Dear Parent/Guardian,

National Theatre Production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth

Theatre Royal Bath - Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th December 2018

I am writing to inform you that we are offering prospective Year 10 GCSE English Literature students an opportunity to see an evening performance of the National Theatre Production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ at the Theatre Royal Bath on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th December 2018.

Whilst this trip is not compulsory, it will provide a valuable opportunity to enrich their understanding of a core text they will be studying for their GCSE exam.

Owing to the immense popularity of this production (its London run sold out) as well as the fact that many schools in the BANES, Somerset and Wiltshire area will also be trying to secure tickets for their GCSE students, we are asking that students register their interest as well as paying the ticket and transport fee by Monday 11th June 2018.

Unfortunately, the National Theatre production company have imposed a cap on how many educational seats the theatre is allowed to sell which means we are only able to take a maximum of 86 students on each night. It is for this reason that we will be operating a strict first come first served policy.We fully appreciate that some students will inevitably miss out and be disappointed, so to avoid this, we advise a timely payment of this trip to the Theatre Royal MacbethAccount on Wisepay (students will only secure a place once payment has been received) as well as the prompt return of the parental consent form. Wisepay will be live to accept payment from Monday 4th June 2018 and will stop accepting payments once all the places have been filled.

We will be taking students in the F cohort on Tuesday 4th December 2018 and students in the G cohort on Wednesday 5th December 2018.

We will be leaving Kingdown School at 6:15pm and will return at approximately 10:45pm. Owing to the late hour of return, please can parents collect their child from school. We do not advise that students make their own way home. The trip will cost £19.50which includes the cost of the theatre ticket (£13.90) and transport to and from Kingdown School (£5.60).

Details of the NT Production of Macbeth:

Regarding insurance for the trip, the school is covered for UK Travel with the Department for Education’s Risk Protection Arrangements. For details of cover whilst on a trip in the UK, please see the RPA Membership rules on the school website, page 68.

The Trust, its employees, its Governors and Directors accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever to the pupils or parents except as set out above and as prescribed by statute. By giving permission for your child to go on the trip planned, you accept, both on your own behalf and that of your child, that the foregoing conditions apply. Should you require further details please contact the School Finance Office.

Please would you complete the attached form and return it to MrsMarlow in E19 or the English office, by Monday 11th June 2018.

Many thanks,

Mrs J Marlow

Teacher of English

Parent Consent Form for Day Trips/Visits

Trip Location:Theatre Royal Bath – Macbeth theatre performance / Date of Trip:04/12/2018 (F cohort) 5/12/2018 (G cohort)
Surname: / Forename: / Registration Group:
I give permission for the above named child to go on the trip/visit above.
I have read the trip information letter and am aware of the conditions that apply.
Signed by Parent/Guardian:
Date:
Contact number on day of trip:
Any recent relevant medical information:
Please return to: / Mrs J Marlow Trip Organiser
By: 11/06/2018