The Canterbury Tales

'At night was come into that hostelry
Well nine-and-twenty in a company
Of sundry folk, by aventure yfall
In fellowship... And pilgrims were they all
That toward Canterb'ry would ride.'
Prologue

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Behind the scenes interviews
Watch video clips to find out more about what happened behind the scenes of the RSC's production of The Canterbury Tales.

The directors
Jonathan Munby and Rebecca Gatward discuss the adaptation and rehearsal process.
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The designer
Michael Vale talks about his designs for the set and costumes.
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The assistant directors
Find out what happened in rehearsals from Donnacadh O'Briain and William Oldroyd.
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Learning Pack
Find out more about Chaucer, the pilgrims and the story of The Canterbury Tales.
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