Behind the Curtain: An Insider’s Look at London Theater

May 23 – 31, 2026

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Join visionary performers, playwrights, and artists for an unforgettable experience through London’s influential theater scene.

Guided by Sarah Ream, a renowned stage director and former staff director at London’s National Theatre, enjoy a minimum of six live performances and participate in illuminating discussions that will deepen your appreciation of these works. Chart the evolution of historic theatrical venues and meet with a renowned theater critic, among other distinguished guests. Backstage, meet with the directors, producers, and the actors who bring the magic of the stage to life. Enjoy matinee performances, with free time to explore London at leisure.

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Lecturer

Sarah Ream

Lecturer

Sarah Ream’s background in drama includes work as a theatre director and teacher for years in the United States and United Kingdom, ranging from her role as Associate Director at San Francisco’s American Conservatory theatre to Staff Director at Britain’s National Theatre. In New York, she worked in casting at the Public Theatre and directed Off-Broadway and with Juilliard’s opera students before founding her own theatre group, the Compass Theatre. She is emerita Chair of the Theatre and Dance department at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire, where she taught for 24 years. Today, Sarah is delighted to be sharing her passion for drama with this group.

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