A broader view of careers
Explore how performance connects with music production, filmmaking and the wider creative industries, through encounters with artists and studio professionals.
Educational trips for UK schools
Open up a world of possibilities in the arts.
From watching a performance to understanding how it is made. Give students a first-hand view of the arts, with a trip shaped around your school’s aims.
Broadway artists, professional recording studios, film sets, dance masterclasses and creative sessions with Kenyan performers: our programmes connect classroom learning with the people and places behind the arts.
An early idea is enough. No confirmed dates or numbers needed.
30+ yearsClare’s career organising educational experiences
Educational purposeYour group and learning aims come first
Tour partnershipWorking with Venatour
Careers in the Arts Industry
Let students see the possibilities beyond performing.
The arts rely on a wide range of people and skills. A trip can give students a new perspective on the subjects they study and the futures they might pursue.
Create, rehearse and perform
Help students put their skills into practice through recording, devised theatre, dance or visual arts workshops, with opportunities to collaborate and reflect.
Culture with a purpose
Connect the arts with the places and communities that shape them—from New York’s creative neighbourhoods to Rome’s film studios and Nairobi’s performing arts scene.
Where could you go?
Four destinations. Four ways into the arts.
Discover what a school arts tour could look like. These example programmes combine practical creative experiences, industry encounters and time to explore the destination.
Italy6-day example
Rome
Musical theatre, music & film
Explore the creative industries in a city where ancient performance spaces meet contemporary theatre, recording and filmmaking.
- Teatro BrancaccioA theatre tour, musical theatre workshop or masterclass, and an evening show.
- Mob StudiosA full day exploring music, recording and acting in Rome’s Ostiense district.
- Cinecittà StudiosDiscover film sets and production techniques through a studio tour and cinema workshop.
- Culture beyond the studioA Tiber sunset dinner cruise and a coastal day at Santa Marinella and Santa Severa, weather permitting.
USA6-day example
New York
Broadway, recording & devised theatre
Go beyond the audience seat to explore the people, neighbourhoods and creative processes behind New York’s performing arts.
- Broadway from the insideExplore Broadway and Times Square, meet a professional Broadway artist, and experience a live show.
- Radio City Music HallGo behind the scenes to discover the stage, dressing rooms and workings of this landmark venue.
- Create your own recordingExplore hip hop’s Bronx roots, then work with a producer or engineer on a rap track in a professional studio.
- Make theatre and street artDevise theatre with professional artists and explore graffiti and street art in a hands-on Bushwick workshop.
USA6-day example
Los Angeles
Dance, musical theatre & screen
Develop dance and performance skills through professional coaching, audition preparation and a closer look at Hollywood’s screen industries.
- Millennium Dance ComplexTrain in a private masterclass at one of LA’s best-known professional dance studios.
- The audition processExplore audition technique with an industry professional in a customised EPT masterclass, with a dance photoshoot.
- Universal Studios CityWalkDiscuss the opportunity for your group to perform for visitors, alongside a Universal Studios theme park visit.
- Hollywood behind the scenesA Warner Bros. Studios VIP tour, with time to explore Hollywood Boulevard and Santa Monica Beach and Pier.
East Africa7-day example
Kenya
Performing arts, culture & wildlife
Connect with Kenyan artists in Nairobi, explore the role of the arts in community life, and journey into the Maasai Mara.
- Nairobi’s creative communityVisit a performing arts centre and take part in creative sessions with Kenyan artists, musicians and performers.
- A school connectionA school visit through the East Africa Character Development Trust offers another perspective on education and community.
- Two nights in the Maasai MaraStay at Fig Tree Camp and experience morning and afternoon game drives, travelling through the Great Rift Valley.
- Share your performanceExplore the option to perform at camp after or alongside Maasai dancers, with a farewell dinner back in Nairobi.
Destination photo credits
Photographs resized and compressed for this website, and cropped in the cards. These versions retain the licences linked below. Images illustrate the destinations; individual visits are agreed in your programme.
- Rome: DAVID ILIFF / Wikimedia Commons / Colosseum in Rome, Italy - April 2007.jpg / CC BY-SA 2.5.
- New York: Joshcoin / Wikimedia Commons / Back To the Future- The Musical at the Winter Garden Theatre, August 2023, night.jpg / CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Los Angeles: Adam Jones / Wikimedia Commons / Premiere of Spielberg's West Side Story - El Capitan - Hollywood Blvd. - Los Angeles - CA - USA.jpg / CC BY 2.0.
- Kenya: Hilary Murugu / Wikimedia Commons / Tinga Tinga Tales The Musical 2018 at The Kenya National Theatre.jpg / CC BY-SA 4.0.
Have somewhere else in mind?
Start with your aims. We’ll explore the possibilities.
A different destination, another subject area or a particular theme? Tell us the age group, approximate numbers and what you would like students to gain. We can discuss a bespoke programme with you.
Experience behind the planning
Meet Clare Buchanan.
A teacher’s understanding of what makes a trip worthwhile.
Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Clare has organised and run educational trips and residentials across different subjects, age groups and learning aims.
Her experience includes theatre, museum and gallery visits, careers events, practical drama workshops and PSHE-themed experiences, alongside residential programmes in Europe and the USA.
Past destinations include Barcelona, Venice, Verona, Paris, Tolo in the Peloponnese, Roses, Boston and New York. That breadth of experience helps her understand both the educational ambition and the practical questions behind a school trip.
Explore Clare’s workshops and school support →From idea to itinerary
Start a conversation. Shape a useful trip.
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Tell us your idea
Share your group, destination and educational aims. It’s fine if some details are still undecided.
- 02
Explore a programme
Discuss the experiences, timing and practical arrangements that could work for your school.
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Review before you book
Consider the proposed itinerary, costs, inclusions and booking arrangements before making a decision.
Useful to know
Your first questions, answered.
Do we need a confirmed destination or finished brief?
No. You can enquire with an early idea. Share what you know about your group and educational aims; dates, numbers and destination can be explored in the conversation.
Can you help with a different destination or subject area?
Yes. Clare has organised trips across different subject areas and with different aims. Tell us your preferred destination, age group and learning priorities so we can discuss a bespoke programme.
What will be included, and how much will it cost?
The example packages combine return flights, accommodation, airport and local transfers, scheduled activities and selected meals. Your quote will confirm the inclusions, staff places and any supplements for your dates and group size. Depending on the programme, lunches, travel insurance, UK airport travel and passport or entry costs may need separate budgeting.
How long are the example tours?
The Rome, New York and Los Angeles examples run over six days, including travel. The Kenya example runs over seven days, with time in Nairobi and two nights in the Maasai Mara. Trip length and extensions can be discussed for your group.
Will Clare accompany our trip?
Clare’s involvement will be discussed as part of your enquiry. Planning support and any accompanying role should be agreed for your particular trip before booking.
Can you help with planning paperwork?
Support with risk-assessment preparation and group passport arrangements can be discussed where appropriate. Tell us what your school needs so the available support can be clarified for your proposed trip.
Let’s explore your idea
Where would you like to take your students?
You don’t need a finished brief. Tell us your preferred destination, group and learning aims so we can discuss a suitable programme and a tailored quote.
- Ask about the example tour programmes
- Other destinations and subject areas
- Early ideas welcome
Submitting an enquiry does not commit your school to a booking.