher in Bolton and Tameside, and Colin worked as a professional actor and director. He also did a great deal of work in schools performing for, and working with children, and also training teachers and staff. Colin and Kathryn both have current enhanced CRB certificates. Between them they have performed for over 45 years! They also currently run the Next Generation Youth Theatre in Mossley which is well known in the North West and has won awards at local One Act Play Festivals.

Performance and workshop packages have been designed following consultation with Headteachers and L.E.A. Advisors in Stockport, Tameside and Bolton. Performances and workshops have also been planned to fit in with the DfES S.E.A.L. document.

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