£1,920 (deposit £200). This includes: tickets to 5 performances (gallery & yard tickets at the Globe); accommodation as described below; breakfasts and 4 dinners with wine, water and coffee; interval drinks and theatre programmes; transport by private coach and underground railway (the Tube); admission to houses, sites and museums visited with the group; tips for waiters, drivers, guides; the services of the lecturer and tour manager. Single supplement: £240.

In Stratford-upon-Avon (3 nights): the characterful Arden Hotel is well situated opposite the RSC theatres. The hotel has recently been refurbished, the rooms are comfortable and elegant. In London (2 nights): Threadneedles hotel is in the heart of the City, a Victorian banking hall with a domed stained-glass ceiling (Grade 1 listed) converted into a boutique hotel. Rooms are stylish and spacious and service is excellent.

In Stratford, most sites and the theatres are reached on foot. Within London, there is quite a lot of walking and use of the tube (the City and Southbank don’t suit coaches). There is a play every night, though morning activities usually do not begin before 9.45am.

We regret that applications from people aged 81 or over at the time of the tour will not be accepted.

The tour will operate with between 12 and 22 participants.

Transport to Stratford-upon-Avon, where the tour starts, is not provided. Information on access to rail timetables and tickets is sent with your confirmation of booking. The tour ends at the hotel in London.