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Performing Arts Trips

Building on your students’ creativity and confidence, performing arts school trips provide a fantastic platform for students to develop their skills.

Whether it’s seeing the best of the best perform at London’s world-renowned West End or getting stuck into one of the many performance workshops, school trips for theatre, drama and performing arts allow students to practise their skills in stimulating and challenging environments.

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Home to some of the most iconic performing arts venues in the world, a school trip to the West End can provide your pupils with extensive learning opportunities. Not only are there multiple fantastic productions to see, but pupils can also get involved in a wide variety of workshops covering a range of specialisms. Popular choices include Theatre Improv, Stage Combat and West End 101, however we can also create a bespoke workshop for your students.

Performing arts school trips to   New York  are an unforgettable experience for drama and dance students. With Broadway home to some of the best stage productions in the world, pupils can grasp a better understanding of the work that goes into a Broadway show.

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• New York, USA
• Performing Arts
• Broadway Show
• Dance & Theatre Workshops
• London, United Kingdom
• Watch a West End Theatre show
• Go backstage at the National Theatre
• Edinburgh, United Kingdom
• Enjoy a tailored performance based workshop
• Attend a theatre performance of your choice
• Liverpool, United Kingdom
• Visit the British Music Experience
• Attend a theatre show at the Empire Theatre
• Stratford Upon Avon, United Kingdom
• Shakespeare Theatre Workshops
• Warwick Castle

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Theatre School Trips

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Everything you need to plan your next Theatre School Trip, Educational Visit or Field Trip. Including Musicals and Plays, Local and West End across the UK!

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Disney’s FROZEN

Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London

From £22.50 per student

Guys & Dolls

Bridge Theatre, London

Student tickets from £15

The Apollo Victoria Theatre, London

Student tickets from £17.50

Disney’s The Lion King

Lyceum Theatre, London

An Inspector Calls UK Tour

Cambridge Theatre, London

Student tickets just £20

The Devil Wears Prada

Dominion Theatre, London

Student tickets just £25

Novello Theatre, London

Mrs. Doubtfire

Shaftesbury Theatre, London

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Fashion Museum Bath’s Bath Time Travellers – Georgians & Victorians Objects Challenge

Take a look at Georgian and Victorian fashion styles and trends with this teaching resource from the Fashion Museum Bath.

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Castle Acre Priory Historical Sources

A free teaching resource from English Heritage’s Castle Acre Priory with historical sources.

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UK Parliament’s How it Works: Parliament, Government, Democracy and You

Download this free teaching resource from the UK Parliament to learn more about Government, Parliament and Democracy.

Wicked Active Learning Resources

Learn more about the free resources hub from Wicked Active Learning.

National Videogame Museum’s Create Your Own Pixel Art Character Guide for Adults

Create your own Pixel Art Character design with this free worksheet from the National Videogame Museum.

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UK Parliament’s Our School Trip to the Houses of Parliament

Download this free teaching resource to learn more about the UK Parliament.

WWT’s Migration Resources

Download these free teaching resources from WWT to explore the world with migratory birds.

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Turner Contemporary’s Explorative Doodles Activity

Use this free educational activity from Turner Contemporary to help your students relax, recuperate and refocus.

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Matilda The Musical’s Plotting a Story Teaching Resource

Inspired by Matilda The Musical, these resources give schools insight into the process of staging this award-winning musical.

Explore workshops

Natural History Museum’s Meet the Scientist Talk

Enjoy this talk from the Natural History Museum, where students will find out about what goes behind the scenes at the Museum from a real scientist who works with the collection.

Museum of Liverpool’s River Mersey – Gateway to the World Workshop

An interactive workshop from the Museum of Liverpool detailing the significance of the River Mersey.

WWT Washington’s Minibeast Safari KS1 & KS2 Workshop

Learn more about animal habitats as part of your school trip to WWT Washington.

MAMMA MIA! Education Workshop

A fun, engaging and practical workshop from MAMMA MIA! where students will explore the themes and choreography from the show.

St Albans Cathedral’s Primary Land of the Monks Activities

History & Geography Activities for Primary School students to accompany your school trip to St Albans Cathedral.

St Albans Cathedral’s Journey to the Cross Exhibition

St Albans Cathedral's exhibition looking at the contemporary interpretation of the Journey to the Cross.

KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Higher

Take Me To London’s Arts, Literature and Gardens in Kent-Cranbrook and Sissinghurst Tour

A fun and interactive workshop from Take Me To London where students can explore and enjoy Kent.

The British Library’s Making Artists’ Books Workshop (KS3+)

Enjoy this hands-on workshop from The British Library where your students will learn what an artists' book is and create their own using various techniques.

KS3, KS4, KS5

Aerospace Bristol’s Engineers of the Future Workshop (KS2)

Enjoy this workshop from Aerospace Bristol where your students will explore the materials used to build aeroplanes over time.

Seven Stories’ Journey to The River Sea Workshop

A fun and imaginative workshop from Seven Stories where students can discover the wonders of the rain forest through stories.

London Theatre School Trips

Bespoke school trips to , london theatre school trips are a great way to inspire your students. london can easily boast the best theatre scene in the world, with shows as culturally diverse as shrek and wicked to les miserables and shakespeare..

Adaptable Travel can arrange London theatre shows to all of the leading shows currently running in London - contact us for a full list and prices for all shows.Adaptable Travel can also offer a range of theatre workshops to enhance your tour and allow your group to explore ideas with the pro's and take in the true atmosphere. We have links with DANCEWORKS Dance Studio, Theatre Workout and many other world class productions which will give your students a theatre masterclass.  And not least, Shakespeare's Globe is a world-class attraction that is highly recommended, with seated and standing tickets available for many productions via Adaptable Travel and can be included in your package.

Along with all the amazing offers above we are also able to provide free PDF West End Education Packs for many shows. Contact us for information about a workbook for your preferred show.

Contact Adaptable Travel to organise your next school theatre trip including a West End show, and add on theatre workshops and many other amazing London attractions to make your students trip an unforgettable experience.

Please note, we do not offer daytrips, we offer bespoke overnight school trips to London only.

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Royal academy of arts.

Madame Tussauds

London Dungeon

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

The London Film Museum

Thames River Cruise

Shakespeare's Globe - Theatre Tour and Globe Story

Royal Opera House Tour - Covent Garden

Natural History Museum

National Theatre Backstage Tour

National Theatre Costume Archive

West End Theatre Shows

London Film Academy

DANCEWORKS Workshops

British Board Of Film Classification

Barbican Art Gallery

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At Adaptable travel, we are able to create the perfect bespoke itinerary based on the requirements of each individual group. Below there is an example of one of our most popular itineraries that are used by our school groups that are traveling to London.

Depart college in the morning and arrive in London. Visit one of London’s top museums or attractions such as a DANCEWORKS theatre workshop. Shakespeare's Globe backstage tours and productions are also a highly inspirational way to engage your students in the world of Shakespeare. Alternatively, take a flight on the London Eye for magnificent views over London. After your visit, take a group meal with your students to one of our selection of restaurants, such as Pizza Hut, Hard Rock Café, or Planet Hollywood (contact us for full meal options). After your meal, take a trip to the West End to view one of London’s top theatre shows. Following this, you will travel to your hotel and check-in.

After your breakfast, check-out of the hotel and make your way to your first visit to another London attraction, such as National Theatre Tour or Charles Dickens Museum. Have a packed lunch and then make your way to the Warner Brothers Studio and the amazing ‘The Making of Harry Potter’ experience. Following this, make your way back to your institute.

Extended durations are available.  Please contact Adaptable Travel who will be able to help tailor make the perfect itinerary for your group for your London study trip.

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School Theatre Trip Ideas

Theatre school trips are a fantastic way of getting your school pupils out of the classroom and get them experiencing first hand a fun end of term reward trip, A theatre school trip offers an educational experience for pupils and educational groups, bringing classroom learning to life and exploring the many fantastic performances theatres in the UK offer.  Schools and educational groups will learn and have a fantastic interactive experience while covering the national curriculum from early years learning all the way through to University. Many of the fantastic theatres, film venues and locations listed on UK School Trips provide professional range of trips from tours to interactive experiences and above all SHOWS LOVIES!

Sit back and relax and experience many theatrical shows and performances in national and regional theatres who provide the best live theatrical events, that include performing arts, comedy, spoken word, dance, drama, music and theatrical productions plus maybe a bit of panto for that fun festive period.

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UK School Trips will help to provide you with a wealth of ideas when planning a school theatre or film trip for your school class. Need something more why not contact us for help!

Theatre, Cinema & Film School Trip Ideas

Bridge Command London

Bridge Command London is a new immersive gaming experience, designed for school groups. With two star ship sets, they can accommodate up to 15 young

Reel Cinemas Widnes

We offer our cinemas out for school or group bookings to show current releases, a requested film or as a space to use as a

Reel Cinema Fareham

We offer our cinemas out for school or group bookings to show current releases, a requested film or as a space for presentation purposes. We

Science & Dinosaur Digital Mobile Dome Nationwide

Science Dome offers a variety of shows for all age groups, including the Moon landings, a trip through the Solar System, Rocks and Soils, and

Reel Cinema Wakefield

Reel Cinema Morecambe

Science Museum London

A trip to the Science Museum will enhance your classroom teaching and bring to life the science, technology, engineering, and maths that has shaped our

Cinebowl Staffordshire

State-of-the art facilities provides a complete entertainment for students. 3 cinema screens & 8 lanes of Tenpin Bowling the ideal venue to reward children during term, celebrate attendance to school

Reel Cinema Ilkeston

We offer our cinemas out for school or group bookings to show current releases, a requested film or as a space to use for presentation

Reel Cinema Rochdale

Reel Cinemas Port Talbot

Reel Cinema Chippenham

Reel Cinema Borehamwood

Immersive Experiences Mobile Planetarium School Workshops Nationwide

Immersive Experiences is the UK’s multi-award-winning immersive learning/entertainment outreach provider, reaching a record breaking 200,000 people a year.

Reel Cinema Burnley

We offer our cinema out for school or group bookings to show current releases, a requested film or as a space to use for presentation

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Theme Park

Enjoy a thrilling educational or end of term treat day out at one of the UK’s favourite theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach has its own

Hull New Theatre Humberside

Hull New Theatre stages several shows each year which are aimed at school children and relevant to the National Curriculum. It is one of the

Greenwich Theatre London

Greenwich Theatre is one of London’s premiere off-West End theatres, presenting a year round programme of high quality performances.

Sherlock The Official Live Game Immersive Experience London

Students on a school trip will enter into the world of Sherlock with immersive sets and environments from the show, as you work together as

South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre Chichester

The South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre was established to provide a facility where people of all ages could learn about science in a very

Reel Cinemas Quinton

Reel Cinema Hull

Reel Cinema Bridgnorth

Liverpool British Music Experience

British Music Experience in Liverpool, students can immerse themselves into a museum of musical history and knowledge. On this musical school trip, students can discover

Absolute Travel School Tour Operator

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – the Making of Harry Potter

As the books were still being released while the films were being made, the production crew saved many of the iconic sets, props & costumes

Reel Cinema Blackburn

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Adaptable Travel is the UKs most innovative school trips operator offering unique, safe and low-cost school trips and educational tours to destinations across the UK,

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London English, Drama & Performing Arts School Trips & Tours

From the magic of a West End show to interactive dance or theatre workshops or debating at the Royal Courts of Justice, school theatre trips to London are guaranteed to inspire your pupils! At NST we take pride in creating the best London theatre trips for schools.

School Theatre Trips London

Whether your group is interested in performing arts, drama, English or literature, you’ll find it all on an English school tour to London ! Plus, on our school theatre tours, we work closely with theatres and agencies in the capital to give you access to great group prices, fantastic theatre seats and great availability on the most popular West End shows so you can be sure to get great value for your school theatre trips. That’s why around 600 school groups choose to travel to London with us each and every year.

Prices start from £225 pp

Backstage Tours

Specialist Workshops

Price Shown includes

• 1 night’s B&B accommodation
• Mid week education rate theatre ticket
• Executive coach transport from and to school and throughout your stay
• Group travel insurance
• 1 in 8 free place ratio

Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers departing from selected departure points and is subject to availability.

On-tour support

On-tour support includes...

• Pre-booked meals at great group prices
• Pre-booked and pre-paid London Underground tickets
• A choice of packed lunches for your group throughout your stay

Accommodation

Popular options in London

• YHA London Thameside
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• Royal National Hotel

Top shows & productions in London

Wicked tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz. The spectacular production and incredible story inspires discussion about propaganda, tolerance, bullying and friendship. 

On show at: The Apollo Victoria Theatre  Times: Tuesday - Saturday evenings at 7.30pm, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2.30pm  Running time: 2hrs 45mins  School prices available: Tuesday - Thursday evenings, Wednesday matinees.

Educational packs and workshops available. For more information on the show's educational programme, for more information please contact us.

A visceral and contemporary new production that speaks to a world we find ourselves living in now, asking why has Macbeth haunted our fears and nightmares for centuries, and what lesson this cautionary tale is still urgently trying to communicate to us? 

Dates:  28th February - 29th March 2025

Show at: Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Times: Monday - Wednesday 7.30pm, Matinees Wednesday 1.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm Running time : Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including an interval Age Recommendation: 14 and over. School prices available: Monday - Wednesday evening

Content guidance: Murder, Infanticide, inference of child loss, stage blood, and violence against women.

This production contains strobe lighting and other strong lighting effects, as well as loud noises.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a new play by Jack Thorne. It is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage.  The critically acclaimed production is the most awarded new play in theatre history, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has won 24 major theatre awards in the UK and is the most awarded play in the history of the Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking nine awards including Best New Play. 

It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn't much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children.

While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is one play presented in two Parts, which are intended to be seen in order on the same day (matinee and evening).

Educational resources available.

On show at : Palace Theatre School rates available : Wednesday - Part One 2:00pm & Part Two 7:00pm Friday - Part One 2:00pm & Part Two 7:00pm

For more information on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, click here

Critically-acclaimed across the UK, Six tells the story of the six wives of Henry VIII presented as a pop concert.

The six wives take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing 500 years of historical heartbreak into a 75-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. Our school groups simply love this lively and uplifting show. 

On show at : Vaudeville Theatre Times : Tues – Fri at 8pm, Sat at 4pm and 8pm, Sun at 3pm and 7pm Running time : 1 hr 20 mins (no interval)

The Lion King

Disney’s award-winning musical combines dazzling staging and wildly creative costumes, masks and puppets. The result is a theatrical experience like no other, which is guaranteed to capture the imaginations of your students and to teach them about the wonderful world of live theatre. 

On show at: The Lyceum Theatre Times: Tuesday - Saturday evenings at 7.30pm, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2.30pm  Running time: 2hrs 30mins  School prices available: Tuesday - Thursday evenings, Wednesday matinees.

Educational packs available.

Matilda the Musical

Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC’s production of Matilda the Musical has now opened in London to extraordinary critical acclaim. Roald Dahl’s much-loved story bursts into life on stage. Your group will be delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. 

On show at: Cambridge Theatre  Times: Tuesday at 7.00pm, Wednesday - Saturday at 7.30pm. Matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm and Sunday at 3.00pm  Running time: 2hrs 35mins  School prices available: Tuesday - Thursday evenings and Wednesday matinees.

Matilda the Musical School Workshops are available and are designed to introduce your group to the story of Matilda, the key characters and the creative process of bringing it to life on stage. Led by RSC practitioners, these active 90-minute sessions can be tailored to meet the needs of students of all ages. Available Wednesdays at 10.30am. Groups are advised to book early.

From 5th June 2024 meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage. When Cady devises a plan to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can't cross a queen bee without getting stung.

Show at: Savoy Theatre Times: Tuesday - Saturday 7.30pm, Friday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm & Sunday 3pm Running time : Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including interval.   Age Recommendation: 12 and over.

Les Misérables

Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production is indisputably the world’s most popular musical seen by over 70 million people worldwide. This spectacular adaptation of Victor Hugo’s masterpiece continues to thrill audiences night after night. 

On show at: Sondheim Theatre  Times: Monday - Saturday evenings at 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm  Running time: 2hrs 50mins  School prices available: Monday - Thursday evenings, Thursday matinees

The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest running play – don’t just see it, solve it!

As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a stately countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst! One by one, the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts. Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? Can you solve the mystery before another “mouse” goes SNAP?

On show at: St Martin’s Theatre Times: Tuesday - Saturday evenings at 7.30pm, Thursday - Saturday at 3.00pm, Sunday at 2.00pm & 6.00pm. Running time: 2hrs 20mins  School prices available: Tuesday - Thursday evenings, Thursday matinees.

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Performance

Located on the bank of the River Thames in Bankside's Cultural Quarter, Shakespeare's Globe welcomes groups to experience world renowned productions of Shakespeare every day. We have worked closely with Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre for many years and are an official ‘Friend of the Globe’. We offer fantastic group prices on tickets for strongly curriculum-linked Shakespeare performances.  Furthermore, as there is a requirement in the new curriculum for students to study two Shakespeare plays, this is a perfect opportunity to introduce your group to various texts with out Shakespeare's Globe Theatre school trips . 

Hamilton is an award-winning West End musical production about the life of Alexander Hamilton, the American Founding Father. Taking place in London's Victoria Palace Theatre in the West End, the must-see musical covers the lifetime of Alexander and his role in shaping America's very foundations.

On show at: Victoria Palace Theatre Times: Monday  – Saturday 7.30pm.  Matinees – Thursday & Saturday 2.30pm.

Back to the Future The Musical

Welcome to Hill Valley! Take an electrifying ride back in time as the 1985 blockbuster film and pop culture phenomenon arrives in London's West End as a groundbreaking new musical adventure!

When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past and send himself... back to the future.

Adapting this iconic story for the stage are the movie’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump). The production features original music by multi-Grammy winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror), alongside hit songs from the movie including The Power of Love, Johnny B Goode, Earth Angel and Back in Time. Tony Award-winning director John Rando leads the Tony and Olivier Award-winning creative team. Strap yourself in for a thrilling theatrical experience! 

When BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL hits 88mph, you’re gonna see some serious… entertainment. Book your tickets yesterday!

Adelphi Theatre, London 

Frozen the Musical

This brand new West End musical celebrates the extraordinary story of two sisters that melted hearts across the world. 

With ground-breaking sets and special effects, incredible costumes and innovative stagecraft combine to stunning effect in this magical experience that will delight your pupils and sweep you away to the world of Arendelle with all its heart, humour and powerful storytelling.

Your favourite songs from the film combine with a brand new score from Grammy® and Academy-Award®-winning 'Let It Go' songwriting duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The set design, special effects and costumes come together in a breathtaking wonderland experience, the likes of which you've come to expect from the producers of such other Disney stage productions as The Lion King and Aladdin.

On show at: London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane  School rate available

CLOSING - 8th September 2024

Mrs Doubtfire

Direct from a sensational run up in Manchester — where it played to sold-out crowds and standing ovations — the new comedy musical MRS. DOUBTFIRE is ready to dazzle and delight the West End from 12 May 2023!

Out-of-work actor Daniel will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE has been created by a transatlantic team of award-winning artists, with a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, original music and lyrics by Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick (the Tony Award-nominated team behind Something Rotten!, along with O’Farrell), direction by 4-time Tony winner Jerry Zaks (Hello, Dolly!), scenic design by David Korins (Hamilton), choreography by Lorin Latarro (Waitress), and music supervision by Ethan Popp (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical).

Moulin Rouge

Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular…  Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical!

Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. A theatrical celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and — above all — love, Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical; it is a state of mind. Set in the Montmartre Quarter of Paris at the turn of the century, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a tale of romance that weaves musicals & popular music to delight the audience.

HADESTOWN takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back, intertwining two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone.

Show at   Lyric Theatre  Times   Tuesday – Saturday 7.30pm Sunday 3pm Matinee Thursday & Saturday 2.30pm Running time   2hrs 25 mins School prices available   Tuesday – Thursday evenings and matinee Thursday and Saturday

Stranger Things

Brand New for 2024   from the much loved Netflix TV series.

BEFORE THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN… Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get the hell out of town. When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy… and the shadows of the past have a very long reach. Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end.

Show at : Phoenix Theatre Times: Tuesday - Saturday 7pm, Friday & Saturday Matinees 1pm & Sunday 3pm Running time: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including an interval Age Recommendation: 12 and over. School prices available: Tuesday - Thursday evening and Friday matinee

A Christmas Carol

The Old Vic’s A Christmas Carol fills the auditorium to the brim with mince pies, music and merriment. A unique staging immerses the audience in this uplifting story. 

Show at: Old Vic Times: Monday - Wednesday evenings and Wednesday matinee Running time: Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes including an interval Age Recommendation: 8 and over. School prices available:  Monday - Wednesday evenings and Wednesday matinee

Our Country's Good

In this brand new production, Timberlake Wertenbaker revisits her seminal play examining power and justice in the British justice system. Olivier award winning classic based on the extraordinary true story of Australia’s first penal colony. With deportation as punishment more relevant than ever before, Our Country’s Good takes on new meaning in 2024.

Dates:  5th September - 5th October 2024 Show at: Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Times: Monday - Wednesday 7.30pm, Matinees Wednesday 1.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm Running time: Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes Age Recommendation: 14 and over. School prices available: Monday - Wednesday evening 

Top visits in London

• Performing Arts
• English & Drama

National Theatre Backstage Tour

On our London theatre trips for schools, you students will get the opportunity to go backstage at Britain’s largest theatre complex to discover the secrets behind bringing productions to the stage. Your group will get exclusive access to unseen parts of the building, including the workshops where sets and props are created, on a tour led by an experienced and enthusiastic guide.

Royal Opera House Backstage Tour

Visit the backstage and the front-of-house areas as the Royal Opera House prepares to open its doors for an evening performance. Your group will enjoy an introduction to the colourful history of this theatre, its magnificent backstage technology and redevelopment.

Stage School Theatre Workshop – Stage Combat

Your group will learn about the relationship between acting and fight choreography. Discover how fights are choreographed and hone your collaboration skills whilst creating your own combat.

Stage School Workshops are delivered by qualified teaching artists (so you can get involved too) and can be tailored to your chosen show, as well as your curriculum requirements.

Stage School Theatre Workshop – West End 101

A popular and versatile interactive workshop designed to enhance the participants’ night in the West End. In a fun and relaxed environment, students are taught skills and techniques used by professional actors inspired by the themes of the show they see. 

Stage School Theatre Workshop – Step by Step

A fun, interactive session that will immerse your group in the music and movement of the show. It will provide them with new knowledge and skills plus some serious moves that they can perform again and again.

Stage School Theatre Workshop – Stage Management

Learn about the diverse role of a Stage Manager; how they work with the cast and crew to create theatre productions.

Stage School workshops are delivered by qualifies teching artists (so you can get involved too) and can be tailored to your requirements.

Stage School Theatre Workshop – Production

Considering a career in production? Learn about technical skills and how they're applied to production jobs in the creative industry.

Stage School workshops are delivered by qualified teaching artists (so you can get involved too) and can be tailored to your requirements.

Stage School Theatre Workshop - Set Design

Working with a professional set designer, explore the requirements necessary to solve practical and atheistic issues of staging.

Stage School Theatre Workshop - Make Up

Learn the fundamentals of theatrical makeup or how to achieve the specific looks creative in West End Shows. It’s all about the powder and paint!

Stage School Theatre Workshop – Song in Performance

Learn singing techniques and how to act through song with a West End musical director. Share all you have learnt in a performance for a cast member from the show you are seeing. You can suggest a song of your choice or one can be picked for you - it’s up to you!

Stage School Performing Arts Workshop – A Song & Dance

Apply singing, dancing and acting! Work with a pianist and cast member from the show your group is seeing and gain insight into a true West End rehearsal. You’ll even have the chance to rehearse a song and create your own choreography.

Stage School Performing Arts Workshop – Puppetry Now

A West End show has multiple ways of conveying meaning and communicating different moods and effects. Puppetry is one of those ways; it stimulates your imagination, encourages creative play and is a wonderfully interactive way to introduce narrative. This workshop is highly recommended for groups seeing War Horse.

Stage School Performing Arts Workshop – Audition Essentials

Develop your group’s audition techniques by performing material for a West End casting director and watching a West End professional perform. You’ll get to spend an hour with a West End director/casting director and enjoy a 30-minute Q&A session with a West End professional.

Stage School Performing Arts Workshop – In the Spotlight

Take this opportunity to ask questions of a performer from the show your group is seeing. Includes a piano-accompanied private performance from your workshop guest artist.

Stage School English & Drama Workshop – Making a Scene

Work from a scripted scene from a show or play of your choice. Students will learn how to bring the text to life in a truthful, imaginative way. Explore acting methods, vocal techniques and character development designed to encourage bold and creative acting choices.

Stage School English & Drama Workshop – Theatre Improvisation

Exclusive to NST

This team-orientated collection of non-stop theatre games is perfect for high energy groups. After physical and vocal warm-ups, students stay active through team-building and improvisational games designed to heighten focus, creativity and sensitivity to others.

Stage School English & Drama Workshop – The Director’s Chair

This interactive workshop introduces students to the art of directing theatre. Focusing on textual analysis and stage craft, group members will examine techniques for working with actors and staging scenes too.

Stage School English & Drama Workshop – Behind the Mask

Your group will learn the rules of the mask and explore different mask performance techniques through improvisation and non-verbal communication. Content in this workshop is non show-specific.

Stage School workshops are delivered by qualified teaching artists (so you can get involved too) and can be tailored to your chosen show, as well as your curriculum requirements.

Disney's The Lion King Education Workshops

Everyone from beginners to professionals can experience the thrill of the West End through these hands-on explorations of theatrical performances that are led by expert Disney teaching artists. Options include: 

Spotlight on Acting  - ages 9 +

Spotlight on Movement & Music -  ages 7 +

Spotlight on Singing  - ages 12 +

Spotlight on Dancing  - ages 14 +

Stage School Dance Workshop – West End Dance

Whether it’s ballet or ballroom, flamenco or freestyle, tango or tap, there’s a dance class for you! Tell us what dance style your group would like to explore and we’ll do the rest. 

You’ll be provided with a West End studio and a dance instructor who specialises in the style of your choice. 

Learn about the stylistic features of the dance, the development of techniques and its representation in the West End. Guaranteed to get your energy pumping. Workshops can be introductory, intermediate or advanced.

Central School of Speech & Drama – Acting Masterclass

This workshop has been designed specifically for us by this well-known London drama school, and can be tailored to your exact educational requirements. Working with an industry professional, your group will take a practical approach to exploring acting techniques.

Shakespeare’s Globe Guided Tour and Experience

Open all year round, the Globe guided tour gives you an opportunity to learn more about this unique building and its most famous playwright, Shakespeare. 

The new Globe Experience combines an interactive look at theatre-craft, the unique story of Shakespeare's Globe. Discover how the magic of stories are brought to life in a newly interpreted space beneath Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre! With help from experts, you’ll immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare’s storytelling, from the creation of his works to the way they are interpreted today. Explore how different elements of stagecraft are combined to bring these stories to life in the beautiful and unique ‘Wooden O’ and candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Shakespeare’s Globe Live Demonstrations

If you’re planning on visiting the Shakespeare’s Globe, why not add on an interesting live demonstration for your group. Options include: 

• Stage Fighting - Watch an exciting demonstration of Elizabethan stage combat techniques. This includes an explanation of how stage fighting was used by Shakespeare and his contemporaries in Early Modern plays. Demonstration includes a Q&A session.
• Elizabethan Dressing - Using clothes from the theatre wardrobe, your tour guide will dress a member of your group as a character from a Shakespeare play and explain the intricacies of dressing. Demonstration includes a Q&A session. 

Shakespeare’s Globe Lively Action Workshop

This 90-minute session, led by a Globe Education Practitioner, includes: 

• A 30-minute guided visit to the theatre 
• A one hour workshop based on a Shakespeare play of your choice. Through practical exploration, students will be encouraged to develop an understanding of Shakespeare’s characters and stories, and to engage with the text as a script for performance. Different dramatic techniques are used to explore Shakespeare’s plays and deepen your group’s critical understanding. Alternatively, students at a higher level may concentrate their workshop time on the performance conditions at the Globe, by exploring how this shapes playing style and language and by making connections between time and literary traditions.

GCSE Study Day at Shakespeare's Globe

Tailored to complement the KS4 English requirements these study days offer an introduction to your chosen play at GCSE on our  Shakespeare's Globe Theatre School Trips . This study day provides a practical introduction to the play and the performance conditions at the Globe, exploring how this shapes playing style and language. Students will learn about the social, historical and cultural context of the play, explore aspects of plot and characterisation, identify key themes and analyse language.

Wicked Workshop

Official Wicked Workshops offer a programme of engaging sessions that offer outstanding,unique experiences and are tailored to meet the needs of your group. Choose from: 

• The Official Wicked Wellbeing Workshop, exploring practical and meaningful ways to enhance our physical and mental wellbeing.
• The Official Wicked Anti-Bullying Workshop, developed in partnership with the Anti-Bullying Alliance, challenging us all to look beyond first impressions.
• The Official Wicked Musical Theatre Workshop, a multi-layered workshop focusing on storytelling for musical theatre.

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane Tour

Through the stage door is the UK’s first interactive theatre tour! History is brought to vivid life through key characters, writers and actors from the theatre’s 300 year past.

The Business of Theatre Talk

Hear from an industry professional and learn about the business of the business! What does it take to finance, staff and promote a theatre production?

Creative Media Skills Institute Workshops

A specialised workshop at the Creative Media Skills Institute is a great way to introduce your group to a number of techniques and applications used in the media industry.

Choose from: Costume Breakdown, Drafting, FX Makeup, Prosthetics Makeup, Period Hair Styling, Intro into Film Directing, Intro into Set Dressing and Props Making.

Based in the heart of Pinewood Studios and surrounded by its original three stages, CMSI bring existing and working film crew directly off the set to lead their courses. After coming through studio security students will walk down Goldfinger Avenue and past the iconic 007 stage to reach the state of the art CMSI studio. Students will be introduced to Pinewood Studios, the media industry as a whole and will hear what working in the industry is really like and the many career opportunities available. Each workshop is run by an instructor who is a specialist in their field and includes a live demo and a practical session.

The Royal Courts of Justice - Court In Session

Suitable for KS3-5, this exciting visit to the historic Royal Courts of Justice will have your group talking for weeks! You can choose from a wide range of quality learning experiences. 

This two-hour session takes place in a working court room and around the courts. 

Students will:

• Be introduced to the Royal Courts of Justice and what happens there
• Prepare and enact a trial based on an ex-offender’s experiences
• Explore roles in a court room and meet a legal professional where possible
• Discuss and debate real sentencing options

The Royal Courts of Justice - Motion To Appeal

This two-hour session takes place in a working court room and around the courts.

• Prepare for and debate an appeal case which has been heard at the Royal
• Courts of Justice (this can be a broader debate or one that focuses on a particular point of law)
• Explore roles in a court room and meet a legal professional, where possible

Charles Dickens Museum & Workshop

Charles Dickens lived in this house - now museum - from 1837 until 1839 and wrote Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby whilst living here. This museum offers students the chance to experience what Dickens’ home would have been like, as well as learn more about the life and works of the great novelist and social commentator. Here, you will find one of the most important collections of his artefacts in the world. 

Workshops available:

A Christmas Carol: Creating Scrooge Using copies of original draft manuscripts from our archival collection, students will look at why Dickens’s celebrated and ever popular Christmas story has secured such an enduring place in the English speaking world’s literary consciousness, with a myriad adaptations on stage, screen and print. Dickens’s social conscience: Oliver Twist and poverty in Victorian Britain  Whilst living here at 48 Doughty Street, Dickens wrote one of his most famous novels - Oliver Twist. In this session students will explore this celebrated book as well as excerpts from his non-fiction writing, in order to explore poverty in the Victorian era and Dickens’s life and work as a social reformer.   Crime & Punishment: Exploring Victorian Justice through Dickens’s Eyes  In this engaging session, students look at a variety of archival resources and ephemera from our collection at Doughty Street to build up a picture of justice, crime and punishment in Victorian Britain through the eyes of man committed to social justice and reform.

Great Expectations: Miss Havisham revisited Great Expectations is one of Dickens’s best loved and critically acclaimed works. Using the text, objects and documents from our own archival collection, students will explore aspects of Dicken’s own life and experiences that may have influenced this work. In particular they will focus on one of Dickens’s more notorious and memorable characters – Miss Havisham; looking again at whether the common perceptions about her are justified…or not!   Exploring A Christmas Carol in the social context of Victorian Britain Through a consideration of the text and archival material held here at Doughty Street, students will extend their knowledge of A Christmas Carol, by considering how Dickens used the story’s themes and characters to highlight what he saw as some of the most pressing social problems and issues in the Victorian Britain of his day.

Dr Johnson’s House & Workshop

Dr Johnson’s House is a charming 300-year-old townhouse, nestled amongst a maze of courts and alleys in the historic city of London. Samuel Johnson, the writer and wit, lived and worked here in the middle of the 18th century, compiling his great Dictionary of the English Language in the garret.

Johnson’s Dictionary & Language Change  This KS5 workshop will put Johnson, his Dictionary and the language of the period into context for your pupils and will introduce them to Johnson’s Dictionary, its predecessors and its long-term impact. The curator-led workshop is structured around a tour of Johnson’s former home which is interspersed with language activities.

Literary Walking Tours

These walking tours will give your students an inspirational insight into the life and times of writers across the ages. Options include:

Bloomsbury Artists, Writers & Philanthropists Walk – See where the famous Bloomsbury Group lived, loved and worked. Learn about Virginia & Leonard Woolf, the Bells, Strachey, Grant, Fry, Keynes and Forster, as well as Dickens, Yeats, the Shelleys, William Morris, Rossetti and Hughes & Plath. 

Dickens London Walk – Visit places where Dickens lived and worked, and locations nearby which he used in his books, such as Fagin’s Den, the Thieves’ Kitchen and Mr Tulkinghorn’s house. See where he had a fateful meeting with his first illustrator, the spot where he was given his first break, as well as other literary points of interest.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter

Step onto authentic sets, discover the magic behind spellbinding special effects and explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter™ film series. Tread the original stone floor of the iconic Hogwarts Great Hall, encounter animatronic creatures and wander down Diagon Alley. Located at the Studios where all eight films were produced.

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS :

A programme of educational lessons has been created to complement the Studio Tour. These lessons are delivered in purpose-built classrooms by qualified teachers and use the Harry Potter™ film series as an example of the wider context and theories surrounding filmmaking and design. You’ll even get access to free downloadable pre and post-visit resource packs to use in the classroom.

Lesson options include :

• Screenplay Stories 
• Costume Characterisation 
• Costume Distressing 
• Pitching 
• Instructional Writing 
• Movie Graphic Design 
• Careers in the Creative Industry
• Script to Screen 
• Camera Choices 
• Set Design 
• Movie Business 
• Movie Marketing

Harry Potter London Walking Tour

Take a Harry Potter Walking Tour into the magical world of wizardry in London! Learn about London’s rich muggle and wizarding history, amazing facts about the books and films and see many of the Harry Potter film locations used in London, including the Ministry of Magic and the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron. The tour features familiar Harry Potter film locations as well as iconic London landmarks and attractions including St Paul’s Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, Tate Modern, Borough and Leadenhall Markets and Monument.

The lastminute.com London Eye

A classroom with a moving view! Standing 135m tall on the South Bank of the River Thames, nothing says iconic like The lastminute.com London Eye.

Since 2000, this world-famous structure has taken over 75 million people on a journey into London’s skyline. Be inspired with our Skyline Workshops. At an additional cost, these enhanced in-pod experiences are delivered by our education hosts and include interactive activities and interesting facts on London's iconic skyline.

Developed in collaboration with education specialists, teachers can book either a KS2/KS3 version.

Madame Tussauds

The world of the Media is a creative and inspiring one, where ideas combine with drama, excitement and humour to keep us entertained and engaged. A fully interactive experience, Madame Tussauds will inspire, enthuse and immerse pupils in celebrity culture and modern media as they walk among the stars!

Thames River Cruise

Take in London’s best-loved sights on this enjoyable cruise. Your students will gain an insight into the many layers of history that have built up along the river, from the Houses of Parliament and Tower Bridge to the 'lastminute.com' London Eye.

Highlights of London Blue Badge Guided Tour

See the major sights of the city. An expert Blue Badge Guide will join you on your coach and bring the Capital to life for your group. Sights may include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral.

The View from The Shard

The View from The Shard offers a unique education experience – it is the only place where students can see the entire city at once; both old and new! Two high speed kaleidoscopic lifts will transport your group to the viewing platforms on Level 69 and Level 72 where you can encourage your student’s fascination with the history of London and enjoy the unparalleled 360 degree views.

Educational visits can support learning across both the National and London Curriculum, including History, English, Maths, Geography, and Art and Design.

Wembley Stadium Tour

Soak up the history of one of the world's most iconic venues during this 90-minute tour. Take your picture in Europe's largest press conference room, find the shirt of your favourite England player in the dressing rooms, and line up in the players tunnel before following in the footsteps of legends and walking out pitch-side.

Educational workshops are also available for English, History, P.E. and Business Studies / Travel and Tourism - following the national curriculum and exam board specifications and suitable for Key Stages 2-5. Term time only.

Explore Covent Garden

A trip to the capital isn’t complete without a little shopping time! We recommend Covent Garden as a suitable area for groups to explore and watch the street performers.

Horizon 22 is London's highest free viewing platform. Located on Level 58, the viewing platform offers 300-degree views of London, showcasing its most iconic landmarks.

Shakespeare Walking Tours

Venturing out onto the streets of Bankside, expert Guides bring to life thrilling stories of the area around Shakespeare’s Globe including Thameside ferrymen, gruesome animal-baiting sports, and the rise of one of Elizabethan London’s original playhouses, The Rose, where it is believed that some of Shakespeare’s earliest plays were first performed

Theatre Royal Drury Lane - Educational Tour

Immerse your students in the magic of the stage with Educational Tours at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London! Guided tours offer an exclusive look at the birthplace of the musical, modern pantomime and moving scenery in the oldest theatre on the same site in the world. Engage your students with an interactive tour led by expert actors.   

Evening activites

• Jack the Ripper tour
• Ice skating
• Host a quiz at a function room

Educational resources

Free educational resource packs

A number of West End shows produce free educational resource packs that groups can use prior to and after seeing their show of choice. These packs often contain lesson plans and guidance for discussions to explore a show's central themes, characters, story and staging. Combined with a show performance, use of these packs can help to aid understanding and inspire learning too.

Available from any location in the UK, our executive coaches are fitted with seatbelts, toilet facilities, air conditioning, DVD and reclining seats.

Rail is a convenient travel option for small groups, ideal for connections to Eurostar, major airports and travel to many city destinations.

Giving you full support throughout

Before your tour

• Your own dedicated NST contact
• Bespoke tour itineraries
• Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
• Curriculum linked visit programmes
• Great value for money - no hidden costs
• Free group leader inspection visits
• Risk assessment guidance
• Safety assured, transport, accommodation and visits

Whilst you're away

• Free educational resources
• Group-friendly accommodation
• Exceptional standards of coaching
• On-tour support from our reps on the ground
• Support & assistance from our specialists throughout your tour
• 24/7 support just a call away
• Extensive group travel insurance

On your return

• Priority rebooking services
• Rewarding your loyalty with our reward scheme
• You say, we listen - we're committed to continuously improving our tours
• School travel company of choice since 1967

“Our English, drama and performing arts tour to London was just perfect! The Harry Potter workshop at Warner Bros. was amazing and the staff were wonderful. Our pupils really enjoyed it, especially when they revealed that Tom Cruise was filming in the studios whilst we were there! Every member of our group was so pleased with the whole experience with NST. We couldn’t be happier.” Carly Horan, Aquinas College  

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• SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

Secondary: Workshops and tours

Lively action workshops.

Suitable for: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

• Information
• Location and costs

Our workshops encapsulate the spirit at the core of all our work – that plays should be explored actively. They can be based on any Shakespeare play and are delivered at the Globe, in your school or online.

Key activities

• Practical, interactive workshop based on your chosen learning objective(s)
• A range of activities and games designed to draw out elements of the plays’ characters and themes
• Language-based activities that explore the text at word level
• Explore a range of interpretations to encourage an informed personal response
• We can substitute the workshop for a lecture on your play choice or original performance conditions. Please get in touch to discuss this option.
• For on-site visits, a 30-minute talk in the Globe Theatre; for online or in-school visits, a virtual tour of the Globe Theatre.

Available texts

Workshops can be run on any Shakespeare play. For KS5, workshops can be designed to thematically link 2 – 3 plays.

Curriculum links

At key stages 3 and 4, workshops support students to;

• Read challenging texts with good understanding
• Acquire a wide vocabulary and develop confidence in the art of speaking and listening
• Develop a greater appreciation of our rich and varied literary heritage
• Use discussion in order to learn: be able to elaborate and explain their understanding and ideas
• Use spoken language to prepare their ideas before they write

They also support progress towards the Assessment Objectives for GCSE English Literature;

• Read, understand and respond to texts, and develop an informed personal response (AO1)
• Familiarise themselves with textual references through script-work (AO1)
• Analyse language and structure, but particularly form (AO2)
• Understand the relationship between the text and the playing conditions (AO3)

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Information for your visit

All workshops can be tailored to cater for a range of Special Educational Needs and requirements. Detailed information can be found in our FAQs .

Please also read our FAQs for site specific information (directions, on-site food and beverage provisions etc).

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–   Year 10 student

LOCATION AND COSTS

At the globe.

From £12  per  student (minimum fee from £240)* (UK only – please enquire for international rates )

Maximum of 35 students  per workshop.    

Teachers/adults are fr ee on a 1:10 ratio to pupils. A dult outside the ratio are charged at the student rate.   Up to four adults can attend each workshop.   All additional 1:1 support staff for SEND  students  admitted free.  

*A £2.50 administration charge applies per booking .  

Dates and times

We are a working theatre, which means that whilst we will always do our best to accommodate you at a date/time of your preference, we may need to make some adjustments based on our programming.

In your school

Prices 1 x 90 minute workshop: from £420 2 x 90 minute workshop: from £720 3 x 90 minute workshop: from £960

Outside the M25, a surcharge will be added to cover travel time, and travel and accommodation costs (where applicable) may be added.

A £2.50 administration charge applies per booking .

We can be flexible based around your school timetable, including weekend provision, subject to availability.

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London theatre guide for schools.

We’re making it easier for you to take your students to the theatre and create a trip they’ll never forget!

Check out our free London Theatre Guide For Schools, which has everything you need to know to book a West End theatre trip for your students; from fun musicals to challenging plays. So have a browse and see what you can find – it’s easier than you think!

You’ll find prices, show and venue information, and contact details for all the West End shows and theatres offering school rates. You can see everything from start and finish times to content warnings and age advisories so you can find the right show for your students.

There are also links to a whole range of free educational resources produced by some of London’s biggest shows and venues, to enhance your students learning about the shows and about the theatre industry. You can also see which productions offer backstage or post-show opportunities for schools.

We’ve included further information on London travel for school groups and some helpful resources about how to behave in theatres to share with your students, to make your trip as smooth as possible.

One Month Until Beetlejuice Performs at Hershey Theatre

Grab your tickets to the shows on september 24-29, 2024.

He earned his stripes on Broadway…now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Hershey. “ BEETLEJUICE ” will take the stage at Hershey Theatre on September 24-29, 2024, for eight scary-good performances.

Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. 

With an irreverent book, an astonishing set and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, “BEETLEJUICE” is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love and making the most of every Day-O!

The remaining 2024-25 Broadway series programming features:

• “ Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations ,” Oct. 29-Nov. 3, 2024
• “ Hamilton ,” Nov. 26-Dec. 8, 2024
• “ Pretty Woman ,” January 14-19, 2025

Incredible seats are still available for all shows at HersheyTheatre.com . 

• Beetlejuice-12
• Beetlejuice 11
• Beetlejuice9
• Beetlejuice 13
• Beetlejuice-10
• Beetlejuice-6
• Beetlejuice-8 (1)
• Beetlejuice-7
• Beetlejuice-5
• Beetlejuice-4
• Beetlejuice-2
• Beetlejuice 3
• Beetlejuice-1

Endulge in Delicious Food and Beverage Offerings Before the Show

What's a visit to Hershey, Pa. without grabbing a delectable meal from one of our sweet dining destinations? 

The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio is a unique culinary experience located in Hershey's Chocolatetown . With one-of-a-kind views and fun food and drink offerings, you won't want to skip out on a visit to The Chocolatier . Don't forget to save room for the signature dessert menu filled with Hershey's chocolate-inspired treats. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online. Please note that a Hersheypark ticket is not required to dine.

Conveniently located just steps from the Theatre, Devon Seafood + Steak and Houlihan's Restaurant, Bar + Patio are continuously serving up plenty of dishes that are must-tries for a sit-down lunch or dinner before the show. 

Hershey Theatre  opened in September 1933. It has established itself as the area’s premier performing arts center, presenting the finest in touring Broadway shows, classical music and world-renowned entertainers.

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BOVTS Introduction to Prop Making | Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Unleash your creativity with the three-day course on Introduction to Prop Making at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Discover the art of prop making from experienced professionals and learn essential skills like carpentry, laser cutting, sculpting, casting, and mould making. With hands-on experience and expert guidance, you'll master the techniques required to create larger than life food props and bring your artistic vision to life. By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and confidence to create your own props and make your mark in the world of visual arts. DAY 1 - WED 28TH AUG Carpentry and laser cutting; we will learn how to use hand tools and do a workshop machine induction. How to construct a stool using mortise and tenon joints and brand the seat with a laser etch design made in CAD. DAY 2 - THU 29TH AUG Sculpting, casting and mould making; we will sculpt an animal in clay and create a 1 part mould in plaster, reproducing the sculpt in latex. DAY 3 - FRI 30TH AUG Working with scale we will create larger than life food props; we will create a sculpt and learn how to use silicone to cast the sculpt and reproduce the object with tinted fast cast resins. Age Restricton: Over18 years Price: £34.00 Location: Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, 1-2 Downside Rd, Bristol, BS8 2XF Refund Policy Refunds are available up to 7 days prior to the event and not after this time. Cancellation Policy Please be aware that BOVTS courses have a set minimum number of participants to run. If this number is not met the course will be cancelled. You will be informed at least 7 days before the start of the course and fully refunded any fees paid to BOVTS for the cancelled course. Information Source: eventbrite

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Study Abroad: CCM's summer in London, Scotland and Poland

Students and faculty visit europe for theatre performance studies and workshops.

What did you do this summer?

As students and faculty return to campus for the start of fall semester, conversation usually starts with a recap of summer stories and adventures. Many use the time for rest or work, some use the time to plan for the next school year. At CCM, a group of theatre arts students and faculty spent their summer exploring Europe. 

CCM Acting and Musical Theatre students traveled to London and Scotland on a three-week study abroad trip to participate in a performance-driven intensive at Rose Bruford College. Meanwhile, two CCM Acting professors traveled to Poland to lead a week of workshops at Stary Theatre. View photos and learn more about their summer adventures below.

London and Scotland

CCM students at Rose Bruford College in London. Photo/Provided by Sarah Summerwell.

CCM and Rose Bruford College in London, curated a unique performance-driven study abroad intensive for Acting and Musical Theatre BFA students. Students spent their first week taking classes in Meisner, Movement and Devising with UK-based guest artists. They also went to shows on at London's West End, Shakespeare's Globe, and London's National Theatre. The second week focused on classes that included Yoga for the Actor, Theater of the Oppressed and "How It Gets Made" lecture presentations. Each student gave a presentation of their newly devised work, in which they showcased ideas for future projects.

In the third week, CCM students and faculty traveled to the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Students saw CCM alum Dylan Mulvaney's (BFA Musical Theatre, '19) solo musical at her Fringe Festival debut at Assembly George Square Studiosr, and had access to hundreds of live performances each day.

The trip included CCM Musical Theatre students Kristen Das, Sen Polk, Coty Perno,  Peyton Kern and Jonathan Hobbs; CCM Acting students Nico Graves and Katherine Harb, CCM Arts Administration student Kit Gladieux; Kenyon College student Arin Laycook; and CCM Division Head of Theatre Arts, Production and Arts Administration Rebecca Bromels and CCM Instructor Sarah Summerwell.

Samuel Stricklen and Brant Russell in Poland. Photo/Provided by Brant Russell.

CCM Acting Chair Brant Russell and CCM Assistant Professor of Acting Samuel Stricklen traveled to Poland to lead a week of workshops focused on "Theatre and Equality" at the Stary Theatre.

Stricklen led workshops on the Viewpoints method acting technique and Russell lead workshops on inclusive script analysis. The week culminated in devised performances that took place throughout the theatre building — similar to CCM's Transmigration Festival of New Works. 

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