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Our exciting tour is sure to provide a transformative experience that offers fresh perspectives, THE 11TH OCCIDENTAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION’S an insider connection to the London cultural scene, and lasting memories.

The Shows the tour. Our roundtable discussions are one of Dining LONDON THEATER TOUR We’ll get the best seats available to 5 of the hot- the most successful and unique aspects of our We’ll have a festive dinner to welcome in the test shows in London. If you choose the optional tours. This exchange with working actors, play- New Year with a champagne toast and celebra- show we offer, you’ll feast on a total of 6 produc- wrights, and directors will offer you fresh per- tion at the Waldorf Hilton’s Homage restaurant tions while in London. Past hit shows on Insider spectives about the real and current challenges (Winner of Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excel- Cultural Tours London excursions include War UK theatre professionals face in practicing their lence 2013). And welcome and farewell dinners Horse, Ralph Fiennes in Oedipus, Sir Derek craft and art. at other exceptional restaurants in London. Your Jacobi in Twelfth Night, Michael Gambon in No hotel accommodations include a hearty, Full Man’s Land, Richard Griffiths inThe Habit of Post-Performance Discussions English breakfast every day. Art, Alfred Molina in Red, The Pitman Paint- As many in the theater say, the last act of a play Private Coach ers, The Master Builder, Jerusalem, One Man, takes place in the bar after the performance. A private coach will be available for all the Two Guvnors, Mark Rylance and Stephen Fry in Grab a cocktail from the Good Godfrey’s Bar and scheduled shows, exhibitions and other events Twelfth Night, among other exceptional produc- join us for a post-performance discussion in a Insider Cultural Tours organizes for this Lon- tions at venues such as the Royal Court, The private room in our hotel, where you’ll exchange don tour. National Theatre, The Old Vic, Menier Chocolate your thoughts and analysis on the show you saw DECEMBER 28, 2014–JANUARY 4, 2015 Factory, Almeida and Tricycle Theatres. that night. There are bound to be differences of Airfare opinion about any show we see together, and we In the past, many tour members preferred to NEW YEAR’S LONDON TOUR IN HONOR OF OMAR PAXSON ‘48 Since most London theatres don’t announce encourage our tour members to share their dif- use their airline rewards and other advantages their shows until 90 days before previews, we’ll ferent opinions with an open mind. Rest assured Photo by David Iliff, License: CC-BY-SA 3.0 to book their own flights to London. We will offer be making our final selections later on in the our discussions will be fun and lively, and they the same flexibility on the London 2014 tour. At year. But rest assured we’ll have our ear to the just might help you learn something new and the same time, Insider Cultural Tours will organ- - - ground, secure the best London has to offer, and unexpected. ize a group flight from Los Angeles to London. - keep you updated. The current quote for an economy roundtrip Hotel flight from Los Angeles to London is $1,257. Exploring London A superb location for walking to the West End or Please contact us for further information if you’d We’ll take 2 private tours of exceptional London the National Theatre, the Waldorf Hilton enjoys like to participate in this group flight option. exhibitions that will give you a greater insight a fabulous Covent Garden location in the heart into the city’s cultural scene. In the past, we of London’s theatre district. Two blocks from Tour Leadership have chosen must-see exhibitions at the Na- the Thames and Waterloo Bridge, the Waldorf Alan Freeman is Emeritus Pro- fessor of Theater at Occidental tional Gallery, Saatchi Gallery, Tate Modern and Hilton is over 100 years old and a symbol of College where he continues to Tate Britain, Wallace Collection, Victoria and English heritage. Its Edwardian style public direct plays and teach courses. Albert Museum, Churchill War Rooms, British spaces include the Homage Grand Salon, with

Omar Paxson ’48, Professor Emeritus, Theater Arts and Rhetoric, created the first Oxy London tour in 1987 – twenty Oxy’s seven years ago. Sadly, much loved professor passed In honor away in December. of Omar and the tradition he started, we have planned another alumni theater tour to London. And as Omar might can count on this “You say, one to top them all.” Freeman holds an MFA in Film Museum, among others. its majestic columns, chandeliers and grand Directing from the American Film ballroom, and Good Godfrey’s Bar. While you’ll Institute (AFI), and A.B., 1966, Roundtable Discussions be tempted to lounge in the Waldorf’s dramatic M.A., 1967, Occidental College. We’ll have 5 intimate roundtable discussions public spaces, you can always keep active in Freeman has directed over seventy with established London theatre profession- the hotel’s fitness club and swimming pool. Just plays, musicals and operas; acted als and emerging artists, which will fill out and 500 feet from The Royal Opera House, there are in more than sixty plays and films; written two contextualize your theater viewing. A leading plenty of attractions around the Waldorf Hilton, full-length plays and directed four short films; London theater critic will kick off our discussion including Theatreland, Soho, Leicester Square, and pursues a career as a director, writer, actor, series with an overview of the plays we’ll see on and Trafalgar Square. producer and filmmaker. DEAR TIGERS, avail seats best the offer will tour London stress-free This able to exceptional shows and cultural events, private meetings with leading artists and theater practitioners. will not want to miss this opportunity for personal You conversations and shared theater experiences in one of cultural capitals. the world’s Alan Freeman ’66, another much-respected Oxy Theater will provide the leadership for this thought professor, provoking excursion. Omar once said that Alan is a man “who really knows his stuff.” which organized the recent alumni Insider Cultural Tours, theater tours, will plan the events New York association’s for this trip to the United Kingdom. Past guests on Insid er London tours include Sir Derek Jacobi, Richard Grif Tom Stoppard, Sir Wesker, fiths, Alfred Molina, Sir Arnold Donmar Theatre), and The Josie Rourke (Artistic Director, Guardian theatre critic, Michael Billington, among other UK arts professionals and emerging playwrights, actors, and directors. mission is to create unique, one- Insider Cultural Tours’ of-kind tours – distinctive adventures that offer fresh perspectives and lasting memories. They aim to never do the same tour twice, and plan to accomplish this goal with the Oxy alumni London tour. This trip will sell out fast, so please join us in London and reserve your spot today! over the New Year, Brandsey ’02 Dana Valk Associate Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement 2014 OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE LONDON THEATER TOUR REGISTRATION FORM TRIP ITINERARY

The cost of the tour is $4,195 per person, based on double occupancy (airfare Sunday, December 28 Thursday, January 1 is not included). Please complete this form and return it with your deposit of Arrive today at the Waldorf The morning is free, and today $1,000 per person (personal check or money order). Deposit is due before Hilton, a luxury 5-star hotel in we’ll see our 3rd play on this July 15, 2014. Final payment of $3,195 is due no later than October 15, 2014. trip, perhaps at the Menier Please mail a check or money order to: Insider Cultural Tours, 40 Harrison Theatreland, and check in. Chocolate Factory, which the Street, Suite 17H, New York, NY 10013. Monday, December 29 London Evening Standard calls ______In the late morning, we’ll have “one of the most dynamic fringe Legal Name(s) a discussion with a leading venues in London.” After the ______London theatre critic, who show, we’ll have a post-perfor- [email protected] 646-342-8414 Name Preferred on Name Badge will give us an overview of the mance discussion at the hotel. ______shows we’ll see in London. This Terms and Conditions price of this tour. Travelers will not ing special attention, diets, or treat- are not to be held responsible for Address be responsible or required to tip ment must be reported in writing any act, omission, or event during Payment Schedule evening, we’ll have a welcome Friday, January 2 anyone at anytime. when the reservation is made. We the time the passengers are not ______$4,195 per person based on Today we might explore what it’s reserve the right to decline to ac- on board their conveyances. The City/State/Zip dinner, and then perhaps head double occupancy. Add $1,358 per Fares and Rates cept or retain any person as a tour tour participant agrees on behalf of like for an emerging playwright person if requesting a single room. ______across the Waterloo Bridge to All rates quoted in this brochure member should such a person’s himself, his dependents, heirs, ex- Day Phone Evening Phone Deposit of $1,000 per person due in UK with our morning discus- are final. Insider Cultural Tours will health, mental condition, physical ecutors, administrators and assigns the National Theatre to see a BEFORE July 15, 2014. Final ______not increase the tour price under infirmity, or attitude jeopardize the to abide by the above conditions new play or hit revival. We’ll sion. This afternoon, we’ll see payment of $3,195 due NO LATER Email address Occidental College Class Year any circumstance. operation of the tour or the enjoy- and to release and hold harmless, another exceptional exhibit, per- THAN October 15, 2014. ______return to the hotel for our post- ment of other participants. Insider Cultural Tours, Occidental haps at the National Portrait Gal- College Alumni Association, and Your Maiden Name performance discussion. What is Included Tour Manager lery or the British Museum. Our • 7 nights at the Waldorf Hilton 24/7 assistance from Insider Cul- Responsibility any of their representatives from tural Tours. Occidental College Alumni As- any and all liability for any delays, Deposit of $1,000 due BEFORE July 15, 2014 is enclosed. • Daily Full English Breakfast Tuesday, December 30 show tonight might be a West sociation is the sponsor of the tour; damage, loss, injury or death occur- Please initial: ______• Welcome dinner After breakfast, we’ll have a End hit, which will be followed • New Year’s Celebration Dinner Group Airfare Insider Cultural Tours is its agent. ring in relation to the tour. Upon request, and pending the Insider Cultural Tours and Occiden- (please check) I am a smoker I am a non-smoker discussion with perhaps ac- by a lively post-performance and entertainment at the Waldorf Hilton’s Homage Grand Salon minimum requirements are met tal College Alumni Association act Cancellation and Refunds tors from a production we’ll be discussion. • A Farewell fete at an outstanding for a group flight, Insider Cul- only as agents for the passenger All cancellations must be submitted I realize my roundtrip airfare is NOT included in the tour cost tural Tours will provide you with a with respect to all transportation, in writing to Insider Cultural Tours, seeing this day. Afterwards, London restaurant (Please check one of the following): • Best seats available to 5 London discounted group flight from Los hotels, and all matters of reserva- and are subject to 50% of deposit Saturday, January 3 Angeles to London (current quote tion and tour operation. We and our ($500) to cover administrative costs I will arrange my own roundtrip airfare to and from London perhaps we’ll head over to the shows (tickets to an optional show Our morning discussion today will be available for purchase) is $1,257). agents accept no responsibility for and handling regardless of reason I wish to be included in the group flight from Los Angeles to Tate Britain, to see Late Turner: • Private tours of 2 exceptional loss, damage, injury, accident, de- for cancellation. If cancellation is London at the most reasonable price available (currently estimated Painting Set Free the first will be all about you. You get to London exhibitions Baggage lay or irregularity, expense or liability within 91 days of departure, it may to be approximately $1,257) major exhibition to survey the chime in after reflecting on your • 5 roundtable discussions with The baggage is limited to one caused by the defect of any vehicle result in additional fees, to cover suitcase per person, not to exceed or negligence or default or any liquated damages, penalties, and achievements of the last works viewing feast in London this leading London critics, play- Accommodations (please check one): 29x18x10 inches. No garment bags independent contractors, their em- attrition costs incurred by Insider week, and share your thoughts wrights, directors, actors and Double occupancy Waldorf Hilton Guest Room (Queen size bed) of J.M.W. Turner. This evening, arts professionals or car sacks should be carried. It ployees, agents, or representatives. Cultural Tours on your behalf. Can- with your fellow tour mem- • 5 post-performance discussions is recommended to carry baggage Nor do we accept responsibility for cellation any time after October 15, To be shared with______perhaps we’ll go to the Royal bers. In this final discussion, • Private coach to all shows and insurance. Free baggage allowance losses or delays arising from sick- 2014: no refund. Cancellation on I would prefer a single room (additional cost for single room is Court Theatre, Britain’s lead- exhibitions is limited to 50 lbs. per person. ness, pilferage, acts of terrorism, the day of departure or after tour $1,358) ing company dedicated to new it’s always interesting to see • Pre-tour luncheon at Occidental One carry on is permitted. Carry on weather conditions or acts of God. departs: no refund. No refund for must be handled by passenger at All such losses or expenses shall be unused portions of tour, including, I would like a room with Twin beds (these are limited and based how many tour members have College works, to see a world premiere. all times. borne by the tour participant. We but not limited to, missed meals, upon availability) altered or completely reversed • All tips and gratuities Then we’ll cap off the evening • 24/7 assistance by Insider Cul- reserve the right to cancel any tour hotel nights, and sightseeing. To be shared with______with another post-performance their opinions about shows they tural Tours Itinerary Changes/Guest Speakers prior to departure, in which case Cancellation by Occidental College I want a King size bed, understand it is based upon availability, saw in London. Tonight, we’ll While every effort will be made to the entire payment will be refunded Alumni Association and Insider constitutes an upgrade, and the upgrade cost will be provided at the discussion. What Is Not Included carry out the program as planned, without further obligation on our Cultural Tours after departure: full time of the request gather for a wonderful farewell THE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE due to unforeseen schedule part. We likewise reserve the right refund of all land fees, less the changes of guest speakers, guides, to decline to accept or retain any cost of service up to the time of the Wednesday, December 31 dinner at a great restaurant GROUP AIRFARE, or any optional tickets, events, exhibits or services; or other parties outside our control, tour participant at any time without group’s return. In the event an in- I would like to recommend the following friend. Please mail a near the show we’ll be seeing – brochure to: We’ll start the day with a dis- meals not specified; any upgrades the itinerary as described is subject being under any obligation to assign sufficient number of persons desire cussion with a London theater perhaps at the Almeida or the or changes to itinerary; personal to modification and change by any reason therefore. In the event to take the tour (a minimum of 20 Name(s) ______Bush theatres. items such as wines, liquors, à- Occidental College and Insider of the exercise of this right, we paying passengers), Occidental Col- professional – perhaps the la-carte orders, room service, and Cultural Tours. shall be under no liability to such lege Alumni Association, or Insider person(s) except to refund such Cultural Tours reserves the right to Home Phone (______)______Artistic Director of an exciting valet/laundry charges; expenses Health Issues amount as our absolute discretion cancel the tour and refund all de- company. You can take advan- Sunday, January 4 incurred by Insider Cultural Tours in making individual travel arrange- To fully enjoy the tour you should deems reasonable to attribute to posits without penalty. We strongly Address ______tage of the optional show today Individual departures for the U.S. ments before or after the program; be in good physical and mental the uncompleted portion of the tour. urge applicants consider purchas- – perhaps a West End musical. extended stays; and other items not health. There is some walking re- Baggage is carried at the owner’s ing trip cancellation insurance. City______State______A private coach will take those specifically mentioned as included. quired for this tour, and those with risk entirely. It is understood that air, Then this evening, join us for a any infirmity, mental or physical ship, or train tickets when issued Single/Shared Rooms Zip______Email______New Year’s Eve dinner and cel- on the group flight to the airport. Gratuities and Service Charges condition, such as a heart condition shall constitute the sole contract A limited number of single rooms are In order keep your trip hassle-free, or requiring walking aids, should between the passenger and the available at extra cost ($1,358) on ebration at the Homage in the all tips, gratuities, and service take this into account before book- carrier concerned. All transporta- a first-come, first-served basis, but ______Waldorf Hilton – and let’s dance charges are included in the final ing. Any physical condition requir- tion companies involved in this tour availability cannot be guaranteed. Signature (by your signature you acknowledge you have read the terms and conditions and agree to them) the night away. INSIDER CULTURAL TOURS 40 HARRISON STREET, SUITE 17H NEW YORK, NY 10013