Frequently Asked Questions

Who are your referees?

Our referees are:

Linsay Newton (Arts Advisor)
Saltwell Education Dept Centre
Bowling Green Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9LY
Tel: 01384 813800

Terenia Dickinson
Swanshurst School
Brook Lane, Billesley, Birmingham, B13 OWT
Tel: 0121 443 3541
Fax: 0121 444 8757

Do you cover issue based subjects?

Yes, we do cover issued based subjects. In the past we have covered:

Drugs awareness, Citizenship, Celebrating Diversity, Mental Health, Sexual health/awareness, Smoking/Alcohol, Bullying, Reggae, Domestic Violence, Slavery, Explorers, Teenage Pregnancy, The Solar System and more.....

Have you got a CV?

Yes we have got a CV. You can obtain a copy by request from the address at the foot of this and every other page.

What space will you require?

Ideally we require a hall, but if there is nothing like that available then any big space will do.

What is your min/max workshop time?

Our minimum workshop time is one and a half hours. Our maximum workshop time is 6 hours. For Nursery ages, it is 45 minutes to an hour per session.

Is there a concession on block booking/do you do INSET?

Yes we do INSET. For more information please contact us at the address towards the bottom of this and every other page

What is the min/max size group you'll work with?

The minimum size group that we will work with is 8 people, the maximum size is 32 people.

What age range do you work with?

We work with all age ranges, in the past we have worked with children of one years old up to a lady 100 years of age.

How many artists will be present?

Two artists will be present.

How much is a half hour/hour performance?

The cost of a performance varies depending on the cast size and overall production and is always open to negotiation.

Writers fee for half hour and under = £1,810
Under 70 minutes = £3,620
Over 70 minutes = £5,431

Resident Director = £321.40 per week
Performers = £265.00 per week
Travel = 27 pence per mile

Do you charge for meetings?

Yes we do charge for meeting. The cost is £40.00 an hour.

Have you got any promotional literature?

Yes we have got promotional literature which is available on request. Please contact us at the address below and ask for a copy.

Can you provide just one art form i.e Dance?

Yes, we can provide just one art form if required.

Do you provide info to accompany workshops?

Yes, we can provide supplementary information to accompany all workshops upon request.

How many people are in the company? 

There are seven people in the company at present.

Can we employ you as a director/singer/ actor?

Yes, you can employ employ us as a director/singer/actor. For further details please contact us at the address below.

Do you tour?

Yes, we do tour. For further details please contact us at the address below, or visit the Productions page.

What is your current availability?

We advise you to pre-book us 3 months in advance, although we have often have odd places in the diary so do give us a call.

Do you evaluate?

Yes, we do evaluate. We can do so in the following ways: pictorial, video, orally, associated documentation, questionnaire and written if required.

Can the workshops be adapted to fit in with our curriculum?

Yes, the workshops can be adapted to fit in with your curriculum, for more information please contact us at the usual address.

How can we afford to bring you in?

There is a lot of funding available. West Midlands Art and the Arts Council of England will be able to advise you. There is also many after school funding opportunities.

What do we get for our money?

For your money you get two professional artists in music, voice, dance, drama, poetry and storytelling, with experience in utilising the arts to deliver personal and social benefits within an educational framework.

How long have you been doing this?

We have been in the business for twelve years, and eight years trading as Sister Tree. For more information, see the About Us page.

Who have you worked with before?

In the past we have worked with Birmingham Hippodrome, Playtrain, Birmingham, Dudley, Leeds, Worcester, Walsall, Sandwell, Telford, Evesham, Stafforshire, Wolverhampton, and Cardiff City Councils, plus many more. There are some links here.