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Happy New Year and welcome to
January’s Advance Education. With
the whole year ahead of us, now is
the ideal time to start planning your
trips to the theatre and ensuring that
you know what is on in the West End
in 2014.
The most talked about show for 2014
has to be the new musical comedy I
CAN’T SING! (pg 1). Opening at
the London Palladium from the 27th
February and with rates reduced to
£17.50 for school groups of 12 or
more, it promises to delight audiences
of all ages.
of 2014 - I CAN’T SING!
Think you know the X Factor? Think Again! I CAN’T SING! is the irrepressible new musical comedy
hitting the renowned London Palladium from February 2014. You and your class do not want to miss this
gloriously twisted tale of naked ambition, heartache, hunchbacks and talking dogs.
Irreverent, mischievous, packed full
of sidesplittingly funny songs and
eyepopping sets, I CAN’T SING! is the
new musical comedy that goes behind
the microphones and under the judges’
desks to reveal big bustups, huge voices
and the cutest young love story the West
End has ever seen.
WICKED (pg 4), the long-running
West End musical has now played
over 3000 performances. Currently
starring international Wicked star
Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba) and
with links to studies in Drama, English
and PSHE as well as wider crosscurricular topics, 2014 is the perfect
time to see this captivating production
at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
Or perhaps even that isn’t enough
for your class. If that is the case, take
a look at our Juniors Grand Day
Out (pg 8) where your students
can experience not only a West End
show, but also you can tailor your trip
to London to suit your class. Whether
it’s a visit to the Globe Exhibition,
a backstage tour at the National
Theatre or even a visit to the British
Musical Experience, we can guarantee
it will enhance your Grand Day Out.
If you have any questions or queries
about any product in this newsletter
or need any help with your school
booking please talk to our dedicated
team today on 020 7492 1525 or email
[email protected]
JANUARY 2014
See the most anticipated musical
Share one of the nation’s best loved
stories with your class this Summer
and book to see THE TIGER WHO
CAME TO TEA (pg 2) at the Lyric
Theatre. Book tickets from just £9.50
for a group of 10 or more and get one
free teacher’s ticket. This is the ideal
introduction to the world of theatre
for pre and primary school children
and their families.
If just going to see a show is not
enough for your class, remember
there is the opportunity to book one
of our theatre workshops as well (pg
8). These help students to explore
particular themes from the show
and all in all enhance your students’
experience of the production.
ISSUE 31
World
Premiere!
A bonkersly brilliant night out for
musical theatre lovers of all ages,
I CAN’T SING! stars Olivier Award
winning stage and screen actor Nigel
Harman (Shrek the Musical; Downton
Abbey; EastEnders) as Simon, with
Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple;
Sister Act) and Alan Morrissey (RSC;
Shakespeare’s Globe; Holby City;
Endeavour) as lovestruck hopefuls
Chenice and Max.
I CAN’T SING! is written by muchloved comedy superstar Harry Hill
(3 BAFTAs; 7 British Comedy Awards
and a Golden Rose of Montreux) and
award-winning composer Steve Brown
(Spend, Spend, Spend; Spitting Image;
Alan Partridge). This new production is
co-produced by the patron saint of fame
himself, Simon Cowell.
Featuring a sidesplittingly funny original
score and a host of characters who may
seem oddly familiar, this brand new
production will delight friends and foes
of The X Factor in equal measure.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: London Palladium
Booking from 27/02/2014 to 25/10/2014
Age Recommendation: 11+
Education Connections: Performing
Arts, Drama and Theatre Studies, PSHE
Key Stage: 3+
School Groups of 12+: Stalls and
Royal Circle seats up to £65 reduced
to £22.50, Upper Circle seats up to
£40 reduced to £17.50. Valid MonFri evenings and Thu matinee. 1 free
teacher’s ticket per 10 tickets purchased.
Show & Workshop: from £30
Junior Grand Day Out: from £32
MISS SAIGON returns to the West End
MISS
SAIGON,
the
legendary musical from the
writers of Les Misérables,
is back from 3 May 2014.
Cameron
Mackintosh’s
acclaimed
new production is making its highly
anticipated return to the West End so
book your school group tickets early
to avoid disappointment. Since Miss
Saigon’s sensational record-breaking run
at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane
25 years ago, it has played in 300 cities
in 15 different languages, winning awards
around the world.
This epic love story tells the tragic tale
of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war,
who falls in love with an American GI
called Chris - but their lives are torn
apart by the fall of Saigon.
Many students only confront the reality
of war as images on a television screen,
on-line or in a newspaper. This sweeping
musical helps them focus on the ways in
which conflict affects young individuals
like themselves and provides a historical
background on the fall of Saigon.
If you’d like your class to benefit from
exploring these topics in more detail
then take advantage of the Show
and Workshop package. For just £35
students can see Miss Saigon and then
take part in a bespoke workshop
investigating the shows central themes
and theatrical techniques. Contact our
team to find out more.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Prince Edward Theatre
Booking until 25/10/2014
Age Recommendation: 12+
Education Connections: History,
Music, Performing Arts, Drama and
Theatre Studies
Key Stage: 3+
School Groups of 10+:
Grand Circle seats up to
£45 reduced to £22.50.
Valid Wed evening and
Thu matinee.
Show & Workshop:
from £35
Junior Grand Day
Out: from £37
Lands
May
2014
EDUCATION PROGRAMME
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Educational rates at a glance
Show
Booking Period
The 39 Steps
From Price
Free teacher’s
ticket?
Show
Booking Period
Validity
Free teacher’s
ticket?
Until 18/10/2014 8+ from £17.50 Mon-Thu and
(£15 Wed mat)
Wed mat
No
The Lion King
(university)
Until 28/09/2014 10+ from
£30.50/£28.00
Tue-Thu and
Wed mat
Yes
Billy Elliot
Until 16/05/2015 10+ from
£23.70
Mon-Thu and
Thu mat
Yes, U16 groups
only
Mamma Mia!
Until 25/10/2014 10+ from
£25/£17.50
Mon-Thu and
Thu mat
Yes
The Bodyguard
Until 30/08/2014 10+ from £25
Mon-Thu and
Wed mat
Yes
Matilda, The
Musical
Until 21/12/2014 10+ from £25
Tue-Thu and
Wed mat
No
Charlie & The
Chocolate
Factory
Until 01/11/2014 10+ from £25
Mon-Thu and
Wed mat
No
Miss Saigon
03/05/2014 25/10/2014
Wed eve and
Thu mat
No
The
Commitments
Until 19/10/2014 10+ from £25
Tue-Thu eves
No
One Man, Two
Guvnors
Until 01/03/2014 10+ from £20
Mon-Thu and
Wed mat
No
The Curious
Incident of the
Dog in the
Night-Time
Until 25/10/2014 10+ from
£22.50
Mon-Thu and
Thu mat
Yes, U16 groups
only
The Phantom of
the Opera
Until 25/10/2014 10+ from
£22.50
Mon-Thu and
Thu mat
No
Stomp
Until 21/12/2014 10+ from 17.50
Mon eve and
Thu eve/mat
No
The Duck
House
Until 29/03/2014 8+ from £19.50
Mon-Wed and
Thu mat
No
Stephen Ward
Until 01/03/2014 10+ from £25
Mon-Thu and
Wed mat
No
From Here to
Eternity
Until 26/04/2014 10+ from
£25.00
Mon-Wed and
Wed mat
Yes
The Tiger Who
Came To Tea
Until 07/09/2014 10+ from £9.50
All
performances
Yes
I Can't Sing The X Factor
Musical
27/02/2014 to
25/10/2014
Mon-Fri and Thu Yes
mat
Thriller Live
Until 28/09/2014 8+ from £15
Tue-Fri
No
Until 01/03/2014 20+ from
£19.50
eves/£17.50 mat
Mon-Thu and
Thu mat
No
No
Twelve Angry
Men
Jeeves and
Wooster
Until 08/03/2014 10+ from £25
Tue-Wed eves
only
Jersey Boys
Until 26/10/2014 15+ from
£21.50
Tue-Thu and Tue
mat
Yes
War Horse
Mon-Thu and
Thu mat
Yes
Until 25/10/2014 10+ from
£22.50
Mon-Thu and
Wed mat
No
Until 14/02/2015 10+ from
£22.50
OS/£17.50 DC
Les Misérables
Until 05/04/2014 12+ from 23.75
Until 08/02/2014 15+ from
£25.00
Mon/Wed/Thu
eves
Yes
Mon-Thu and
Wed mat
Yes
Let It Be
We Will Rock
You
Wicked
Until 28/09/2014 10+ from
£25.50/£23.50
Tue-Thu and
Wed mat
Yes
Mon-Thu and
Wed mat
Yes
The Lion King
(schools)
Until 01/11/2014 10+ from
£25/£19.50
The Woman in
Black
Until 10/01/2015 10+ from
£19.50
Tue-Fri and Tue/
Thu mat
No
10+ from
£22.50/£17.50
Validity
Subject to terms and conditions, please ask our dedicated team for further details.
From Price
10+ from
£22.50
THE TIGER WHO CAME Witness TWELVE ANGRY MEN
TO TEA tickets are just £9.50!
from only £17.50
Free
teacher
place
Strictly
limited
season
Hold on to your biscuit tin: The
Tiger is back in the WEST END
this summer!
and their families. Featuring magic, sing-along songs
and plenty of audience participation the show is
perfectly designed for developing numeracy and
listening skills with fun in mind.
Following a smash-hit Christmas season, the teaguzzling Tiger returns to the West End by popular
demand in this delightful family show; packed with
oodles of magic, sing-along songs and clumsy chaos!
Share one of the nation’s best loved stories with
your class this Summer!
You may have shared this classic tale of the
mischievous tiger with your class and now they can
join Sophie and her unexpected guest for a tea party
they’ll never forget!
Theatre: Lyric Theatre
Judith Kerr’s wonderful picture book has been a best
seller for over forty years, and has had a special role to
play in the imaginations of children around the world.
Education Connections: Citizenship, English,
Drama and Theatre Studies, PSHE, Early Years,
Reception
Adapted and directed for the stage by David Wood
OBE, who has been described by the Times as ‘the
national children’s dramatist’, THE TIGER WHO
CAME TO TEA is the ideal introduction to the
world of theatre for pre and primary school children
Key Stage: 1+
BOOKING INFORMATION
Booking from 02/07/2014 to 07/09/2014
Age Recommendation: 5+
School Groups of 10+: Tickets from £9.50. Plus 1
free teacher’s ticket for every 10 tickets purchased.
Junior Grand Day Out: from £24
Don’t miss this limited season of
TWELVE ANGRY MEN; the powerful
and gripping production which has
impressed critics and audiences alike.
Martin Shaw, Jeff Fahey, Nick Moran and
Robert Vaughn star as jurors who have murder on
their minds and a life in their hands as they decide
the fate of a young delinquent accused of killing his
father. But what appears to be an open and shut
case soon becomes a huge dilemma as prejudices
and preconceived ideas about the accused, the trial
and each other turn the tables every which way,
until the nail-biting climax...
intense and enthralling courtroom drama.
“Reginald Rose’s cracking courtroom drama has to
be the classiest most intelligent now playing in the
West End” – Sunday Telegraph HHHH
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Garrick Theatre
Booking to 01/03/2014
Age Recommendation: 12+
Education Connections: History, Drama and
Theatre Studies, Performing Arts, English
Key Stage: 3+
This new production of TWELVE ANGRY MEN brings
to the stage the taut brilliance of the 1957 three-time
Academy Award nominated film which was produced
by and starred Henry Fonda, and is considered to be
one of the great ‘must-see’ movies of all time.
School Groups of 20+: Best available seats up to
£49.50 reduced to £17.50. Valid on Thu matinee.
Best available seats up to £49.50 reduced to
£19.50. Valid Mon-Thu evenings.
With a Thursday matinee rate of just £17.50, your
students can come to their own verdict in what is an
Junior Grand Day Out: from £32
All prices and performance information subject to exclusions, availability and change.
Show & Workshop: from £30
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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF MATILDA THE MUSICAL
THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME is London’s hottest ticket!
is a thrilling spectacle
Tickets
just
£25
The National Theatre’s highly
acclaimed production of THE
CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE
DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME is
based on Mark Haddon’s awardwinning novel, adapted by
Simon Stephens and directed by
Marianne Elliott.
Winner of seven 2013 Olivier Awards, including Best
New Play, this thrilling new production has been
hailed by The Times as ‘a phenomenal combination
of storytelling and spectacle.’
Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs
Shears’ dead dog. It has been speared with a
garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and
Christopher is under suspicion. He records each
fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of
who murdered Wellington. He has an extraordinary
brain, exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to
interpret everyday life. He has never ventured
alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being
touched and he distrusts strangers. But his detective
work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a
frightening journey that upturns his world.
Mark Haddon’s THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF
THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME was originally
published in 2003. It was the winner of more than
seventeen literary awards, including prizes in Japan,
Holland and Italy as well as the Whitbread Book of
the Year Award in the UK in 2004
On the first Tuesday of every month there is a
post-show Q and A available to all ticket holders.
This session, led by members of the company
immediately after the performance, is particularly
suitable for Key Stage S3-5 students and lasts 20 –
30 minutes.
Post-show
Q&A
available
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Apollo Theatre
Booking until 25/10/2014
Age Recommendation: 11+
Education Connections: Drama and Theatre
Studies, Design and Technology, Art, Dance,
English, PSHE and Citizenship
Key Stage: 3+
School Groups of 10+: Best available seats up
to £57.50 reduced to £22.50. Valid Thu matinee.
Grand Circle seats up to £37.50 reduced to
£22.50. Valid Mon – Thu evenings. 1 free teacher’s
ticket per 10 tickets purchased.
Show & Workshop: from £35
Junior Grand Day Out: from £37
The London and Broadway hit show,
MATILDA THE MUSICAL, is still one
of London’s hottest tickets for school
groups, so take full advantage of the
£25 schools rate and book your tickets
for 2014.
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl,
with book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by
Tim Minchin, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the
captivating musical masterpiece from the Royal
Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy
of childhood, the power of imagination and the
inspiring story of a girl who dares to change her
destiny.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the perfect treat for
students of all ages and is a fantastic introduction
to theatre. It is particularly suitable for students of
English, Drama & Theatre Studies and has strong
curriculum links to Literacy, PSHE and SEAL.
“Unique and unforgettable” – Rolling Stone
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Cambridge Theatre
Booking until 21/12/2014
Age Recommendation: 6+
Education Connections: Drama and Theatre
Studies, English, Literacy, PSHE and SEAL
Key Stage: 2+
School Groups of 10+: Seats up to £62.50
reduced to £25. Valid Tue-Thu evenings and Wed
matinee.
Show & Workshop: £37.50
Junior Grand Day Out: from £39.50
THE LION KING inspires imaginations
Now in its 15th year, Disney’s THE LION KING is a West End staple
that your students will never forget. The acclaimed musical offers a
comprehensive education programme and rates that are not only
tailored to suit Primary and Secondary school groups but also those in
University and Full Time Education. Not to mention that if you book 10
tickets you will receive an 11th ticket for free!
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains to
the evocative rhythms of Africa, this spectacular
production explodes with glorious colours, stunning
effects and enchanting music to tell the timeless story
of Simba and his epic journey to fulfil his destiny as King
of the Pridelands.
This innovative programme includes:
Disney’s ingenious adaptation of the beloved animated
feature film combines dazzling staging and wildly
creative costumes, masks and puppets. The result is a
theatrical experience like no other, which is guaranteed
to capture the imaginations of your pupils and to teach
them about the wonderful world of live theatre.
• FREE Online Resource ‘The Spirit of The Lion King’
Combining a live performance of Disney’s THE
LION KING with curriculum-linked activities
before and after the show, this education
programme is an innovative way to inspire your
pupils’ imagination like never before. Designed
by teachers for teachers, it will enhance the study
of a variety of subjects in a truly memorable way,
providing unique opportunities for learning in a
stimulating and entertaining environment.
• FREE Behind the Scenes Educational DVD
• FREE Teaching Resource Pack
• FREE Comprehension Questionnaires
• FREE Pupil Activity Sheets
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Lyceum Theatre
Booking until 28/09/2014
Age Recommendations: 6+
Education Connections: Drama and Theatre
Studies, English, Dance, Performing Arts, Music,
Design and Technology, Art, PSHE and Citizenship
Key Stage: 1+
Primary and Secondary School Groups of 10+:
Stalls and Royal Circle seats up to £65.50 reduced to
£25.50, Grand Circle seats up to £45.50 reduced to
£23.50. Valid Tue – Thu evenings and Wed matinee.
1 free teacher’s ticket per 10 tickets purchased.
University and Full Time Education Groups of
10+: Stalls and Royal Circle seats up to £65.50 reduced
to £30.50, Grand Circle seats up to £45.50 reduced to
£28. Valid Tue – Thu evenings and Wed matinee. 1 free
teacher’s ticket per 10 tickets purchased.
Show & Workshop: from £36
Junior Grand Day Out: from £38
Free
teacher
place
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Primary and secondary curriculum links
Pupil activity sheets
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Online comprehensive questionnaires
Teaching resource packs
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FREE hour long ‘Behind The Scenes’ DVD
Ticket’s to see Disney’s The Lion King
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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA WICKED will captivate your students
is simply unforgettable
Now in its 28th record-breaking
year, THE PHANTOM OF THE
OPERA continues to captivate
audiences at Her Majesty’s
Theatre in London’s West End.
Seen by over 100 million people
worldwide it is the highest
grossing musical of all time and
remains incredibly popular with
both school and college groups.
Far beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris
Opera House, hides the Phantom in a shadowy
existence. Shamed by his physical appearance and
feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful
protégée Christine Daaé is so strong that even her
heart cannot resist.
WICKED tells the incredible untold story of an
unlikely but profound friendship between two
girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their
extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see
them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and
the Wicked Witch of the West.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerising score along
with jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special
effects, magically combine to bring this tragic love
story to life each night.
The show is a great introduction to theatre and
covers a number of themes such as love, ambition,
bullying and citizenship. School groups can also take
part in educationally relevant workshops which
are particularly suited to those studying Drama
and Theatre Studies, Music or
Performing Arts. These workshops
are a fantastic opportunity to delve
deeper into the show and explore
the acting techniques and use of
mask, art and the power of music.
If that’s not enough reason to book your
school group today then don’t forget
that Gerónimo Rauch, best known
for his acclaimed performance as Jean
Valjean in Les Misérables, is currently
playing ‘The Phantom’, a performance
that simply cannot be missed!
WICKED has been casting its spell
over audiences across the world
for a decade, winning over 90
international awards and playing
over 3000 performances. Since
its London premiere in 2006,
students and educators have
been captivated and enlightened
by WICKED, the award-winning
musical that ingeniously reimagines
the
stories
and
characters first created in 1900 by
L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful
Wizard of Oz’.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Her Majesty’s Theatre
Booking until 25/10/2014
Age Recommendation: 7+
Save
up to
65%
Education Connections: Drama and
Theatre Studies, English, Performing
Arts, Music, History, PSHE and SEAL
Key Stage: 3+
School Groups of 10+: Seats up to
£65 reduced to £22.50. Valid Mon –
Thu evenings and Thu matinee.
Show & Workshop: from £35
Junior Grand Day Out: from £37
Examining themes of friendship, trust, tolerance,
the use of propaganda and the manipulation of
public opinion, the story also explores how it feels
to be the victim of bullying simply because you are
different.
With a choice of four workshops that explore these
themes in detail, our Show and Workshop package
offers the opportunity to tailor your trip to suit your
group’s age and level of experience. Ranging from
age 7 to 16+ there is an option that will enrich any
student’s theatre experience.
Packed with thrilling technical wizardry, dazzling
costumes, an ingenious and witty story and showstopping songs (by multi GRAMMY® and Academy
Award® winner Stephen Schwartz), WICKED is
“a magical mystery tour through the fantasy land of
Oz” (London Evening Standard) that is not to be
missed.
Join the adventure and discover
everything is quite as it seems...
that
not
Great for
Key Stage
2+
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Apollo Victoria Theatre
Booking until 26/04/2014
Age Recommendation: 7+
Education Connections: Drama and Theatre
Studies, English, Design and Technology, Art and
Design, Citizenship and PSHE
Key Stage: 2-4
School Groups of 10+: £65 seats reduced to
£25, seats up to £55 reduced to £19.50. Valid
Mon – Thu evenings and Wed matinee. Plus 1 free
teacher’s ticket per 10 tickets purchased.
Show & Workshop: from £32
Junior Grand Day Out: from £34
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is perfect for Key Stage 3+
Now seen by nearly 9.5 million people worldwide, there’s never been a
better time to see Billy Elliot the Musical. One of the most celebrated,
award-winning musicals on stage today, Billy Elliot has been dazzling
London’s West End since 2005, and has gone on to captivate audiences
around the world.
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL follows the
inspirational journey of one boy with an incredible
talent who pursues his dreams and changes his life
forever. Set in 1984/’85, during one of the most
damaging strikes in Britain’s history, BILLY ELLIOT
THE MUSICAL provides a wealth of historical
context and stimulus for cross-curricular activities.
into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for
dance that inspires his family and whole community.
With unforgettable music by Elton John, sensational
dance and a powerful storyline, this astonishing
theatrical experience will stay with you forever.
Our Show and Workshop package is available from
£36 and offers a complete experience to students
visiting London for the day. This bespoke workshop
encourages students to understand the history and
political situation at that time and to explore key
themes such as citizenship, individuality and being
different because of
talent and/or gender.
Theatre: Victoria Palace Theatre
Save over
60% on
top price
seats
Suitable for KS3 to KS5,
BILLY ELLIOT covers
elements of Dance,
Drama, Music, English,
History, Citizenship,
PSHE and SEAL.
Follow Billy’s journey
as he stumbles out of
the boxing ring and
BOOKING INFORMATION
Booking until 16/05/2015
Age Recommendation: 12+
Education Connections: Dance, Drama &
Theatre Studies, English, Music, Performing Arts,
History, Citizenship, PSHE and SEAL
Key Stage: 3+
School Groups of 10+: Best available seats
reduced to £23.50 for performances up until
21/06/2014 and £23.70. Plus 1 free teacher’s ticket
for every 10 under-16s tickets purchased. Valid
Mon – Thu evenings and Thu matinee.
Show & Workshop: from £36
Junior Grand Day Out: from £38
Now you can take your pupils on a ‘virtual backstage tour’ giving
an insight into how this ground-breaking production was created.
Hosted by Matt Baker, the DVD comprises of 10 episodes
masks and puppets, staging, choreography, music and much more.
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See THE 39 STEPS and save over 60%
THE 39 STEPS is the world’s favourite comedy. It is a classic portrayal of
one man’s flight from wrong accusation through a series of improbable
adventures, as he is pursued by the authorities.
John Buchan’s classic spy thriller THE 39 STEPS,
and Alfred Hitchcock’s memorable movie version
of the book have been recreated for the stage in this
hilarious Olivier and Tony Award winning comedy.
The fast paced story features just four vocally and
physically talented actors who play an incredible 139
roles between them.
THE 39 STEPS follows the thrilling adventures of
handsome hero Richard Hannay, complete with stiff
upper lip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache, as he
encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret
agents and devastatingly beautiful women.
If you want your class to learn more about this hilarious
show, we offer a workshop specifically developed for
THE 39 STEPS. From £27.50 we uniquely tailor this
to you and your group, where you will work with
professional actors to learn acting and performance
Matinee
tickets just
£15
techniques used in actor training and in the rehearsal
and creation of THE 39 STEPS.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Criterion Theatre
Booking until 18/10/2014
Age Recommendation: 6+
Education Connections: Citizenship, English,
History, Performing Arts, PSHE
Key Stage: 3+
School Groups of 8+: Best available £17.50,
Mon-Thu evenings, £15 Wed matinee
Show & Workshop: from £27.50
Junior Grand Day Out: from £29.50
Fantastic
workshops
available!
Suitable
for
5 years +
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THE WOMAN IN BLACK
See the most terrifying live theatre experience in the world for only
£19.50 on week day performances, as well as Saturday matinees in
2014.
The unanimously acclaimed, THE WOMAN IN
BLACK, combines the power and intensity of live
theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the
world of film noir. It gives audiences an evening of
unremitting drama as they are transported into a
terrifying and ghostly world.
Now celebrating 25 Years of Horror in the West
End with over 7 million people having lived to tell
the tale, THE WOMAN IN BLACK is of one of
the most exciting, gripping and successful theatre
events ever staged.
“The most brilliantly effective spine chiller you will
ever encounter…if you haven’t seen this show yet
you are missing a treat…a perfect introduction to
theatre” – Daily Telegraph
Enhance your students’ learning with our Show
& Workshop package, available from £32. This
workshop will explore the central theme of
storytelling in depth, as it lies at the heart of the
play. The origins of the stage play are also examined
through other techniques such as improvisation
games, creative storytelling and image theatre.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Fortune Theatre
Booking until 10/01/2015
Age Recommendation: 12+
Education Connections: Drama and Theatre
Studies, English, Performing Arts
Key Stage: 3+
School Groups of 10+: Best available seats
reduced to £19.50. Valid Tue-Fri evenings, Tue
and Thu matinee. Upper circle seats up to £27.50
reduced to £19.50. Valid Sat matinee.
Show & Workshop: from £32
Junior Grand Day Out: from £34
STOMP has an incredible school rate
Celebrating its 12th sensational year in London, STOMP is now fresher,
faster and funnier than ever before and your class can experience it for
only £17.50.
This multi award-winning phenomenon has a
universal language of rhythm, theatre, comedy
and dance. Eight performers use everything from
Zippo lighters, plastic bags, bin lids and even the
kitchen sink to hammer out an explosively feel good
rhythm. STOMP is a fun introduction to theatre for
young people as the clutter of urban life becomes
the source of infectious rhythm and wonder. With
new routines, new choreography and new music,
STOMP is pure stage magic!
“Entrancing, exhilarating and uncannily orchestral.
Terrific” – Independent
Suitable for Key Stage 1 and above, STOMP has
strong connections to a variety of subjects including
Music, Dance, Drama and Design. Be sure to book
your tickets for 2014 and expect to be amazed!
STOMP also offers workshops to educational
establishments and organisations. Our workshops
can incorporate key stage 1 and above and can
take up to 30 participants per session. The sessions
can run from a single hour taster to a weeklong
performance orientated residency. Individual
sessions are tailored to the group in question,
and incorporate the needs of key stage learning,
covering areas such as music, movement, numeracy,
physical education, design and communication skills.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Ambassadors Theatre
Booking until 21/12/2014
Age Recommendation: 5+
Education Connections: Music, Dance, Drama
and Theatre Studies, Art and Design
Key Stage: 1+
School Groups of 10+: Best available seats just
£17.50. Valid Mon and Thu evenings and Thu
matinee.
Junior Grand Day Out: from £32
NEW FOR 2014
An exciting online resource, focusing on the show’s themes of community and
a spread of cross-curricular work in English and Drama.
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See Beverley Knight in THE BODYGUARD
This term is the ideal time to book your students tickets to see multiaward-winning recording artist Beverley Knight as Rachel Marron in
THE BODYGUARD.
Starring
Beverley
Knight!
The award-winning musical based on the smash-hit
film, also stars Tristan Gemmill (Casualty, London’s
Burning) as Rachel’s bodyguard, Frank Farmer. Former
Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer,
is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an
unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what
they don’t expect is to fall in love.
A
breathtakingly
romantic
thriller,
THE
BODYGUARD features a whole host of Whitney
Houston’s greatest hits including Queen of the Night,
So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love,
I’m Your Baby Tonight, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Jesus
Loves Me, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of
the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.
See THE BODYGUARD as it continues to wow
audiences at the Adelphi Theatre.
“The runaway gold-plated musical hit of the season”
– Daily Mail
Beverley Knight is currently scheduled to appear
until 31st May 2014.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Adelphi Theatre
Booking until 30/08/2013
Age Recommendation: 12+
Education Connections: English, Drama and
Theatre Studies, Performing Arts
Key Stage: 3+
School Groups of 10+: Seats up to £45 reduced
to £25. Valid Mon-Thu evenings and Wed matinee.
1 free teacher’s ticket per 10 tickets purchased.
Show & Workshop: from £37.50
Junior Grand Day Out: from £39.50
Free
teacher
place
Tickets
just
£22.50
LES MISÉRABLES
WE WILL ROCK YOU
– the champion of all musicals!
WE WILL ROCK YOU is still rocking at the Dominion Theatre and is
showing no signs of slowing down!
In a future age of mindless manufactured music,
where everyone dresses the same, thinks the same,
is the same, hope of breaking free rests with an
unlikely resistance - an alliance of rebel Bohemians
deep below iPlanet, waiting for a hero to bring
the power of Rock back to the people. And in
Galileo, with more than a little help from the feisty
Scaramouche, they may just have found their man…
that is, unless the terrifying Killer Queen gets to
them first…
The spectacular musical phenomenon WE WILL
ROCK YOU is now in its 11th rocking year and is
still as fresh, funny and fantastically entertaining as
ever. Written by legendary comedian and author
Ben Elton and with a score of killer Queen tunes
such as Radio Ga Ga, I Want to Break Free, Bohemian
Rhapsody and of course We Will Rock You, it’s the
champion of all musicals, so book your tickets now!
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Dominion Theatre
Booking until 05/04/2014
Age Recommendation: 10+
Education Connections: Creative Writing, Music,
Drama and Performing Arts
Key Stage: 3+
School Groups of 12+: Best available seats
reduced to £23.75. Valid on Mon-Thu evening
performances and Wed matinee. One free ticket
with every 12 purchased.
Show & Workshop: £36.25
Junior Grand Day Out: from £38.25
is a global stage sensation
Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of Boublil and Schönberg’s
Les Misérables has now been seen by more than 65 million people in 42
countries and in 22 languages around the globe.
This global stage sensation is still breaking box-office
records everywhere in its 29th year and shows no
signs of stopping. Ideal for students studying History,
English and Performing Arts, school groups of 10+
can experience this enthralling show for just £22.50.
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France,
LES MISÉRABLES tells an enthralling story of
broken dreams and unrequited love, passion,
sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to
the survival of the human spirit.
Ex-convict Jean Valjean is hunted for decades by the
ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole.
When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker
Fantine’s young daughter, Cosette, their lives
change forever.
show from an actor’s perspective and will use
Victor Hugo’s original novel as a basis for exploring
the script in more detail. Participants will use acting
techniques to discover more about the characters
and key themes of the show which include
unrequited love, desire, history, ambition and greed.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Queen’s Theatre
Booking until 25/10/2014
Age Recommendation: 7+
Education Connections: Drama and Theatre
Studies, English, History, Performing Arts, Music
Key Stage: 2+
Featuring the songs I Dreamed A Dream, Bring
Him Home, One Day More and On My Own – LES
MISÉRABLES is the show of shows!
School Groups of 10+: Best available seats
reduced to £22.50. Valid Mon – Thu evenings and
Wed matinee.
If you’d like to make a day of it then why not add
a LES MISÉRABLES workshop to your trip?
Students who take part will learn more about the
Show & Workshop: from £35
Junior Grand Day Out: from £37
Education 10+
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Tickets reduced to £25.50 for Stalls and Royal Circle
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One complimentary teacher ticket per 10 paid tickets.
See listings for further details
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and £23.50 for Grand Circle.
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Ideal for
Key Stage
3+
Show &
Workshop
from
£37.50
WAR HORSE tickets from just £17.50
Captivate your students with CHARLIE Now
booking to early 2015, WAR HORSE will enthral your students
and
enrich
of the theatre. With strong connections to
AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY subjects suchtheiras experience
History, English and Design & Technology this show is
Book your students tickets to see Roald Dahl’s deliciously dark tale of
young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka
as it is brought to life in ‘a lavish feast of a musical’ (The Guardian)
directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes.
A chocolate garden, an army of squirrels and the
curiously peculiar Oompa-Loompas must be believed
to be seen in this gigantic production that is choc-full of
fantastical treats to dazzle your senses.
Make the most of your visit by following the FREE Page
to Stage multimedia education resource, developed
with practicing teachers to provide fun and imaginative
activities, plus eye-opening video interviews and behind
the scenes insights that will guide pupils through the
incredible creative process.
Page to Stage: Part One includes interactive classroom
based activities featuring character cards and useful
passages from Roald Dahl’s original story to ignite
pupils’ passion for reading and developing their literacy
skills. Part Two provides a cross-curricular insight into
the creative process using exciting behind the scenes
footage and interviews with the production team. Part
Three completes the journey with an opportunity for
pupils to reflect on the show and extend their learning
once back in the classroom.
Watch the wondrous trailer and begin your journey
today at CharlieandtheChocolateFactoryPreview.com/
Education
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Booking until 01/11/2014
Age Recommendation: 7+
Education Connections: Drama and Theatre
Studies, English, Dance, Performing Arts, Music
Key Stage: 2+
School Groups of 10+: Seats up to £49.50 reduced
to £25. Valid Mon-Thu evenings and Wed matinee.
Show & Workshop: from £37.50
Junior Grand Day Out: from £39.50
educationally relevant and a classic that can be enjoyed by people of
all ages. Save over 60% on top price tickets and receive one teacher’s
ticket free when you buy 10 student tickets.
Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo,
the National Theatre’s internationally-acclaimed
production of WAR HORSE is an unforgettable
theatrical experience. Hailed by Time Magazine
as ‘A Landmark Theatre Event’, WAR HORSE is
a spectacular, powerfully moving and imaginative
drama, filled with stirring music and magnificent
artistry. At its heart, are astonishing life-sized
puppets by South Africa’s Tony Award®-winning
Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing,
galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.
through the battlefields of history straight to hearts
of audiences around the world.
As World War I begins, Joey is sold to the Cavalry
and shipped to France. Soon caught up in enemy
fire, fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey,
serving on both sides before finding himself alone
in No Man’s Land. But Albert cannot forget Joey
and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on
a treacherous mission to find him and bring him
home.
Key Stage: 3+
Experience the emotional journey that charges
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: New London Theatre
Booking until 14/02/2015
Age Recommendation: 10+
Education Connections: Drama and Theatre
Studies, English, History, Art, Design and
Technology, Performing Arts, PSHE
School Groups of 10+: Best available seats
reduced to £22.50, valid Mon – Thu evenings and
Thu matinee. Dress Circle seats up to £62.50
reduced to £17.50, valid Mon – Wed evenings. 1
free teacher’s ticket per 10 tickets purchased.
Show & Workshop: from £30
Junior Grand Day Out: from £32
JUNIOR GRAND DAY OUT
Take a break from the classroom with an exciting day of events from only £24!
Make your trip to the theatre into a JUNIOR GRAND DAY OUT by
visiting one of London’s many attractions, as well as seeing a matinee
performance of the show of your choice!
Begin your day at the fascinating SHAKESPEARE’S
GLOBE EXHIBITION at the Globe Theatre. This
exhibition gives you an opportunity to learn more
about this unique building and its most famous
playwright, Shakespeare.
Alternatively for no extra cost, your class might
prefer to take a unique ‘behind-the-scenes’ look
at the work that goes into the ceremonial and
operational role of the Household Cavalry Regiment
at THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MUSEUM.
Or perhaps a more interactive experience at the
BRITISH MUSIC EXPERIENCE is the ideal way
to spend a morning for your class? Whatever you
choose, we can offer it all!
Then after a fun packed morning, there is just
enough time to have lunch at a centrally located
Fire and Stone, before taking a seat at a theatre of
your choice to see a matinee performance of one of
London’s best West End shows.
What a day - all from just £24!
BOOKING INFORMATION
Globe Exhibition, British Music Experience or
Household Cavalry Museum, lunch at Fire and
Stone and a matinee performance of any one
of the Junior Grand Day Out shows mentioned
in this brochure.
School Groups of 10+: Best available seats plus
lunch and an interactive tour from just £24!
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EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
taking the classroom into the theatre
Exclusive workshops for major
West End shows, bespoke
masterclasses and complete
theatre packages for school and
student groups
H Younger students use simple theatre
techniques to focus on the themes and
characters in the show such as family,
friendship, conflict and responsibility.
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H Key Stage 3 & 4 students discover Physical
Theatre techniques based on Artaud and
Laban to explore body isolation and energy.
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H We run a Physical Theatre Masterclass
for more experienced drama and dance
students to help develop an acute
awareness of their physicality in the creation
of a physical character.
H 4 workshop options to choose from for
ages 7-18+
H Explore the themes of identity, bullying,
friendship and having belief in oneself whilst
building confidence, self-esteem and team
work.
H Character development, acting and singing
techniques are put into practice in a
performance of a song from the show.
H Helps students devise theatre ideas through
storytelling.
H Students work with professional actors to
learn acting and performance techniques as
well as develop physicality and movement
skills.
H Vocal and speech techniques are shared to
help improve communication.
Encore Education Workshops can offer you a wide
variety of options to make your class trip to the
theatre an enhanced learning experience. Whether
you want a show focused workshop or a bespoke
masterclass tailored to suit your student needs,
Encore Education Workshops can offer it all.
BESPOKE MASTERCLASSES
We can offer bespoke masterclasses focussed
on Acting, Storytelling, Physical theatre, Musical
theatre or Shakespeare. Just tell us what you want
to do and we’ll create a programme just for you!
Our workshops are ideal for students of all ages,
Choice
of 3
exclusive
workshops
Tailored
to your
class!
tailor-made to their needs, interests, abilities and
show of your choice!
“A very worthwhile , stimulating and challenging
workshop. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed it and
felt they could apply what they had learnt to the
show afterwards” – Mrs M Copeland, Hyndland
Secondary School, Glasgow
BOOKING INFORMATION
Based on groups of 25+, a 90 minute
workshop costs £12.50 each, plus the cost of
your show tickets.
H Encourages students to understand the
history and political situation at the time.
H Through creating their own version
of a scene from the show, key themes
of citizenship and individuality will be
explored.
H A particular focus is given to the theme of
being different because of talent and/or
gender.
H Our workshop is a devising/physical theatre
masterclass which allows your students to
explore techniques and processes used in
the creation of the show.
H Includes physicality, animal acting,
storytelling and page-to-stage techniques,
with reference to puppetry, mask work and
physical theatre.
Related
Subjects:
Dance & Drama,
History,
Citizenship
Physical
Theatre
Masterclass
H For students at Key Stage 3+
Ideal
for Key
Stage 3+
H Offers the opportunity for students to
experience Les Misérables from an actor’s
perspective.
H Acting techniques are explored thoroughly,
along with characters and the shows central
themes and emotional journeys, including
unrequited love, desire, history, ambition
and greed.
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H Materials from the show may be used to
contextualise the workshop.
For more information or to book, please call 020 7492 1525 or email [email protected]
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