Schools' Tour

When 13-year-old Adam dies, his best friend Vic uploads his phone data to create an AI version of him. What begins as a desperate attempt to get her friend back spirals into an emotional struggle as the AI Adam becomes increasingly influenced by toxic online communities. As his behavior grows more disturbing and unpredictable, Vic loses control of her creation, forcing her to confront the blurred line between love for her friend and the danger he presents. Inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, this new play explores grief, technology, and the unintended consequences of refusing to let go.

The tour spans four weeks, visiting schools in Camden and Westminster. Many of these young people are experiencing live theatre for the first time, making this tour a vital part of our mission to ensure that young audiences have access to exceptional theatre at no cost. By bringing performances directly into schools, the Donmar aims to inspire future generations of theatre-goers while fostering a deeper connection to the arts. 

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Shakespeare's classic tale of vaulting ambition and its bloody consequences got a powerful new adaptation in this innovative production for young audiences. Adapted by Eleanor Tindall and directed by Milli Bhatia, MACBETH: SOMETHING WICKED put the spotlight on twisted definitions of masculinity and the circular nature of violence.

MACBETH: SOMETHING WICKED toured to 17 schools across Camden and Westminster in June and July 2024, reaching over 3500 young people. The production was generously supported by Camden Council and Westminster City Council and is a flagship production from the Donmar’s LOCAL programme.

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Inspired by the critically acclaimed 2022 Donmar Warehouse production of HENRY V directed by Max Webster, and supported by headline partner Howdens and Westminster City Council, the production toured for four weeks in June and July 2023, with performances offered free of charge reaching up to 3,700 young people in Camden and Westminster. 

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Originally staged at the Donmar in 2019, in July 2021 Michael Longhurst’s production of TEENAGE DICK toured to seven schools, reaching over 1000 pupils across the Donmar’s home boroughs of Camden and Westminster.

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