Performing Arts Trip to London
A performing arts school trip to London offers your students the opportunity to really experience the city’s famous West End!
If you’re looking to motivate and enthuse your performing arts students, then a tour of one of the world’s most famous theatres and seeing a West End show should do the trick!
With over 40 theatres and a variety of museum and tours available incorporating aspects of acting, lighting, sound, costume design, make up and front of house (to name but a few!), London really is an ideal destination for showing your students where performing arts can take them! And you could even team up with your school's English department, to make the trip cross-curricular.
Suggested Itinerary (2 days, 1 night)
Day 1/2

Morning
Depart school for travel to London

Afternoon
Arrive in London and check-in to hotel

Evening
Evening meal at Planet Hollywood followed by a West End show
Day 2/2

Morning
National Theatre backstage tour

Afternoon
Visit to the London Eye
Boat cruise on the River Thames
Depart London late afternoon

Evening
Arrive back at school
What's included?
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1 night's bed and breakfast accommodation
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2 days' coach hire
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Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Detailed information pack
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Evening meals at local restaurant
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Free staff place ratio 1:8
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Itinerary planning service
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Tickets for the National Theatre backstage tour
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Tickets to West End show
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VAT
Curriculum Links
A-Level
- Working as a deviser, performer or director in the theatre
- Reviewing performances
- Role of theatre and film in education
- Lighting, sound, set and costume design
- Jobs and organisations of the performance industry
- Understanding various businesses within the performing arts sector
- Exploring acting techniques in practical workshops and classes
- Theatrical productions: stage and people management
- Developing choreography skills through professional workshops
GCSE
- Developing theatrical skills
- Lighting, sound, set and costume design
- Working as a deviser, performer or director in the theatre
- Reviewing performances
- Role of theatre and film in education
- Roles and responsibilities within the performance industry
- Performing arts within society
Educational activities and visits
National Theatre Backstage Tours
Get exclusive access to unseen parts of the building on a tour led by experienced and enthusiastic National Theatre guides.… Read More
Pineapple Dance Studios - Workshops
Learn from some of the world's best choreographers at London's most famous dance studios here in the heart of Covent… Read More
Shakespeare's Globe
Founded by the pioneering American actor and director Sam Wanamaker, Shakespeare's Globe is a unique international resource dedicated to the… Read More
Theatre Royal Drury Lane Tour
Through the Stage Dooris the UK's first interactive theatre tour at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The history of the… Read More
West End Show
Head to London's famous West End to catch an incredible show! Some of the world's most famous productions have been… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, as well as the administrative… Read More
Houses Of Parliament
Take a guided tour around the houses of Parliament where you will be able to see the Commons and Lords… Read More
London Eye
The London Eye is the world’s biggest observation wheel. Situated on the South Bank of the Thames, it is the… Read More
London Eye River Cruise
See London from a different perspective duringthiscircular sightseeing cruise on the River Thames. Fascinating live commentary brings the city to… Read More
Tower of London
There are dozens of amazing sights and activities at the Tower of London. Students can spend the day visiting the… Read More
Accommodation
The award-winning Wembley International Hotel offers rooms with air-conditioning, free WiFi, satellite TV, desks, safes and en-suite facilities.Groups will stay in triples and quads, while group leaders are accommodated in twins.The hotel restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and can provide packed lunches and breakfasts on request.
Supporting you every step of the way
1 Creating Your Perfect Trip
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2 Launching your trip to parents and students
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3 After you've booked
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4 While you're away
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5 After your trip
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Need help?
Laura Lucas — Tour Adviser
Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
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