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3 Meet the team To make your group’s visit to Hercule s even more memorable, you might like to arrange for your students to meet some of the team that brings the musical to life on stage. These post-show question-and-answer sessions will be available for school groups after selected matinee performances from September. Find out more about how to book these experiences through the Disney Tickets groups team. 4 Easy access Your students will discover the epitome of theatrical grandeur at Theatre Royal Drury Lane – a venue worthy of the gods. Visiting groups 5 REASONS TO SEE… Disney’s Hercules This rip-roaring tale of Ancient Greek adventure will wow and educate your students in equal measure 1 Amyth to remember Inspired by the animated classic and based on the ancient myth, Disney’s Hercules is a wise-cracking, column- shaking journey of adventure and self-discovery, in tunics! With direction and choreography by Casey Nicholaw (Disney’s Aladdin ), music by Disney icons Alan Menken and David Zippel, and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, this high- energy production brings classical civilisation to life in a fun and engaging way, making it the perfect choice for teachers looking to explore mythology, heroism, and storytelling through the magic of theatre. 2 Curriculum-linked resources A visit to Hercules isn’t just a fantastic time – it can also be used to support your students’ learning. Secondary groups can access free curriculum- linked creative session plans to support a variety of topics in the classroom, before or after the theatre visit. These resources explore what it takes to bring the epic story to life on stage, covering the process of adapting the story and making the stage design a reality, and introducing the team behind the magic. These resources will be available soon at www.disneyonstage.co.uk/education- resources/hercules-musical www.herculesthemusical.co.uk E: groupsales@disneytickets.co.uk T: 020 7845 0949 enjoy easy access thanks to 24 coach bays and numerous public transport links within minutes of the historic venue, which is one of London’s oldest and most esteemed theatres. The prime location of the theatre means that it is within easy reach of other iconic landmarks and attractions, too. 5 Engaging workshops Disney Teaching Artists can transport your group from aWest End studio to Mount Olympus! Exploring one-of-a-kind choreography and music inspired by this epic musical, educational workshops can be tailored to your group’s needs and give your students the rare opportunity to perform scenes, songs and choreography from Hercules while developing core skills such as communication and team building in an engaging and creative way. Book your pre-show workshop now – they’re available from September. Workshops start from £450 on top of the ticket price and last 90 minutes. You can make an enquiry on the School Trips andWorkshops web page: www.disneyonstage.co.uk/trips-and- workshops www.teachwire.net/school-trips | 53 // DISNEY PARTNER CONT ENT