A group visiting the Shakespeares Globe Theatre

Who are we?

London Arts Discovery founded by Howard Lichterman and Richard Barranin in 1981, who saw a need for a service which offered an in-depth view of the arts world in London and other European cities for American arts lovers. Working with leading not-for-profit arts organisations in the USA, we devise itineraries for their supporters which include a cross-section of performances, accommodation in the best hotels, gourmet meals, unusual sightseeing opportunities and most importantly, a series of complementary meetings with leading members of the profession - performers, directors, designers, producers, playwrights, composers, critics and commentators.

Most of our clients have made a London Arts Discovery tour part of their annual programme and many are now on their 16th or 17th annual trip with us (as are many of their participants). Current clients include Opera America, Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Manhattan Theatre Club in New York, The Goodman Theatre and Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago.

London Arts Discovery tours are tailor-made for the friends, volunteers, guilds, subscribers, donors, or other supporters of the client-company. The company adds on a contribution to our price and sells the tour to its supporters. The tours therefore raise an immediate sum of money but more importantly create intangible benefits for the future - goodwill, bonding, and sometimes much larger amounts of money. Some of our most regular clients tell us that London Arts Discovery's work has helped them to raise literally millions of dollars of support.

	One of our group has a private moment with The International Herald Tribune critic Matt Wolf
	Group Discussions

A free place on each tour is included for a member of the company, provided that there are at least 20 paying participants and there are special discounted rates for other members of staff. This can be of enormous benefit to company-patron relationships. After each tour we get a great deal of feedback and this confirms that those who participate always feel close to 'their' company.

Because London Arts Discovery tours are devised by experts in the performing arts, they are always tailored to the specific needs of the client-company. Some want exclusive social events, splendid dining and access to what would normally be closed to them; others want plainer fare - no extras, but as much opera, music or theatre as possible.

Whatever the level of the tour, London Arts Discovery's directors and staff (all chosen for their expertise in different areas) ensure that all participants have a valuable, enjoyable, and often unforgettable experience. There is a lot of happy fraternising. If you spend a week or ten days abroad with people, cater to their wishes, open their eyes to London and other European cities and their hearts to great performances, the benefits which can accrue to the company which has made all this possible are limitless.