I like the format of two hours of excellent discussion with leading theater people plus four plays weekly with excellent seats. This three-week course presents a rare opportunity to learn how plays are put together, to attend and critique performances, and to meet with distinguished members of the theatrical community in a city renowned for its theatrical riches. Evenings are spent attending 12 London theatrical performances, which include performances by the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company, as well as West End and fringe productions. Former guests include director Richard Eyre, actors Simon Russell Beale and Donald Sutherland, and playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn.
Participants are responsible for their transportation to and from the theater.
Dinners may be individually purchased at Canterbury Hall. Participants are responsible for their transportation to and from London. Jean Knox, M.A. is the on-site coordinator for the London Theater program and past President of the board of the Berkeley Repertory Theater. Coordinator for the guest speakers and London theater tickets is Barbara Matthews, theatrical producer and President of the Theatrical Management Association.