Barnum – Bournemouth Pavilion

Plan your school trip to Bournemouth Pavilion for Barnum and inspire students with the spectacular world of P.T. Barnum, starring West End favourite Lee Mead.

Everything you need to plan your school trip to Barnum at Bournemouth Pavilion.

Bournemouth Pavilion

Booking from 16 - 20 Jun 26

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£4 off tickets for under 16year olds (Band A/B/C)
Barnum - Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds!
West End favourite and TV star Lee Mead takes centre stage as the legendary 19th-century showman P.T. Barnum, directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse,
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“Dazzling all-singing, all-juggling musical”

The Observer

School trip offer

£4 off tickets for under 16year olds (Band A/B/C)
Band A reduced to £36/ Band B reduced to £40/ Band C reduced to £33.25
All tickets subject to availability.

We regularly check that the costs and information are the latest and most up-to-date. However, please contact us directly if you need any further information or have a particular question. Unless specified otherwise, all prices include VAT.

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About Barnum – Bournemouth Pavilion

Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds.

West End favourite and TV star Lee Mead will take centre stage as the legendary 19th-century showman P.T. Barnum.

This spectacular production, directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse, features an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians, acrobats, and amazing circus acts.

Image credit: Barnum - Bill Kenwright Ltd presents the Watermill Theatre production

School trip & venue info

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Curriculum links

Subjects: Dance, Drama, Fashion & Textiles, Music

Ages & suitability

Suitable for: KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Higher

Age Groups: 7-11, 11-14, 14-16, Post 16

Things to know

Min. Group Size: No minimum group size

Adult/Student Ratio: At least 1 adult(s) is recommended for every 10 students

SEND: Please speak to us for information

Toilet Facilities: Toilet facilities are available on-site

Risk Assessment: A risk assessment is available

First Aid: A qualified first aider is on-site at all times

Accessibility

Find out everything you need to know about the Accessibility of this school trip in the link below.

We regularly check that the costs and information are the latest and most up-to-date. However, please contact us directly if you need any further information or have a particular question. Unless specified otherwise, all prices include VAT.

Address

Westover Road
Bournemouth
BH1 2BU

Coach parking & drop-off

Coach drop-off area nearby

Times

Tue 16 – Sat 20 Jun 2026
Performance times 2.30pm/ 7.30pm – vary
See website for details – https://www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk/events/barnum-2026

Duration

2 hours, 30 minutes (approx)

Dates

Booking from 16 - 20 Jun 26

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