- Roundtrip airfare from Kansas City International Airport to London-Heathrow
- Budget hotel accommodations in London for six nights
- Budget hotel accommodations in Stratford-upon-Avon for one night
- Continental breakfasts
- "Welcome to Britain" seminar with noted London journalist or guide
- Ticket to a Royal Shakespeare Theatre production at Stratford-on-Avon
- Theatre ticket to a production at the National Theatre of Great Britain (South Bank)
- Theatre ticket to a popular West End production
- Theatre ticket to an off-Broadway style show on London's Fringe
- A guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe (Bankside)
- A guided walking tour of Oxford University and City Centre
- A walking tour of the Shakespeare properties in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Ground transportation via private coach between cities
- A "This is London" visitor's guide
- A 7-day Travelcard for London Transport
- Some tour admissions and fees
2009 London Theatre Tour
ESU THEATRE
2009 British Theatre Tour
London – Oxford – Stratford
March 2009
You are invited to join us during Emporia State University’s Spring Break to explore our theatrical roots in the United Kingdom. Our trip will provide you with a unique and affordable opportunity to explore our theatrical heritage in some of the most historic and beautiful sites in Great Britain. The cost of the tour will be $2000** per person. Our lodgings will feature twin rooms. These accommodations are small but include breakfasts, baths and comfortable beds. REMEMBER: Travel to the United Kingdom requires a current U.S. Passport. This tour is designed for students and budget-conscious travelers. We heep the costs down by booking low to mid-priced accommodations and by traveling during the off season. Individuals may request alternate accommodations for an additional charge. **In the event of some unforseen increase in the costs or rate of exchange, some additional charges may result.
Our tentative itinerary
- Friday March 13
- Travel day from Kansas City to Minneapolis to the United Kingdom
- Saturday March 14
- Early morning arrival into London-Heathrow. Ground transportation to accommodation. Welcome seminar.
- Sunday March 15
- Explore London and environs on your own
- Monday March 16
- Walking tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Theatre production at National Theatre of Great Britain
- Tuesday March 17
- Free day. Perhaps you book your own day trip to Bath, Salisbury, Greenwich, Cambridge, even Paris.
- Wednesday March 18
- Free day in London. Evening performance on the West End.
- Thursday March 19
- Free day. Fringe theatre production.
- Friday March 20
- Morning in Oxford. Travel to Stratford-upon-Avon. Evening performance by Royal Shakespeare Festival.
- Saturday March 21
- Travel day. London-Heathrow to Detroit. Detroit to Kansas City.
Payment Schedule
A deposit of $500 must accompany your reservation. This deposit is due by December 12 . The balance is due FEBRUARY 6, 2009. **In the event of an unforeseen increase in the exchange rate, some additional charges will be made. To reserve a spot on the tour, contact Jim Bartruff, Director of Theatre, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS 66801 no later than December 12, 2008. For additional information call 620-341-5704 -or- Email: jbartruf@emporia.edu
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