Our daily events:

• Dressing up box

  Dress-up with a range of special costumes and props from our Costume Store.

   

  The permanent dressing-up box is based on the ground floor of the theatre and is for all ages.

  We regularly update the contents of our dressing up box using costumes that have been on our stages, so there is always something new to try on.

  FREE, available everyday, next to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Cloakroom

  Please note that the costumes have been worn on stage and may have some wear and tear evident, (although some of this may be due to the deliberate 'stressing' of costumes for stage affect), so please handle with care.

• Play cart

   

  The Play Cart is full of fun activities for all ages to enjoy whilst visiting the theatre. From colouring to making masks, there's a new adventure to be made every time you come.

  Available daily in the Riverside Cafe, in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre

• Adventure bags

  

  FREE

  Our adventure bags help you and your family explore the words of Shakespeare and the theatre in Stratford.

  Discover items from our collection, the stories in Shakespeare's play and how they are created.  Your journey will last approximately an hour and is suitable for ages 6 and over.  Groups with younger children are welcome to borrow the bags, but may need a little more help with some of the activities.

  Collect from Royal Shakespeare Theatre Cloakroom, Ground Floor.  Please ask a member of staff to assist and sign one out for you.

• Story blankets

  FREE

  Our story blankets are aimed at younger children, aged 2 - 4 years.  Each blanket includes a simple version of one of Shakespeare's stories to read together as a family.  Throughout the story, you will find simple activities that relate to the blanket and help bring the story to life with touchy feely fabrics and simple puzzles.

  Collect from the Information Desk at The Other Place theatre.

• The Play's The Thing

  

  Our new family-friendly exhibition uncovers the secrets and stories from over 100 years of theatre-making in Stratford-upon-Avon. Allow an hour to enjoy it all. 

  Annual pass - pay once and visit The Play's The Thing as often as you wish. Valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
  £8.50 (adult), £4.25 (child), £4.25 (people with disabilities)

  Children go free on Sundays and in school holidays (next holiday: 8 April - 23 April). Not available online.