Literature and Drama Trips in the UK
Our Literature and Drama school trips in the UK allow students to explore the home of some of the world’s finest arts. From hands-on Shakespeare workshops, backstage theatre tours to poetry readings, our carefully designed Literature and Drama school trips will bring the subject to life for your students.
We offer a range of destinations and themes for Literature and Drama school trips in the UK. Whether it’s an A Level group studying the romantic poets or a GCSE class looking to gain a deeper understanding of a Shakespeare play or just about anything else in the UK’s canon then we are here to help! Our expert team will design a trip tailored to your students’ age, level, curriculum and learning outcomes that will be sure to inspire!
Popular themes include:
- Shakespeare and pre-20th Century
- Poetry and Prose
- Creating Drama and Theatre
Our Services
✓ Local tour guide in each city
✓ All accommodation costs
✓ Full board meals for the entire trip
✓ All transportation costs, airport pick-up & drop-off
✓ All activities listed in the itinerary
✓ 1 free teacher per 10 paying students
✓ 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip
✓ Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
✓ Full financial failure protection
✓ Public liability insurance
✓ Our trips are fully risk-assessed
Recommended activities
Costume Tour
Pay a visit to Angels Costumes, one of the largest collections of film and theatre costumes in the world. Take a tour of all their departments, learn how they are made and walk through over more than 8 miles of hanging costumes!
Actor Q&A
Meet some current or past cast members from top theatre shows, and take part in a workshop curated by them. Focus on acting, singing, working with a director, Greek drama, public speaking or another one of their many areas of expertise.
Poets' Corner at Westminster Abbey
Head over to Westminster Abbey and its Poets' Corner, where some of the most influential British writers are buried.
National Theatre Backstage Tour
Head to the National Theatre for an exclusive backstage tour. Walk on the theatre’s Sherling Backstage Walkway, where you can take a peek behind the scenes from a high vantage point. Watch sets and props being made, and learn how a play goes from being commissioned to opening at the National Theatre.
Shakespeare's Globe
Visit Shakespeare’s Globe, the famous reconstruction of the original Elizabethan playhouse. Learn more about Shakespeare and the history of this theatre from an engaging guide. Then, take part in a workshop on a Shakespeare play of your choice.
Bloomsbury Tour
Embark on a walking tour of Bloomsbury, the London neighbourhood associated with British modernists. See the houses where these writers used to live and the typical garden squares.
Play at Shakespeare's Globe
Watch a play at the Globe Theatre (depending on availability). You’ll be a groundling - that means you’ll be standing in the theatre’s famous pit arena, Elizabethan-style!
Keats House Tour and Workshop
Visit Keats House, where the poet used to live and where he actually fell in love with the girl next door! After a tour of the house, take part in a curated workshop on some of his most famous poems, or about British contemporary poetry.
Backstage Westend Tour
Visit the backstage of Les Miserables, one of the most successful musicals in the West End. Take part in a curated workshop about the history of the musical, the directorial and design concept and aspects of stagecraft.
Shakespeare's Centre
Meet a member of the Collections Team who will show you objects from the Shakespeare Trust that the public isn’t usually able to see up close, such as books he used as sources for his plays, and theatre ephemera.
Workshop at The British Library
Pay a visit to the British Library and discover its literary treasures, including many original manuscripts of some of the classics of English literature, a Gutenberg Bible and the Magna Carta. Take part in a workshop on a theme, such as language analysis, critical thinking, bookmaking or creative writing.
An Example itinerary
Day 1
- Visit the school room that Shakespeare used to attend and attend a real Tudor lesson.
- Head to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and watch a play.
Day 2
- Head to Shakespeare’s Centre and meet a member of the Collections Team who will show you objects from the Shakespeare Trust
- Attend an hour-long lecture on a play you watched last night from the Centre’s team.
- Then, you’ll get to meet one of the Centre’s experts, who will guide a discussion about themes of a chosen play.
Logistics
✓ Hostel, 3* and 4* hotel options
✓ Coach and public transport options
✓ All accommodation and transport used is fully audited
Educational Value
✓ Expert tour guides provided
✓ Pre-trip support
✓ Educational materials available
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