Want to Know the Secret of How To Be Happy?

Link to Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi6Ow1NINIY

Want to listen to two sides of the debate, learn the atomic dance and explore the issue of 'How To Be Happy?'

“With all this terrible stuff in the news, I am thinking - so what about those hungry people in Africa? What about climate change? I feel I ought to be doing something.”

This 45-minute performance is as entertaining as it is challenging and informative. The piece, and follow up workshops, encourage the audience to challenge their own thinking, test their own views and opens, and help them to explore the process of moral and ethical based decision making - some with small consequence, somes with far larger reaching global consequences.

The Story of John will take you through a journey and debate exploring the issue of How To Be Happy. John will be played by theatre actor David Acton (pictured above). For a more in depth example of what John's story will include, follow the link MEET JOHN.

Who is How To Be Happy for?

 PSHE and Citizenship students - the piece sits equally well with Year 9s and Post 16s

 Gifted and talented students and groups

 Post 16 Philosophy student  Extended Project as part of the diploma for Post 16

How can I use How To Be Happy with my pupils and students?

The piece explores:

 Moral dilemmas

 Physical pleasure and physical pain

 World issues and global problems

 Philosophy

 Citizenship, and playing an active role in the world The piece can be used as a springboard for deeper learning experiences, and for teachers and groups looking for high impact sessions that are actively engaging and challenging. This piece, and additional workshops available will developing critical thinking, and set students on a path of exploration beyond the curriculum.

What other resources are available with How To Be Happy?

An Education Resource Pack Created by Educational Consultant, Philosophy teacher and Head of Human Studies, Sue Ingham, including:

 ‘Socrateaser’ - Exploring open questions, questioning and answering and dialectical method

 Balloon Debate to launch, prepare and run with students and pupils  Introduction to Speciesism and Peter Singer - Opens up animal rights and whether animals have the same value as human life, guinea pigs, and linking to Douglas Adams’ sequel to ‘Hitchhikers’ Guide to the galaxy’

 Three lessons - one pre-show, one post show and one follow up. All lessons plans will be designed to be photocopied, and will come with an accompanying CD/DVD and web links. Additional £80.

The Education Resource Pack is designed by teachers, for teachers, and inspired by a professional theatre creative team.

How much does How To Be Happy cost?

This piece exists in three packages suitable for students aged 9 upwards. 

Package 1

Show plus 20 minute talk back for max 100 pupils Education Pack = £280 

Package 2

Show for max 100 pupils Education Pack One Hour Workshop for max 35 pupils = £380 

Package 3

Show for max 100 pupils Education Pack One Hour Workshop for max 35 pupils And this model repeated in the afternoon = £600 

Space and Technical Requirements:

 Large Classroom/Hall - audience in a horse shoe where possible

 2 desks

 2 chairs

 For workshop - a large classroom/hall with floor space for practical and group work

How do I book How To Be Happy?

Simply email creativelearning@dukes-lancaster.org or telephone 01524 598516 to talk to either Guy Christiansen, Creative Learning Director, or Louie Ingham, Project Manager & Creative Practitioner. 

When is How To Be Happy Available?

The show is available for bookings during the following week:

W/C Monday 12th October - Friday 16th October 2009

Who is involved with How To Be Happy?

How To Be Happy Creative Team:

Actor - David Acton

Writer - Sue Blundell

Project Manager & Creative Practitioner – Louie Ingham

Producer - Julie Brown

Creative Learning Director - Guy Christiansen

Education Consultant - Sue Ingham

Film Maker - Patchwork Mill

Marketing - Rebecca Rimmer