400
YEARS OF THEATRE IN 1 WEEK! 

SPRING
THEATRE TOUR

 

The
many and varied appeals of London in the Spring… -its
history, culture, theatre and art, warm and friendly people, pageantry and
flowering landscapes-are such that you cannot help but fall under its mystical
spell.

Of
course, England and "Theatre" are almost synonymous… And
this year, in addition to a selection of new productions at The Royal National
Theatre and on the West End, London will be host to the most talked-about new
musical to open in years, the world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to
Phantom of the Opera…LOVE NEVER DIES.

All
this, together with some of the most treasured sights… in
the world, such as Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Tower of London,
Windsor Castle, and an excursion to Shakespeare’s birthplace,
Stratford-upon-Avon, make this trip a truly unforgettable experience.

$2995 plus applicable taxes and
fuel charges

NOTE:
The cost of the tour does NOT include U.S. and British
government airline taxes and any airline fuel surcharges.
Currently these total charges are approximately $395

 

Click
here to download a reservation form and send
together with your deposit of $1,000/person.

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THEATRE
TOUR INCLUDES:

• Round-trip Air from Portland
• 7 Days/6 Nights 1st-Class Hotel
• Welcome Dinner
• Full English Breakfast Daily
• Guided Walking Tours
• 3 Theatre Productions including:

                 
Love
Never Dies… Andrew
Lloyd Webber’s sequel to Phantom, a West
End Production, and a  Royal
National Theatre Production

• Excursion to Stratford-upon-Avon
• Excursion to Windsor Castle
• Tour of Royal National Theatre
• Tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
• Afternoon Tea & Theatre Discussion

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Dear
Lakewood Patron,

Join us for
an extraordinary Springtime Theatre Tour to England. This very special tour
will be a perfect educational opportunity to capture the flavor of London’s
majestic history, magnificent sights, fascinating people and unsurpassed
pageantry. For those who love theatre, there will be three exceptional shows,
featuring the world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to Phantom of the
Opera, Love Never Dies,
along with a new production at The Royal National Theatre and a West End comedy
or drama. We will also be traveling outside of London to Shakespeare’s
birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon.Another day will take us to Queen Elizabeth’s
magnificent residence,Windsor Castle, just outside London. Whether you are a
seasoned traveler or a first-timer, you can be sure to have a fantastic time
with Lakewood staff and a great group of fellow theatregoers. Join us for the
time of your life as we sip a cup of tea in "Jolly Olde England."

Sincerely,

Kay Vega,
Executive Producer

 

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Saturday
April 24 In
the late afternoon you will depart from Portland on United Airlines via San
Francisco on your overnight flight to London.

Sunday
April 25 Arrival
at London’s Heathrow Airport in the morning. Transfer by coach to the
first-class Millennium Gloucester Hotel, located just a few blocks from Hyde
Park and Kensington Gardens. After check-in, some refreshing tea and biscuits,
and a few hours for relaxing. In the afternoon you will be taken on a private
coach tour of London. The evening will be free.

Monday
April 26 In
the morning, you will divide into small touring groups of 10 and meet with your
guides for your own personalized tour of London. Some of the sights today might
be St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, followed by a
tour of the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, newly recreated on its original site
along the River Thames. Afterwards, you can wander in and out of the adjacent
streets and lanes and get a feeling for the way London used to be in times gone
by. Tonight, you will be seeing the world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
sequel to Phantom of the Opera, LOVE NEVER DIES.

 

Tuesday
April 27 After
meeting with your guides again, you’re off to the changing of the guard at
Buckingham Palace. It’s then a short walk to Westminster Abbey, Houses of
Parliament and Trafalgar Square. The perfect place for lunch is Covent Garden,
once the site of London’s main flower, fruit and produce market and now dominated
by shopping, street performers and entertainment, flagship fashion stores,
craft markets, and diverse bars, restaurants and cafes. In the afternoon, a
backstage tour of the Royal National Theatre is scheduled followed by a walking
tour of the West End Theatre District. Your show tonight will be a new
production at the Royal National Theatre. (TBA)

Wednesday
April 28 In
the morning, it’s off to Stratford-upon-Avon, home of William Shakespeare.
After passing through the beautiful scenery just outside of London, you will
immediately feel how England’s countryside is different from the hectic pace of
its capital. Along with time to explore this beautiful historic town, there
will be guided walking tours visiting a number of the historic Shakespeare Trust
Properties including Shakespeare’s birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and
Stratford’s secluded and quiet church. You will arrive back to London in the
early evening. The remainder of your evening
is free.

Thursday
April 29 A
visit to Windsor Castle is scheduled for today. Located just outside London,
Windsor Castle is the largest inhabited castle in the world. It is the Queen’s
official residence and was built by William the Conqueror in 1066 after his
victory at the battle of Hastings. The castle was closed to visitors after the
devastating fire of 1992. After a $63 million renovation, it re-opened in 1997.
The damaged rooms gleam with gold gilt, sparkling chandeliers and silk damask
wall coverings; and more parts of the castle are now open to the public than
before the blaze. Viewing this magnificent castle will be quite a treat.
Tonight’s production will be a new production on the West End. (TBA)

Friday
April 30 Today
can be set aside for some of London’s wonderful museums and shops. Visit the
British Museum’s Egyptian collection, the new "Tate Modern" along the Thames,
the Victoria & Albert Museum’s grand costume section, or the new museum of
wine, Vinopolis. If your passion is shopping, you couldn’t have chosen a better
place with London’s famous stores like Harrods, Liberty House, Harvey Nichols
and Selfridges, you will certainly get a taste of what British shopping is
like. Upon returning to the hotel, afternoon tea will be served along with a
theatre discussion by a leading theatre personality. Tonight, your evening is
free.

Saturday,
May 1 You
will be departing in the morning for your flights from Heathrow Airport to
Portland via San Francisco.

 

To
be
part of Lakewood Theatre’s "Springtime Theatre
Tour" to LONDON a deposit of $1000 per person is
required at time of reservation. Balance
is due by March
1, 2010.

 

Please
make payment by credit card or
check payable to: BREAK-AWAY
TOURS – TRUST ACCOUNT

 

If
booking as a single, the following options are available:

__ I would like to be
assigned a roommate. I agree to pay 

the single room rate if
no roommate is available for me.

___ I wish to have a
single-bedded room. Please bill me an

additional $995.

 

Click
here to download a reservation form and send
together with your initial deposit of $1,000 per person.

 

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GENERAL
INFORMATION

EXCHANGE
RATE AND PRICE INCREASE: The tour is based on the English pound conversion rate
being equal to $1.75 as of November 1, 2009. Should the value fluctuate, the
price may be adjusted.

NOT
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE TOUR: Medical
and cancellation insurance, meals and beverages not specifically stated, all
items of a personal nature, and items not listed under the section "THE TOUR
INCLUDES." All U.S. and British government airline taxes and airline "fuel
surcharges." These total charges as of November 2009 range up to $395.

INSURANCE: Trip
cancellation insurance is available and highly recommended for your protection.
For further information, contact Break-Away Tours: (619) 232-1108 or (800)
962-7325.

CANCELLATIONS
AND REFUNDS: If
a participant has to cancel after partial or full payment has been made, the
following cancellation schedule will apply: Full refunds will be made if
written cancellation is received at least 90 days prior to departure.
Cancellations received between 60-89 days prior to departure will be subject to
a cancellation fee of $500. Cancellations received between 45-59 days prior to
departure will be subject to a cancellation fee of $1000. Cancellations
received within 30-44 days prior to departure will be subject to a cancellation
fee of $1500 per person, plus any applicable airline ticket cancellation
charges. Cancellations within 15 days, no refund.

LIABILITY: Lakewood
Theatre Company is acting solely as coordinator for this tour. All air and land
arrangements are through Break-Away Tours. Lakewood Theatre Company is only the
sponsor of the tour and shall not be liable or responsible in any way for loss,
personal injury, or damage to or in respect of any person or property of those
tour participants.

BREAK-AWAY
TOURS (California
Seller of Travel Registration # 2009390-40), has been in operation since 1971
and is a leader in providing quality theatre tours to New York City and
England.

 

Lakewood
Theatre Company receives $200 from
Break-Away Tours for each tour member.

Click
here to download a reservation form and send
together with your initial deposit of $1,000 per person.