Saltmine
Faith Motivated Arts
Let me tell you the story of everything!
Like all angels before you will learn of the story,
The best story of all filled with wonder and glory...
Full of music, hilarity and enchantment, the Angels are here with another heavenly year at Angelus High. Studies include flying, singing and most excitingly, THE STORY! But where is the story leading? Who are the real Heroes? What on earth has happened to the Tree of Life?
These questions (and more) will be answered in the halo-shining, beast-taming, tree-finding frolic that is the Rhyming Bible: Halos, Heroes and the Tree of Life!
“I thought the show was amazing! The idea of going into the Bible was excellent!”-Pupil, Woodlands Primary School, St Albans
"The children thoroughly enjoyed the performance which was extremely engaging and age-appropriate. The workshop was a good balance of discussion and movement. Thank you!”-RE Lead, Gally Hill Primary School, St Albans
"Loved the way that Saltmine adapted my book to create an action-packed, fun-filled, and quite moving trip through God's Big Story. The children were invited to join the angels on that journey, and they went willingly, joyfully and enthusiastically."- Bob Hartman
Buy Bob Hartman's Rhyming Bible
DATES
14th - 18th September in Scotland,
21st – 25th September 2026
1st - 12th March 2027
14th April – 7th May 2027
21st – 25th September 2026
1st - 12th March 2027
14th April – 7th May 2027
SUBJECT
Religious Studies, Resilience, Courage, Forgiveness
DURATION
Two 50-minute productions and two
50-minute interactive workshops, subject to the school timetable and room availability
50-minute interactive workshops, subject to the school timetable and room availability
SUITABILITY
KS1 & KS2 (excluding reception)
COST
£950 + travel + VAT
Gloucestershire bookers please contact the office for details
- These prices remain subsidised by at least 30% thanks to our donors
- Two schools within 5 miles sharing a day - each school pays £475 + travel + VAT for one show and one workshop
Gloucestershire bookers please contact the office for details
- These prices remain subsidised by at least 30% thanks to our donors
- Two schools within 5 miles sharing a day - each school pays £475 + travel + VAT for one show and one workshop
TEAM
4 Actors
SPACE REQUIREMENTS
6m wide x 6m deep x 5m high (stage floor to ceiling)
Dreams are for life - not just for bedtime. They build our personalities and shape our futures. When dreams die the effects can touch hundreds of lives. Professor Harofligab and young apprentice Tiffle are Dreamkeepers who collect and protect people’s dreams, securing them in their Dream Vault and releasing them when the time is right. On this particular day they notice that the dreams have started to fade...but what is the cause, and how can it be fixed?
Using puppetry, masks and music and accompanied by a dream-empowering workshop, this performance explores the effects and consequences of bullying, how to promote positive relationships and how to empower positive mental wellbeing.
DATES
Please contact the office for details
SUBJECT
Anti-Bullying, Positive Relationships, Mental Wellbeing
DURATION
Two 50-minute productions and two
50-minute interactive workshops, subject to the school timetable and room availability
50-minute interactive workshops, subject to the school timetable and room availability
SUITABILITY
KS1 & KS2 (workshop suitable for KS2 pupils only)
COST
£830 + travel + VAT
- These prices remain subsidised by at least 30% thanks to our donors
- Two schools within 5 miles sharing a day - each school pays £415 + travel + VAT for one show and one workshop
- These prices remain subsidised by at least 30% thanks to our donors
- Two schools within 5 miles sharing a day - each school pays £415 + travel + VAT for one show and one workshop
TEAM
3 Actors
REQUIREMENTS
6m wide x 6m deep x 5m high (stage floor to ceiling)
Welcome to ‘Deep Space’! Each day, hundreds of thousands of space shuttles launch to explore the furthest reaches of this extraordinary galaxy. New recruit 12-year-old Imogen, accompanied by her helpful robot assistant D44, is setting off on her first space mission: to deliver urgent medical cargo. On route she encounters meteor showers, distress signals and shapeshifting aliens. Will she get dragged off course into the dangers of uncharted space? Or can she remember the ‘Space Code’ to pilot herself back to the Safe Zone?
‘Blast Off’ with Saltmine Theatre Company to learn how we can safely navigate and enjoy the Internet. This Online Safety production and workshop covers issues such as cyberbullying, grooming and inappropriate content for KS1 and KS2.
"A great way to get the message across to the whole school regarding online safety."– School Leadership Team, Goldsmith Primary Academy
DATES
7th – 16th July 2027
SUBJECT
Online Safety principles covered: stay on safe websites, don’t share personal information, respect other Internet users, tell a trusted adult if you feel unsafe
DURATION
Two 50-minute productions and two
50-minute interactive workshops, subject to the school timetable and room availability
50-minute interactive workshops, subject to the school timetable and room availability
SUITABILITY
KS1 & KS2 (workshop suitable for KS2 pupils only)
COST
£830 + travel + VAT
- These prices remain subsidised by at least 30% thanks to our donors
- Two schools within 5 miles sharing a day - each school pays £415 + travel + VAT for one show and one workshop
- These prices remain subsidised by at least 30% thanks to our donors
- Two schools within 5 miles sharing a day - each school pays £415 + travel + VAT for one show and one workshop
TEAM
3 Actors
REQUIREMENTS
6m wide x 6m deep x 5m high (stage floor to ceiling)
In Their Shoes is a unique production and workshop that celebrates and promotes unity in diversity and sensitively explores issues around extremism. A play written and produced with multi-faith partners, it is in itself an example of what can be achieved when different people come together and use their abilities for the same goal.
The Spots and the Stripes have always hated one another for no real reason other than that they are different. After a particularly heated argument with a Spot, one Stripe is convinced that she must find people who can help her stand up to the Spot. However, as she searches she meets characters who tell her stories from different cultures and religions about how it is possible to get along, despite being different. As she listens, the Stripe is challenged to spend time in her neighbour’s shoes and see a potential friend, instead of an enemy.
“The show was fantastic and really reinforced 'British Values'. All schools if they have the opportunity should get Saltmine to perform 'In Their Shoes' to their year 5 and 6 pupils.”- Primary School
“The actors were amazing...so professional and thoroughly engaging. The message delivered was clearly understood and supported our own Catholic teaching and ethos as reference could be made to scripture and Parable of the Good Samaritan. I really look forward to welcoming your group back to St Edward's soon.”- St Edward’s Catholic Primary School
DATES
Please contact office for next tour dates
SUBJECT
Unity in Diversity, British Values, Respect, Bullying, Healthy Relationships
DURATION
Two 50-minute productions and two
50-minute interactive workshops, subject to the school timetable and room availability
50-minute interactive workshops, subject to the school timetable and room availability
SUITABILITY
KS1 & KS2
(workshop suitable for 30 - 60 KS2 pupils only)
(workshop suitable for 30 - 60 KS2 pupils only)
COST
£830 + travel + VAT
- These prices remain subsidised by at least 30% thanks to our donors
- Two schools within 5 miles sharing a day - each school pays £415 + travel + VAT for one show and one workshop
- These prices remain subsidised by at least 30% thanks to our donors
- Two schools within 5 miles sharing a day - each school pays £415 + travel + VAT for one show and one workshop
TEAM
3 Actors
REQUIREMENTS
The show is performed centrally in a room or hall, with an audience on either side.
Download a hall plan
Download a hall plan
Let me tell you the story of everything!
Yes! Roll up! Roll up! For the most heavenly show of the year!
In the company of two friendly Angels, you (the audience) will be enrolled as first year students at:
Angelus High
“Kind wings, humble halos”
As first year Angels you will, of course, learn to sing (angelically), fly (magnificently) and most of all you will learn THE STORY! How did it all begin? What does it all mean? And just what is the mysterious Professor Mortarian up to?
These questions (and more) will be answered in the toe-tapping, side-splitting, roof-raising extravaganza that is the Rhyming Bible!
If you would like to enquire to book a show or explore hosting a tour in your area, please enquire today.
Buy Bob Hartman's Rhyming Bible
"An absolutely fabulous performance, one of those elements of the children’s school life that they’ll always remember."- The Ridge Primary
“Saltmine’s Rhyming Bible show brings God’s story to life in a bright, bouncy, family friendly way. It is all that I hoped for and more.”- Bob Hartman
DATES
Please contact us about future dates.
SUBJECT
Religious Studies, Resiliance, Courage, Forgiveness
DURATION
Two 50-minute productions and two
50-minute interactive workshops, subject to the school timetable and room availability
50-minute interactive workshops, subject to the school timetable and room availability
SUITABILITY
For school years 1-6, not reception
COST
£950 + travel + VAT
- These prices remain subsidised by at least 30% thanks to our donors
- Two schools within 5 miles sharing a day - each school pays £475 + travel + VAT for one show and one workshop
- These prices remain subsidised by at least 30% thanks to our donors
- Two schools within 5 miles sharing a day - each school pays £475 + travel + VAT for one show and one workshop
TEAM
4 Actors
REQUIREMENTS
6m wide x 6m deep x 5m high (stage floor to ceiling)