The overall objective of the educational programs of the Cyprus Theatre Museum is to familiarize students with the museum and to encourage the creative contact with elements from the history of theatre in Cyprus and the art of theatre in general.
The education programs of the Cyprus Theatre Museum are based on the observation and association of information, the exploration of the premises, the discovery as well as the development of the imagination. They are based on an experimental and active learning mode with an emphasis on the hands on acquisition of knowledge and the use of theatre-pedagogical methods. The students collaborate in small groups, as a whole or work individual as well. Particularly, the programs aim at facilitating the approach and understanding of the material exhibited and the museum space as a whole, the cultivation of critical thinking and a dialectic relation of the students towards the exhibits, the development of multifaceted emotional, physical and social conventions and communication code (imagination, creativity, activation etc.) the development of a positive attitude towards museum visits and finally the connection of the museum experience with the taught material and the school programs in general.
Each educational programs of the museum has been approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Cyprus and had had a pilot phase.
For the school year 2018-2019
Nursery – Pre-school
«I get to know the museum along with Mr. Panoforis»
3-5 yrs old 80 min Creative interaction with the exhibition that involves theatrical methods in specific stops.
1. Nursery: Painting a theatrical poster
2. Pre-school: Creating a crown with collage.
Α’ – C’ Primary
«I learn about theatre and its professions»
6-9 yrs old 90 min Creative interaction with the exhibition that involves theatrical methods in specific stops. Includes a work sheet. Creation of a theatre mask with collage.
D’ – St’ Primary
«I explore and learn in the Theatre Museum»
9-12 yrs old 90 min Creative interaction with the exhibition that involves theatrical methods in specific stops. Includes a work sheet. Creation of a theatre hat.
Elementary school
«Let’s talk about theatre»
13-15 yrs old 90 min Creative interaction with the exhibition that involves theatrical methods in specific stops. Includes a work sheet. Creation of a costume design scale model.
Lyceum (General Interest)
«The Theatre Museum through my eyes»
16-18 yrs old 100 min Creative interaction with the exhibition that involves theatrical methods in specific stops. Includes a work sheet. Creation of a 3D set design scale model.
Lyceum (Special Interest)
«The ancient Greek drama in the Cyprus Theatre Museum»
16-18 yrs old 90 min The program was designed based on the analytical teaching schedule of ancient Greek literature in B’ Lyceum. Part of the design was based on the general and specific aims of the teaching schedule. It can be used as a supplementary tool for enhancing students’ learning through a more creative approach. Does not include working sheet. —
Number of participants
The programs can be best enjoyed if each is executed for a number of 25 students at any time. The museum can host up to 2 groups of 25 students (50 in total) simultaneously.
Fee
All education programs cost two (2) euro per student and the museum offers a 10% discount on the total for any disadvantaged students. We recommend that fees are collected prior to the arrival at the museum.
Design and Facilitation
The programs are designed and executed by the team of theatre practitioners of the Cyprus Theatre Museum.
Cyprus Theatre Museum
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9.00 – 13.00
Tuesday - Friday: 16.00 – 19.00
Sunday: 10.00 – 14.00 For pre booked visits only
Closed Saturday and Public Holidays
Address: 2-8, Panos Solomonides Street (former Androutsou str) 3032 Lemesos
Phone no: +357 25 343 464
E-mail: theatre.museum@cytanet.com.cy
Contact person: Mrs. Angelina Moridou