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Trips to London for English, Drama & Performing Arts Students

Discover London’s iconic West End with its distinctive theatres and range of performance venues which is constantly evolving.

A student trip to London also offers pupils the opportunity to experience some of the world's best museums and galleries including The National Portrait Museum, The Serpentine Gallery and the Tate Modern. Students can even round off their stay with a trip to the theatre to see a West End show after taking part in a theatre workshop or Q&A session with the cast of a popular show.

Prices start from£169pp

Sample itinerary

Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your trip. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes.

Morning Afternoon Evening
1 Executive coach transfer to accommodation Charles Dickens Museum & Workshop West end show. Evening meal
2 Sadler’s Wells Dance Experience Shakespeares Globe Exhibition & Tour Executive coach travel home
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Morning Executive coach transfer to accommodation
Afternoon Charles Dickens Museum & Workshop
Evening West end show. Evening meal
Morning Sadler’s Wells Dance Experience
Afternoon Shakespeares Globe Exhibition & Tour
Evening Executive coach travel home

Price Shown includes

  • 1 night’s bed & breakfast accommodation
  • Executive coach transport from & to college & throughout your stay
  • Group travel insurance
  • 1 in 10 free place ratio

The visits shown in the sample itinerary above are not included in your quoted price unless indicated. If you would like to add any of these activities to your quote price, please get in touch.

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


On-tour support

On-tour support includes...

  • Services of StudyLink to provide a 24-hour assistance

Additional on-tour support available...

  • A choice of packed lunches for your group throughout your stay
  • Pre-booked meals at great group prices
  • Pre-booked and pre-paid public transport tickets
  • Services of a Local Guide

Top shows & productions for college groups in London

Witness for the Prosecution

YOU HAVE BEEN SUMMONED FOR JURY SERVICE...
Step inside the magnificent surroundings of London County Hall and experience the intensity and drama of Agatha Christie’s gripping story of justice, passion and betrayal in a unique courtroom setting.
Leonard Vole is accused of murdering a widow to inherit her wealth. The stakes are high - will Leonard survive the shocking witness testimony, will he be able to convince the jury, and you of his innocence and escape the hangman’s noose?
Don’t miss this landmark stage production on London’s Southbank.

On show at: County Hall 
Times: Tue – Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm, Sun 3pm
School rates available: Tuesday – Friday performances 

Exclusive to us - Meet & Greet Experience.   Following a matinee performance, groups can stay, explore and take photos in the historic setting for the play, originally the debating chamber of London County Hall, and discuss the verdict with a member of the company. 

Hamilton

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.

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

Educational packs available.


Top visits for college groups in London

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 +

 

 

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.

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.


Evening activites

  • The lastminute.com London Eye
  • View from The Shard
  • Thames River Cruise
  • West End show 
  • Jack the Ripper tour
  • Bowling
  • Cinema

Study themes

  • Music, Media & Community Arts

  • Contemporary Music Theatre