Theatre - Storytelling - Literacy Projects - Drama Events
"The best stories ever." - Ringwood Junior School
"A master storyteller." - The Stage and Television Today
Intext Performance was set up in 1997 to provide exciting, entertaining and challenging new writing for young audiences in schools and theatres throughout the UK. 
The story sessions, plays and workshops all have links to a number of curriculum areas.
Now in its 12th year!
Intext Performance is delighted to celebrate 12 years of high quality Theatre-in-Education, storytelling and drama events in schools. Since 1997 the company has produced 15 different story sessions mixing traditional tales and original writing, and 6 new plays based on classic texts. Many of these have been accompanied by literacy workshops.
2008 saw the premiere of Chris Connaughton's Myths and Legends show for KS2 and the publication of his first novel
Intext has given over 1,750 performances to a total audience of more than 140,000 children, teachers and parents.
In addition to touring nationally in the UK, Intext has performed at a number of international venues in France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Spain, Russia, Japan, and South Korea.
(Above) Robinson Crusoe - with Friday!
Chris Connaughton, the director and main performer of the company, has 25 years of professional experience in all forms of theatre and television. He has specialised in theatre for young audiences for the last fifteen years.
As well as writing and devising work for Intext, Chris has also helped to create several shows and workshops for CTC Theatre. He recently directed Macbeth for Theatre Hullabaloo.
His TV credits include: Byker Grove, Button Moon, The Tide Of Life, Tales from the Piano, Throwaways, Call Red, and Harry.
Read extracts from Chris Connaughton's novels 'The Beltheron Pathway and 'The Beltheron Select' here!
“A must have!” – George Heriot’s School, Edinburgh.
"Your story was excellent. I will never forget it!" - Ringwood Junior School, Hants
“A wonderful day” – Millfield Preparatory School, Glastonbury
“Chris is a real professional, a great rapport with the children” - Reid St Primary, Darlington
“A highlight of the festival” - Starke Stucke Festival 2003, Frankfurt.
“A very clever production” – Kirkby Avenue School, Doncaster
“The audience was completely gripped throughout” – Ringwood School
“Very good feedback from schools” – Belmont Arts Centre, Shrewsbury
“One of the high points of the week” – Take Off Theatre Festival 2003
“Enchanting” – Sunninghill Preparatory School, Dorchester
"The show is very pleasing and its enthusiasm is infectious. My 10- and 12-year-old companions came out inspired. " - Financial Times Arts Section
