Music London Trip

The Music Department ran a trip to London to see two popular West End shows, Billy Elliot and Wicked.   The trip included a guided bus tour around London, a back stage tour of the National Theatre and a meal at the newly refurbished Planet Hollywood.

Covent Garden

The lady who was leading the tour was very funny and managed to keep 39 tired pupils entertained with interesting facts about London.

The back stage tour of the National Theatre was also very interesting and made you aware of the huge amount of work that goes on that you don’t see when watching a production.

The best thing about the trip was the shows – they were amazing! Billy Elliot was fantastic with all the singing and dancing, especially the young actor who played Billy. Wicked was……… wicked!  The music was very powerful.

Here are some comments the pupils have made about the trip:

“The trip was great! I was in a group with a lot of my friends, it was such a laugh! I really liked the shows, Billy Elliot and Wicked” – Kirsty Smith S3

“London was brilliant! I thought Billy Elliot was absolutely fantastic and would jump to go and see it again…..The hostel was decent as we eventually had some sleep.” – Becky Coleman S5

“... really great. I really enjoyed the trip” – Sean McNamee S3

“The tour with the guide was very funny and interesting. My favourite part of the trip was seeing Billy Elliot – it was brilliant!” – Lori Petrie S5

“London was good, but I don’t think we had enough time. We were running about a lot…..” – Jodie McNamee S5

“The trip was enjoyable, but it was very rushed…” – Nicole Dye S5

“London was brilliant. I really enjoyed it because I was in a room with my friends and a group with them too.” – Taylor MacKay S3

“Going to London with music was an amazing experience, with lots of great memories……..Wicked was great as I loved all the songs in it. The bus tour was very interesting and I got some great pictures.” - Hayley Hogan S3

“As most likely my LAST EVER school trip, I LOVED IT…. The trip couldn’t have had better teachers on it; they definitely made the trip what it was. An amazing last trip and a memorable one.” – Jayne Mays S6