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OPERATION MINCEMEAT
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Explore how you can enhance your visit with the official Operation Mincemeat workshops: 1/ Welcome to Operation Mincemeat: Comic Performance, Devising and Book Writing 2/ So You Want To Write A Musical? A Workshop for Aspiring Composers and Lyricists Led by West End practitioners, join those who were Born To Lead in our practical pre-show workshops, where participants will use key moments from the show to unlock students potential and give them a taste of how SpitLip, the creatives behind Operation Mincemeat shaped this piece.
Our pre-show workshops will help your students unpick the show ahead of their visit whilst putting their performance skills front and centre. The workshops are tailored to varying levels of experience, from aspiring West End performers, writers and composer to those dipping their toe in the Musical Theatre space for the very first time. After a professional warm up, students will learn about shaping comic characters on paper and in performance, exploring slapstick routines, devising techniques, and a collaborative approach to storytelling. Our workshops are designed to ignite participant’s imaginations using the script and music from the show as a starting point. Please note, bookings for Operation Mincemeat workshops can only be made alongside a group booking. For testimonials and to make a workshop booking please contact us.
ABOUT OPERATION MINCEMEAT The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Noel Coward meets Noel Fielding, OPERATION MINCEMEAT is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II. The question is, how did a well-dressed corpse wrong-foot Hitler?
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WICKED
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Apollo Victoria Theatre l 17 Wilton Road l London l SW1V 1LG
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ONE FREE TEACHER PER TEN PAID STUDENTS
“WICKED DELIVERS A POWERFUL MESSAGE OF TOLERANCE AND ACCEPTANCE.” CITIZENSHIP AND PSHE CO-ORDINATOR, UPLANDS ACADEMY
The award-winning stage musical journeys beyond L. Frank Baum’s famous Yellow Brick Road and places familiar characters in a completely original story that serves as both a prequel and sequel to the classic ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’. A tale of friendship, identity, acceptance, integrity, self-esteem, peer pressure, victimisation, rumour, and propaganda, WICKED has twice been voted ‘Best Theatre Production for Schools’ by teachers at the annual School Travel Awards. Relevant for whole-school Anti-Bullying strategies, the song ‘Defying Gravity’ is a set work for the Edexcel GCSE Music qualification. The venue is immediately opposite Victoria Mainline and Underground stations. Coaches can drop/pick-up directly outside the Vauxhall Bridge Road entrance of the theatre. Please note that groups are required to arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of performances.
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SUBJECT SUITABILITY Drama, Music, English, PSHE, Citizenship, Anti-Bullying, Diversity & Inclusion, and Self-Confidence. AGE RANGE KS2+
Booking until 15th December 2024 School groups of 10+: Price bands A & B reduced to £25, price bands C & D reduced to £19.50. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid for Secondary Schools, 1 free teacher per 5 paid for Primary Schools. School groups of 100+: Price bands A & B reduced to £22.50, price bands C & D reduced to £17.50. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid for Secondary Schools, 1 free teacher per 5 paid for Primary Schools. Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees. 020 7206 1174
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18/12/2023 3:20 pm
THE LION KING
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Lyceum Theatre l Wellington Steet l London l WC2E 7RQ
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“THERE IS SIMPLY NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT” THE NEW YORK TIMES
TAKE YOUR STUDENTS ON AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY As the sun rises, watch in awe as giraffes strut, gazelles leap and birds swoop bringing the Serengeti, and the story of Simba, to life all around you… Ingenious puppetry, stunning effects and the enchanting music by Elton John, Tim Rice and Lebo M will transport you to the heart of the African Pridelands. Disney’s award-winning musical THE LION KING explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. It follows the powerful story of Simba as he journeys from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. Directed by Julie Taymor, this captivating reimagining of the beloved Disney animated feature won 6 Tony awards when it premiered on Broadway in 1997. Since then, the production has played in theatres all over the world, and embarked on multiple UK, US and international tours. With a book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, and music and lyrics by Elton John, Tim Rice and Lebo M, the show has some of the most memorable songs in the Disney musical theatre canon, including ‘Circle of Life’, ‘Hakuna Matata’ and ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight’. Rates are subject to availability and change without notice, correct at time of print. Terms & conditions and exclusions apply.
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SUBJECT SUITABILITY Art & Design, Citizenship, Design & Technology, Drama, English, Music, and PSHE. AGE RANGE 6+
Booking until 13th October 2024 School groups of 10+: Stalls & Royal Circle reduced to £29.50, Grand Circle reduced to £22.50. Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees - peak performances. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid. School groups of 10+: Stalls & Royal Circle reduced to £25, Grand Circle reduced to £19.50. Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees - off-peak performances. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid.
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OPERATION MINCEMEAT: Fortune Theatre l 31 Russell Street l London l WC2B 5HH
65 FIVE STAR REVIEWS AND COUNTING, OPERATION MINCEMEAT IS CURRENTLY THE BEST REVIEWED SHOW IN WEST END HISTORY. Five Star hit OPERATION MINCEMEAT extends to January 2025! The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Noël Coward meets Noel Fielding, the Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II. The question is, how did a well-dressed corpse wrong-foot Hitler? ★★★★★ “LAUGHING so hard I could barely breathe is not what I expected for a musical about a World War II top-secret plan… the perfect invasion of the West End. Long may they occupy it.” Thea Jacobs, The Sun
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SUBJECT SUITABILITY English, Drama, Art, PSHE, Media Studies, Film Studies, Music, Welcome to Operation Mincemeat workshop and So You Want To Write A Musical? workshop. AGE RANGE 6+
Booking until 31st January 2025 School groups of 10+: from £29.50. School groups of 30+: from £19.50. Groups of 100: Price upon enquiry. Please enquire for full prices.
“Irrepressible wartime musical is a West End triumph” Emma John, The Guardian
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CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Playhouse Theatre l Northumberland Avenue l London l WC2N 5DE
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“STILL THE BEST SHOW IN LONDON, BY A FLIPPING MILE” DOMINIC CAVENDISH, DAILY TELEGRAPH
Winning a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards including Best Musical Revival, this intimate and electrifying new production of CABARET is London’s hottest ticket. Welcome to the Kit Kat Club. One of the most successful musicals of all time, this new West End production features the songs ‘Wilkommen’, ‘Don’t Tell Mama’, ‘Mein Herr’, ‘Maybe This Time’, ‘Money’ and the title number ‘Cabaret’ - with Berlin’s famous Kit Kat Club brought to life through the transformation of London’s Playhouse Theatre. This is Berlin. Relax. Loosen up. Be yourself.
SUBJECT SUITABILITY Drama, English, Music and History. AGE RANGE 16+
Booking until 28th September 2024 EXCLUSIVE TO GROUP LINE! School groups of 10+: Price band A & B reduced to £29.50. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid. Valid on Wednesday matinees.
Until 9th March, the role of Emcee will be played by Jake Shears (Scissor Sisters) and the role of Sally Bowles will be played by Rebecca Lucy Taylor (AKA Self Esteem).
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18/12/2023 3:20 pm
HARRY POTTER
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AND THE CURSED CHILD
Palace Theatre l Shaftesbury Avenue l London l W1D 5AY
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“IT IS OUT OF THIS WORLD, IT’S MAGIC, IT’S A HIT” THE TIMES
SUBJECT SUITABILITY English, Drama and Theatre Studies.
THE SPELLBINDING ORIGINAL LIVE ON STAGE! There’s magic in every moment at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, the most awarded new play in history and “one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (FORBES). And now, the 8th Harry Potter story is bringing the magic back to London’s West End. This one-of-a-kind theatrical experience is packed with “thrilling theatricality and pulse-pounding storytelling” (THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER). It will leave you “audibly wowed, cheering and gasping” (THE TELEGRAPH), as “visions of pure enchantment send shivers down your spine” (ROLLING STONE). 19 years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back on a most extraordinary new adventure - this time, joined by a brave new generation that has only just arrived at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Prepare for spectacular spells, a mind-blowing race through time, and an epic battle to stop mysterious forces, all while the future hangs in the balance. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, a new play by Jack Thorne is now playing at the Palace Theatre. Rates are subject to availability and change without notice, correct at time of print. Terms & conditions and exclusions apply.
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AGE RANGE 10+
Booking until 29th September 2024 EXCLUSIVE ACCELERATOR RATE: School groups of 10+: £42.50/£25 seats reduced to £15 per part. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid. Valid Wednesday & Friday off-peak performances from 1st March - 27th September 2024. Book by 2nd February 2024. STANDARD RATE: School groups of 10+: £42.50 seats reduced to £20 per part. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid. Valid Wednesday & Friday off-peak performances. 020 7206 1174
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18/12/2023 3:20 pm
FROZEN THE MUSICAL
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Theatre Royal Drury Lane l Catherine Street l London l WC2B 5JF
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★★★★★ “BIG, BLINDING, BREATHTAKING” THE GUARDIAN
Set the magic free with Disney’s spectacular FROZEN. The award-winning musical brings to life a world of sumptuous beauty, humour and iconic music in a jaw-dropping production to melt hearts of all ages. When Queen Elsa’s hidden powers plunge the land of Arendelle into an eternal winter, her sister Anna sets out to find her and save the kingdom before it’s too late. But as the storm rages on, both sisters must learn that only an act of true love can thaw a frozen heart. Frozen will defy all expectations on an unforgettable journey packed with thrilling surprises, hilarious characters and soaring music, including twelve new songs written especially for the show alongside the hits from the film. Brought to the stage with astonishing special effects by an award-winning creative team led by Olivier and Tony Award®-winning director Michael Grandage, Frozen will defy all expectations on an unforgettable journey packed with thrilling surprises, hilarious characters and soaring music. Once you’ve seen it, you’ll never let it go. Rates are subject to availability and change without notice, correct at time of print. Terms & conditions and exclusions apply.
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SUBJECT SUITABILITY Performing Arts, Wellbeing, Art & Design, Design & Technology, Drama, English, Music and PSHE. AGE RANGE 6+
Booking until 12th July 2024 ACCELERATOR RATE! School groups of 10+: Stalls & Royal Circle seats reduced to £25, Grand Circle seats reduced to £19.50. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid. Valid on Thursday & Friday evenings and Wednesday & Thursday matinees. Must be paid at least 12 weeks in advance of the performance. STANDARD RATE! School groups of 10+: Stalls & Royal Circle seats reduced to £29.50, Grand Circle seats reduced to £22.50. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid. Valid on Thursday & Friday evenings and 020 7206 1174 matinees. help@groupline.com Wednesday & Thursday
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HAMILTON
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Victoria Palace Theatre l Victoria Street l London l SW1E 5EA
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BE IN THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway - the story of America then, as told by America now. Winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, 7 Olivier Awards, the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Did you know… 20,520 words are sung throughout the show, at an average of 144 words per minute, and if Hamilton were sung at the pace of other musicals, it would take four to six hours to perform. The rap in the show’s 18th track Guns and Ships is considered to be the fastest song in musical theatre, with an average of 6.3 words a second. 890km... is the distance the show’s two revolves (known as a donut!) have travelled over the course of 1500+ shows so far at the Victoria Palace Theatre. This is the same distance as driving from London to Munich. Rates are subject to availability and change without notice, correct at time of print. Terms & conditions and exclusions apply.
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SUBJECT SUITABILITY Design & Technology, Citizenship, Drama, English, History, Music and PSHE. AGE RANGE 16+
Booking until 28th September 2024 School groups of 10+: Grand Circle (up to £69.50) reduced to £35. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid. Valid on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings . School groups of 10+: Grand Circle (up to £69.50) reduced to £35, Grand Circle (£39.50) reduced to £25. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid. Valid on Thursday matinees.
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MATILDA THE MUSICAL
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Cambridge Theatre l Earlham Street l London l WC2H 9HU
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‘‘HILARIOUS. MOVING. GLORIOUS’’
ONE FREE TEACHER PER TEN PAID STUDENTS
DAILY TELEGRAPH
SUBJECT SUITABILITY
MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.
AGE RANGE 6+
Drama, English, Music, and PSHE.
With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Winner of over 100 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, Matilda has been delighting audiences of all ages live on stage in London’s West End for over a decade. “Utterly Exhilarating” Independent
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Booking until 15th December 2024 School groups of 10+: Best available seats reduced to £25. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid. Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees.
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18/12/2023 3:20 pm
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
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Duchess Theatre l Catherine Street l London l WC2B 5LA
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“A PERFECT WAY TO INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE TO LIVE THEATRE” TEACHER, ST EDWARD’S ACADEMY
Get your pupils into Mischief and become immersed in total chaos at the Olivier Award-winning “masterpiece of malfunction” (The Times) THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. You all know the classic whodunnit story, there has been a murder at a country manor and an inspector is set on the case to find who the culprit is. However, when this plot is given to the accident-prone thespians at The Cornley Drama Society, everything that can go wrong… does! The actors and crew battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Do you ever find out who murdered Charles Haversham? You’ll have to see for yourself! Features an extraordinary range of theatrical techniques that are sure to energise your student’s studies, whilst showcasing the fundamentals of comedy. This truly original premise promises to inspire performers and playwrights of the future and is guaranteed to leave your pupils aching with laughter. Rates are subject to availability and change without notice, correct at time of print. Terms & conditions and exclusions apply.
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SUBJECT SUITABILITY Drama, English and Improv. AGE RANGE 8+
Booking until 3rd November 2024 School groups of 10+: Best available seats reduced to £21.00. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid. Valid Tuesday-Friday evenings. + SCHOOLS MATINEE on Thursday 4th July at 2pm.
DISCOVER THE FUNDAMENTALS OF COMEDY. EXPERIENCE A RANGE OF THEATRICAL TECHNIQUES. ENERGISE YOUR STUDENT’S STUDIES.
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STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE Gillian Lynne Theatre l Drury Lane l London l WC2B 5PW
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★★★★★ “THE MOST EXCITING NEW BRITISH MUSICAL IN YEARS” THE GUARDIAN
SUBJECT SUITABILITY Music, Drama, Theatre, English, Geography, Sociology, Politics, History, and PSHE.
The multi-award winning new musical STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE transfers to the West End, following sold-out runs at the National Theatre and Sheffield Theatres. Originally written as a love letter to Sheffield, this “exhilarating, big-hearted musical” (Financial Times) charts the hopes and dreams of three generations over the course of six tumultuous decades, navigating universal themes of love, loss and survival, in a heartfelt exploration of the power of community and what it is we all call home. Set to the irresistible songs of legendary singer-songwriter Richard Hawley, with a beautiful, hilarious and gut-wrenching book by Chris Bush, Standing at the Sky’s Edge reveals the history of modern Britain through the stories of the landmark Park Hill housing estate.
AGE RANGE 12+
Booking from 8th February 3rd August 2024 School groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £25. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid. Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees.
★★★★★ “Deserves to be seen far and wide, and watched again and again” The Stage Rates are subject to availability and change without notice, correct at time of print. Terms & conditions and exclusions apply.
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BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL 14 Adelphi Theatre l Strand l London l WC2R 0NS
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★★★★★ “A BLAST. PACKS MORE ENERGY THAN A NUCLEAR REACTOR” DAILY MAIL
Great Scott! It’s time for “perfect musical escapism” (Metro) with the winner of Best New Musical at the Olivier and WhatsOnStage Awards BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL. 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’.
SUBJECT SUITABILITY Citizenship, drama, dance, music, Art and Design, PSHE. AGE RANGE 6+
Booking until 6th April 2025 School groups of 10+: Rear Dress Circle & Stalls seats reduced to £35, Upper Circle seats reduced to £25. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid. Valid on Monday, Wednesday evenings & Thursday matinees.
Set your destination time and get ready for this “whacking great hit of spectacle, entertainment and nostalgia” (Mail on Sunday). Book your tickets yesterday!
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18/12/2023 3:20 pm
LES MISÉRABLES
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Sondheim Theatre l Shaftesbury Avenue l London l W1V 8BA
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“MIGHTY MIZ IS STILL REVOLUTIONARY” DAILY MAIL
SUBJECT SUITABILITY Design & Technology, Citizenship, Drama, English,
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed fully-staged production of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES is playing at London’s Sondheim Theatre.
History, Music and PSHE.
This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “the reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “perfect theatre in a perfect theatre” (Sunday Telegraph). Set amid the social and political struggles of 19th century France, West End favourite Les Misérables tells the story of former prisoner Jean Valjean, who is pursued for decades by his policeman nemesis, Javert. Their epic cat-and-mouse journey will take them from the French fields to the gritty Parisian sewers, amidst an enthralling story of broken dreams, unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption - a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.
AGE RANGE 7+
Booking until 28th September 2024 School groups of 10+: Grand Circle reduced to £29.50. +1 free teacher per 10 paid. Valid Monday-Thursday evenings & Thursday matinees.
The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs; ‘I Dreamed a Dream’, ‘On My Own’, ‘Bring Him Home’, ‘One Day More’, ‘Master Of The House’ and many more. Now, seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and in 22 languages, this spectacular musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s masterpiece continues to thrill audiences night after night in London’s West End. Rates are subject to availability and change without notice, correct at time of print. Terms & conditions and exclusions apply.
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MAMMA MIA!
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Novello Theatre l Aldwych l London l WC2B 4LD
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“TAKING OUR STUDENTS TO THE THEATRE IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO ENRICH THEIR MUSICAL LIVES”
EDMUND HOULSTON, HEAD OF MUSIC, THE ASHCOMBE SCHOOL, DORKING Let your pupils experience the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical MAMMA MIA! Since premiering in London’s West End over 24 years ago, “the ultimate feel-good show” (Classic FM) has thrilled over 65 million people around the world. Fall in love with this irresistibly sunny funny tale set on a Greek island idyll, all unfolding to the magic of ABBA’s timeless songs. “MAMMA MIA! is the perfect way to turn youngsters onto the magic of live theatre” (KCBS Radio) with a dynamic and engaging education resource pack to use pre or post visit. Whatever age you are, you can‘t help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA!
SUBJECT SUITABILITY Art & Design, Citizenship, Drama, Dance, Music, English and PSHE. AGE RANGE Key stages 3 and above.
Booking until 28th September 2024 School groups of 10+: Best available seats reduced to £25, Grand Circle reduced to £17.50. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid. Valid Monday-Thursday evenings & Thursday matinees Stevie and Tobias will take on their roles from 29th January.
“RIDICULOUSLY ENJOYABLE” The Daily Telegraph Rates are subject to availability and change without notice, correct at time of print. Terms & conditions and exclusions apply.
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18/12/2023 3:20 pm
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION London County Hall l Belvedere Road l London l SE1 7GP
YOUR SCHOOL GROUP HAS BEEN SUMMONED FOR JURY SERVICE... Now in its sixth year, WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION has captured the imagination of thousands; enthralled by the case of Leonard Vole. Accused of murdering a widow to inherit her wealth, 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? The audience are thrillingly placed in the thick of the action, as Agatha Christie’s story of justice, passion and betrayal unfolds around them. The twists and turns of the case are played out in a spectacular courtroom setting, as prosecution battles defence, and witnesses take to the stand to give their shocking testimonies. Don’t miss this landmark stage production on London’s Southbank. Coach operators should pre-book a parking bay on Belvedere Road for Pick up and Drop off. SEE YOU IN COURT. “Immersive, ingenious, high-energy thriller” THE SUN, June 2023 Rates are subject to availability and change without notice, correct at time of print. Terms & conditions and exclusions apply.
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SUBJECT SUITABILITY English, Literature and Theatre. AGE RANGE Age 10 - 18 years old (Year 13 in full time education). A free Education pack is available to download with production information, lesson plans and activities to enrich your class’s visit to the production.
Booking until 29th September 2024 School groups of 8+: Price bands B, C & D in the gallery reduced to £21.50. Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings. School groups of 8+: Price bands B, C & D in the gallery reduced to £18.50. Valid on Thursday matinees.
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18/12/2023 3:20 pm
A MIRROR
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Trafalgar Theatre l Whitehall l London l SW1A 2DY
YOU ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE THE WEDDING OF LEYLA AND JOEL
Award-winning actors Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting, Elementary) and Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education, Scenes with Girls) star in the “extraordinary and mesmeric” A MIRROR, coming to London’s West End following a sell-out run at the Almeida Theatre. Would the congregation please stand and swear the Oath of Allegiance. Writer Sam Holcroft (Rules for Living, Edgar & Annabel for The National Theatre) and director Jeremy Herrin (Best of Enemies, People, Places and Things) take audiences on a surprising, entertaining and thoughtprovoking journey. When creativity and corruption collide, who decides what is art and what is truth? Geoffrey Streatfeild returns to the role of Bax, and BIFA Winner and BAFTA nominee Samuel Adewunmi will play the role of Adem. Running for a strictly limited season, don’t miss this thrilling and “brilliantly mischievous” new play.
SUBJECT SUITABILITY Drama, English, Politics and Sociology. AGE RANGE 14+
Booking from 22nd January 20th April 2024 School groups of 8+: Price bands B & C reduced to £25. Valid Monday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees.
“Brilliantly Mischievous” – Time Out “Ingenious and Playful” – The Financial Times “Extraordinary and Mesmeric” – The Guardian Rates are subject to availability and change without notice, correct at time of print. Terms & conditions and exclusions apply.
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18/12/2023 3:20 pm
HADESTOWN
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Lyric Theatre l Shaftesbury Avenue l London l W1D 7ES
“A TRANSPORTING MUSICAL HIT! ANAÏS MITCHELL’S SCORE IS A JOYFUL COMBINATION OF FOLK, POP, DIXIELAND AND BLUES. YOU’LL BE SINGING IT IN YOUR HEAD FOR DAYS” TIME OUT
THE TONY® AND GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL WELCOME TO HADESTOWN, WHERE A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR FATE. HADESTOWN, the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin makes its long-awaited West End premiere in February 2024 at the Lyric Theatre. “An epic celebration of music, togetherness and hope” (Forbes) Hadestown is the winner of 8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album.
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SUBJECT SUITABILITY Drama, Music, PSHE, History, and Classics. AGE RANGE 8+
Booking from 10th February 17th October 2024 School groups of 10+: Price bands A, B & C reduced to £25. Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Thursday matinees. Rates are subject to availability and change without notice, correct at time of print. Terms & conditions and exclusions apply.
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. “An affirmation of art’s transformative power” Rolling Stone 020 7206 1174
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MRS. DOUBTFIRE
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Shaftesbury Theatre l 210 Shaftesbury Avenue l London l WC2H 8DP
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★★★★ “A SUREFIRE HIT… NO DOUBT!” THE DAILY EXPRESS
Helloooo, poppets! MRS. DOUBTFIRE is the West End’s hit comedy musical based on the beloved film. This “genuinely funny” (Time Out) show now playing at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre is “a complete joy” (The Telegraph). The Times says it “soars from screen to stage” and Hugh Grant cheers: “it’s brilliant, and I hate everything!” 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. This hilarious and heart-warming comedy musical explores themes of family, love, separation and transformation, all through the use of comedy, costume design and dazzling performances
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SUBJECT SUITABILITY Drama, Music, Media, English, PSHE and Fashion. AGE RANGE 6+
Booking until 16th February 2025 School groups of 10+: Best available seats reduced to £25. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid. Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Thursday matinees.
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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA His Majesty’s Theatre l Haymarket l London l SW1Y 4QL
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“SPECTACULAR! THE WEST END AT ITS BEST” EVENING STANDARD
SUBJECT SUITABILITY Art & Design, Citizenship, Drama, English, Design &
Experience the thrill of London’s greatest love story
Technology, Music and PSHE.
With iconic moments such as the falling of the chandelier and stunning musical staging and choreography by Gillian Lynne, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is the ultimate theatrical experience.
AGE RANGE 7+
Widely considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history, the show has played to over 160 million people in 46 countries and 193 cities in 21 languages. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic and soaring score includes ‘Music of the Night’, ‘All I Ask Of You’, ‘Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again’, ‘Masquerade’ and the iconic title song. It tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius known only as ‘The Phantom’ who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. Mesmerised by the talents and beauty of a young soprano – Christine, the Phantom makes her his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her.
Booking until 28th September 2024 School groups of 10+: Grand Circle seats reduced to £29.50. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid. Valid Monday-Thursday evenings and Wednesday matinees.
“Delivers world-class staging, music and performances” (Sunday Express)
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TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Aldwych Theatre l 49 Aldwych l London l WC2B 4DF
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“A HEADY CELEBRATION OF TRIUMPH OVER ADVERSITY... LEAVES THE AUDIENCE BREATHLESS” THE GUARDIAN
Tina Turner was one of the greatest musical artists the world has ever seen. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them! Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her much-loved hits, TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is an exhilarating celebration of the artist we know and love. Now celebrating five years in the West End and presented in association with Tina Turner herself, this smash hit musical is written by Olivier Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd.
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SUBJECT SUITABILITY Citizenship, Dance, Drama, English, Music, and PSHE. AGE RANGE 14+
Booking until 14th September 2024 School groups of 10+: Best available reduced to £25. + 1 free teacher per 10 paid. Valid on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings.
During her incredible life, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, selling more concert tickets than any other solo performer in music history.
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SHREK THE MUSICAL
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Eventim Apollo l Queen Caroline Street l London l W6 9QH
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LONDON JUST GOT SHREKTACULAR!
SUBJECT SUITABILITY Performing Arts, Art & Design, Design & Technology,
You don’t have to go Far Far Away to find an unforgettable experience at London’s legendary Eventim Apollo; SHREK THE MUSICAL – a Shrektacular stage adaptation of the blockbuster movie.
Drama, English, Music, and PSHE.
Join Shrek, (Antony Lawrence) and Donkey, (Brandon Lee Sears) on their intrepid journey to rescue the beautiful, but cursed, Princess Fiona (Joanne Clifton) from a castle protected by a fearsome fire-breathing dragon (Cherece Richards). Forget Hollywood endings, this story is what happens when freaks do fairy tales! With a production as sharp as a Donkey oneliner, Shrek the Musical rolls out ogresized fun. It effortlessly blends laugh-out-loud comedy, uplifting dance numbers and a core message of self acceptance – proving ‘beautiful ain’t always pretty’. Join Shrek and his trusty sidekick Donkey as they set out on a quest to defeat the fearsome dragon and rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona.
AGE RANGE 6+
Booking from 19th July 31st August 2024 ACCELERATOR RATE! Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £45, price band B reduced to £35. Valid Monday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings & midweek matinees. Book by 12th January 2024. STANDARD RATES! Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £50, price band B reduced to £40. Valid Monday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings & midweek matinees.
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Exclusive pre-order offer on Jude’s Ice Creams with up to 40% off when you book your group. All of our Venues are cashless, and queues can be long, take the stress out of buying your traditional Interval Ice Cream and we will deliver it to you at your seat.
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