Run by Stratford Circus Arts Centre, the Every Child a Theatre Goer initiative is now in its fourth year.
Working with the London Borough of Newham, 4,500 local primary school pupils will see a theatre production free of charge, and teachers will be provided with classroom materials for use across a number of curriculum subjects.
This year Stratford Circus Arts Centre has joined with the National Theatre and pupils will see a specially adapted Bollywood-themed version of Romeo and Juliet over January and February.
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales said: “Our Every Child a Theatre Goer programme, now in its fourth year, provides our youngest residents with the amazing experience of attending theatre performances.
"Our partners Stratford Circus have been instrumental in helping us to deliver this initiative and the National Theatre’s production will give our children the chance to see a masterpiece that has been reworked and made contemporary.
"Despite the cuts to our budget, we have continued to invest in this programme as it is vital in nurturing the creativity and imaginations of our children and helps to lay the foundations for their future success.”
In addition to seeing the play, the children will learn about creating a stage show and the roles of the director, designer, choreographer and technicians.