What's On in Stratford-upon-Avon Oct-Mar 2013

Until 28 March 2013

In the aftermath of a violent coup, an epic story of self-sacrifice and revenge plays out as a young orphan discovers the shattering truth behind his childhood.

30 March 2013

Moscow 1598. The great Tsar Ivan the Terrible has died and Boris Godunov reluctantly, humbly takes the throne. But rumours are rife that Boris has secretly murdered the rightful heir and the distant shadow of this prodigal son threatens to close in and take revenge.

31 January - 30 March 2013

Arguably Brecht's greatest play, A Life of Galileo charts the seventeenth century scientist's extraordinary fight with the church over his assertion that the earth orbits the sun. Brecht beautifully captures the explosive struggle between scientific discovery and religious fundamentalism.

24 January - 23 February 2013

Shakespeare's tale that explores the destructive power of jealousy.

Lucy Bailey directs following her acclaimed 2012 RSC production of The Taming of the Shrew, which toured the UK, following its performances in Stratford-upon-Avon.

This production will tour the UK from March 2013.

18 - 23 February

Discover a miniature theatre show made of paper and light.

An exquisite experience of fragile paper cutouts and video projections that sweep you right into the heart of a fantasy world.