Create your performance
Choose a performance that suits your pupils. Sing, dance, act or combine them in a piece that celebrates your school’s creativity.
A new spotlight on school talent
Your school.
Centre stage.
Bring your pupils’ talent to a professional theatre stage. The Schools Variety Show is a new celebration of music, dance and drama, bringing local schools together for a night to remember.
Register your school’s interest ↗Launching in 2027 · Expressions of interest now open
Illustrative image · 2027 venues to be announced
A shared show.
A proud school community.
A proud school community.
Young performers. Local schools. Families in the audience.
One evening that brings everyone together.
Beyond the school gates
Give your pupils a moment to shine on a professional stage.
The Schools Variety Show gives pupils the chance to perform beyond the school gates, share their creativity and experience the excitement of a theatre show.
From choirs and dance groups to drama and musical theatre, each school brings its own performance. Together, they create one varied evening for families and friends to enjoy.
Sing it.Dance it.Act it.Make it your own.
Put your school in the picture ↗The experience
From school hall
to show night.
Each school prepares its own act, rehearses at the venue and takes its turn in the spotlight.
Get ready for the stage
The planned format includes time at the venue to rehearse, get familiar with the stage and prepare for the evening performance.
Share the show
Join other local schools on the bill, then perform for an audience of families, friends and supporters.
The next chapter starts here
2027
Our first programme launches in 2027. Join the interest list to hear about venues, dates, fees and taking part as details are confirmed.
Keep me in the loop ↗Before the curtain rises
A few things
you might be wondering.
Who is it for?
We’re developing the first shows with primary schools and Key Stage 2 performers in mind. Tell us about your school when you get in touch.
Where will the shows take place?
Venues and locations will be announced as the 2027 programme takes shape. Let us know your area so we can keep you informed about relevant opportunities.
Do we need a finished performance?
No. You can express interest now while you’re still exploring ideas. We’ll share participation details before bookings open.
Does registering commit our school?
No. This is an expression of interest, not a booking. Dates, fees and participation information will be shared before you decide.
Your opening cue
Interested in
taking part?
Tell us your school’s name and location. We’ll share details of the 2027 programme so you can decide whether it’s right for your pupils.
How we use your enquiry details
We collect your name, school, email, location, role and any message you provide to answer your enquiry and share the 2027 programme information you request. Your enquiry is stored securely on our website and is accessible only to the site owner. If email notifications are enabled, a copy is sent to our enquiry inbox through Google Workspace. We retain enquiries while dealing with your request and reviewing the 2027 programme, and review records for deletion after 12 months. We do not ask for pupil details. To ask about your information or stop further updates, contact us using the enquiry form.