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For your next school trip, we invite you on a journey of discovery in Ancient Egypt.
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT provides a wealth of opportunities to help fulfil and enrich National Curriculum requirements and deliver cross-curricular links.
The production stunningly re-imagines the classic DreamWorks Animation film for the stage, telling the timeless story of identity, dignity and the search for a better life in a new land.
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT features songs by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell) and is written by Philip LaZebnik (Mulan, Pocahontas). They wrote the songs and screenplay respectively for the DreamWorks Animation film.
London’s Dominion Theatre is 1-minute from Tottenham Court Road Underground Station and 4-minutes from the British Museum.
ETHICS + VALUES • RELATIONSHIPS + COMMUNITY • RELIGION + WORLDVIEWS
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is an inspiring account of pride, courage, faith, belief, hope, leadership, character, identity, sibling rivalry, hierarchy, persecution, resilience, life-changing experiences, a hero’s journey and the inestimable power of the individual.
Inspired by The Book of Exodus, THE PRINCE OF EGYPT looks at the values, beliefs, teachings, practices and ways of life central to Judaism, Christianity and other world religions that will contribute effectively to the broad and balanced school curriculum.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION • KS2 HISTORY • KS2 MUSIC • PSHE •
CITIZENSHIP • SMSC • ENGLISH • HUMANITIES • CREATIVE SUBJECTS
Highly relevant for teaching the agreed syllabus for Religious Education (AT1, AT2), KS2 History syllabus (Ancient Egypt) and KS2 Music, THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is also pertinent for teaching English, Geography, Science, Humanities, all Creative subjects (including Art & Design and Performing Arts) as well as whole-school PSHE and CITIZENSHIP programmes of study, supporting SMSC development and Primary Relationships Education and many other cross-curricular opportunities.
MUSIC • MUSIC HISTORY • MULTICULTURAL INSTRUMENTS
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT enables students to perform, listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions.
The production includes five of the acclaimed songs featured in the DreamWorks Animation film (Deliver Us, All I Ever Wanted, Through Heaven’s Eyes, The Plagues and the Academy Award®-winning When You Believe), as well as ten brand new songs.
When You Believe continues to be a highly popular song choice for school choirs and orchestras and various piano, vocal, choir and A Capella scores based on the original film orchestrations are currently available from retailers.
As well as contemporary instruments, THE PRINCE OF EGYPT orchestra features nine Ancient Middle Eastern instruments, with origins dating back thousands of years.
"One of the many things which excites me about the music for this stage version of The Prince of Egypt is our use of Middle Eastern instruments in the orchestration. Our orchestrator, August Eriksmoen, is an expert at using unusual instrumentation to create an exotic and authentic atmosphere.”
Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz
The DreamWorks Animation film soundtrack is available from all UK music retailers.
The original London cast recording of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is available on GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS.
THE STORY
Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two young men, Moses and Ramses,
raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by
a secret past. Ramses must rule as Pharaoh while Moses must rise up and free his enslaved people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.
SCHOOL GROUPS OF 10+
1 free teacher/accompanying adult ticket per 10 paid tickets*
Monday-Wednesday 7.30pm, Thursday 2.30pm & 7.30pm.
Band A/B: £22.50 · Band C and below: £19.50
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“AN ASTONISHING ANIMATED ACHIEVEMENT.
From its magical opening sequence to the visually stunning sections involving the parting of the Red Sea and the Plagues – this is epic cinema.”RADIO TIMES
A milestone in cinematic achievement, DreamWorks’ The Prince of Egypt captivated audiences across the world and celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2018. It remains one of the most beloved and acclaimed animated feature films of all time.
Featuring a stunning blend of traditional animation and computer-generated imagery,The Prince of Egypt features an all-star voice cast including Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Goldblum, Danny Glover, Patrick Stewart, Helen Mirren, Martin Short and Steve Martin.
“A vivid and entertaining version of the story of Moses.”
Essex Schools, Essex County CouncilSince its premiere, the DreamWorks Animation film has been extensively used and endorsed by educators as an engaging and entertaining classroom resource to enrich Religious Education and KS2 History (Ancient Egypt) teaching.
The DreamWorks Animation film is available on SKY.
The film soundtrack is available in the UK on CD, Audio Cassette, MP3 and Streaming services.
The original London cast recording of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is available on GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS.
The Dominion Theatre is a 4-minute walk from the British Museum, which includes the world-renowned Egyptian Rooms and provides a wealth of resources and activities for schools to compliment and complete your educational or reward visit to THE PRINCE OF EGYPT.
Last entry 80 mins before closing.
LOCATION + TRANSPORT
DOMINION THEATRE
268-269 Tottenham Court Road
London W1T 7AQ
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Tottenham Court Road Underground Station (Central & Northern Lines) is located immediately adjacent to the theatre.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
(the 11th ticket is free).
£75.00, £65.00, £45.00, £35.00, £29.50
Monday – Thursday
And
£79.50, £69.50, £49.50, £39.50, £29.50
Friday – Saturday.
Please note that children under 5 cannot be admitted.