Explore Shakespeare’s Legacy in England.
Embark on a drama-focused tour of England with stops in Stratford-upon-Avon and London. The journey begins with an overnight flight to London, followed by a transfer to Stratford, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, for a city tour and welcome dinner.
Participants will explore historic sites including Kenilworth Castle, Mary Arden’s farm, and Anne Hathaway’s cottage. The itinerary features guided tours, river walks and visits to Shakespeare’s restored birthplace museum. Attendees will enjoy multiple performances, including a Royal Shakespeare Company production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
In London, the group will tour iconic neighborhoods such as Covent Garden and the West End, with scheduled performances including “Phantom of the Opera” and a show at the Globe Theatre. A backstage tour of the Globe and discussions on Shakespearean and contemporary theater are included.
The final day features free time for sightseeing and shopping, followed by a farewell dinner and a performance at the National Theatre. This itinerary blends cultural immersion with theatrical education, offering theater enthusiasts a unique opportunity to experience England’s dramatic heritage firsthand.
Booking Deadline: November 15, 2025
Airfare not included.
Single occupancy supplement available.
Hosted by University of Tennessee, Knoxville Emeritus Professor Dr. Robert E. Stillman. He is a widely published scholar of early modern literature and culture with a specialization in Shakespeare and his contemporaries. He is the winner of the Alumni Outstanding Teacher Award, the Outstanding Teacher Award in the College of Arts & Sciences, and he has twice served as the Chancellor’s Distinguished Scholar and Teacher. As a particular and enduring pleasure, he has been active for many years in UTK’s off-campus program teaching theater in performance in New York City, Swansea, Edinburgh, Galway, Dublin, and most often in Stratford upon Avon and London.
