Stage to Screen: Performing Arts in the Uk and Ireland England, Wales, Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland

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STAGE TO SCREEN: PERFORMING ARTS IN THE UK AND IRELAND ENGLAND, WALES, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND

Set out across the Atlantic Ocean for a behind the scenes tour of Great Britain and Ireland. With a focus firmly on performing arts, film and Londonderry television you’ll have amazing access to the Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and X-Men locations and sets. Discover the history, culture Belfast and politics that have shaped many of the productions to come out of these Isles through Dublin an array of specially designed experiences that help you get the most out of your European Cardiff Oxford adventure of a lifetime.

DEPARTURE DATE: London June: 24 July: 11

* ALL-INCLUSIVE PROGRAM PRICE: $5,690 Live the Middle Ages Exclusive Access to BRIT School of PEOPLE Step back in time at an a Former Member Performing Arts TO PEOPLE awesome People to People of Parliament Study alongside talented Medieval encampment and Go behind the scenes of peers from the BRIT School, UNIQUE re-enactment at Warwick Parliament in London as you the London institution that MOMENTS Castle. Upon arriving at the meet a former Member of British produced the likes of Adele, Castle you will be greeted by Parliament. This immersive Amy Winehouse and Jessie J. Richard Neville, Earl of experience will allow you to ask You’ll be escorted around the Warwick, and his knight of the questions directly to the expert world famous school by current Realm. Swear your allegiance to as your group discusses the students and marvel at their the Earl and join his army to take current challenges faced by the theater, dance and recording down the Lancastrian House to United Kingdom and European studios in addition to their claim the Throne of England! This governments about the impact industry leading technology is your chance to see history of Brexit and the UK leaving the department. come to life as you fire the European Union. world’s largest trebuchet and learn to swordfight.

CULTURAL The Road to Peace A Troubled Past Giving Back to EXCHANGE, In keeping with President Explore Kilmainham Gaol, one the Community Eisenhower’s vision for enhanced of the largest unoccupied gaols During a truly eye-opening EDUCATION cultural understanding, visit a in Europe, which played a pivotal experience, meet with vulnerable & SERVICE Belfast school and learn about the in Irelands turbulent history. members of society, and the complexities of different religions As a former prison, its history people attempting to help them. as you hear from locals about is infamous, particularly during Spend the afternoon contributing “The Troubles” in Northern the events of the Anglo-Irish to the vital work being carried Ireland. Understand how this War of 1919–1921. Uncover the by the team. This is your chance has changed for the better since realities of the religious, political to make a meaningful impact the signing of the Good Friday and cultural differences that in the local community during Agreement. You will also meet cause such division among an exclusive People to People with local students and teachers residents of the Emerald Isle. moment. to discuss how this period influenced their childhoods. FUN & Behind the Scenes Access Miracles of Nature Outdoor and Leadership Step onto authentic sets, discover Experience the beauty and Enjoy the raw adrenaline and ADVENTURE the magic behind spellbinding brilliance of nature with a visit exhilaration of coasteering. special effects and explore the to the Marble Arch Caves. This This thrilling activity combines behind the scenes secrets of the ‘miracle of nature’ lies at the a blend of rock-hopping, shore- Harry Potter movie series. Visit foothills of Cuilcagh Mountain, scrambling, wave swell-riding and the picturesque filming locations where an incredible subterranean cave-exploring into one white for Game of Thrones, X-Men and world awaits. You’ll be guided knuckle fright designed to push the Italian Job to name but a few through a fascinating natural your limits. Test yourself like of some of the most recognizable underworld of rivers, waterfalls, never before, both physically and locations in TV and cinema. winding passages and chambers mentally, as you build confidence while stunning limestone cave and team working skills with your formations glisten all around. traveling companions.

*Your program may differ slightly due to scheduling conflicts, unforeseen changes, or the arrival of new opportunities. Your program’s schedule of activities will be provided as confirmed, closer to actual travel.

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Bid goodbye to Britain (for now) as you DAY 4 arrive in Southern Ireland to continue your DAY-BY-DAY Leaders of London whirlwind backstage tour. Spend the morning exploring London and taking in all the highlights including the Enjoy some leisure time on the picturesque ITINERARY Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Curracloe Beach which you may recognize DAY 1 Watch on as the iconic performance from the from the movie Saving Private Ryan. Soak Welcome to England Queen’s Guard unfolds in front of your eyes. up a little sun and gaze out over stunning countryside views in one direction, and Depart the USA on your adventure of a Go behind the scenes of one of the oldest seascapes in the other. lifetime. Get to know your likeminded parliaments in the world as you meet a former traveling companions and experienced guides Member of British Parliament. This truly as you jet across the Atlantic. DAY 8 immersive experience will allow you to ask The Delights of Dublin questions directly to the expert as your group Touch down in the United Kingdom and take Travel north to Ireland’s capital, Dublin, discusses the current challenges faced by the in those all-important first impressions before and visit a variety of film locations learning UK and European governments surrounding settling down for a good night’s rest. You’ll about the history of this amazing city along the impact of Brexit. need it, as you have an action-packed two the way. Listen to enthusiastic story tellers weeks ahead of you visiting famous landmarks, share anecdotes of the filming process for a ancient cities, and above all the iconiclocations DAY 5 fascinating insight into the industry. of many film and television shows. Myths and Magic Step onto authentic sets, discover the magic Visit Trinity College, where many classic DAY 2 behind spellbinding special effects and explore movies were filmed, including the Michael Landmarks of London the behind the scenes secrets of the Harry Caine fan favourite ‘Educating Rita’. Marvel Potter series at the Warner Bros Studios at the ancient, world famous Book of Kells. Following a meet and greet with your local where all eight films were brought to life. This illuminated manuscript contains the four guide, it’s time to head out into London for Gospels of the New Testament and dates an orientation of the city. During an in-depth After arriving in Warwick, go back in time at a back 1,200 years. Meet your homestay family whirlwind tour of the very best of London specially arranged People to People medieval for the next few days, offering an authentic you’ll get the chance to see iconic landmarks encampment and re-enactment at Warwick taste of Irish life. like Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, Castle. This includes lessons in sword fighting, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. archery and knight training, and ends with DAY 9 firing the largest catapult in the world! Following your first taste of British cuisine, Connections Through Sport hop on the Coca-Cola London Eye for a bird’s Explore Kilmainham Gaol, one of the largest eye view of the capital. Gaze out over the DAY 6 unoccupied gaols in Europe and pivotal in city from the famous big wheel as you take in A Helping Hand Ireland’s turbulent history. As a former prison, stunning panoramas that stretch for as far as Explore the university city of Oxford, famous its history is infamous, particularly during the the eye can see. Take it all in over dinner, as not only for being one of the oldest and most events of the Anglo-Irish War of 1919–1921. you sit back and relax with your new friends. prestigious universities in the world, but also as a film location for movies such as X-Men, After stopping for lunch, and a taste of DAY 3 The Italian Job and Harry Potter! To really traditional Irish cuisine, head to Croke Park BRIT School of Performing Arts appreciate the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’ climb Stadium. This iconic sporting venue is home the Carfax Tower for incredible views of its of the Gaelic Athletic Association, where Study alongside talented peers from the picturesque surroundings. you can learn all about the importance of the school that produced the likes of Adele, Amy Irish National Games and their place in Irish Winehouse and Jessie J. People to People’s During a truly eye-opening experience, meet culture and politics. unique access to exclusive moments is what with vulnerable members of society, and the makes this a truly exceptional experience. people working hard to help them. Spend the You’ll be escorted around the world famous DAY 10 afternoon contributing to the vital work being A Miracle of Nature school by current students while marvelling at carried out by the team. This is your chance to their dance and recording studios. Experience the beauty and brilliance of make a meaningful impact in the community. nature with a visit to the Marble Arch Caves Following lunch, head over to the Tower of used as Berric Dondarrion’s hideout in the London, home to the Crown Jewels and over DAY 7 much acclaimed Game of Thrones series. a thousand years of fascinating history. Top off Picture Perfect Scenes This ‘miracle of nature’ lies at the foothills a truly exciting day with a West End theater Travel through the rolling hills and pretty of Cuilcagh Mountain, where an incredible show, the British equivalent of Broadway! fields of the scenic Welsh countryside before subterranean world awaits. taking a tranquil cruise across the Irish Sea.

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You’ll be guided through a fascinating natural DAY 13 insightful interactive lecture. This evening underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding is designed to spread understanding of In the Footsteps of Giants the importance of global peace focusing passages and lofty chambers while stunning Take a hike along some of Ireland’s most on fostering a real acceptance of cultural limestone cave formations glisten all around. stunning costal trails, culminating in a visit to differences. the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge which sits 90 DAY 11 feet above the sea and offers spectacular (if DAY 15 Life’s a Beach a little frightening) views of the surrounding Visit the Walls of Derry, built in the 17th area. There’s plenty of wildlife to spot as it Storming Gothic Castles Century, which are a striking testament to is home to seabirds, basking sharks, dolphins Enjoy some quality time at Strangford Lough, the history of this city central to Northern and porpoises. the largest sea inlet in the British Isles. It is a Ireland’s politics. Climb up ramparts and take designated area of outstanding natural beauty in an elevated view of your surroundings After lunch, follow in the footsteps of Giant and is also the location for Rob Stark’s Camp before exploring some of the city’s turbulent Finn McCool at the amazing Giant’s Causeway. in Game of Thrones. religious and political past. The breath-taking result of an ancient volcanic eruption, discover 40,000 interlocking basalt Visit the Gothic and eccentric Castle Ward, Explore Downhill Beach, which Game of columns and the very tip of the country also featured in Game of Thrones, before Thrones fans will recognize as Dragonstone. looking out over the sea. travelling on to Dublin to celebrate the last As one of the longest beaches in Northern night of your trip in a traditional Irish fashion. Ireland, it is truly a sight to behold. Explore DAY 14 Swap stories from your time spent on these the features that made it the recipient of the beautiful Isles while indulging in some of A Titanic Experience Ireland’s famous entertainment. European Blue Flag and Seaside Award. Explore Belfast with an experienced local guide and marvel at the world famous city DAY 16 DAY 12 murals. Visit Crumlin Road Gaol before Calling all Adrenaline Junkies! heading to the Titanic Experience. This Farewell! Enjoy the raw adrenaline and exhilaration of museum and monument to Belfast’s maritime Depart for the USA from the trip of a lifetime, coasteering. This thrilling activity combines heritage explores one of the most captivating taking back memories of movies and classic a blend of rock-hopping, shore-scrambling, stories of all time. television shows that will make you the envy wave swell-riding and cave-exploring into one of everyone at home. Most importantly, white knuckle fright designed to push your Meet young locals and learn about Northern return with new skills and knowledge as well limits, your confidence will soar after this! Ireland’s historic road to peace during an as a whole host of new-found friends.

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