Saltmine
Faith Motivated Arts
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
Touring Spring 2026
1st – 12th June
1st – 12th June
DURATION
45-minute production can be performed to a whole school and 45-minute workshop for KS2 pupils in groups of up to 60.
COST
£750+ travel + VAT per day (up to two shows, two workshops)
Two schools within 5 miles sharing a day - each school pays £375 + travel + VAT for one show, one workshop
Two schools within 5 miles sharing a day - each school pays £375 + travel + VAT for one show, one workshop
SUITABILITY
For school years 1-6, not reception
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!
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DATES
Touring
2nd – 20th March 2026, available to book 16th – 30th April 2026
2nd – 20th March 2026, available to book 16th – 30th April 2026
DURATION
1 hour approx.
COST
£850+ travel + VAT per day (up to two shows, two workshops)
Two schools within 5 miles sharing a day - each school pays £375 + travel + VAT for one show, one workshop
Two schools within 5 miles sharing a day - each school pays £375 + travel + VAT for one show, one workshop
SUITABILITY
For school years 1-6, not reception
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
COST
£750 + vehicle costs + VAT per day.
DATES
2nd – 13th February 2026/div>
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.
SUITABILITY
School years 1-6,
DURATION
50-minute show and 45-minute interactive workshop for KS2.
Performance day and cost can be split between two neighbouring schools. Recommended for school years 1-6.
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.
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"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
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
COST
£750+ travel + VAT per day (up to two shows, two workshops)
Two schools within 5 miles sharing a day - each school pays £375 + travel + VAT for one show, one workshop
Two schools within 5 miles sharing a day - each school pays £375 + travel + VAT for one show, one workshop
DATES
19th – 23rd May,
2nd – 11th June 2025
2nd – 11th June 2025
SUBJECT
British Values, celebrating diversity and collaboration.
SUITABILITY
Recommended school years 1-6
(workshop suitable for 30-60 Key Stage 2 pupils)
(workshop suitable for 30-60 Key Stage 2 pupils)
DURATION
This 45 minute play is suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2 and the workshop is suitable for Key Stage 2
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