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Planning a London theatre school trip?

Or looking for theatre school trip ideas for your next educational visit to the capital?

Here’s our complete guide with with everything you need to plan, book and take London theatre school trips!

School trips have always been a powerful way to bring learning to life, spark new interests and become highlights of the school year.

However, we know that theatre trips (and schools trips in general!) can be a real faff.

So that’s where we come.

We’ve been through every stage of planning, booking and taking a school trip to make it easier for you.

We work with the shows, theatres and producers directly, so through us, you’re always guaranteed the best price (we never charge any booking fees!) and always the best seats possible.

You’ll also get a dedicated School Trip Manager who’s there to answer your questions and help you every step of the way.

And to top it all off, we invite our members to free teacher events so they can always see the latest and best plays and musicals (if you haven’t already – make sure you sign up to get our free invitations).

Take a look at all the theatre school trip options below and please do drop us email (hello@theschooltrip.co.uk) or give us a call (020 8064 0974) if there’s anything we can help with!

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The Hunger Games: On Stage

πŸ“ Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 25 Oct 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 12+

🎟️ Student tickets just £29.50

πŸ‘‰ Experience the first-ever theatre adaptation

πŸ‘‰ Playing in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art venue

πŸ‘‰ Rediscover this gripping tale of courage, hope and unbreakable human spirit

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RSC's Matilda The Musical

πŸ“ Cambridge Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 17 Jan 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 6+

🎟️ Student tickets from just £17.50

πŸ‘‰ A smart, quirky ingenious musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s story.

πŸ‘‰ Free Planning Guide with everything you need to plan, book and take your trip.

πŸ‘‰ New rates from Β£17.50 for Tue-Thu evening performances.

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Wicked

πŸ“ The Apollo Victoria Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 3 Jan 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 7 - 16

🎟️ Student tickets from just £19.50

πŸ‘‰ A story that explores themes of self-esteem, identity, prejudice, fake news, peer pressure, and friendship.

πŸ‘‰ Your students will sit in the stalls or dress circle - regardless of the price.

πŸ‘‰ Free downloadable lesson plans and resources inspired by, and themed to, the production.

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Disney's The Lion King

πŸ“ Lyceum Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 6 Dec 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 7 - 16

🎟️ Student tickets from just £22.50

πŸ‘‰ Seen by more than 120 million people worldwide - it is a proven hit with theatregoers.

πŸ‘‰ Every performance features more than 350 complete costumes and 232 puppets - including two 18-feet tall giraffes - it is a true feast for the eyes!

πŸ‘‰ The story is brought to life by 50 talented cast members representing 22-different nationalities - plus a 100-strong backstage team at every performance.

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The Comedy About Spies

πŸ“ Adelphi Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 1 Aug - 27 Sep 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 10+

🎟️ Student tickets from just £20.00

πŸ‘‰ Incredibly visual and therefore accessible for students of all ages.

πŸ‘‰ The show encompasses a range of storytelling techniques; using word play, physical comedy and visual gags.

πŸ‘‰ It is a fun and highly entertaining show made by a β€˜the funniest theatre troupe in Britain’ (The Telegraph).

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

πŸ“ @sohoplace, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 29 Apr - 18 Jul 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 11+

🎟️ Student tickets just £25.00

πŸ‘‰ New bold and uplifting musical

πŸ‘‰ Ideal for English, Music, Drama and STEM subjects

πŸ‘‰ Supporting workshops available to discover more about this incredible true story

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CABARET

πŸ“ Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 1 May 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 14+

🎟️ Student tickets just £29.50

πŸ‘‰ Offers three new detailed education packs to bring learning back into the classroom.

πŸ‘‰ Welcomes all audience members in exploring the world and 1920’s Weimar Germany at the Kit Kat Club.

πŸ‘‰ Includes immersive pre-show entertainment before the main show starts.

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

πŸ“ Palace Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 20 Sep 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 10+

🎟️ Student tickets just £20.00

πŸ‘‰ An opportunity for your students to be transported into the wizarding world through the magic of storytelling, imagination and stagecraft.

πŸ‘‰ Free education pack with activities before and after seeing the production.

πŸ‘‰ Schools get exclusive access to see this smash-hit show for just Β£20 per part and teachers go free with every 10 tickets purchased.

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Avenue Q

πŸ“ Shaftesbury Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 29 Aug 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 12+

🎟️ Student tickets just £25.00

πŸ‘‰ From the director of Pitch Perfect and the songwriter behind Frozen and Book of Mormon.

πŸ‘‰ The Tony Award-winning musical returns to the West End 20 years since it first played in London.

πŸ‘‰ Perfect for young adults who are figuring life out together.

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Oliver!

πŸ“ Gielgud Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 14 Mar 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 7+

🎟️ Student tickets from just £29.50

πŸ‘‰ Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical.

πŸ‘‰ Directed and choreographed by multi-award-winning Matthew Bourne.

πŸ‘‰ A chance for your students to experience this classic production live on stage.

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Sadler's Wells Theatre

πŸ“ Sadler's Wells, London

πŸ—“οΈ Ongoing

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for all ages

🎟️ Student tickets just £10.00

πŸ‘‰ Always a great selection of shows.

πŸ‘‰ Coach parking availble near the theatre.

πŸ‘‰ A great way to showcase the magic of dance to your students.

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MAMMA MIA!

πŸ“ Novello Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 13 Mar 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 5+

🎟️ Student tickets from just £17.50

πŸ‘‰ Explores themes of identity, family, friendship, with a heartwarming story and witty script.

πŸ‘‰ Introduces young people to the magic of ABBA’s much-loved music, from Super Trouper and Thank You For The Music to Dancing Queen.

πŸ‘‰ Celebrates strong female lead characters.

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Hamilton

πŸ“ Victoria Palace Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 3 Oct 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 10+

🎟️ Student tickets from just £25.00

πŸ‘‰ 20,520 words are sung throughout the show, at an average of 144 words per minute, and if Hamilton were sung at the pace of other musicals, it would take four to six hours to perform.

πŸ‘‰ The production is the winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, 7 Olivier Awards, the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.

πŸ‘‰ 890km... is the distance the show’s two revolves (known as a donut!) have travelled over the course of 1,500+ shows so far at the Victoria Palace Theatre. This is the same distance as driving from London to Munich.

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Hadestown

πŸ“ Lyric Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 27 Sep 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 8+

🎟️ Student tickets just £25.00

πŸ‘‰ Multi award-winning Broadway musical phenomenon.

πŸ‘‰ Unique story based on Greek mythology.

πŸ‘‰ Free Teaching Resource Pack including lesson plans, a theatre timeline poster and definition cards to support music lessons.

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Kinky Boots

πŸ“ London Coliseum

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 11 Jul 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 8+

🎟️ Student tickets from just £17.50

πŸ‘‰ Based on an uplifting true story and much-loved movie

πŸ‘‰ Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical

πŸ‘‰ A joyous, brand-new production

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PADDINGTON The Musical

πŸ“ Savoy Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 1 May 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for all ages

🎟️ Student tickets from just £20.00

πŸ‘‰ It’s Paddington as you’ve never seen him before.

πŸ‘‰ Brand new songs written and composed by McFly’s Tom Fletcher.

πŸ‘‰ Expect to see Paddington Bear and the Browns, as well as a whole host of new friends and foes in this heartwarming celebration of family, kindness, and belonging.

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Witness for the Prosecution

πŸ“ London County Hall, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 25 Apr 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 10+

🎟️ Student tickets just £25.00

πŸ‘‰ A free education pack aimed at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 is available. It features four lesson plans focussing on the play’s cultural and historical context, plot and characters, sound design and the unique performance space.

πŸ‘‰ Set inside the majestic surroundings of London County Hall – a unique courtroom setting!

πŸ‘‰ Post show Q&A available upon request.

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1536

πŸ“ Ambassadors Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 2 May - 1 Aug 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 14+

🎟️ Student tickets just £30.00

πŸ‘‰ A gripping new play that weaves royal scandal with rural struggle

πŸ‘‰ Sharp, haunting, and fiercely human

πŸ‘‰ Runing for a limited time only

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The Producers

πŸ“ Garrick theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 19 Sep 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 13+

🎟️ Student tickets just £25.00

πŸ‘‰ The first major London revival

πŸ‘‰ 24x Five Star reviews

πŸ‘‰ A riotous, joy-filled hit

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The Devil Wears Prada

πŸ“ Dominion Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 26 Sep 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 8+

🎟️ Student tickets just £25.00

πŸ‘‰ Original music by Elton John.

πŸ‘‰ Over 300 bespoke costumes and fashion garments.

πŸ‘‰ Fastest-selling show in Dominion Theatre history.

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RSC's My Neighbour Totoro

πŸ“ Gillian Lynne Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 31 May 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 6+

🎟️ Student tickets just £25.00

πŸ‘‰ Brought to the stage by its original composer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

πŸ‘‰ Winner of six Olivier Awards.

πŸ‘‰ Free Teaching Resource pack to support learning back in the classroom.

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Peacock Theatre

πŸ“ Peacock Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Ongoing

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for all ages

🎟️ Student tickets just £10.00

πŸ‘‰ A varied programme of shows from dance, musicals, circus and comedy.

πŸ‘‰ Located in the heart of London's West End.

πŸ‘‰ School tickets available for most shows from Β£10 per student. For every 10 students, a teacher goes free!

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Les MisΓ©rables

πŸ“ Sondheim Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 13 Mar 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 7+

🎟️ Student tickets from just £32.50

πŸ‘‰ Les MisΓ©rables is the longest running musical in the world, now in its 39th year in London.

πŸ‘‰ Les Mis has won over 180 major theatre awards.

πŸ‘‰ The global stage sensation is a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

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Beetlejuice

πŸ“ Prince Edward Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 20 May 26 - 17 Apr 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 12+

🎟️ Student tickets from just £17.50

πŸ‘‰ The spectacular Broadway sensation crosses over to the Prince Edward Theatre from May 2026.

πŸ‘‰ Based onΒ Tim Burton’sΒ beloved movie classic.

πŸ‘‰ A gleefully irreverent book, head-spinning set design and a score that’s out of this Netherworld.

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The Play That Goes Wrong

πŸ“ Duchess Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 3 Oct 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 8+

🎟️ Student tickets just £23.00

πŸ‘‰ Features an extraordinary range of theatrical techniques that are sure to energise your student’s studies.

πŸ‘‰ Showcases the fundamentals of comedy.

πŸ‘‰ Truly original premise promises to inspire performers and playwrights of the future.

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Phantom of the Opera

πŸ“ His Majesty's Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 13 Mar 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 8+

🎟️ Student tickets just £32.50

πŸ‘‰ Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerising score magically combines with jaw-dropping scenery and breath-taking special effects

πŸ‘‰ Seen by over 160 million people in 46 countries and 193 cities in 21 languages

πŸ‘‰ The original cast recording was the first in British musical history to top the charts at number one

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SIX the Musical

πŸ“ Vaudeville Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 31 Jan 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 10+

🎟️ Student tickets just £23.50

πŸ‘‰ Winner of over 35 international awards, including two Tony Awards and a Platinum certified soundtrack that’s been streamed over 5 billion times.

πŸ‘‰ An electrifying blend of history, humour, relatability, and high-energy pop music.

πŸ‘‰ A celebration of sisterhood and empowerment, sparking conversations on identity, power, gender and cultural memory.

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Disney's Hercules

πŸ“ Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 18 Jul 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 5+

🎟️ Student tickets from just £20.00

πŸ‘‰ The electrifying new musical brings the perfect opportunity for school groups looking to explore the legends and myths of Ancient Greece.

πŸ‘‰ Bring the adventures of Hercules into your classroom with a FREE curriculum-based Education Programme created for by-teachers-for-teachers.

πŸ‘‰ Disney’s Hercules official post show workshops are available to book, guided by specifically trained Disney Teaching Artists.

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The Boy at the Back of the Class

πŸ“ UK Tour

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 23 May 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 7 - 14

πŸ‘‰ A bold, ambitious and imaginative theatre production, designed for young people.

πŸ‘‰ A powerful, heart-warming and socially relevant play to inspire and engage new audiences.

πŸ‘‰ Use Children's Theatre Partnership's learning resource packs to support learning and discussion back in the classroom.

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Peter Pan

πŸ“ New Wimbledon Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 5 Dec 26 - 3 Jan 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for all ages

🎟️ Student tickets from just £16.50

πŸ‘‰ Amazing special effects, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and barrel-loads of laughter

πŸ‘‰ Experience the magic of Neverland on stage

πŸ‘‰ Student tickets include ice creams

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Goldilocks and The Three Bears

πŸ“ Woking Theatre, Woking

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 5 Dec 26 - 3 Jan 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for all ages

🎟️ Student tickets from just £15.00

πŸ‘‰ A festive extravaganza packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts.

πŸ‘‰ Expect a world of wonder.

πŸ‘‰ Student tickets from Β£15 each.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

πŸ“ Richmond Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 5 Dec 26 - 3 Jan 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for all ages

🎟️ Student tickets from just £15.00

πŸ‘‰ Featuring laughs, music, special effects and bundles of audience participation

πŸ‘‰ A panto full of fun

πŸ‘‰ Tickets include free ice creams for students

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Future Makers

πŸ“ Royal Albert Hall, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 31 Oct 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 7 - 14

🎟️ Student tickets just £3.00

πŸ‘‰ Tickets are just Β£3 per student.

πŸ‘‰ Designed to inspire your students to create music of their own.

πŸ‘‰ A chance to see other students showcase their talents.

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Theatre Workout

πŸ“ Theatre Workout, London

πŸ—“οΈ Ongoing

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 5+

πŸ‘‰ Workshops led by professional actors, performers and theatre makers to share expert knowledge

πŸ‘‰ Workshops tailored to you to meet your learning needs

πŸ‘‰ Teachers go free

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To Kill a Mockingbird

πŸ“ Wyndham's Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 25 Jun - 12 Sep 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 12+

🎟️ Student tickets just £25.00

πŸ‘‰ Stage adaptation by Oscar-winning writer Aaron Sorkin.

πŸ‘‰ Harper Lee’s debut novel sold over 40 million copies, was translated into 40 languages and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961.

πŸ‘‰ Had sell-out seasons on both Broadway and the West End.

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Stick Man Live On Stage - The Montgomery, Sheffield

πŸ“ The Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 5 Dec 26 - 3 Jan 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for all ages

🎟️ Student tickets just £15.00

πŸ‘‰ Great educational resources to share with schools and nurseries to enrich the trip - https://stickmanonstage.com/#education

πŸ‘‰ Stick Man has been delighting audiences for over fifteen years - it is returning for its 15th annual festive season in London, and its third at Bloomsbury Theatre thanks to its popularity and ability to engage audiences

πŸ‘‰ Adapted from the book by Julia Donaldson, the multi award-winning author of some of the world's best loved children's books including The Gruffalo and Zog. Julia is best known for her popular rhyming stories for children, especially those illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which have sold over 75 million copies and have been published in over 100 languages

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

πŸ“ Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Ongoing

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for all ages

πŸ‘‰ Discounted schools rate for all Main House shows, which is available to all schools, colleges and universities.

πŸ‘‰ Β£15 student tickets with one free teacher ticket for every ten students and two free teacher tickets for SEND schools.

πŸ‘‰ Free tickets to the annual Panto available for state schools in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.

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Antarctica

πŸ“ Polka Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 27 Sep 26 - 15 Jan 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 3 - 7

🎟️ Student tickets just £10.00

πŸ‘‰ A production by the Olivier Award-winning Little Bulb.

πŸ‘‰ An unforgettable journey full of clowning, puppets and plenty of snowy surprises.

πŸ‘‰ Audiences are invited to explore and discover the snowy, magical landscape.

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Peter Pan

πŸ“ Polka Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 18 Nov 26 - 22 Jan 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 5 - 12

🎟️ Student tickets just £11.00

πŸ‘‰ From the creative minds behind β€˜Pied Piper’ and Polka’s β€˜Romeo & Juliet’, comes a magical family adventure about finding your courage and your voice.

πŸ‘‰ Packed with original songs performed live by a company of award-winning vocalists, beatboxers, and rappers.

πŸ‘‰ A remixed musical retelling of the much loved classic.

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Bloomsbury Theatre

πŸ“ Bloomsbury Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Ongoing

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for all ages

πŸ‘‰ Central location, close to many key transport links

πŸ‘‰ Part of University College London with strong focus on education, student development and experience

πŸ‘‰ Wide range of events including professional and student productions showing full range of industry

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Whatever the Weather - Unicorn Theatre

πŸ“ Unicorn Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 3 Jul - 16 Aug 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 1 - 7

🎟️ Student tickets from just £11.50

πŸ‘‰ Be confident trying new activities.

πŸ‘‰ A fun activity to end the school year.

πŸ‘‰ Affordable tickets and saver tier offers.

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Macbeth Alone by Stroud Theatre Company - Wilton's Music Hall, London

πŸ“ London

πŸ—“οΈ 14 May 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 12+

🎟️ Student tickets just £12.00

πŸ‘‰ Unique and visually clever modern version of Macbeth

πŸ‘‰ Bringing Shakespeare's language and themes alive for a young audience

πŸ‘‰ Compelling theatre for the young student that ticks all the boxes with a clever and visually arresting version of Macbeth

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Macbeth Alone by Stroud Theatre Company UK Tour

πŸ“ UK Tour

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 21 May 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 12+

πŸ‘‰ Unique and visually clever modern version of Macbeth

πŸ‘‰ Bringing Shakespeare's language and themes alive for a young audience

πŸ‘‰ Compelling theatre for the young student that ticks all the boxes with a clever and visually arresting version of Macbeth

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Tortoise and the Hare

πŸ“ Polka Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 31 May 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 3 - 7

🎟️ Student tickets just £10.00

πŸ‘‰ All performances include creative captions, integrated BSL and audio description.

πŸ‘‰ Retelling of the classic tale The Tortoise and the Hare.

πŸ‘‰ Includes puppetry and live music.

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The Rapping Princess

πŸ“ Polka Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 21 May - 18 Jun 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 3 - 6

🎟️ Student tickets just £9.00

πŸ‘‰ A gorgeous, funky fairytale for lovers of ALL music!

πŸ‘‰ Based on award-winning author, Hannah Lee and Allen Fatimaharan’s inspirational children’s book.

πŸ‘‰ A story about being true to yourself and friendship.

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Stick Man Live On Stage

πŸ“ Bloomsbury Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 3 Dec 26 - 3 Jan 27

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for all ages

🎟️ Student tickets from just £11.50

πŸ‘‰ Great educational resources to share with schools and nurseries to enrich the trip - https://stickmanonstage.com/#education

πŸ‘‰ Stick Man has been delighting audiences for over fifteen years - it is returning for its 15th annual festive season in London, and its third at Bloomsbury Theatre thanks to its popularity and ability to engage audiences

πŸ‘‰ Adapted from the book by Julia Donaldson, the multi award-winning author of some of the world's best loved children's books including The Gruffalo and Zog. Julia is best known for her popular rhyming stories for children, especially those illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which have sold over 75 million copies and have been published in over 100 languages

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Heart Wall - Bush Theatre, London

πŸ“ Bush Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking until 16 May 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 14+

🎟️ Student tickets just £10.00

πŸ‘‰ Critically acclaimed and relatable new family drama with four and five star reviews

πŸ‘‰ At the Bush Theatre, West London's home of new work

πŸ‘‰ Affordable ticket prices from Β£15, and one free adult ticket per 10 pupils

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Shakespeare's Globe

πŸ“ Shakespeare's Globe, London

πŸ—“οΈ Ongoing

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 5+

πŸ‘‰ Year-round workshops for primary and secondary schools

πŸ‘‰ CPD for teachers

πŸ‘‰ See a show in the iconic Globe Theatre or candlelit indoor Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

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artsdepot

πŸ“ London

πŸ—“οΈ Ongoing

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 2+

πŸ‘‰ Fully accessible spaces with step-free access

πŸ‘‰ Range of programming for all ages

πŸ‘‰ Spacious cafe area and classroom facilities

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Southbank Centre

πŸ“ Southbank Centre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Ongoing

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for all ages

πŸ‘‰ Offering lots of events, shows and workshops

πŸ‘‰ They welcome all kinds of school groups, of all ages, as well as home education groups

πŸ‘‰ Inspiring a love of the arts and support learning across the curriculum

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The Lion Inside - Unicorn Theatre

πŸ“ Unicorn Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 14 Jul - 2 Aug 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 3 - 7

🎟️ Student tickets from just £14.50

πŸ‘‰ End the school year with a roarsome treat!

πŸ‘‰ Based on the bestselling book of the same name.

πŸ‘‰ Affordable tickets and saver tier offers.

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Jacksons Lane

πŸ“ Jacksons Lane, London

πŸ—“οΈ Ongoing

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 3+

πŸ‘‰ Inspiring theatre experiences spanning circus, puppetry, music and storytelling

πŸ‘‰ Productions suitable for a wide range of age groups and key stages

πŸ‘‰ Affordable school group tickets with flexible booking support

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The Enormous Crocodile The Musical

πŸ“ Lyric Hammersmith, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 28 Jul - 22 Aug 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 3 - 11

🎟️ Student tickets just £15.00

πŸ‘‰ Features a menagerie of incredible puppets designed by Toby OliΓ©.

πŸ‘‰ Includes catchy original music by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, Suhayla El-Bushra and Tom Brady.

πŸ‘‰ Touring to 15 theatres across the country.

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There's a Tiger in the Garden

πŸ“ Polka Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 8 - 17 Jul 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 3 - 7

🎟️ Student tickets just £9.00

πŸ‘‰ A musical-theatre adaptation of Lizzy Stewart’s award-winning children’s book β€˜There’s a Tiger in the Garden’.

πŸ‘‰ Features puppetry, imaginative design and music.

πŸ‘‰ Explores the power of imagination and invites audiences to explore, play and engage in the story.

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Arthur

πŸ“ Polka Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 24 Jun - 15 Jul 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 6 - 12

🎟️ Student tickets just £10.00

πŸ‘‰ A brand-new production, made for children ages 6-12!

πŸ‘‰ A magical play, with original songs based on the Arthurian legend and the quest for a better world.

πŸ‘‰ Features your all time favourite mythical characters from British folklore.

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Unicorn Theatre

πŸ“ Unicorn Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Ongoing

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages under 14

🎟️ Student tickets from just £11.50

πŸ‘‰ Provides imaginative, uplifting, and stimulating theatre experiences to students

πŸ‘‰ The productions offer a wide range of suitability for those from Nursery to Year 8

πŸ‘‰ Affordable tickets and saver tier offers!

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There's a Monster in Your Show UK Tour - Arts Depot, London

πŸ“ artsdepot, London

πŸ—“οΈ Booking from 27 - 28 May 26

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages 3 - 7

🎟️ Student tickets just £12.00

πŸ‘‰ Interactive adventures for big imaginations!

πŸ‘‰ New music composed by Tom Fletcher, Barry Bignold and Miranda Larson.

πŸ‘‰ This show is the perfect introduction to live theatre.

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Polka Theatre

πŸ“ Polka Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Ongoing

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for ages under 13

🎟️ Student tickets just £9.00

πŸ‘‰ State-of-the-art facilities, ideal for school groups.

πŸ‘‰ Show-related workshops, lunch spaces and ice creams available with each visit.

πŸ‘‰ Free resource packs with information and activities related to the show will be emailed to you after the performance.

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Bush Theatre

πŸ“ Bush Theatre, London

πŸ—“οΈ Ongoing

πŸ‘₯ Suitable for all ages

🎟️ Student tickets just £10.00

πŸ‘‰ The place to discover the best new plays in London theatre

πŸ‘‰ Affordable tickets, bespoke packages and a relaxed informal environment

πŸ‘‰ Work that your students will relate to, be galvanised by and want to keep discussing afterwards

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Summary

A London theatre school trip offers so much for your students.

In this guide, we’ve been through all the main theatre school trips in London. Click the links on each to find out more and also see the free teaching resources and workshops that are available.

With such a wide range of shows, there’s something for every budget and every topic. However, we know that with so much choice in can be hard to choose the right theatre school trip…

…so that’s where we come in – we make theatre school trips easier.

We work with the shows, theatres and producers directly, so through us, you’re always guaranteed the best price (we never charge any booking fees!) and always the best seats possible.

You’ll also get a dedicated School Trip Coordinator who’s there to answer your questions and help you every step of the way.

And to top it all off, we invite our members to free teacher events so they can always see the latest and best plays and musicals (if you haven’t already – make sure you sign up to get our free invitations).

Please do drop us email (hello@theschooltrip.co.uk) or give us a call (020 8064 0974) if there’s anything we can help with!

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Want more school trip ideas?

Our School Trips Ideas section has hundreds of trips to choose from – all of which you can filter by location, subject, key stage and more to find exactly what you’re looking for.

Want to see everything that’s on in London?

This guide has all the main school trip shows for London theatre school trips.

But if you’re looking for individual tickets and offers, we would recommend The Society of London Theatre (SOLT). Here you can see everything that’s on, plus see all their on the day offers at their famous TKTS.

Prices are correct at the time of publication. All costs, unless otherwise specified, include VAT.

We may prioritise certain listings based on partnerships, alongside relevance to your search.
Featured image: RSC's Matilda The Musical

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