An Inspector Calls: school tickets and learning resources

The new production of An Inspector Calls will open on 3rd September 2027 at the Alexandra Palace Theatre in London, performing for three weeks before moving onto its next venue.

School groups are offered discounted rates, plus an educational resource pack containing worksheets on the historical, social and economic context of the play can be downloaded via its website to support the GCSE English literature syllabus. 

An Inspector Calls is currently set to tour until May 2028, with more dates and venues expected to be added. Tickets are available now for most confirmed venues and casting is due to be announced shortly.

Tour dates

Behind the curtain

Set in 1912, the Birling family are forced to question their choices when Inspector Goole interrupts their evening celebrations to inform them of a young woman’s death. The startling revelations shatter the foundation of their lives and raise questions about their roles in her death.

Published in 1945 by J B Priestley, An Inspector Calls received its West End debut in 1946. Stephen Daldry’s revival of the production in 1992 at the National Theatre won a total of 19 major awards, including four Tony Awards and three Olivier Awards. Back by popular demand, it last toured in the UK in 2024, marking it as the longest running play in history. 

Director Stephen Daldry said: “When we first created An Inspector Calls at the National Theatre in 1992, none of us could have imagined that we would still be touring the production 35 years later.

“It’s extraordinary that Priestley’s play continues to resonate so strongly with audiences, and perhaps more importantly, that its message remains as relevant today as ever. I’m delighted that a new generation of audiences will have the opportunity to experience it on this latest tour.”

Learning trips to An Inspector Calls 

Schools can download a free education pack prior to their visit to the show containing interviews with the cast and creative team as well as relevant modern case studies, suitable for students studying GCSE English literature, drama and theatre studies.

From discussions on the Birling’s responsibility to an understanding of political accountability and an in-depth look at the structure of the play, schools can use the resources to incorporate the themes of the play into in-classroom learning. 

Reduced rates for school groups are available at each participating venue; schools will need to book directly with their chosen venue.