Join us on Saturday 20 April for free activities and performances to celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday
Free Workshops
Hour long introductory fun and practical workshops exploring characters, themes and language in Shakespeare’s plays, inspired by our community group’s costume selections in The Play’s The Thing. Suitable for ages 8+
Paccar Room, Level 2, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Free, booking required
Parents/Guardians must accompany their children for workshops.
Drop in
The Play's The Thing Exhibition
Come in and see what's new in our free exhibition, The Play's The Thing. We are opening the exhibition with a new selection of costumes, props and unique items from the RSC Collection at the Birthday celebrations.
This new selection of objects was chosen in collaboration with community groups from the Fred Winter Centre, Warwickshire Pride, Ileap and Positive Youth Foundation. The exhibition includes a new film Beyond the Borders, co-produced by John Bernard, the RSC and Positive Youth Foundation, with music by Credo Kampeta.
Level 1 Swan Theatre
Open midday - 7.15pm
Free
The Kindness Space
Come into the Reading Room for colourful craft and mindful activities.
Suitable for all ages.
Reading Room, Swan Theatre, Ground Level
Open midday - 4pm
Free
Look out for ...
Our community flag, designed by participants at Warm Hubs around Stratford-upon-Avon with artist Michelle Flint, will be unfurled on Bridge Street during the parade.
The flag has been created at workshops across seven warm hubs in Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding area. Created using artforms including embroidery and collage, this patchwork of creativity has been inspired by Shakespeare, the RSC museum Collection and the town we live and work in.
Warm Hubs exist across the country and are places where people can find a safe, accessible, and warm environment during the day to reduce the cost of heating our own homes. They are also places where people can find friendly company and some optional activities. Warm Hubs involved in this project were, Bishopton, Wellesbourne, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford Library, Venture House and Clopton, and the RSC’s Warm Hub. Our Warm Hub was open in The Other Place on Tuesdays 2-5pm until 26 March 2024.