Chain Reaction |
Smoking Awareness
Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction sets the benchmark for education around smoking - no preaching, no condescension, just clear, factual information on the real dangers of smoking presented in an engaging, entertaining and memorable way.
Suitable for:
Ages 9-13 (School Years 5-8)
Key Stages 2 & 3
Chain Reaction is an exciting and groundbreaking piece of theatre that uses humour to provide young people with accurate information and facts about cigarettes in relation to personal health, the environment, the developing world, advertising and the financial effects.
A thorough knowledge of the dangers of smoking and the difficulties of breaking an addiction once it has been formed can help to empower a young person to make their own decisions and withstand the peer pressure that so often leads to the first cigarette. This is a health issue where prevention really does make the difference.
Overview
This magical one-hour performance follows Dorothy Gale, who works for Coughman’s Cigarette Conglomerate. She sets off to work on a Monday morning not knowing that her life is about to change…
On her journey along the Yellow Tooth Road she meets three new friends whose lives have been affected by tobacco; a passive smoker who she gallantly saves from an asthma attack; an addicted smoker who’s too scared to give up the evil weed and a poverty-stricken tobacco picker from the developing world who earns a pittance. Fired up and armed with new knowledge, Dorothy confronts Mr Coughman telling him to stop selling cigarettes!
This one-hour song-filled performance is lively, upbeat and has enthralled and educated thousands nationwide.
Logistics
Format: Performance / Teachers Resource Pack
For: Juniors (ages 5-11 / years 1-6)
Run time: 55 minutes
Are there any accompanying resources?
You can book an optional one-hour interactive drama workshop for up to 60 pupils. Just get in touch for costs and to find out more!
Link it
What school work does it link to?
PSHE (Personal, Social & Health Education)
Healthy Schools
National Curriculum For Sciences
Current National Anti-smoking campaigns
Chain Reaction teaches young people…
The health implications of smoking and the effects of passive smoking
The realities of the tobacco industry
Why people might start smoking
The dangers of smoking for asthma sufferers
The effects on the environment (trees being cut down, paper used, etc.)
The effects of smoking on unborn babies
The financial benefits of staying smoke-free
Current statistics on smoking related illnesses and deaths
Historical facts about tobacco
That it is difficult to stop smoking, so it is best not to start
What people are saying about this show:
“The performance was lively and enthusiastic with fantastic drama, singing, dancing and humour. I was delighted with the very powerful message which you conveyed and I am pleased to say that they were all adamant that they would never smoke. Let’s hope so!
I think this show should be compulsory viewing for all 9-13 year olds.”
– Kate Harvey, Senior Teacher, Oakhill Primary School, Essex
“I am writing to let you know how much we enjoyed this project. The performance was so professional and the children were so enthusiastic. I am involved with drama at Gwyn Jones and the children have had a wonderful experience of live performance to the highest standard.”
– Carol Ellis, Gwyn Jones Primary School, London Borough of Waltham Forest
“The play was excellent and made us laugh. It also made us think about the effects of smoking. So your message was strong.”
— Pupil, age 12, Warren Comprehensive School, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
“The children really enjoyed it, but above all, they took a lot from the message that the play passed on.
Several children have been discussing the statistics that came out in the play.”
– Helen Castell, Healthy Schools Co-ordinator, Langtons Junior School,
London Borough of Havering
Book this show.
If you’re interested in booking this show, or you’d like to find out more about it, drop us a line here and we’ll be in touch.
Alternatively, you can always pick up the phone, we’d love to hear from you…
Tel: (020) 8981 9527