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SUMMARY:TOUR: Behind the Scenes at Disney’s The Lion King
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nJoin a backstage tour of the iconic Lyceum Theatre\, home to Disney’s The Lion King. See where the costumes are maintained\, where the masks and puppets are created\, and explore what it takes to bring this award-winning musical to life on stage. \nThis session will be hosted by Nancy Shakerley\, Education & Audience Engagement Manager at the Lyceum Theatre. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-behind-the-scenes-at-disneys-the-lion-king-3/
LOCATION:Lyceum Theatre\, 21 Wellington St\, London\, WC2E 7RQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events For All,Tour
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T110000
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SUMMARY:TOUR: Behind the Scenes at Disney’s The Lion King
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nJoin a backstage tour of the iconic Lyceum Theatre\, home to Disney’s The Lion King. See where the costumes are maintained\, where the masks and puppets are created\, and explore what it takes to bring this award-winning musical to life on stage. \nThis session will be hosted by Nancy Shakerley\, Education & Audience Engagement Manager at the Lyceum Theatre. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-behind-the-scenes-at-disneys-the-lion-king-4/
LOCATION:Lyceum Theatre\, 21 Wellington St\, London\, WC2E 7RQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events For All,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T110000
DTSTAMP:20261014T090125Z
CREATED:20261009T151056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T090125Z
UID:19871-1793959200-1793962800@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Props – Make It To Fake It
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nYou will go behind the scenes to the Royal Opera House’s cavernous prop-making workshop in the attic of ROH Covent Garden to see the prop makers at work. You will learn about the many skills needed to be a versatile and employable prop maker. You will also hear from their Armoury team about their unique workshop. Then\, down on the side of the stage\, see how the Running Props team organise\, set and maintain the props for live performances. \nThis session is hosted by the Armoury team at the Royal Ballet & Opera. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-props-make-it-to-fake-it-2/
LOCATION:Royal Opera House\, Bow St\, London\, WC2E 9DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events For All,Props,Tour
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T110000
DTSTAMP:20261013T111212Z
CREATED:20261009T155700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T111212Z
UID:19918-1793959200-1793962800@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Setting the Scene – Discover the Craft Behind the Curtain
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nEver wondered what keeps a show running night after night? Join our backstage tour of Theatre Royal Drury Lane and discover behind-the-scenes at Jesus Christ Superstar. Explore the backstage areas where skilled technicians maintain the magic\, learn how sets are kept safe and functional\, and uncover the backstage roles that make live theatre possible. Perfect for anyone curious about careers in stage maintenance\, technical theatre\, or the unsung heroes who keep the show alive! \nThis session is hosted by Ben Dilieto\, Deputy Head of Stage Engineering at LW Theatres. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-setting-the-scene-discover-the-craft-behind-the-curtain-2/
LOCATION:Theatre Royal Drury Lane\, Catherine St\, London\, WC2B 5JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events For All,Technical Theatre,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T113000
DTSTAMP:20261013T112026Z
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UID:19875-1793961000-1793964600@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Lighting - From Circuits to Cueing
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nJoin the ROH lighting experts as they tour around the many lighting-related departments\, from the systems and store to our stages and the control rooms. Learn about how changes happen in theatre lighting\, as they introduce intelligent lighting and LEDs and the skills needed for success in the industry. \nThis session is hosted by the Lighting team at the Royal Ballet & Opera. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-lighting-from-circuits-to-cueing-2/
LOCATION:Royal Opera House\, Bow St\, London\, WC2E 9DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events For All,Lighting,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T120000
DTSTAMP:20261013T112101Z
CREATED:20261009T151206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T112101Z
UID:19873-1793962800-1793966400@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Production - From Plans to Production
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nFind out the many roles involved in getting a theatre set from a scale model and plans on the drawing board and in CAD\, to the opening night. You will follow the journey of a set from a designer’s ideas in the model and planning room to the Royal Opera House’s backstage build area\, where lorry loads of set are dropped off after construction at our workshops in Purfleet\, Essex. Then see how their huge main stage works to change a whole production twice a day! \nThis session is hosted by the production team at the Royal Ballet & Opera. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-production-from-plans-to-production-2/
LOCATION:Royal Opera House\, Bow St\, London\, WC2E 9DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events For All,Production,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T123000
DTSTAMP:20261013T111942Z
CREATED:20261009T151741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T111942Z
UID:19878-1793964600-1793968200@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Costume - From Wigs to Waistcoats
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nYou will tour the three main workrooms of ROH that make and revive their costume stock for Ballet and Opera\, and see the many other different workshops that all contribute to building the characters that appear on the stage- wigs\, hats\, jewellery\, shoes and the dye shop- as well as buying and logistics\, which are key to the whole operation. Learn about the different career pathways you could take in a costume department and the skills needed to do them. \nThis session is hosted by the wardrobebe team at the Royal Ballet & Opera. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-costume-from-wigs-to-waistcoats-2/
LOCATION:Royal Opera House\, Bow St\, London\, WC2E 9DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Costume,Events For All,Tour,Wardrobe
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T123000
DTSTAMP:20261014T154226Z
CREATED:20261009T152023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T154226Z
UID:19882-1793964600-1793968200@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Sound\, Video and Broadcast
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nDive deep underground at the Opera House to discover our state-of-the-art broadcast suite\, where live Cinema broadcasts are mixed and show recordings are edited for our streaming platform. Then join our sound team as they explain their many functions around the stage and indeed the whole building. \nThis session is hosted by the sound team at the Royal Ballet & Opera. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-sound-video-and-broadcast-2/
LOCATION:Royal Opera House\, Bow St\, London\, WC2E 9DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Audiovisual,Events For All,Sound,Technical Theatre,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T123000
DTSTAMP:20261013T111306Z
CREATED:20261009T155523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T111306Z
UID:19914-1793964600-1793968200@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Setting the Scene - Discover the Craft Behind the Curtain
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nEver wondered what keeps a show running night after night? Join our backstage tour of Theatre Royal Drury Lane and discover behind-the-scenes at Jesus Christ Superstar. Explore the backstage areas where skilled technicians maintain the magic\, learn how sets are kept safe and functional\, and uncover the backstage roles that make live theatre possible. Perfect for anyone curious about careers in stage maintenance\, technical theatre\, or the unsung heroes who keep the show alive! \nThis session is hosted by Ben Dilieto\, Deputy Head of Stage Engineering at LW Theatres. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-setting-the-scene-discover-the-craft-behind-the-curtain/
LOCATION:Theatre Royal Drury Lane\, Catherine St\, London\, WC2B 5JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events For All,Technical Theatre,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T124500
DTSTAMP:20261013T111733Z
CREATED:20261009T152324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T111733Z
UID:19885-1793965500-1793969100@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Fly Floor
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nJoin this tour high above the Royal Opera House stage\, where their flys team keep the whole stage moving and enables ROH to show multiple productions at a time on our main stage. Flys operators at ROH no longer use ropes and stops\, but the highly advanced TAIT system enables them to run a show at the touch of a button. Learn the art of flying with our experts. \nThis session is hosted by the production team at the Royal Ballet & Opera. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-fly-floor-2/
LOCATION:Royal Opera House\, Bow St\, London\, WC2E 9DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events For All,Flys,Technical Theatre,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T130000
DTSTAMP:20261013T112751Z
CREATED:20261009T143009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T112751Z
UID:19852-1793966400-1793970000@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Props - Make It To Fake It
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nYou will go behind the scenes to the Royal Opera House’s cavernous prop-making workshop in the attic of ROH Covent Garden to see the prop makers at work. You will learn about the many skills needed to be a versatile and employable prop maker. You will also hear from their Armoury team about their unique workshop. Then\, down on the side of the stage\, see how the Running Props team organise\, set and maintain the props for live performances. \nThis session is hosted by the Armoury team at the Royal Ballet & Opera. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-props-make-it-to-fake-it/
LOCATION:Royal Opera House\, Bow St\, London\, WC2E 9DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events For All,Props,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T124500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T134500
DTSTAMP:20261013T112609Z
CREATED:20261009T145203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T112609Z
UID:19858-1793969100-1793972700@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Production - From Plans to Production
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nFind out the many roles involved in getting a theatre set from a scale model and plans on the drawing board and in CAD\, to the opening night. You will follow the journey of a set from a designer’s ideas in the model and planning room to the Royal Opera House’s backstage build area\, where lorry loads of set are dropped off after construction at our workshops in Purfleet\, Essex. Then see how their huge main stage works to change a whole production twice a day! \nThis session is hosted by the production team at the Royal Ballet & Opera. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-production-from-plans-to-production/
LOCATION:Royal Opera House\, Bow St\, London\, WC2E 9DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events For All,Production,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T140000
DTSTAMP:20261013T112645Z
CREATED:20261009T143736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T112645Z
UID:19855-1793970000-1793973600@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Lighting - From Circuits to Cueing
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nJoin the ROH lighting experts as they tour around the many lighting-related departments\, from the systems and store to our stages and the control rooms. Learn about how changes happen in theatre lighting\, as they introduce intelligent lighting and LEDs and the skills needed for success in the industry. \nThis session is hosted by the Lighting team at the Royal Ballet & Opera. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-lighting-from-circuits-to-cueing/
LOCATION:Royal Opera House\, Bow St\, London\, WC2E 9DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events For All,Lighting,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T140000
DTSTAMP:20261013T112511Z
CREATED:20261009T145812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T112511Z
UID:19861-1793970000-1793973600@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Costume - From Wigs to Waistcoats
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nYou will tour the three main workrooms of ROH that make and revive their costume stock for Ballet and Opera\, and see the many other different workshops that all contribute to building the characters that appear on the stage- wigs\, hats\, jewellery\, shoes and the dye shop- as well as buying and logistics\, which are key to the whole operation. Learn about the different career pathways you could take in a costume department and the skills needed to do them. \nThis session is hosted by the wardrobebe team at the Royal Ballet & Opera. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-costume-from-wigs-to-waistcoats/
LOCATION:Royal Opera House\, Bow St\, London\, WC2E 9DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Costume,Events For All,Tour,Wardrobe
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T140000
DTSTAMP:20261014T154157Z
CREATED:20261009T150404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T154157Z
UID:19864-1793970000-1793973600@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Sound\, Video and Broadcast
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nDive deep underground at the Opera House to discover our state-of-the-art broadcast suite\, where live Cinema broadcasts are mixed and show recordings are edited for our streaming platform. Then join our sound team as they explain their many functions around the stage and indeed the whole building. \nThis session is hosted by the sound team at the Royal Ballet & Opera. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-sound-video-and-broadcast/
LOCATION:Royal Opera House\, Bow St\, London\, WC2E 9DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Audiovisual,Events For All,Sound,Technical Theatre,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T141500
DTSTAMP:20261013T111639Z
CREATED:20261009T153305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T111639Z
UID:19888-1793971800-1793974500@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Inside the Rehearsal Room
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nJoin the Opera Stage Management Team in the rehearsal room during a break in the Ariodante Rehearsals. You will find out just what goes on in the rehearsal room for an Opera and how the Stage Management Team organise\, run and record rehearsals so they can move straight to the stage. \nThis session is hosted by the Stage Management team at the Royal Ballet & Opera. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-inside-the-rehearsal-room/
LOCATION:Royal Opera House\, Bow St\, London\, WC2E 9DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events For All,Stage Management,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T150000
DTSTAMP:20261013T112230Z
CREATED:20261009T150855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T112230Z
UID:19867-1793973600-1793977200@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Fly Floor
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nJoin this tour high above the Royal Opera House stage\, where their Flys Team keep the whole stage moving and enables ROH to show multiple productions at a time on our main stage. Flys operators at ROH no longer use ropes and stops\, but the highly advanced Tait system enables them to run a show at the touch of a button. Learn the art of flying with our experts. \nThis session is hosted by the production team at the Royal Ballet & Opera. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-fly-floor/
LOCATION:Royal Opera House\, Bow St\, London\, WC2E 9DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events For All,Flys,Technical Theatre,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T160000
DTSTAMP:20261013T143628Z
CREATED:20261008T085411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T143628Z
UID:19725-1793977200-1793980800@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Behind the Scenes at Disney's The Lion King
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nJoin a backstage tour of the iconic Lyceum Theatre\, home to Disney’s The Lion King. See where the costumes are maintained\, where the masks and puppets are created\, and explore what it takes to bring this award-winning musical to life on stage. \nThis session will be hosted by Nancy Shakerley\, Education & Audience Engagement Manager at the Lyceum Theatre. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-behind-the-scenes-at-disneys-the-lion-king/
LOCATION:Lyceum Theatre\, 21 Wellington St\, London\, WC2E 7RQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events For All,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T160000
DTSTAMP:20261013T143553Z
CREATED:20261008T085613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T143553Z
UID:19729-1793977200-1793980800@www.theatrecraft.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: Behind the Scenes at Disney’s The Lion King
DESCRIPTION:Tour Information: \nJoin a backstage tour of the iconic Lyceum Theatre\, home to Disney’s The Lion King. See where the costumes are maintained\, where the masks and puppets are created\, and explore what it takes to bring this award-winning musical to life on stage. \nThis session will be hosted by Nancy Shakerley\, Education & Audience Engagement Manager at the Lyceum Theatre. \n\nHow to book:  \nBookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nTo find out how to book\, sign up to the TheatreCraft 2026 mailing list using the ‘Stay up to date’ pop-up in the bottom-left corner of this page. \nSubscribers will receive booking information and instructions on Friday 16 October\, followed by the link to book when bookings open at 12pm on Monday 19 October. \nAlready signed up? You don’t need to do anything – we’ll email you everything you need to know. \n\nIn-Person Waiting List:  \nIf you aren’t able to book a place in advance\, you can join the ‘on the day’ waiting list at the workshop venue. This is for any places that become available due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. \nSimply come to the specified venue and a volunteer will direct you to the waiting list queue. Places will be offered on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and joining the waiting list does not guarantee entry.
URL:https://www.theatrecraft.org/event/tour-behind-the-scenes-at-disneys-the-lion-king-2/
LOCATION:Lyceum Theatre\, 21 Wellington St\, London\, WC2E 7RQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events For All,Tour
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