Top Hat — Day Trip Itinerary

Date: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Venue: Southbank Centre, London
Performance: 2:00 PM matinee (ends ~4:30 PM)
Coach departs London: 5:00 PM
Seats: Rows GG / JJ (various seats)

About the Show

There may be trouble ahead,
But while there’s moonlight, and music,
And love, and romance…
Let’s face the music and dance.

Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating, Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly witty dialogue, stunning choreography, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes.

Key Times (Approx.)

• Coach drop-off near theatre: ~12:45 PM
• Curtain up: 2:00 PM
• Curtain down: ~4:30 PM
• Coach departure from London: 5:00 PM

Pickup Schedule (Outbound)

• Walnut Tree: 10:30 AM
• Palace: 10:40 AM
• Elms: 10:50 AM
• Thames Drive: 11:00 AM
• Hadleigh: 11:10 AM
• Kents Hill Lights: 11:20 AM
• Sadlers: 11:25 AM
• Five Bells: 11:30 AM

Quick Timeline

• 10:30–11:30 AM: Board at your chosen pickup stop (see schedule).
• ~12:45 PM: Arrive / drop near Southbank Centre. Free time for a quick bite or wander.
• 2:00–4:30 PM: Top Hat performance.
• 5:00 PM: Coach departs once everyone is back on board.

Notes

• Tickets are usually distributed on the coach (if applicable).
• Aim to be back at the coach by 4:50 PM to ensure a punctual 5:00 PM departure.