On tour

Touring in the UK and worldwide

'Although based in Stratford-upon-Avon, the RSC regularly performs in London, Newcastle upon Tyne and other UK venues, as well as touring overseas, and residencies at universities and performing centres in the United States.'

Mobile auditorium

Although based in Stratford-upon-Avon, the RSC regularly performs in London, Newcastle upon Tyne and other UK venues, as well as touring overseas, and residencies at universities and performing centres in the United States.

UK touring
Much of the RSC's UK touring commitment is met by the RSC's unique mobile auditorium, which brings classical theatre to communities with little access to professional companies. The tour travels to school halls, leisure centres and other community venues throughout the UK, accompanied by an extensive education and outreach programme.

The first 'mobile' tour began in 1978 with productions of Twelfth Night and Chekhov's The Three Sisters, starring Ian McKellen. Since then the Company has toured over 30 different productions in the 'mobile theatre'. The tour has visited over 120 different British towns and cities in the past 25 years.

Overseas touring
As well as residencies in Michigan and Washington, the Company has increasingly been invited to perform overseas. Over the past few years, audiences in China, Japan, and Kuala Lumpur have enjoyed RSC touring performances.