Folger Shakespeare Library is the world’s largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world.
Washington, DC 20003
Led by one of our expert guides, our 75-minute tour takes you on a journey behind the scenes to see what’s being made in our on-site carpentry, props and scenic painting workshops, and discover how we create our world-class productions. You’ll also explore the design and unique features of this renowned building, including our auditoriums.
South Bank
London SE1 9PX
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, one of the Library’s renowned research libraries, houses one of the world’s most extensive research collections in the fields of theatre, film, dance, music, and recorded sound, as well as a wide array of circulating and reference materials.
New York, NY 10023
An uproarious update of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea,” Once Upon A Mattress sets an unapologetic free spirit loose in a repressed kingdom, reveling in Winnifred’s ability to charm and transform with willpower, honesty, and a little bit of help from her friends. Full of gloriously catchy melodies like “Shy” and “In a Little While,” the musical first premiered in 1959, with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer.
Our expert guide-storytellers will provide your group with a fascinating tour of the Globe Theatre auditorium, vividly recreating colourful stories of the 1599 Playhouse, the London Shakespeare would have known and the Globe reconstruction process in the 1990s. Our guides will also bring the theatre to life, exploring how the wooden ‘O’ works today as an imaginative and experimental space for performance. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore our brand-new, walk-through exhibition space. Immerse your group in the sights, sounds, and secrets of Shakespeare’s London, travelling through over 400 years of fascinating history. You’ll be able to relive some of our most iconic shows with seasonally curated displays, and even have the chance to get ready for the stage yourself with interactive costumes and props. Tours given in English. Written information sheets available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese or Simplified Chinese. Whether you’re a primary school, secondary school or international school group, our tours are suitable for all ages and geared towards all Key Stages. You can also combine your tour with a workshop, which is a great way for pupils to engage with Shakespeare.
Bankside
London SE1 9DT
The Broadway Education Alliance (BEA) and WPBS-TV partnered to create the 16-video series At This Stage to illuminate the important role the arts play in education. The BEA is a New York based nonprofit committed to making the theater more accessible and inclusive for middle and high school students. This series features expert artisans and artmakers of the Costume Industry Coalition (CIC) providing insight into the complex creative process of turning a two-dimensional design into a three-dimensional costume, describing careers in the costume industry, and showing the importance of math, engineering, and art in costume design.
Step on to authentic sets, discover the magic behind spellbinding special effects and explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter film series. Discover the iconic Hogwarts Great Hall and explore the Forbidden Forest, board the original Hogwarts Express at Platform 9 ¾ and step foot into Gringotts Wizarding Bank, all before wandering down Diagon Alley. Located at the Studios where all eight films were produced, the Studio Tour showcases the British talent and artistry that went into the making of the Wizarding World, relive the magic through the eyes of the filmmakers who brought the films to life.
Studio Tour Drive
Leavesden
WD25 7LR
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.