All of our work helps young people to unlock Shakespeare using techniques developed in the RSC rehearsal room.

Rehearsal room approaches focus on establishing the world in which the story is taking place, telling the story, discovering the characters and exploring the language.

From Key Stage 1 to Undergraduate

There are lots of ways for young people and teachers to work with us, from events and workshops for students to professional development for teachers,  free Schools' Broadcasts and partnership opportunities.

Find useful information to help you with planning a school, college or university trip to the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Including maps, risk assessments, ticket discounts and our school information pack.

We have an increasing body of research that proves the value of an arts-rich education and the benefits of using rehearsal room approaches to Shakespeare with students of all ages and abilities.

Explore our #TimeToListen research, read classroom case studies and more.

RSC Education works in partnership with schools, theatres, universities and other organisations both across the UK and internationally.

Read more about our work with other organisations, including our collaboration with the University of Birmingham.

Explore FAQs and useful links to further information about RSC Education

Including information on work experience, teacher resources and help with school projects and surveys.

Next Generation is our talent development programme

It gives talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to explore a career in acting, directing or working backstage.

All of our courses and workshops are run by specialist Education Associate Practitioners

Our EAPs are a team of educationalists, actors and directors who facilitate and deliver our education programme in Stratford-upon-Avon, nationally and internationally.

Last year our work reached over 530,000 students across the UK and overseas.

We work with young people and teachers all over the country through our events and workshops for students, our professional development opportunities for teachers, our free Schools' Broadcasts and the Associate Schools Programme, our long term partnership programme with schools and theatres.