Theatre

The cast of Matilda The Musical in London

Schools have more time to book Matilda tickets

2024-03-18T14:02:00+00:00

The West End’s Matilda The Musical is now booking until May 2025, with school groups of ten or more receiving a discounted rate on tickets to selected performances.

Cast members of The Boy at the Back of the Class theatre tour

The Boy at the Back of the Class theatre tour and resources

2024-02-28T17:04:00+00:00

The Boy at the Back of the Class, which is touring UK theatres until June, has been described as ‘exactly the kind of story we need to be sharing with younger audiences’. 

The cast of Pinocchio the pantomime at Newcastle Theatre Royal

We used our awards prize money to take the whole school to the theatre

2024-02-22T11:45:00+00:00

Rachel Underwood, headteacher at Langdale CE Primary School in Cumbria, tells us how they spent their prize money after winning the 2023 ‘My Best School Trip’ Award. 

Wicked the musical

Wicked competition empowers young writers to ‘be the change’ for their planet

2024-01-22T13:28:00+00:00

The writing competition, devised by the stage musical Wicked and the National Literacy Trust, will inspire school children to get creative. 

Operation Mincemeat London cast

Pre-show West End workshops with Operation Mincemeat musical

2024-01-10T07:59:00+00:00

West End musical Operation Mincemeat has announced education and outreach offers to support groups accessing the show.

Young people on the stage at the London Palladium to launch the Theatre for Every Child campaign

Campaign to fund theatre visit for every child before they leave school

2023-10-26T10:27:00+01:00

The Theatre for Every Child campaign, launched by the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre, believes all children have the right to experience the country’s world-leading theatre sector. 

Harry Giubileo (Leonard Vole), Crispin Redman (Mr Mayhew) in Witness for the Prosecution.

Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution has new school offer

2023-09-29T08:29:00+01:00

There’s a new Education Pack and school rates for the courtroom thriller, which has seen record audience figures so far in 2023. 

Elphaba and Glinda in Wicked the musical

Wicked musical producer on the appeal for schools and importance of drama

2023-08-07T15:42:00+01:00By

Wicked’s UK executive producer Michael McCabe talks to us about why the story of Wicked resonates with young people and the impact theatre visits have. 

One of the Wicked Writers competition judges Sharna Jackson meets the company of Wicked

Wicked Writers competition: children’s essays about what matters to them

2023-07-11T16:20:00+01:00

The winners of the 2023 Wicked Writers: Be The Change writing competition, have been announced. 

The Woman in Black, West End

Haunting Woman in Black tour to feature post-show Q&As for school groups

2023-03-13T16:42:00+00:00

Students will be able to see Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black at their local theatre, with discounted school tickets and post-show Q&As on offer.

Wicked the Musical, London

Young writers can win entire class trip to see Wicked in London

2023-02-06T14:01:00+00:00

Award-winning children’s author Sharna Jackson has teamed up with the National Literacy Trust and Wicked to invite pupils to enter a new writing competition that challenges them to change our world for the better.

Unexpected Twist tour

Unexpected Twist show retells the classic story by Charles Dickens

2023-01-30T14:16:00+00:00

Unexpected Twist, a production which brings the iconic story of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens into a new light, will tour the UK to inspire young people with the magic of live theatre.

Chantry pupils outside the Lyceum Theatre

Chantry Academy pupils have ‘once in a lifetime experience’ in London

2022-11-29T14:03:00+00:00

Jamie Kelly of Chantry Primary Academy won the School Trip Champion Award in 2019, but due to the pandemic, was unable to take his class out on their prize trip until this year. 

The Woman in Black, West End

Curtain to close on school trip favourite The Woman in Black

2022-11-21T16:49:00+00:00

After 33 years at London’s Fortune Theatre, Susan Hill’s haunting tale of The Woman In Black will take to the stage for the final time on 4th March 2023. 

Wicked the musical

Hit musical Wicked expands resources to enhance learning opportunities

2022-09-21T09:54:00+01:00

The London West End production of Wicked has launched a new teacher/learning resource which includes free lesson plans, savings on tickets to see the show and help with planning school trips. 

Matilda The Musical

New Matilda education guide offers teachers hand-on support and tips for school trips

2022-08-09T11:32:00+01:00

Alongside the new comprehensive planning guide for teachers, in-person workshops for Matilda The Musical, will return from September. 

The Bridge Theatre, London

Free teacher tickets at immersive Guys & Dolls Musical

2022-07-04T16:17:00+01:00

There are special school tickets to see the new Guys & Dolls production, the first musical to be performed at The Bridge Theatre in London. 

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tour

School groups invited into Narnia as The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe opens in the West End

2022-06-30T13:54:00+01:00

Students will be able to see C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, in the West End from this summer after its major UK and Ireland tour. 

Woman in Black

5 of the best theatre shows for a school trip

2022-05-25T05:16:00+01:00

With so many fantastic productions, it can be hard to choose the best theatre productions for your school visit. Here are five of our favourites in London’s West End and across the country which are sure to tick the right boxes.

Carrie Hope Fletcher

West End superstar Carrie Hope Fletcher says school trips can “spark off a life-long passion”

2022-03-16T17:04:00+00:00

Carrie Hope Fletcher, who is currently appearing as the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s newest London hit Cinderella, believes that venturing outside the classroom can inspire school children to find their future passions.

Craig Gallivan as Olaf, Frozen the Musical

Frozen the Musical star says theatre can “spark something really special” in pupils

2021-11-18T16:35:00+00:00By

Craig Gallivan, who plays Olaf in London’s Frozen the Musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, says that school children who see the show will leave feeling inspired.

Macbeth, Shakespeare's Globe

Up to 20,000 free school tickets to see Macbeth at Shakespeare’s Globe

2021-11-04T15:21:00+00:00

The historic Shakespeare’s Globe in the heart of London is offering up to 20,000 complimentary school tickets to see Macbeth, with teacher Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events linking to the show also available. 

The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe tour

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tour kicks off with school discounts and resources available

2021-11-04T15:13:00+00:00

The Leeds Playhouse production of C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has begun its UK and Ireland tour, with educational resources on offer to support school visits, as well as discounted tickets at all venues. 

Life of Pi at Sheffield Crucible Theatre

School tickets released for Life of Pi’s West End debut

2021-10-20T13:20:00+01:00

Full casting and school tickets have been announced for the London debut of Life of Pi, opening at Wyndham’s Theatre.

Cast of Jack and the Beanstalk at Milton Keynes

Dance troupe Diversity and cast of Jack and the Beanstalk panto share their school trip memories

2021-10-12T08:59:00+01:00

We went along to meet some of the Milton Keynes Theatre pantomime cast of Jack and the Beanstalk, including some of the Diversity clan, to discover what they can remember from their school days. 

Animal Farm UK Tour 2022

George Orwell’s Animal Farm will take to the stage in 2022 UK tour

2021-09-21T15:40:00+01:00

The tour schedule and full casting details have been confirmed for the upcoming production of George Orwell’s satirical novel Animal Farm which launches at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in January.

RHS Hilltop at Wisley Garden in Surrey

6 trip ideas and activities for the new school year

2021-07-19T09:58:00+01:00

Here’s our round-up of the best highlights and school-friendly ideas to book for the autumn term, from theatre performances to outdoor activities.