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 Morning Summary Afternoon Summary Evening Summary
1

Depart school for travel to London

Arrive in London and check-in to hotel

Evening meal at Planet Hollywood followed by a West End show

2

National Theatre backstage tour

Visit to the London Eye

Boat cruise on the River Thames

Depart London late afternoon

Arrive back at school

2 days, 1 night Price from £165 pp
  • 1 night's bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 2 days' coach hire
  • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
  • Detailed information pack
  • Evening meals at local restaurant
  • Free staff place ratio 1:8
  • Itinerary planning service
  • Tickets for the National Theatre backstage tour
  • Tickets to West End show
  • VAT

Accommodation

Educational Activities

National Theatre Backstage Tours

National Theatre Backstage Tours

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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

Pineapple Dance Studios - Workshops

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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

Shakespeare's Globe

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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

Theatre Royal Drury Lane Tour

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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

West End Show

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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

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace

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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

Houses Of Parliament

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Take a guided tour around the houses of Parliament where you will be able to see the Commons and Lords… Read More

London Eye

London Eye

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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

London Eye River Cruise

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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

Tower of London

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There are dozens of amazing sights and activities at the Tower of London. Students can spend the day visiting the… Read More

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