Public events

Novello Theatre

There are a series of event at the Novello during the season.

Post show talkbacks

Stay on after the show and put your questions to the acting company and members of the creative team.

Talks take place on stage after the performance. The event lasts for approximately 40 minutes and is free to performance ticket holders.

Hamlet - Thursday 18 December
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Thursday 5 February
The Taming of the Shrew - Thursday 5 March

Family Day

Join members of the acting company and creative team to explore the story of the play and theatre making process, including an opportunity to take part. Followed by matinee performance. Suitable for young people aged 7+ and their parents/guardians. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets cost £4 per adult, £2 per child plus matinee ticket.

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Saturday 31 January, 10 - 11.30am

Shakespeare unwrapped

Join members of the acting company and creative team as they demonstrate some of the skills that go into creating a production. Suitable for ages 12+.

Hamlet - Saturday 13 December, 10.30 - 11.30am
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Saturday 24 January, 10.30 - 11.30am
The Taming of the Shrew - Saturday 28 February, 10.30 - 11.30am

Director talk

Join Conall Morrison in conversation to discuss the creative choices made in the production. Tickets cost £5.

The Taming of the Shrew - Monday 16 February, 5.15 - 6pm

Wilton's Music Hall

There are a series of event at Wilton's Music Hall during the season.

Post show talkbacks

Stay on after the show and put your questions to the acting company and members of the creative team.

Talks take place on stage after the performance.

The event lasts for approximately 40 minutes and is free to performance ticket holders.

The Tragedy of Thomas Hobbes - Thursday 20 November
The Cordelia Dream - Thursday 8 January

Royal Society Debate

Lost in History - Adriano Shaplin in conversation with Simon Schaffer on Monday 24 November 2008 at 6.30pm at The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London.

Admission to the Royal Society event is free - no ticket or advance booking is required. Doors will open at 5.45pm. Seats allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

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Special events

Tired of shopping? Stressed about Christmas? Join the RSC in the faded grandeur of Wilton's Music Hall for an afternoon of intoxicating discussion and debate at the RSC's inaugural Christmas lecture. This though is a talk with a difference, with artists and commentators from across the cultural spectrum invited to share their views before a salon-style debate.

Expect provocative and unusual contributions as we add our spin on the annual tradition of Christmas lectures. Ticket cost £5

Sunday 14 December, 6 - 8pm

Suitable for 16s and over. May contain some content of an adult nature.

At the Hackney Empire

Post-show talkbacks

Stay on after the show and put your questions to the acting company and members of the creative team.

Talks take place on stage after the performance. The event lasts for approximately 40 minutes and is free to performance ticket holders.

Othello - Friday 13 February