Announcing Our Fall 2024

Theatre-Lovers Trip to London

October 14–22, 2024

Optional 3-day add-on for those who wish to explore the Cotswolds and attend productions at the
Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Rubicon Trips Sell-Out Quickly! Call Today!

Call Now to Register!
(805) 667-2912, ext. 225

• Round-Trip Non-Stop Airfare – Economy Delight Transportation on Delta Operated by Virgin Atlantic which includes priority boarding, free bag, extra legroom, 3-course meal, drinks and snacks and inflight entertainment. (Please call us if you wish to use airline miles, arrange your own flights, or extend your stay, in which case we will offer you a credit.)
• 7-nights at the elegant 5-Star Goring Hotel in Belgravia — London’s last remaining family-owned luxury hotel. From the Linley designed Dining Room celebrating the very best of British food, to the artistry of the hand-woven Gainsborough Silks which adorn the walls, to the impeccable, personalized service, The Goring is a wonder. The Goring also boasts one of the largest private gardens in the capital. The closest hotel to Buckingham Palace, The Goring is the only hotel to have been granted a Royal Warrant for hospitality services. The Goring has welcomed royalty from all over the world for the coronations of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II and the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
• 5 Shows. Schedules have not yet been announced for October of 2024, but if today’s shows were extended, we would be considering booking Oscar-winner Mark Rylance in the Bristol Old Vic production of Semmelweis; The Motive and the Cue directed by Sam Mendes (a National Theatre transfer based on the making of Richard Burton and John Gielgud’s Hamlet on Broadway); film and stage star Joseph Fiennes in Dear England; Standing at the Sky’s Edge – winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical; Annie Baker’s new play Infinite Life; a production of Shakespeare at The Globe; or Nicholas Hytner’s acclaimed production of Guys and Dolls.
• 3 Group Meals – an extraordinary multi-course dining experience at a Michelin-starred restaurant; an afternoon high tea; and a casual meal (possibly pub food or Indian food)
• Meet-and-Greets with Artists and/or Behind-the-Scenes Experiences
• Pre-Opening Tour of the Tower of London. Opening ceremony, stories and pictures with our own Beefeater, early access to the crown jewels, and an in-depth guided tour of Traitor’s Gate, Bloody Tower, and more
• Buckingham Palace and St. James Park Guided Walking tour. Pass through Royal Gates, Picture Gallery in the palace, White Drawing Room, State Dining Room, Ballroom and Throne Room
• Thames River Cruise
• Shakespeare’s Globe Story and Tour
• British Museum, National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery
• Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Churchill War Rooms
• Day Trip via Coach – (Locations TBD – Possibly Stonehenge, Oxford and Bath)
• 24-Hour Big Bus Tour Voucher to be activated on the day of your choice for an overview or to enjoy other sites
• Staff Support. Your tour guides in London will be Karyl Lynn Burns, Rubicon’s Producing Artistic Director; Stephanie Coltrin, Rubicon’s Associate Artistic Director (and a Shakespeare expert!); and Executive Assistant Perla Ponti.

Trip Cost:

$6,700 per person double occupancy ($1,550 single supplement),
plus a $1,500 tax-deductible donation to Rubicon.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Early reservations strongly recommended.

Your space will be held with a 50% non-refundable deposit and your $1,500 donation.
A courtesy invoice will be sent out in June for the remaining balance.
Final invoices will be sent in May, with all payments due by July 1, 2024.

Interested in extending your stay to visit

the countryside and immerse yourself in Shakespeare?

Please add $1,750 per person ($650 single supplement) which includes: a 3-night/4-day trip to the Cotswolds
and Stratford-Upon-Avon (with 1 and 2-night stays, respectively in historic inns, 2 hosted meals,
a tour at the Royal Shakespeare Company, 2 plays, tours of Shakespeare’s home
and Anne Hathaway’s home, and ground transportation).

To reserve, call or email:

Perla Ponti

pponti@rubicontheatre.org
or call 805.667.2912, ext. 225