Day 1
Act I
Arrive on individual flights and transfer independently to your hotel, located in one of London’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Meet your fellow travelers and tour staff for a quintessentially English afternoon tea and welcome reception at your hotel. Then stroll to the West End for a performance* selected by your Chautauqua expert, Jade King Carroll.
Included Meal: Tea
Accommodations:The Kensington Hotel
*The performance schedule and theaters will be determined at a later date when the schedules have been announced
Day 2
The Inside Scoop
Depart the hotel on foot with your travel director for a walking tour through London’s Theatreland as they regale you with inside stories about the history of London’s theaters. Enjoy lunch at leisure in Covent Garden, then transfer by coach to South Bank for a backstage tour of the iconic National Theatre including a meeting with a member of the creative team of one of the current productions. Dine pre-show as a group, then delight in one of the offerings* on one of The National’s stages.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations:The Kensington Hotel
*The performance schedule and theaters will be determined at a later date when the schedules have been announced
Day 3
The Development Process
Gather with your Chautauqua expert this morning for a discussion about new plays and the play selection process. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant as a group, then attend a matinee performance* at one of London’s renowned theaters specializing in new work. The evening is yours at leisure to explore London. Or make it a two-show day!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodations: The Kensington Hotel
*The performance schedule and theaters will be determined at a later date when the schedules have been announced
Day 4
The Design Process
Meet with your Chautauqua expert for a discussion about the design process and collaborating with designers. Later in the afternoon, travel to the other side of the Thames to Shakespeare’s Globe for a behind-the-scenes guided tour including a special talk about Shakespearean costumes. Dine at The Swan as a group, then take in an evening performance* at the Sam Wannamaker Theater.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: The Kensington Hotel
*The performance schedule and theaters will be determined at a later date when the schedules have been announced
Day 5
The Writing Process
Enjoy a morning at leisure. This afternoon, travel to the Royal Court, known as the “writer’s theater” to meet with a member of their literary staff to discuss the writing and dramaturgical process. Celebrate your journey with a festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Conclude with a performance* at the Royal Court Theatre.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodations: The Kensington Hotel
*The performance schedule and theaters will be determined at a later date when the schedules have been announced
Day 6
The Epilogue
Depart the hotel at leisure for independent transfers to London’s Heathrow Airport. Or stay and experience even more theater.
Included meal: Breakfast
Accommodations: The Kensington Hotel