I Love You Mum – I Promise I Won’t Die Theatre in Education Tour 2025/26 - Scottish Schools

Reflecting on the 2025/26 Tour This tour has now concluded.

Scottish school tour Autumn 2025/26

We are delighted to have completed another year of Theatre in Education Scotland tours of ‘I Love You, Mum – I Promise I Won’t Die’, in collaboration with TiE it Up Theatre. Over the 8 week touring period, we held 67 performances to 52 settings, reaching 11,209 students. An additional community performance also at Elgin High also took place, with 65 tickets booked.

Tour Highlights

We delivered 67 performances across 52 schools over a period of 8 weeks.

We reached over 11,209 students.

FAQs for Teachers

Please download the Information for Teachers sheet for details about:

What is ILYM?
How does each performance work?
What will the students learn?
What do I need to do on the day?

How to book

If you would like more information about the theatre in education tour or to be placed on the tour waiting list for a performance please email play@dsmfoundation.org.uk

See more about the tour here

"Tie It Up Theatre gives a powerful performance of I Love You Mum - I Promise I Won't Die.."

"Fantastic. Hard-hitting. Doesn't sugar coat the issue. Good level of pitch for the kids."

"I loved the fact it was real, and it sends a message from people drugs have actually affected."

"The cast use impressive physical theatre which is full of energy creating thoughtful characterisations to convey the events that lead to Dan's tragic death."

"This play serves as a very important warning to those experimenting with drugs how easily things can go wrong and I can see why it has had so much success in schools."

"It explained the consequences of drugs on yourself, and the effect not just on family but everyone around you."

"Moving and impactful."

"The way verbatim is used in this production is so artful, the words are speaking of a time gone by and yet feel so rooted in the present."

"It is sensational - so moving and well done. I was blown away and speechless."

Acknowledgements

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our funders and partners for 2025/26. Their support has been instrumental in making our previous tour a success.

If you would like to contribute financially to the tour please see our donation page or contact admin@dsmfoundation.org.uk

Looking ahead to the 2026/27 tour

Planning is underway for our next tour. Schools interested in participating can expect:

Tour Period: Autumn 2026/27.

Booking Information: Details on how and when to contact us for bookings will be provided soon.

For more information or to express interest, please contact us at play@dsmfoundation.org.uk