I Love You Mum – I Promise I Won’t Die Theatre in Education Tour 2026/27 - Scottish Schools

Bookings Now Open for the 2026/27 Tour Tour dates: 14th September 2026 to October 2026

Scottish school tour Autumn 2026/27

We are excited to announce that bookings are now open for the upcoming 2026/27 Scottish tour of ‘I Love You, Mum – I Promise I Won’t Die’, produced and performed by Tie It Up Theatre.

Tour summary

Tour Period: 14th September 2026 to October 2026

Performance Details: Total time is  1 hour 20 minutes. This includes a 50-minute performance followed by a 30-minute post-performance discussion and discovery session, led by the cast.

Suitability: Appropriate for students in years S3 and up.

Cost: State-funded schools £315, independent schools £675. Although the cost to the foundation per performance is over £1,000, we’re proud to offer these at a heavily subsidised rate to make them more accessible to schools. 

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

To book a performance or for more information please email:

play@dsmfoundation.org.uk

Early booking is recommended to secure your preferred dates.

See more about the previous 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