The Friends support the RSC in many ways, either volunteering on the Friends Desk before performances or at special events, or fundraising for particular projects.
In return the Friends enjoy a lively programme of events, in the past hearing talks by Judi Dench, Ian Mckellen and Patrick Stewart. Groups currently exist in Stratford-upon-Avon, London and Newcastle.
Forthcoming exclusive RSC Friends' events
In Stratford-upon-Avon
Penny Downie, Methodist Church Hall, 6 September, 10.30am
Last seen as a member of the RSC playing her namesake in The Penelopiad, Penny Downie returns this season to play Gertrude in Hamlet. Penny was a delightful guest for the Friends some years ago when she was in The Prisoner’s Dilemma at The Other Place so we are very glad that she will join us once again in September. Please note the slightly earlier start to enable Penny to get to the matinee performance on time.
Booking closes 4 September.
Download a map to the Methodist Church Hall
Love's Labour's Lost Understudy Performance, The Courtyard Theatre, 19 October
As you are probably aware, the Friends have helped to fund a public understudy performance of Love's Labour's Lost on Tuesday 21 October at 1pm. We have a limited number of tickets available for this and have arranged for Assistant Director Cressida Brown to speak to us about it after the performance. The price for theatre seat, talk and a cup of tea/coffee is £5. Don’t worry if you have already booked a seat, you can join us for the talk and drink for £3 post show at The Courtyard Theatre.
Booking closes 19 October.
You need to be a current RSC Friend to book for these events.
Tickets for Friends' events are £5 for Friends, £6 for guests and £2.50 for guests aged 18 years or under* (unless otherwise stated). *Please note we recommend RSC Friends' events are unsuitable for children under the age of 12 years.
Please note guest tickets may only be purchased by current RSC Friends on behalf of their guest.
Any profits from Friends' events go towards supporting the Company's programme of activities or towards the cost of equipment required by various departments at the RSC.
The quarterly Friends' Newsletter has full details of forthcoming events, special offers, reviews of past events, details of how to get involved and the latest news from the RSC.
Annual Associate Membership plus RSC Friends costs £35 and Annual Full Membership plus RSC Friends costs £56
Becoming an RSC Friend
You can become a Friend online by visiting our secure online shopping section where you can buy memberships and pay by credit or debit card.
Alternatively if you would like to print out an application form or to pay by Direct Debit download a Membership Application Form or a Gift Membership Application Form to buy membership for a friend. Simply complete the form and send it along with your payment to our FREEPOST address:
Membership Office
Royal Shakespeare Company
FREEPOST CV1869
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6BR
UK
To join by telephone please contact the Membership Office on 01789 403440 or email membership@rsc.org.uk to request an application form.
If you are a current RSC Member and would like to become an RSC Friend, please contact the Membership Office for a calculation of your pro rata payment.
RSC Friends Newsletters
Read previous RSC Friends newsletters; May, June, November.
RSC Friends' events gallery
Take a look at pictures from previous Friends' events.
