Chrissie and the Skiddle Witch
Starburst Magazine
British Theatre Guide
BROADWAY WORLD
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ABOUt
Geologise Theatre specialise in musical theatre shows themed around science, climate change and the environment. The duo behind Geologise Theatre, Dr Roberta Wilkinson and Matthew Kemp, are Earth Scientists as well as writers and performers. Most of their work is aimed at children and young people.
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Matthew is Geologise Theatre's musical director. He is a bassoonist and pianist, with extensive experience playing for orchestras, bands and as an accompanist to improvised comedy. He is also a PhD candidate in Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford. Roberta is Geologise Theatre's lead writer, and also sings and performs. She holds a PhD in Earth Sciences from the University of Oxford.
WORKSHOPS
Geologise Theatre offer creative climate change workshops for schools and youth organisations, which combine science, storytelling, and music to explore environmental issues.
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To enquire about prices and bookings, please contact us via our contact form:​​
Working on a particular topic with your students? We can deliver bespoke creative workshops on a range of topics relating to earth science and the environment. Contact us to discuss!
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“The engagement was fantastic... I feel that this is something that all schools would benefit from.”
Curriculum Team Leader Science, secondary school
“There was a fair number of climate change plays this year including fifteen at the Edinburgh festival. My favourite was Chrissie and the Skiddle Witch”
British Theatre Guide
“It was an amazing experience for the students
to see live theatre in their own classroom.”
Education worker
