Morning: Arrive in Chicago at your leisure and settle into your chosen hotel.

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Early Evening: RSC Senior Leadership host a warm welcome with an exclusive dinner at The Florian, a modern supper club within the Lyric Opera House.

Evening: Following dinner, enjoy Cathy Marston’s poignant ballet interpretation of Ian McEwan’s 2001 novel-turned-Academy Award-winning film Atonement, by The Joffrey Ballet. Enveloped in Laura Rossi’s evocative musical score, Atonement portrays the complexities of self-deception, the transformation of memory, and the weight of guilt.

Morning: Hear fascinating stories of Chicago’s world-renowned architecture with a 90-minute river cruise tour and immerse yourself in the city’s rich history of groundbreaking experimentation.

Afternoon: Indulge in a special lunch at The Canvas by Ever, one of Chicago’s best Michelin-starred restaurants. A seasonal six-course menu by world-renowned Chef Curtis Duffy.

Evening: Join us for the opening night of Pericles with Tamara Harvey at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. With pre-show drinks and an after-show party with the company, celebrate Shakespeare’s stirring tale of love, hope and miracles.

Morning: Join Tamara and the Pericles Company for brunch served by local eatery Doma, which featured in the TV series The Bear.

Followed by a guided walk of the Chicago Loop District, stepping inside some of Chicago’s – and the world’s – earliest skyscrapers.

Afternoon: Watch a matinee performance of Michael Frayn’s classic comedy Noises Off at the Steppenwolf Theatre, an ingenious, slapstick and zany tribute to theatre-lovers everywhere.

Evening: End your day of comedy at the Second City Comedy Club, an influential club and improv school which launched the careers of many famous comedians. The Devil is in the Detours sees an electric six-person ensemble sing and dance in an interactive and immersive sketch and improvisation comedy revue.

Morning: Visit the world-class Art Institute of Chicago, home to one of the oldest and largest art collections in the US. A private guide will lead you on a tour to hear more about the museum icons and lesser-known treasures.

Afternoon: Join us for one final lunch at The Gage to mark the end of our wonderful trip to Chicago. The Gage enjoys views of Millennium Park and takes its name from the historic building above.