Noughts and Crosses - Teachers Conference

Pilot Theatre in association with Sheffield Theatres presents:

NOUGHTS AND CROSSES: TEACHER CONFERENCE

Friday 20 March 2026, 10am-6pm

The Noughts and Crosses Teacher Conference will include exclusive insights and unparalleled behind-the-scenes access from those who created the production, including the director and key members of the creative team. Education specialists will also provide guidance on anti-racist approaches to teaching the text in the classroom, and creative exercises to lead with students

The focus of the day will solely be on the text, and Pilot’s production of, Sabrina Mahfouz’s adaptation of Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman, which is a set-text for the Eduqas GCSE Drama specification.

Confirmed practitioners and speakers for the day include: Esther Richardson, Lynette Carr Armstrong and Samantha Wharton, Oliver O’Shea and Xolani Crabtree with more to be announced.

Lunch and refreshments are included, along with a complimentary ticket offer to see Sheffield Theatres’ new production THE LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB on either Thursday 19 March or Friday 20 March at 7.15pm.

The day will include practical elements, so attendees should wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement work.

Feedback from previous training sessions led by Pilot:

‘Brilliant session! I feel very inspired by the variety of work you did with us. I learnt a lot of amazing approaches to working with the play and the novel.’

‘This CPD has been so informative and tells us everything we need to know and normally have to go internet searching for!’

‘Thank you so much. Feel much more prepared to embark on teaching this now!’

‘Thanks, this CPD has been so useful. Long live Pilot!’

The Teacher Conference accompanies Pilot Theatre’s national tour of Noughts and Crosses, from 27 February – 23 May 2026. There are also comprehensive learning resources available to purchase, which include filmed scene extracts of the performance to watch again.