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England

Exclusive London Theater Experience for Ogunquit Playhouse Members

Program No. 25630RJ
Step behind the curtain of London’s theater scene with Giles Ramsay — lectures, backstage access, expert talks and four dazzling West End performances.
Itinerary
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While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our published materials, programs are typically advertised more than a year prior to their start date. As a result, some program activities, schedules, accommodations, personnel, and other logistics occasionally change due to local conditions or circumstances. Should a major change occur, we will make every effort to alert you. For less significant changes, we will update you during orientation. Thank you for your understanding.
Duration
7 days
6 nights
What's Included
10 meals ( 5B, 5D )
4 expert-led lectures
2 expert-led field trips
1 hands-on experience
4 performances
An experienced Group Leader
5 nights of accommodations
Taxes and customary gratuity
Road Scholar Assurance Plan
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Activity Note
Hotel check-in from 3:00pm
Afternoon:
After checking in to the hotel we’ll have some time to relax and settle in before our Orientation meeting. Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. Our program is staffed with both a Study Leader who will lecture, conduct field trips, and serve as an information resource on program-related topics, and a Group Leader who will accompany us throughout the program and deal primarily with logistics. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Dinner:
At the hotel.
Evening:
At leisure
Activity Note
Walking about 1/2 mile; paved streets, stairs in some historic theatres, no elevators.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
After breakfast, we invite you to join Giles Ramsay for a London Theatre lecture at the hotel.
Lunch:
On your own.
Afternoon:
We’ll board a motorcoach and ride to the Globe Theatre where an expert Guide brings to life the thrilling story of the iconic wooden ‘O’. Hear how the original 1599 theatre survived the plague, fire and political oppression and rose again in the 1990s as part of one man’s radical vision. In the walk-through exhibition space, relive some of the most iconic shows with seasonally curated displays, and even have the chance to get ready for the stage yourself with interactive costumes and props.
Dinner:
At a local restaurant.
Evening:
We will attend a performance at one of London’s theatres. Our program was planned far in advance when details of performances were not available. When confirmed, the information will be posted in the Final Mailing.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach with 3-4 steps up/down. Walking about 1/2 mile; paved streets, stairs in some historic theatres, no elevators.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
At the hotel, we’ll gather for a captivating interactive discussion of current affairs with one of the UK’s leading political journalists. Examining the headlines of the day, this session will put past and present political issues into startling focus.
Lunch:
On your own to enjoy what you like.
Afternoon:
This afternoon we'll have an interactive acting workshop
Dinner:
At a local restaurant.
Evening:
We will attend a performance at one of London’s theatres. Our program was planned far in advance when details of performances were not available. When confirmed, the information will be posted in the Final Mailing.
Activity Note
Getting on/off a motorcoach with 3-4 steps up/down. Long corridors and many stairs at the Opera House, walking distances and periods of standing for the duration of the field trip; paved streets, stairs in some historic theatres, no elevators.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We’ll board a motorcoach and ride to the Royal Opera House where we will have a backstage exploration with a guide from the Royal Opera House. We will take a look behind the scenes at rehearsal spaces, costume and props workshops and auditorium.
Lunch:
On your own.
Afternoon:
Free time. You may want to visit one of London's many free museums including the Victoria & Albert Museum, The National Gallery, British Museum, or the Natural History Museum. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities.
Dinner:
At a local restaurant.
Evening:
We will attend a performance at one of London’s theatres. Our program was planned far in advance when details of performances were not available. When confirmed, the information will be posted in the Final Mailing.
Activity Note
Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
After breakfast, we invite you to join Giles Ramsay for a London Theatre lecture at the hotel.
Lunch:
On your own.
Afternoon:
We’ll be joined by one of London’s leading theatre critics at the hotel for an in-depth discussion of the shows we have seen.
Dinner:
At a local restaurant.
Evening:
We will attend a performance at one of London’s theatres. Our program was planned far in advance when details of performances were not available. When confirmed, the information will be posted in the Final Mailing.
Activity Note
Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!
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Please Note: This program has itinerary variations on certain dates.
Apr 6 - Apr 12, 2026 Itinerary Differences: GROUP - Members of the Ogunquit Playhouse