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WELCOME TO THE NEW EDUCATION GUIDE FOR THE2015 SPRING TERM. THIS NEW DESIGN IS FULL OFINFORMATION ABOUT THE EXCITING NEW SHOWSAND GREAT RATES FOR SCHOOLS IN 2015.Bend it like Beckham will open at the Phoenix theatre and promises to be a funny and uplifting treat for your students. We are also delighted to announce that the Royal Shakespeare Company have developed their own Matilda the Musical workshop that provides a great education resource to run alongside your trip to the brilliant production of Roald Dahls classic story, which you can book exclusively with See Education.

Outside of the West End we have some greatevents and attractions like The Euro HockeyChampionships which is being held in the same venue used for the Olympics. Students will getthe chance to see some of the best players inthe world at amazing prices, with tickets from just 1! The Art of the Brick has been proclaimed by CNN as one of the worlds 10 must see exhibitions and features incredible sculptures made using over 1 million LEGO bricks.

Our experienced and friendly education team areon hand to help with all you booking requests andcan support you with all the education resourcepacks and posters to you may require for your students and their trip. We look forward to working with you to give yourstudents an incredible experience.

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WICKEDApollo Victoria | Running Time 2 hours 45 minutes

Bring your classroom to life with the award-winning musical WICKED!

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire that re-imagined the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, WICKED explores themes ranging from friendship, trust and tolerance, to the manipulation of public opinion and how it feels to be the victim of bullying simply because you are different.

Join the adventure and discover that youve not been told the whole story about the Land of Oz

Relevant for Key Stages 2-4.

Visit www.wickedpreview.co.uk now for your:

Comprehensive Teacher booklet to help you prepare your students to get the most out of WICKED.

Detailed lesson plans for teachers of English, Drama and Art & Design, using the story and themes of WICKED as a starting point for curriculum-focused activities.

PSHE lesson plans using the musical to explore the curriculum in health & well-being, relationships and the wider world, especially focusing on friendship, anti-bullying and human rights.

Supporting production resources featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes content including set and costume designs, production images, script extracts and more!

10+ School Groups best available seats from just 19.50, plus one free teacher per 10 paid pupils! Visit our listings page for more details.

WICKED DELIVERS A POWERFUL MESSAGE OF TOLERANCE AND ACCEPTANCE IN A PERFORMANCE THAT STUDENTS WILL NEVER FORGETCitizenship and PSHE Coordinator, Uplands Community College, East Sussex

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DISNEYS THE LION KINGLyceum TheatreRunning Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disneys multi-award winning musical THE LION KING will redefine your expectations of theatre. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

Disneys ingenious adaptation of the beloved animated feature film combines dazzling staging and wildly creative costumes, masks and puppets.

10+ School Groups from just 22.50, plus one free teacher per 10 paid pupils! Visit our listings page for more details.

THE RESULT IS A THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER, GUARANTEED TO CAPTURE THE IMAGINATION OF YOUR PUPILS

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIMEGielgud TheatreRunning Time 2 hours 40 minutes

Based on Mark HaddonsBest-selling and award-winning novel; Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs Shears dead dog. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.

10+ School Groups best available seats from just 22.50, plus one free teacher per 10 paid pupils! Visit our listings page for more details.

A BEAUTIFUL, ELOQUENT, DAZZLINGLY INVENTIVE SHOW ABOUT THE WONDERS OF LIFEEVENING STANDARD

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WAR HORSENew LondonRunning Time 2 hours 40 minutes

Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, the National Theatres internationally-acclaimed production of WAR HORSE is an unforgettable theatrical experience. Hailed by Time Magazine as A Landmark Theatre Event, WAR HORSE is a spectacular, powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs. At its heart, are astonishing life-sized puppets by South Africas Tony Award-winning Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.

10+ School Groups from just 17.50, plus one free teacher per 10 paid pupils! Visit our listings page for more details.

SO EXHILARATING IT MAKES YOU REJOICE TO BE ALIVE. ITS SHEER SKILL AND INVENTION ARE AWE-INSPIRINGTHE TIMES

LES MISRABLESQueens TheatreRunning Time 2 hours 50 minutes

Cameron Mackintoshs legendary production of Boublil and Schnbergs LES MISRABLES is a global stage sensation. Seen by more than 70 million people in 43 countries and in 22 languages around the globe, it is still breaking box-office records everywhere in its 30th year. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, LES MISRABLES tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption - a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

10+ School Groups best available seats from just 22.50! Visit our listings page for more details.

WINNER OF OVER 100 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

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MISS SAIGONPrince Edward TheatreRunning Time 2 hours 50 minutes

Cameron Mackintoshs acclaimed new production has made its highly anticipated return to the West End, and is breaking box office records. Since MISS SAIGONS sensational record-breaking run at Londons Theatre Royal Drury Lane 25 years ago it has played in 300 cities in 15 different languages, winning awards around the world. This epic musical love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with an American GI called Chris but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.

10+ School Groups from just 22.50! Visit our listings page for more details.

MIND-BLOWINGLY BRILLIANTMAGIC FM

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERAHer Majestys TheatreRunning Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Now in its 29th record-breaking year, this multi award-winning musical continues to captivate audiences at Her Majestys Theatre in Londons West End after more than 11,000 performances. Andrew Lloyd Webbers mesmerizing score along with jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects, magically combine to bring this tragic love story to life each night.

10+ School Groups from just 22.50! Visit our listings page for more details.

REMAINS THE MOST EXCITING MUSICAL IN LONDONDAILY MAIL

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THE RAILWAY CHILDRENKings Cross TheatreRunning Time 2 hours 10 minutes

ALL ABOARD! The stunning adaptation of E Nesbits classic novel The Railway Children arrives at LONDONS KINGS CROSS STATION from December. Set in a new, purpose built 1,000 seat venue complete with state of the art heating system, this breath-taking show features a stage built around a real train track, and a beautiful 60-tonne locomotive that steams into the theatre to delight all ages.

If you havent been recently, come and discover this extraordinary part of London. You can find us amid the remarkable new developments on Kings Boulevard. Probably the best connected location in Europe. Six underground lines, 14 bus routes, two mainline stations were easy to find!


A GLORIOUS ADAPTATION OF E NESBITS CHILDRENS CLASSICTHE GUARDIAN

THE WOMAN IN BLACKFortune TheatreRunning Time 2 hours

Susan Hills acclaimed ghost story comes to dramatic life in Stephen Mallatratts ingenious stage adaptation. Now celebrating over 25 terrifying years in the West End, Robin Herfords gripping production is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. A firm favourite with school groups, the recent release of the film and a new sequel in 2015 has again raised profile among young people who so enjoy the thrill of seeing it live.

A FREE education resource pack is available and offers in-depth exploration of the play with reference to the production process.


A MARVELLOUS EXERCISE IN TENSION, SPUN FROM PERFECTLY PACED STORYTELLINGTHE INDEPENDENT


BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICALVictoria Palace Theatre | Running Time 3 hours

Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners strike, BILLY ELLIOT is the inspirational story of a young boys struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Follow Billys journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community.

With unforgettable music by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful storyline, this astonishing theatrical experience will stay with you forever.

Suitable for Key Stage 3 and above

Free education pack available to download which investigates the show as a stimulus for cross- curricular classroom activities providing you with resources, discussion points and loads of lesson ideas.

The education pack has curriculum crossovers with Citizenship, Drama & Theatre Studies, English, History and Politics, Music, Performing Arts, PSHE, Dance students.

10+ School Groups best available seats from just 23.70, plus one free teacher per 10 paid pupils! Visit our listings page for more information.

A REAL INSPIRATION FOR ALL CHILDRENNICOLA TULLY, ALEXANDRA PARK SCHOOL

WOR BILLY! WHAT A SENSATION, WHAT AN INSPIRATION. AT LAST A MUSICAL THATS ROUGH, RAW AND, ABOVE ALL, POLITICAL. FROM THE SHEER EXUBERANCE OF ITS YOUNG STARS, TO THE CAPTIVATING CHOREOGRAPHY, ITS FAR MORE THAN A FEEL-GOOD EVENINGINDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

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MATILDA THE MUSICALCambridge Theatre | Running Time 2 hours 40 minutes

MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.

With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, MATILDA THE MUSICAL tells the tale of an extraordinary girl who is determined to change her own story, even if it means being a little bit naughty

The RSC have created an exciting education programme giving schools insight into the creative process of staging this award-winning musical. Packed with teaching resources for primary and secondary school students, the programme aims to give young people the inspiration, confidence and skills to develop their own creative writing.

The RSC have created an exciting education programme giving schools an insight into the creative process of staging this award-winning musical. Find out more at matildaschoolresources.com

10+ School Groups best available seats from just 25.00! Visit our listings page for more information.

THE QUEST FOR A GREAT NEW MUSICAL IS OVEREVENING STANDARD

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ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY WORKSHOPS MATILDA THE MUSICALCambridge Theatre | 90 minute sessions

New mid-week matinee workshops now available for primary and secondary schools!

The workshops are designed to introduce your students to the story of MATILDA THE MUSICAL, the key characters and the creative process of bringing this award-winning musical to life on stage.

Led by RSC practitioners these active 90 minute sessions can be tailored to meet the needs of students of all ages from 6 years old and upwards. For more information please contact See Groups.

Interactive school resources available at MatildaSchoolResources.com

From just 7.50 per student! Contact our education team for more information.

ITS HARD TO IMAGINE A SHOW CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF ROALD DAHLS LITERARY WORLD MORE PERFECTLY THAN THIS ONETHE OBSERVER


CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORYTheatre Royal Drury LaneRunning Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Roald Dahls deliciously dark tale of young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Mr Willy Wonka comes to life in a brand new West End musical directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes. When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, its the chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets hes always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems.


A LAVISH FEAST OF A MUSICAL!THE GUARDIAN

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONGDuchess TheatreRunning Time 2 hours 40 minutes

Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off, in THE smash hit comedy that has extended to September 2015! Written by and starring the Mischief Theatre company THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG sees The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong... does! The accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!

8+ School Groups best available seats from just 17.50! Visit our listings page for more information.

ITS AS THOUGH THE MOUSETRAP HAS BEEN TAKEN OVER BY MONTY PYTHONWHATSONSTAGE.COM

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EUROHOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

THE EUROHOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015, the pinnacle of European international hockey, is coming to London on 21-30 August. Be entertained by Europes top mens and womens teams as hockey returns to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

EuroHockey 2015 promises a fantastic atmosphere for all ages. Theyll be entertainment on and off the pitch and everyones welcome.

Tickets for under 18s from just 1, plus buy 10 tickets, get one free!

HOSTED AT THE LEE VALLEY HOCKEY CENTRE IN THE QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK!

THE ART OF THE BRICKOld Truman Brewery, London

THE WORLDS FAVOURITE LEGO ART EXHIBITION

Featuring over 100 art sculptures created from more than a million LEGO bricks by US artist Nathan Sawaya and having already attracted millions of visitors worldwide, THE ART OF THE BRICK has been proclaimed by CNN as one of the

worlds 10 must-see exhibitions.

LAST CHANCE TO SEE MUST END 12 APRIL.

10+ School Groups from just 7! Plus 1 free ticket for every 10 purchased!

SO DETAILED SO INTRICATEABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. YOU COULDNT PULL ME AWAY FROM ITTHOMAS MAGILL - BBC RADIO 2 CLAUDIA WINKLEMANS ARTS SHOW

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THE CAKE AND BAKE SHOWHarrogate HIC 19-21 June 2015

London ExCel 2-4 October 2015

Manchester Event City 16-18 October 2015

Edinburgh RHC 30 Oct 1 November 2015

THE CAKE & BAKE SHOW is an experimental live event for baking and cake fanatics. The award-winning show is set to turn up the heat in 2015 with 4 exciting new shows in London, Harrogate, Manchester and Edinburgh.

These events have capitalised on the popularity of all things baking and host the perfect mix of live demonstrations, celebrity speakers, expert classes, market stands, gadgets, live competitions and so much more...

10+ + School Groups from just 10.00

EVERY SINGLE PRODUCER OF CUPCAKES, CAKE DECORATING, EVERYTHING ELSE- THEYRE ALL HEREMARY BERRY, THE QUEEN OF CAKES

GRAND DESIGNS LIVEExCeL, London E16 1XLBooking until 30th April 2015

Based on the Channel 4 TV series, and presented by design guru Kevin McCloud along with George Clarke and Charlie Luxton, the event will be packed with over 500 exhibitors, featured across seven different sections. The show offers visitors a unique opportunity to see all the latest trends for the home as well as many products never seen before. Plus explore full scale eco homes and interactive technology features.

5+ Groups from 7 per studentand 12 per adult(15 for a weekend ticket)

AN INSPIRATIONAL EVENT ON A GRAND SCALE!

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THE 39 STEPSCRITERION THEATRE

50.00/52.00

SCHOOL OFFERS:8+ 17.50 (1 free per 10) Mon - Thu8+ 15.00 (1 free per 10) Wed Mat

BEAUTIFUL - THECAROLE KINGMUSICALALDWYCH THEATRE

66.00SCHOOL OFFERS:10 + 25.00 Tue Wed

BEND IT LIKEBECKHAMPHOENIX THEATRE

54.45

SCHOOL OFFERS:10+ 22.00 (1 free per 10) Mon - Thu

BILLY ELLIOTVICTORIA PALACE THEATRE

66.20/66.70

SCHOOL OFFERS:10+ 24.00 (1 free per 10 -under 16s only) Mon - Wed10+ 25.00 (1 free per 10 -under 16s only) Thu

CATSLONDON PALLADIUM

59.50

SCHOOL OFFERS:10+ 25.00 (I free per 10) Mon - Wed10+ UPPER CIRCLE 17.50 (I free per 10) Mon - Wed

CHARLIE AND THECHOCOLATE FACTORYTHEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE

67.50

GROUP OFFERS:10+ 25.00 Mon - Thu

THE COMMITMENTSPALACE THEATRE

62.50/67.50

SCHOOL OFFERS:10+ b/a 25.00 (1 free per 10) Tue - Fri

THE CURIOUSINCIDENT OF THE DOGIN THE NIGHT-TIMEGIELGUD THEATRE

57.50


DI & VIV & ROSEVAUDEVILLE THEATRE

49.50

SCHOOL OFFERS:10+ b/a 19.50 (1 free per 10) Mon - Wed + Thu Mat

DISNEYS THE LION KINGLYCEUM THEATRE

67.50

SCHOOL OFFERS:10+ 22.50/ 27.50 (1 free per 10) Tue - Thu

GHOST STORIESARTS THEATRE

35.00

SCHOOL OFFERS:8+ 17.50 (1 free per 10) Tue - Thu & Sun

GRIMM TALESBARGE HOUSE, OXO TOWER WHARF

46.00

SCHOOL OFFERS:10+ 25.50 Tues - Wed

GYPSYSAVOY THEATRE

65.00

SCHOOL OFFERS:10+ 45.00 Mon - Wed

HORRIBLE HISTORIES III GARRICK THEATRE

22.00

SCHOOL OFFERS:10+ 15.00 All Performances

IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST VAUDEVILLE THEATRE

67.50


JERSEY BOYSPICCADILLY THEATRE

67.50

SCHOOL OFFERS:15+ 21.50 (1 free per 10) Tue - Thu

LES MISRABLESQUEENS THEATRE

67.50

SCHOOL OFFERS:10+ 22.50 Mon - Thu

LET IT BEGARRICK THEATRE

65.00

SCHOOL OFFERS:10+ 25.00 (1 free per 10) Mon - Fri

LORD OF THE DANCE -DANGEROUS GAMESDOMINION THEATRE

60.50


MATILDATHE MUSICALCAMBRIDGE THEATRE

67.50

SCHOOL OFFERS:10+ 25.00 Tue - Thu

MEMPHISTHE MUSICALSHAFTESBURY THEATRE

62.50/67.50


MISS SAIGONPRINCE EDWARD THEATRE

67.50

SCHOOL OFFERS:10+ 22.50 Tue & Wed Eve & Thu Mat

THE PHANTOMOF THE OPERAHER MAJESTYS THEATRE

67.50

GROUP OFFERS:10+ 22.50 Mon - Thu

WEST END THEATRE LISTINGSALL RATES IN THE GUIDE ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINT.THEY ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.


THE PLAY THATGOES WRONGDUCHESS THEATRE

49.50

GROUP OFFERS:12+ 17.50 Tue - Fri

THE RAILWAYCHILDRENKINGS CROSS THEATRE

54.45

SCHOOL OFFERS:

10+ 16.50 Tue - Thu + Fri

STOMPAMBASSADORS THEATRE

67.50

SCHOOL OFFERS:

10+ 17.50 Mon & Thu

SUNNY AFTERNOONHAROLD PINTER THEATRE

71.50


THE WOMAN IN BLACKFORTUNE THEATRE

47.50

SCHOOL OFFERS:10+ 19.50 Tue - Sat

THRILLER LIVE!LYRIC THEATRE

65.00

SCHOOL OFFERS:8+ 15.00 Sun - Fri

WAR HORSENEW LONDON THEATRE

62.50

SCHOOL OFFERS:10+ CIRCLE 17.50 (1 free per 10) Mon - Thu10+ STALLS 22.50 (1 free per 10) Mon - Thu

WICKEDAPOLLO THEATRE

67.50

SCHOOL OFFERS:10+ b/a 25.00 (1 free per 10) Mon - Thu + Wed Mat10+ 2nd Price Seats 19.50 (1 free per 10) Mon - Thu + Wed Mat

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