Lancaster Insurance champions new classic car theatre production

Lancaster Insurance has announced its support for Bridge Classic Cars’ new Theatre in Education school tour, helping bring free live performances, storytelling and hands on learning to primary schools across Suffolk.

Launching in April, the initiative introduces pupils to The Story of Rilee, an original production created by Bridge Classic Cars Kids. The show follows Rilee, a 1905 classic car brought back to life, and uses theatre to explore history, engineering, innovation and sustainability to inspire young learners.

The performance is followed by curriculum linked workshops covering history, design and technology, problem solving and environmental responsibility.

The £1,000 donation from Lancaster Insurance covers the programme’s staffing costs, including professional actors, are supported. This ensures each school receives a high quality experience, while enabling the Bridge Classic Cars team to deliver performances and workshops smoothly and safely.

Yvonne Gosney, Head of Classic Car Trading at Lancaster Insurance commented: “Each classic car has a story to tell and we’re proud to be supporting an initiative that brings creativity and interactive learning into classrooms to explore two vital themes: a sustainable future and the importance of our past. This project aligns strongly with our own sustainability commitments and our belief that businesses should play an active role in supporting education and the communities we serve.”

Craig Ranson, Managing Director of Bridge Classic Cars added: “We wanted to create something that genuinely excites children while still delivering real educational value. Theatre is a powerful way to connect with young audiences, and Rilee gives us a friendly, engaging way to talk about history, innovation and the choices we make about the future. We thank Lancaster Insurance for their donation which has allowed us to make this possible.”

For more information on the project please visit: Kids - Bridge Classic Cars.