Drama Study Tours

Study Subject : Drama

Location : Belgium

Prices From : £299

Duration: 6 days, 5 nights

Tour Description : Throughout the school year we run courses for drama students throughout Europe. These popular courses include tuition on general theatrical and performance skills or work based on specific texts, determined in consultation with the group leaders. This programme is designed to explore the emotional dilemmas and dramatic impact of 'conflict' in the face of war. Set amongst the battlefields of WW1 groups have the opportunity to contrast the reality and the myths of war. Students can study the works of war poets as a starting point to develop their own productions and explore issues relating to the impact of war on individuals. The town of Ieper is the focal point of this tour and the surrounding area provides a range of outdoor areas that groups can use. Your tour will be accompanied by a professional actors and experienced tutors in theatre and technical skills who will lead your workshop course. If you have a small drama group you can combine with your History department and run an inter-disciplinary course. It will also provide your students with a ready-made audience!

What's Included :

• Door to door executive coach travel

• Short Channel Crossing

• Full use of the coach (subject to drivers' hours)

• 5 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in Belgium

• Visits to Tyne Cot & Vimy Ridge

• Optional half day visit to theme park (entry cost not included)

• Intensive drama workshop programme

• Professional actor/tutors

• Comprehensive travel insurance

• 1:10 free place ratio for staff

Sample Itinerary :
Day 1: Leaving school in the early morning, we take a short channel crossing to Calais. On arrival in France you can include a visit to Vimy Ridge where students can receive a guided tour of the underground tunnels and reconstructed trenches. Travel on to your accommodation in the Ieper area.
Day 2: The morning can start with a visit to Sanctuary Wood to look at an original section of trenches that pupils can explore for themselves. There is also an opportunity to look at some artefacts and contemporary photographs. In the afternoon workshops will begin and students will be able to translate their observations into performance. After dinner you can opt to attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate alternatively you may prefer to go bowling (cost not included)
Day 3: The day starts with a workshop and includes a lunchtime visit to 'In Flanders Fields' followed by some free time in the town. After the afternoon workshop there is an optional visit to a chocolate shop in the town, with a brief tour, samples and special offers. After your evening meal evening entertainment can be arranged (cost not included)
Day 4: We work again in the morning, but the afternoon is free for an optional visit to the Bellewaerde Theme Park where you can all enjoy the rides and let off some 'steam'! (entry cost not included). Alternatively if you wish to visit another location just let us know and we can arrange this for you.
Day 5: The morning is spent preparing for the final performances, which will be presented after lunch. In the evening we celebrate the week with a meal at a local restaurant or at a local disco (if booking available, costs not included)
Day 6: The morning is free for last minute shopping and packing before we depart after lunch for the journey home. We then travel to Calais in the late morning and back to your school.

Excursions : Before starting your drama workshops, you can visit the trenches in Sanctuary Wood or visit the In Flanders Field museum. For a bit of light relief, you can spend an afternoon at the Bellewaerde Theme Park.

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