Open Stages

Open Stages 2013-16: Work with us to produce your own Shakespeare production

We are looking for 100 amateur companies across the UK to produce a Shakespeare or Shakespeare-themed production in their own venue, hired hall or outdoor site.

Working with our professional partner theatres, this new phase of the RSC Open Stages project will focus on learning, with each amateur company receiving training, director mentoring, feedback and support.

'Open Stages has enabled the RSC to engage with, and celebrate amateur, grass roots, theatre making.

'It has also transported many of us in professional theatre back to where our love of theatre began and reminded us of the energy, passion, and commitment it takes to create theatre wherever you're doing it.'
Gregory Doran, RSC Artistic Director

For more information about applying to be a part of Open Stages, read our FAQs.

If your amateur company is interested in taking part download an application form now.

  • Trailer

    Trailer

    Ordinary people, extraordinary performances: watch the Open Stages trailer.

  • Background

    Background

    Working with adults to bridge the gap between amateur and professional theatre.

  • 2013 Application FAQ

    2013 Application FAQ

    Your questions answered about how to apply to be a part of Open Stages 2013.

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