Ultimate guide to make your London Theatre School Trips easier

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 theatre school trips to London’s West End!

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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Back To The Future The Musical

Adelphi Theatre, London

Booking until 12 Apr 26

What we love

Free worksheets, activities, interviews and behind the scenes videos from this smash-hit musical.

Electrifying stage craft and special effects.

Includes hit songs from the movie – The Power of Love, Johnny B. Goode, Earth Angel and Back in Time.

Upper Circle reduced to £25.00 per student

Rear Dress Circle & Stalls reduced to £35.00 per student

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Disney’s The Lion King

Lyceum Theatre, London

Booking until 31 May 26

What we love

Curriculum-linked resources are available for free online to use as part of your trip.

Your students will watch in awe as the Serengeti, and the story of Simba, comes to life all around you.

Over one million students have already experienced its award- winning Education Programme.

Grand Circle reduced to £22.50 per student

Stalls & Circle reduced to £29.50 per student

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Guys & Dolls

Bridge Theatre, London

Booking until 4 Jan 25

What we love

Get right up close to the action with immersive standing.

For a special school rate, schools get access to the best tickets in the house.

A chance to see a classic Broadway musical in a new way.

Immersive Standing Matinee tickets reduced to £15 per student

Immersive Standing Evening tickets reduced to £19.50 per student

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Hadestown

Lyric Theatre, London

Booking until 28 Sep 25

What we love

Multi award-winning Broadway musical phenomenon.

Unique story based on Greek mythology.

Strong cross-curricular links including Drama, Music, PSHE, English, History and Classics.

Tickets reduced to £25 per student

Accelerator Rate 15+ tickets reduced to £25 per student (2 free teacher tickets for every 15 student)

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Hamilton

Victoria Palace Theatre, London

Booking until 28 March 26

What we love

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.

The rap in the show’s 18th track Guns and Ships is considered to be the fastest song in musical theatre, with an average of 6.3 words a second.

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.

Selected Grand Circle reduced to £25.00 per student for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Thursday matinees

Grand Circle reduced to £35.00 per student for for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Thursday matinees

Selected Grand Circle reduced to £35.00 per student for evening performances

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Palace Theatre, London

Booking until 29 Jun 25

What we love

An opportunity for your students to be transported into the Wizarding World through the magic of storytelling, imagination and stagecraft.

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

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

Grand Circle reduced to £20.00 per student, per part (£40 total per student)

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Les Miserables

Sondheim Theatre, London

Booking until 28 Mar 26

What we love

Les Misérables is the longest running musical in the world, now in its 39th year in London.

Les Mis has won over 180 major theatre awards.

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

Tickets reduced to £32.50 per student

Group rates will not be available Sept & Oct 25

No performance 9 Oct 25 matinee & 19 Nov evening

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MAMMA MIA!

Novello Theatre, London

Booking until 28 Mar 26

What we love

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

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

Celebrates strong female lead characters.

Balcony Band D Tickets reduced to £17.50

Band A-C Tickets reduced to £25.00

Band A-C reduced to £30.00 (College & University 10+ Valid Sep 25- Mar 26)

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RSC’s Matilda The Musical

Cambridge Theatre, London

Booking until 24 May 26

What we love

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

Free Teaching Resources and Educational Videos to bring learning back in the classroom.

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

Tickets reduced to £17.50 per student for limited Upper Circle (restricted view) midweek evening performances

Tickets reduced to £19.50 per student for Stalls & Dress Circle accelerator seats reduced for Tuesday and Wednesday evening performances – book and pay 8 weeks out

Tickets reduced to £25 per student for Stalls & Dress Circle for matinee & evening performances – for matinees book from September

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Mrs. Doubtfire

Shaftesbury Theatre, London

Booking until 26 Apr 25

What we love

Lovingly based on the hit film, poppets!

A hilarious and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds.

Education resources available.

Tickets reduced to £25.00 per student

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Oedipus

Wyndham’s Theatre, London

Booking from 4 Oct 24 – 4 Jan 25

What we love

Appeals to older school groups (KS4+) with a deeply rooted historical element behind it

A classic that has been reimagined into a modern tale

Cross over with other subjects including Literature, Politics, Sociology, History and Classics

Band C & D tickets reduced to £25 per student

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Oliver!

Gielgud Theatre, London

Booking until 29 Mar 26

What we love

Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical

Directed and choreographed by multi-award- winning Matthew Bourne

A chance for your students to experience this classic production live on stage

Tickets just £32.50 per student

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RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro

Gillian Lynne Theatre, London

From 8 Mar – 2 Nov 25

What we love

Brought to the stage by its original composer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company

Winner of six Olivier Awards

Transfers to the West End after two sell-out, box office record-breaking runs at the Barbican

Tickets reduced to £25.00 per student

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Starlight Express

Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London

Booking until 18 Dec 25

What we love

The Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is a state-of-the-art cultural destination only two stops from Baker Street and a short 5-minute walk from the Wembley Park Tube

The venue is highly accessible, offering excellent travel options, including ample parking for groups not using public transport

Performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC

Band B tickets reduced to £25 each

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The Comedy About Spies

Noel Coward Theatre, London

Booking from 14 Apr – 3 Aug 25

What we love

Features and extaordinary range of theatrical techniques that are sure to energise your student’s studies

Showcases the fundamentals of comedy

Education Programme coming soon

Grand Circle bands A & B reduced to £25 per student

Grand Circle bands C, D and E reduced to £20 per student

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The Great Gatsby

London Coliseum, London

Booking from 11 Apr – 7 Sep 25

What we love

History based muscial set in the 1920’s

Based on the famous peice of literature

Fun musical with amazing songs and well known lyrics

Bands C & D tickets reduced to £25 per student

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The Phantom of the Opera

His Majesty’s Theatre, London

Booking until 27 Sep 25

What we love

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

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

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

Tickets reduced to £29.50 per student

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The Play That Goes Wrong

Duchess Theatre, London

Booking until 4 May 25

What we love

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

Showcases the fundamentals of comedy.

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

Tickets reduced to £23 per student

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Theatre Royal Drury Lane Educational Tours

Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London

Ongoing

What we love

Led by actors to immerse your students

Free educational pack to take back to the classroom

Package the tour with fantastic schools rates for shows at Lloyd Webber Theatres

Tickets reduced to £13.50 per student

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Waiting For Godot

Theatre Royal Haymarket, London

Booking until 21 Dec 24

What we love

One of the greatest plays of the 20th century by Samuel Beckett

Only running for a limited season

Student tickets from £10 per student

Tickets reduced to £15 per student (until 11 Dec)

Tickets reduced to £29.50 (Valid on selected Stalls and Royal Circle seats until 11 Dec)

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Wicked

The Apollo Victoria Theatre, London

Booking until 31 May 26

What we love

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

Your students will sit in the stalls or dress circle – regardless of the price.

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

Band D & E reduced to £19.50 per student (for groups of 10 more)

Bands A-C reduced to £25.00 per student (for groups of 10 more)

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Witness for the Prosecution

London County Hall, London

Booking until April 26

What we love

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.

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

Post show Q&A available upon request.

Band C & D reduced to £25 per student

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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 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).

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!

More resources

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’s West End?

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.