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Immerse yourself in the world of theater!

Next July, join Exeter alumni and parents for a special tour with Sarah Ream ’75, Instructor in Theater and Dance. London Theater July 21–28, 2019 Trip Highlights: • See six plays in Britain’s capital, reflecting the best of current theater • Attend Harkness sessions each morning to discuss the plays seen • Go behind the scenes in the world of London theater as you join in conversations with directors, producers, and stars • Stay at the historic 5-star Haymarket Hotel, in the heart of London’s theater district • Savor festive welcome and farewell dinners with fellow Exonians

Traveling with You: Sarah Ream ’75, Instructor in Theater and Dance After graduating from Exeter, Ms. Ream attended Yale, then continued to London for graduate school. Returning stateside, she worked as a theater director in New York and San Francisco. Then it was back to London, where she attended drama school, taught at drama schools, and directed plays. She also worked as a staff director at the National and as a freelance director for London and English regional theaters. In 1997, Ms. Ream joined Exeter’s Theater Department. In addition to teaching, she has advised drama clubs, co- founded the Shakespeare Conference, and participated in the development of a new theater on campus. She brings this depth of expertise and an insider’s view to the Exeter Expeditions London Theater Tour.

Accommodations: The elegant Haymarket Hotel, designed by architect John Nash, is in the heart of the theater district. Each room is decorated in a contemporary English style and features Wi-Fi, flat-screen LCD TV, and a writing desk. The hotel has an indoor pool and an exercise room.

Land Rate: $5,995 (per person, double occupancy) / $7,495 (single rate) Rate includes accommodations for 7 nights at the Haymarket Hotel; complimentary daily breakfast; welcome and farewell dinners with wine; gratuities and theater tickets; and entrance fees for special events. Airfare is not included.

Please note: Plays will be selected by Ms. Ream in Spring 2019 once schedules are finalized and theater tickets are available for purchase. To reserve your place, please return the reservation application on the reverse side. If you would like to learn more, please contact Will Barnard at Arrangements Abroad by phone at 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944, or by email at [email protected]. PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY LONDON THEATER n JULY 21–28, 2019 RESERVATION FORM

To reserve a place, please call Arrangements Abroad at phone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944, fax: 212-344-7493; or complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,000 per person (of which $500 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to Arrangements Abroad. Mail to: Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd floor, New York, NY 10018-3721.

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Exeter London Theater Tour: Saturday, July 21 – Saturday, July 28, 2018

Saturday, July 21 Hotel check-in Haymarket Hotel, 1 Suffolk Place, London SW1Y 4HX T (011) +44 20 7470 4000 http://www.firmdalehotels.com/london/haymarket-hotel

1:00 p.m. Meet in Haymarket Hotel lobby – introductions 1:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.- The Jungle, by Joe Murphy/Joe Robertson - transfer from the 5:10 p.m. The , Northumberland Ave, London, WC2N 5DE

6:30 p.m. Opening cocktails/dinner at Haymarket Hotel - Rocklin Room (G Level) Special guest: Ade Thomas, British stage and film actress and RADA vocal coach

Sunday, July 22 9:00 a.m. Harkness discussion of The Jungle – Haymarket Hotel, Nash Room (G Level)

3:00 p.m.- Brief Encounter, Emma Rice and Kneehigh's adaptation of the classic 1945 Noël Coward film at 4:30 p.m. Empire Cinema, Haymarket, 63-65 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4RL

Monday, July 23 9:00 a.m. Harkness discussion of Brief Encounter – Haymarket Hotel, Nash Room

4:30 p.m. - Afternoon tea with theater critic Matt Wolf '79 – Haymarket Hotel, Nash Room 5:30 p.m.

7:45 p.m. – Allelujah! a new play by 10:20 p.m. Bridge Theater, 3 Potters Fields Park, London, SE1 2SG (bet. City Hall and )

Tuesday, July 24 9:00 a.m. Harkness discussion of Allelujah! – Haymarket Hotel, Nash Room 10:00 a.m. Kim Beaty to share reminiscences of her grandfather, Richard Rogers

4:00 p.m. Afternoon Tea with members of the King & I cast at the Langham Hilton Hotel 1c Portland Place, , London, GB W1B 1JA 5.15 p.m. Depart Langham Hilton Hotel for The theater 5.30 p.m. – Backstage tour at The London Palladium with Mark Fox, Palladium archivist 6:00 p.m. Meet in theater foyer

7:00 p.m. - King and I at The London Palladium 9:55 p.m. 8 Argyll Street, London W1F 7TE Wednesday, July 25 9:00 a.m. Harkness discussion of King and I – Haymarket Hotel, Nash Room

1:30 p.m. – I: Conspirator based on the Cicero Trilogy by Robert Harris/adapted by 4:55 p.m. at the , 35-37 , London, W1D 6AR

5:45 p.m. - Drinks with actress Annabel Baldwin – Café in the Crypt, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar 6:45 p.m. Square, London WC2N 4JJ

Thursday, July 26 9:00 a.m. Harkness discussion of Imperium I: Conspirator – Haymarket Hotel, Nash Room

1:30 p.m.- guided tour of works by Marc Rothko and his contemporaries at 2:30 p.m. , London SE1 9TG. Meet guide Claudia Merkel at Meeting Point 0 (ground floor) opposite the cloakroom

7:30 p.m. - Red by John Logan, transfer from New York at 9:00 p.m. Wyndham's Theatre, , London WC2H 0DA

9:15 p.m.- Drinks after show with Red lead actor Fred Molina 10:15 p.m.

Friday, July 27 9:00 a.m. Harkness discussion of Red – Haymarket Hotel, Nash Room

1:00 p.m. Cocktails and Closing Lunch Villandry St. James's Restaurant 12 Waterloo Place, London SW1Y 4AU

7:30 p.m. - Translations by Brian Friel at The National Theatre 10:00 p.m. The National Theatre/Oliver Theatre, Upper Ground, , London SE1 9PX

Final Harkness discussion of Translations and week in review over drinks at Haymarket Hotel library

Saturday, July 28 Goodbyes and departures