London Theater Tour
October 17 – 23
Travel with Professor of Drama Gabrielle Cody to cosmopolitan London for backstage insight into theater. This program offers exceptional access to the best the world of theater has to offer. Attend five performances at five different venues: the Almeida Theater, the Old Vic, the National Theater, the Donmar Warehouse, and a West End Theater. Enjoy accommodations at a four-star luxury hotel in the heart of St. James’s, the most elegant part of the West End, with easy access to theaters and restaurants.
Visit the new Saatchi Gallery situated in the refurbished former Duke of York’s Barracks in Chelsea. The gallery provides an innovative forum for contemporary art. Special programs and backstage tours are planned throughout the trip. Take part in a post-performance discussion with a leading actor from the program,” a critical round-up” with a prominent London theater critic regarding performances you attend, and a private reception at the Garrick Club, with its vast and important collection of artworks representing the history of theater. There will also be ample free time to take advantage of an additional matinee or evening performance on your own.
Professor of Drama Gabrielle Cody, who specializes in dramatic literature, and the theory, criticism and performance studies, will lecture and provide insight during the trip.
Accommodations
Six nights at the Cavendish Hotel, St. James’s, London
Trip Details
Duration: 7 days
Activity Level: Mildly Active
Price: approximately $3,699 per person, double occupancy (airfare additional)
Single Supplement: $550