Performing Arts, Theatre & Drama Trips to Edinburgh

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  • Secondary School

Key Highlights

  • Enjoy a tailored performance based workshop
  • Attend a theatre performance of your choice
  • Experience a haunted tour through The Real Mary King's Close
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The Scottish capital, Edinburgh is a bustling, vibrant destination! By choosing Edinburgh for your next Theatre based school trip, not only will your drama and performing arts students be able to take in some of the UK's best theatre productions and performance based workshops, but also explore a truly unique cultural city with a wealth of attractions.

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Sample itinerary for a 2 day trip

Day 1
Morning

Depart school on your coach and arrive in Edinburgh late morning/midday

Afternoon

Enjoy a performance based workshop tailored to your chosen content and choice of show

Evening

Eat your pre-theatre meal in a local restaurant then enjoy your theatre performance for the evening

Day 2
Morning

Experience a haunted tour through the now hidden alleys of The Real Mary King's Close, before walking the short distance to take in the sights of Edinburgh Castle

Afternoon

Enjoy any remaining free time exploring Edinburgh's beautiful city centre before departing on your coach back to school

Trip Details

Educational Visits In Edinburgh

Edinburgh Performance Workshops

  • Note by Note Workshop
    A unique experience ran by a West End Musical Director as the group learn to act through your choice of song, before performing it to a cast member from the show itself!
  • Song and Dance Workshop
    Work with a pianist and cast member from a show you are seeing, and rehearse a song & choreography to match.
  • West End 101 Workshop
    A popular and versatile workshop. Students are taught, in a fun and relaxed environment, with skills and techniques used by professional actors inspired by the themes of the show they’re seeing.
  • Make a Scene Workshop
    Work from a scripted scene from a chosen play, book or show, and learn to bring the text to life in a truthful, imaginative way. Explore acting methods, vocal techniques and character development designed to encourage bold and creative acting choices.
  • Theatre Improv Workshop
    Perfect for fun and high energy groups! After physical and vocal warm ups, students stay active through team building and improvisational games designed to heighten focus, creativity and sensitivity to others.
  • Shakespeare 2000 Workshop
    Looking at imagery, tempo, timing, emphasis, body language and practical presentation this workshop will breathe life into scenes from the play students are seeing or studying.
  • Stage Combat Workshop
    Students will learn about the relationship between acting and fight choreography. Discover how fights are choreographed and hone your collaboration skills whilst creating your own combat.
  • Audition Essentials Workshop
    Work with a casting director to really enhance your interview techniques (2 hours).
  • The Director's Chair Workshop
    An interactive workshop focusing on textual analysis and stage craft, examining techniques for working with actors and staging scenes (3 hours).

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Other Cultural Visits

  • Palace of Holyrood House
    The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. Queen Elizabeth spends one week in residence at Holyrood Palace at the beginning of each summer, where she carries out a range of official engagements and ceremonies.
  • Our Dynamic Earth
    Dynamic Earth tells the story of planet Earth and how our Earth works, how life has evolved on its differing environments and the future challenges faced by planet Earth. It invites you to take a journey through time to witness the story of planet Earth. Situated at the foot of Edinburgh's spectacular Salisbury Crags.

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