Come and enjoy our programme of children's activities and family events this Open Day...
Blood, guts and gore
The Courtyard Theatre, Backstage, 10am -12pm and 2.30 - 4.30pm
Our wigs and make-up experts are on hand to create black eyes, bloody noses and split lips! A gruesome souvenir of the day.
FREE no need to book
Dream balloon workshop
The Yurt, Avonbank Garden, 11am - 12.30pm and 1.30 - 3pm
Join artist Luke Jerram and make your own hot air balloon. Decorate the balloon with your dreams before releasing them to the skies of Stratford.
FREE no need to book.
Dressing up box
Chapel Lane, Room 4, 10am - 5pm
Have a photo taken of yourself as one of Shakespeare's characters with the help of costumes and props from the RSC wardrobe.
FREE no need to book.
Play in a day workshop
Arden Street, Rehearsal Rooms, 12.30 - 4.30pm
Play in a Day is a chance to work with an Assistant Director and members of the acting ensemble to create a version of a Shakespeare play in one day.
Numbers are limited so please arrive early to secure your place. Suitable for 13 - 18 yrs.
FREE booking required. Please ring the Box Office on 0844 800 1114.
Introducing Shakespeare
The Parish Centre 12.15 - 1.15pm and 1.30 - 2.30pm
Parents and their children are invited to join members of the Education Department in exploring the rich and varied worlds of Shakespeare's plays.
12.15 - 1.15pm
Suitable for 5 - 9 yrs + parent/guardian
1.30-2.30pm
Suitable for 10 - 12 yrs + parent/guardian
FREE numbers are limited so book on the day to reserve your place.
Theatre games
The Parish Centre, 2.45 - 3.30pm and 3.45 - 4.30pm
An energetic session which will introduce you to the sport of theatre.
2.45 - 3.30pm
Suitable for 5 - 9 yrs
3.45 - 4.30pm
Suitable for 10 - 12 yrs
FREE booking required. Please ring the Box Office on 0844 800 1114.
Using your voice in performance workshop
Methodist Church Hall, 3.30 - 4.30pm
Join RSC voice coach Gigi Buffington to explore the use of voice in performance. Suitable for 10 -16 yrs.
FREE booking required. Please ring the Box Office on 0844 800 1114.
Singing workshop
Methodist Church Hall, 4.45 - 5.45pm
RSC senior text and voice coach Alison Bomber leads a session that will have you singing your heart out! No experience necessary. Suitable for 10 yrs +.
FREE book on the day.
Play in a day performance
Avonbank Garden, 5pm
Come along and watch the creative results of the day's ‘Play in a day' workshop. In the event of bad weather this will take place at The Parish Centre.
FREE no need to book.
Supported by 
An RSC Community Partner
