This section of Learn About London Theatre contains information on other educational resources and opportunities for teachers and students interested in the theatre. You will also find more general information to help you plan and make the most of your trip to the West End.

Official London Theatre Guide

Developed and managed by The Society of London Theatre, this website offers the latest news from Theatreland together with in-depth interviews with leading stars and listings on over 100 venues across the capital. For more information visit  www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk

TheatreFix

TheatreFix is dedicated to bringing 16-26 year olds discounted tickets throughout the year to top London shows.

It also offers useful tips to help plan a stress-free trip to the capital. For more information visit www.theatrefix.co.uk

Mousetrap Theatre Projects

Mousetrap Theatre Projects' range of subsidised access and education projects and workshops provide insight into the practical, creative and business sides of theatre, as well as offering theatre tickets at £5!

For more information visit www.mousetrap.org.uk

The Ambassador Theatre Group

The Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) is currently the largest theatre group in the West End and separately, the second largest in the UK regions, with a total of 23 venues.

ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes high profile and historic buildings such as the Comedy Theatre, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s Theatre, Fortune Theatre, Phoenix Theatre, Piccadilly Theatre, Playhouse Theatre and Savoy Theatre (both co-ownership and management of) and the two new venues at Trafalgar Studios.

For information on the services provided by ATG please visit www.theambassadors.com

Delfont Mackintosh Theatres

Delfont Mackintosh Theatres is owned by Cameron Mackintosh and operates seven theatres in London's West End (five freeholds and two very long leases). These include the Prince Edward Theatre, Prince of Wales Theatre, Queen’s Theatre, Novello Theatre, Noël Coward Theatre, Wyndham’s Theatre and the Gielgud Theatre.

For information on services provided by Delfont Mackintosh Theatres please visit www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk

Watch Delfont Mackintosh's promotional video for an insight into their educational workshops, featuring Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera and Avenue Q.

Masterclass

Masterclass is based at the Theatre Royal Haymarket and offers a free, year-round programme of talks, workshops, special projects and career advice, giving insight into all aspects of theatre.

For general enquiries please call 020 7389 9660 or email info@masterclass.org.uk For more information go to www.masterclass.org.uk

National Theatre

The National Theatre's discover: programme takes individuals of all ages on journeys of theatrical discovery. Its offering to schools and young people includes workshops and events based on plays in the National's repertoire, as well as backstage tours which can be taken either in person at the National, or via its new virtual Online Tour. The website also contains resources for schools on plays in the current rep. These resources, and full details of all projects, can be found at www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/discover

The Theatres Trust

The Theatres Trust’s online learning resource Exploring Theatres features downloadable materials linked to National Curriculum subjects for teachers.

For more information go to www.theatrestrust.org.uk or for general enquiries email info@theatrestrust.org.uk or call 020 7836 8591.

V & A Theatre Collections Online

The V&A Theatre Collections online provides access to information and materials celebrating the UK’s unique performance heritage, while its education programme offers practical workshops, extended outreach and screening activities.

For more information go to www.vam.ac.uk/tco

Encore Tickets Education Workshops 

Encore for education offers theatre tours and unique backstage workshops for shows including Wicked, The 39 Steps, The Woman in Black, Hairspray and many more! Adding a pre-show workshop is an excellent way of enhancing your students' experience and understanding. For more information visit www.encoretickets.co.uk/education.html

Stage On Screen

Stage on Screen, in partnership with The Greenwich Theatre, produces classic plays which are performed at the Theatre, and then filmed using multiple cameras on high definition 16:9 widescreen video and 5.1 surround sound to deliver the look and feel of the live performance.

Plays already released on DVD include Dr Faustus and The School for Scandal for which Student packs and Teacher packs are both available. Volpone and The Duchess of Malfi will be released in May 2010. Please click here to find out more

National Skills Academy

The National Skills Academy for Creative & Cultural Skills (NSA) operates as an industry-led membership organisation, promoting the use of industry approved standards, training and related skills through its network of employers and training providers. They also organise Offstage Choices - a programme of events offering young people the chance to find out about the technical, backstage and administrative roles in theatre.

Make Believe Arts  

MakeBelieve Arts is a theatre and education company, offering innovative, high quality theatre and education programmes to develop the creative potential of children aged 2 – 15.