With over 20 years experience organising school trips, Theatre Workout is your ideal partner!
As a DMC, we organise trips for UK and international schools, but we also organise trips for a global network of educational tour operators, many of whom you may know. We do all the planning and bookings, and they sell it on to schools, so why not come straight to the source and book with us direct?
With Theatre Workout, we can support you with ad-hoc services, such as theatre tickets or accommodation, or we can plan your entire trip including all the essentials of travel, meals and accommodation, plus the experiences which will add outstanding educational value.
Trips are available from one day to two weeks, covering most of the curriculum. Our most popular trips are for Drama, Music, Art, English, History, and Science, but talk to us today to find out more.
THEATRE WORKOUT CAN NOW DO YOUR TRIP ADMIN FOR YOU!
Our Trip Management Portal is available 24/7 and allows families to register for their trip, pay us direct with monthly instalments, and provide all the information needed to deliver a successful trip. This allows us to better manage your trip for you and relieves you of all the usual admin.
What activities are available during educational visits in 2027?
- Coach or rail travel
- Hotel or hostel accommodation
- Theatre tickets
- Theatre workshops
- Backstage tours
- Museums and galleries
- London travel cards
- Attractions such as the London Eye, Warner Brothers Studios, London Zoo, View from the Shard, London Dungeons and more...
Itineraries are available linked to history, geography, languages, science, environment and more.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Dance
We offer multi-award winning drama, dance and performing arts workshops and courses in partnership with West End productions, on specific practitioners work or styles of performance, all designed to enhance a theatre visit or enhance your school's creative curriculum.
Dance workshops are available in professional dance studios including Pineapple and Danceworks in London's West End, or in schools across the UK. We also work with studios and practitioners across the UK to deliver dance classes on request, combined with tickets to performances.
English
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Storytelling Creative writing Story writing Heroes and villains Fairy tales Myths and Legends Superheroes Shakespeare Vocabulary grammar and punctuation Poetry Charles Dickens Composition Comprehension
English tours including:
- Stratford-upon-Avon packages including Shakespeare's birthplace, the RSC shows and tours, plus workshops
- London packages including
- Drama workshops on storytelling, playwriting, devising, Shakespeare, and on set plays
- Shakespeare's Globe theatre tour and exhibition
- The British Library
- Walking tours of literary landmarks
- Poetry and literary events and festivals
Drama workshops bring stories to life, helping students to better understand how stories, characters and narratives are told, exploring text in a practical, aural and physical way.
Science Biology
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Evolution and inheritance Dinosaurs
Science tours may include visits to the Science Museum, Kew Gardens, London Zoo, and to other sites and attractions across the UK where students can experience practical activities, guided tours, talks and academic lessons covering a broad range of science subjects including physics, chemistry, engineering and more...
Science Chemistry
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Science tours may include vistis to the Science Museum, and to other sites and attractions across the UK where students can experience practical activities, guided tours, talks and academic lessons covering a broad range of science subjects including chemistry, physics, biology, engineering and more...
Science Physics
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Science tours may include vistis to the Science Museum, and to other sites and attractions across the UK where students can experience practical activities, guided tours, talks and academic lessons covering a broad range of science subjects including physics, chemistry, biology, engineering and more...
Environmental Geography
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Climate change Sustainable living Conservation
Geography trips may include visits to London's View From The Shard, or the London Eye where students get a birds-eye view of London with educational audio guides and activities. Other options may include guided walking tours of most UK cities, walking activities in national parks, or in partnership with outdoor activity centres where students can learn about issues such as conservation, wildlife, recycling, and the evolving landscape.
Physical Geography
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Rivers Environment Volcanoes Earthquakes
Learn more about evolving geographical landscapes with some amazing London attractions and museums.
See London from above and learn about the changing London landscape with the London Eye or View From The Shard.
Explore global Maritime geography with the National Maritime Museum and Cutty Sark in Greenwich.
Learn about animal conservation at London Zoo, ecological changes and the environment with Kew Gardens, or about volcanic eruptions and tectonic plates with the Natural History Museum.
Whatever aspect of Geography you wish to study, we'll curate a bespoke package tailored to your needs with onsite learning resources wherever possible.
Twentieth Century
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History tours may include visits to important museums and attractions, such as the Imperial War Museum, Tate Modern, Motor Museum, Science Museum, and a host of others in London and across the UK. Visits may also include guided tours and bus tours of many UK cities.
Accommodation Only
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Theatre Workout offers affordable accommodation in hotels, hostels, homestay networks, and student halls, offering a broad range of options for your next trip.
Hostels provide private dorms for students and staff, with affordable options for most groups on a bed and breakfast basis as standard, with optional packed lunches and upgrades to en-suite rooms.
Hotels offer ensuite twin or triple bed rooms for groups, ideal for those who want a little more comfort, with a wide range of 2-5 star options on a bed and breakfast basis as standard.
For international groups, Home-Stay packages are popular, with groups staying with host families, 2-4 people per home, usually on a full-board basis.
For one-night options, why not opt for a centrally located London Capsule Hotel, right in the heart of theatre-land?
Finally, for those travelling during the holiday periods, university halls are available at excellent rates with single or twin options.
Art
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Drawing Sculpture Design Painting History of Art
Art tours include entry to a number of galleries and exhibitions, along with artist-led workshops.
Boost your student's techniques, along with their appreciation and understanding of art with practical workshops on sketching, drawing, watercolour, street art, ceramics, animation and more.
Business
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Enterprise and Leadership Marketing
As part of Theatre Workout we offer practical workshops on the business of theatre and the creative industries which, pre-Covid, was the fastest growing sector of the UK economy, outperforming aerospace, automotive, life sciences, oil and gas industries by over £30bn! These workshops may also covers travel, tourism and hospitality sectors.
In addition, Creative DMC also offers entry to events and exhibitions where students can access talks, seminars and discussions on current business trends and developments covering multiple sectors.
Careers
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With our extensive background in the creative industries, we offer talks and discussions on a number of topics including working freelance, the business of theatre and producing, all of which cover a range of issues regarding career paths, training, and setting up a business.
We can also arrange entry to careers fairs and business events covering a broad spectrum of industries.
Citizenship
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Democracy Politics and parliament Team building Crime and Punishment
Citizenship trips may include a number of activites including visits to the Houses of Parliament, law courts, museums on law and politics, and guided tours of historic political and legal landmarks.
We also produce bespoke drama and performing arts programmes covering aspects of public speaking, debate, performance, political change, ethics and morality.
Cultural Education
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Creativity and Culture are two of Theatre Workout's core specialities, as they go hand-in-hand.
All UK cities have their own, unique culture - derived from multiple influences and expressed through art, music, architecture, cuisine, theatre, religious worship, dance and more.
London is one of the biggest melting pots in the world, taking influences from cultures from around the world, offering multiple opportunities for schools. Popular packages will combine visits to museums and galleries, such as the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Tate Galleries; live theatre in the West End; theatre workshops and tours; great food; and guided tours of Westminster to Buckingham Palace to take in Britain's political and royal culture.
Design Technology
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We offer workshops rooted in set design, and offer a range of bespoke theatrical tours and activities which may cover costume design, lighting and sound design, wigs, make-up design and more.
We also work with a number of partners including the Design Museum and the Warner Brother's Studios - the Making Of Harry Potter, where design is of leading educational concern.
Dinosaurs
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Visit the Natural History Museum's world-class exhibits and get private, bespoke guided tours led by experts. The museum also offers a range of education programmes for primary and secondary school groups to boost your learning and knowledge of the ancient world.
Drama
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Theatre is our forte, with our multi-award-winning theatre workshops in London and Stratford-Upon-Avon to maximise any theatre visit!
Packages may include tickets to plays and musicals, backstage tours of some of the most famous theatres in the world, bespoke workshops tailored to your group, plus other theatre and drama themed museums and attractions.
Elizabethans
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Elizabethan history is synonymous with William Shakespeare, so where better to learn about Elizabethan life than to visit Stratford-Upon-Avon?
Stratford-Upon-Avon offers a unique insight into Elizabethan life, society and culture. You can visit Shakespeare's birthplace - his beautifully preserved childhood home - where you can see how Elizabethan's lived. The town also offers an Elizabethan farm, Classroom, and the world-famous RSC and other cultural and historic sites to interest any group.
Medieval
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Norman Conquest Black Death and Medicine Castles
Whether you visit The Tower of London, Leeds Castle, or any other ancient castle in the UK, Theatre Workout can curate the perfect package for you combining all your trip essentials of travel, meals and accommodation with outstanding experiences and guided tours on request.
MFL Languages
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Spanish French
Theatre Workout has run a specialist programme of drama workshops for foreign-language groups visiting the UK for over 20 years.
Now, we offer drama workshops led by our international practitioners in their native language, with options for French and Spanish. Other workshops may be available on request.
So, put your language skills into practice in a new context, and boost your knowledge through drama.
Music
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Singing Listening to Music Music History
Music is a huge part of British life and culture, and London offers a vast array of opportunities to experience world-class live music at it's best, from classical concerts, solo performances, or major West End musicals. We can also expand your music experience with a bespoke music workshop with industry professionals.
London also hosts amazing museums and attractions rooted in Music, from the Victoria & Albert Museum to Handel/Hendrix House, providing additional creative learning opportunities for your group.
Performing Arts
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We offer multi-award winning drama, dance and performing arts workshops and courses in partnership with West End productions, on specific practitioners work or styles of performance, all designed to enhance a theatre visit or enhance your school's creative curriculum. We cover acting, Shakespeare, musical theatre, devising and physical theatre, stage combat, storytelling, clowning and more, both in our West End studios, online and as outreach workshops.
Our own programmes are available in London and Stratford Upon Avon. We also work in partnership with a UK network of theatre education departments and practitioners who can deliver workshops in theatres and in schools across the UK.
We also organise theatre visits with tickets, backstage tours and other theatrical educational content.
Physical Education
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Tours are available which include practical, physical and creative activities such as stage combat, dance, and physical theatre, but which also include visits to sporting locations, such as the 2012 Olympic Park and the Oval cricket ground where talks, tours and activities may be available.
PSHE
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Specialist drama workshops are now available to explore key topics in the PSHE curriculum: friendship, peer pressure, prejudice, racism, bullying and more.
Workshops employ practical, creative techniques from character development, improvisation, and storytelling to see issues from another person's perspective, develop empathy and understanding.
Religious Education
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Tours are available to famous religious sites including St Paul's Cathedral, Canterbury, Westminster and more. These may include services, tours and talks. In addition, opportunities may be created to engage with other major religions and celebrations in London and most major cities across the UK.
Romans
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Romanisation and ways of life Roman Buildings Our Roman Legacy
Britain has a wealth of beautifully preserved Roman history, with several Roman cities still in existence.
Visit a Roman temple in the heart of the City of London; visit the London Mithraeum to learn about Roman faith, gods, practices and more; travel further afield to explore the world-famous Roman Baths in the city of Bath, plus excellent sites and tours in Colchester and York.
Sports Centre
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Trips to activity centres across the UK may include a range of sporting and outdoor pursuits from football and tennis to sailing and rock climbing. Other tours may include visits to and activities at sporting sites such as the 2012 Olympic Park, Oval cricket ground, and football stadiums.
Vikings
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Invaders and Settlers
York's Jorvik Viking Museum has to be one of the top Viking destinations in the world, with it's excellent museum and educational resources for all ages, providing opportunities to learn about Viking history, culture and society, and the efforts to unearth and preserve artifacts which continue to teach us about them.
York also offers a wealth of Roman and British history, plus was a film location for Harry Potter films, so has a lot to offer any school trip. Talk to us about curating your bespoke package today.
Wildlife
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Outdoor spaces, such as parks, lakes and woodlands are wonderful habitats and offer a wealth of educational opportunities. Tours may include guided tours by wildlife specialists, and entry to attractions and sites such as the London Zoo, Woburn Safari Park, the Woodland Trust and Forest Schools.
World War
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Women in wartime War and the British Empire Air Raids Blitz and Battle of Britain
Visit the Imperial War Museum, Churchill War Rooms, and a host of other museums to learn about this pivotal and important period in modern history. Trips may include talks, guided tours, costumed characters and more.
Top off your trip with a Kip On A Ship as you spend the night on HMS Belfast, a warship moored on London's Bankside on the river Thames.
What size groups do we cater for?
Any group with 20+ students
On-site classroom facilities?
If you need specific facilities, please advise to arrange suitable venues.
Is there first aid on site?
May be available at some locations, and First Aid guides can be arranged, but otherwise, no
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
Drama is a fantastic, accessible, and engaging medium for all students, particularly for younger children and SEN students who greatly benefit from learning through play.
Workshops can be tailored to the ability and specific needs of a group, using movement, games and storytelling to help students learn to better express themselves, their thoughts and feelings, through performance.
Our practitioners are patient, and are able to adapt plans to meet the group's needs on the day.
In theatres, we can request seating with aisle access, in case any members of your group need a break from a performance. Theatre's have limited access for wheelchairs, but wheelchair users can be accommodated. Most theatres, attractions, tours etc will also have support for hearing impairment, and other physical access needs.
Please notify us at the time of booking what access or support needs you require for your group to ensure we can make suitable arrangements.
Yes, on request. Please advise of any requirements at the time of booking
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Creative DMC is a brand name of Theatre Workout. Theatre Workout is a multi-award-winning company which is affiliated with the British Educational Travel Association (BETA), the Independent Theatre Council (ITC), Action for Children's Arts, is an Arts Award Supporter and holds a Learning Outside The Classroom Quality badge.
Who are Theatre Workout?
Theatre Workout is a Destination Management Company (DMC). We're not a tour operator, but tour operators book their programmes through us, so we work with both UK and international schools, and the group travel industry, to create bespoke packages to meet all their school trip needs!
Creative and cultural trips are what we do best, specialising in London theatre trips, but we organise school trips across the UK!
Our award-winning service delivers all aspects of your school trip, including:
- West End Workshops and masterclasses to maximise your theatre experience
- Theatre tickets for West End shows and theatres across the UK
- Guided tours
- Meals and packed lunches
- Coach hire and train travel
- Youth hostel and hotel accommodation
- Entry to a huge range of ticketed attractions including museums, galleries, and exhibitions.
Why book with a tour operator if you can book with the people who supply them?
- Winner: Best Educational Travel DMC, Greater London Enterprise Awards 2020.
- Winner: Most Engaging Theatrical Training & Education Provider, Greater London Enterprise Awards 2020.
- Finalist (Silver): Best Support Service, British Youth Travel Awards 2016.
- Winner: Best Leisure Product, British Youth Travel Awards, 2016, 2018.
Every enquiry gives you a chance to win trips and workshops for your school - We are giving away a free trip for every week of the Autumn term!
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