Billy Elliot is the heartwarming story of a young boy from a working-class family who discovers a passion that will change his life forever – ballet! Billy secretly joins the class, knowing that his blue-collar family would never understand.

However, when his father discovers his son's ambition, Billy must fight for his dreams and his destiny. A triumphant tale that explores the themes of growing up, class and destiny and tells of one boy who reaches beyond his place in the world to follow his heart's desire.

Blood Brothers tells the tragic tale of twins separated at birth, whose lives and loves are linked through a friendship formed in childhood innocence but challenged by class divide. The play explores the influence of fate, destiny, class and love on the two brothers with witty and powerful dialogue.

Set in 19th century France, Victor Hugo’s epic masterpiece follows both an ex-criminal’s and society’s struggle with good and evil, and touches fragile aspects of crime, love, poverty, and the meaning of life and death. A stunning example of stage setting, lighting and costume, the play sets an inspirational example for Drama and Theatre students.

Oliver! has received much praise since opening its doors to audiences in December 2008. Relevant to this musical’s content, we can create an itinerary that includes free visits to the V&A and Science Museum where students can explore many items relating to the Victorians.

A sensational African spectacle with a giant elephant, giraffes, antelopes and many more animals brought to life by some stunning costumes, masks and special effects. Following in the great Disney tradition, The Lion King uses allegories with animals for storytelling purposes and to explore moral themes such as relationships, growing up, mortality, upbringing and destiny.

This multi-award winning musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber is set in the Paris Opera House in the 19th century. Telling the poignant story of a young chorus girl and her mysterious mentor, the show dramatically explores the themes of love, loss, prejudice and inspiration

The adaptation of Susan Hill’s best selling novel is an excellent example of effective bare storytelling and plot. It combines the power of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir.

Sophisticated hydraulics, slick choreography, colourful lasers and huge video screens bearing computeranimated scenes for a futuristic recreation of the famously extravagant Queen concerts of the 70’s and 80’s. Set three hundred years into the future, the plot illustrates the influence of a commercialist world against the struggle of artistic creativity and talent, and explores the themes of consumerism and individuality.

Set in a previous chapter to the Wizard of Oz. This show will delight with its clever humour and inspirational set and costumes. The contrast between the young woman and the illusion of doing good over the genuinely noble act is represented in a glittering performance.