Book now for EducationLive, the unique event offering secondary school teachers the chance to learn about the educational opportunities provided by London theatres. We are thrilled to announce Simon Callow, renowned British actor, director and writer, currently starring in The Mystery of Charles Dickens at the Playhouse theatre, will make a welcome address at this year’s event. EducationLive costs just £20 to attend and will take place on Monday 12 November from 17:30-20:45. This special event will include: Two 45 minute workshops led by theatre professionals The opportunity to network with over 20 theatre organisations Access to exclusive theatre offers
Book online at officiallondontheatre.co.uk/edlive
We present StageDirections 52, with lots of new shows in the West End, some to celebrate the festive season and some that have travelled South – read our feature on Loserville on page 9.
how to book
DEAR TEACHERS
• We hope that you find your membership a useful resource. The ‘Preview’ in the Teachers’ Preview Club is designed to help you see theatre productions with a view to taking your class. • You are entitled to book two tickets to preview productions. • When booking your tickets, you will be asked for your TPC membership number on your membership card. • You can preview as many or as few productions as you wish.
On 12th November Mousetrap Theatre Projects is hosting Education Live, a unique event especially for secondary teachers to learn more about the educational opportunities offered by London theatres. You can read more about it and book at www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/theatregoersguide/edlive/. We are especially delighted that Simon Callow will be opening the event - the much loved actor is also starring in a highly acclaimed one-man production of A Christmas Carol at the Arts Theatre this winter for which there is a TPC offer on page 4.
• All tickets are subject to availability. • Tickets CANNOT be transferred or bought on behalf of others.
Wishing you a happy winter of theatregoing,
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Elly
• Most West End theatre offers can be booked through ATG on 0844 871 7644 • Other productions can be booked via their own box office telephone number which will appear under the production listing or venue name. • When collecting your tickets at the box office, you may be asked to show your TPC membership card. • If there are any changes in production dates or booking details after this magazine’s publication, you will receive an email with the updated information.
• If we have your email, you will also receive additional theatre offers during the quarter. • Your membership will expire exactly one year after you join, when we will write to you to remind you to renew.
* For lost membership cards, to register your email, reset your password, or renew your membership, call the TPC on 020 7240 1248 or email nancy@mousetrap.org.uk
Photos taken by Mousetrap Theatre Projects and Alex Rumford
Cover image: Shunt:The Architects at the Biscuit Factory