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I Love You Mum – I Promise I Won’t Die Theatre in Education Tour Autumn 2024/25 - Scottish Schools

Scottish school tour Autumn 2024/25

We are delighted to be holding our eighth year of Theatre in Education tours of ‘I Love You, Mum – I Promise I Won’t Die’ in 24/25, touring the play in Scottish schools for the fourth time with Tie It Up Theatre.

Tie It Up Theatre has a track record of delivering professional theatre for secondary schools with three national tours of Mark Wheeler’s Hard to Swallow.  The company has also produced a film version of I Love You, Mum to student, teacher and critical acclaim.  The company employs professional actors to deliver the performance alongside skilled facilitation of the drug education workshop to provide a memorable and engaging learning experience.

This page aims to provide useful information to schools about the tour, how to book,  and other frequently asked questions.

Key information

Dates: Our most recent tour finished on the 01st December 2024, below are reviews and images from the performances. If you would like more information about our 2025 tour, please email play@dsmfoundation.org.uk with your query.

Information for Teachers – Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Download Information for Teachers (pdf)
Download seating plan (pdf)

How to book

If you would like more information about the theatre in education tour or to book a performance please email play@dsmfoundation.org.uk with preferred dates, times and year group.

"Tie It Up Theatre gives a powerful performance of I Love You Mum - I Promise I Won't Die.."
British Theatre Guide
"Fantastic. Hard-hitting. Doesn't sugar coat the issue. Good level of pitch for the kids."
Scottish teacher
"I loved the fact it was real, and it sends a message from people drugs have actually affected."
School student
"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."
British Theatre Guide
"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."
Broadway World
"It explained the consequences of drugs on yourself, and the effect not just on family but everyone around you."
School student
"Moving and impactful."
Fringe Review
"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."
A Younger Theatre
"It is sensational - so moving and well done. I was blown away and speechless."
Beth Willan, Drama Teacher

Sponsorship

Please see our Thank You page for acknowledgement of our sponsors.
If you would like to contribute financially to the tour please see our donation page or contact admin@dsmfoundation.org.uk

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