Wednesday 3 July, 4-6pm, Clapham Rehearsal Rooms, London, free

An opportunity to observe Director Brendan O'Hea in the rehearsal room for this new production of As You Like It.

Friday 5 and Saturday 6 July, Stratford-upon-Avon, some events require advance booking to reserve a free ticket and one event has an entry charge

Join us for a specially curated programme of creative and participatory events reflecting the messiness of agreement, negotiation and hope that collided at COP3 in Kyoto in 1997. You are invited to discuss, watch, play and create.

Activities will include a People's Assembly, panel discussions, pop-up performances and exhibitions and installations across our sites. See the full conference programme. 

Tuesday 9 July, 2pm-late, Stratford-upon-Avon

Schools Playmaking Festival pre-show reception from 2pm, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, free

Playmaking Festival performance 3-4.30pm, RST, free

Students at our partner schools from all over the country perform live on our main stage in this special and heart-warming showcase of their work with us over the last year. You will be introduced to a member of the Learning team before the performance. See how your support has brought these young people together.

Pericles rehearsal insight 4.45-6pm, Ashcroft Room, free

Join Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey in the Pericles rehearsal room for an exclusive insight into the development of the production, her first for the RSC.

Press: The School for Scandal 6pm-late, RST, tickets from £70

This is followed by the press night of The School for Scandal, including pre-show reception, interval drinks and post-show party.

Saturday 24 August, 1pm, The Holloway Garden Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

Our learning team will meet you before a performance by our Next Generation Act company, to share details of our youth talent development programme.

Saturday 21 September, 1.15pm-late, Stratford-upon-Avon, tickets from £65, dinner included

Join fellow Artists Circle members for a double bill of shows, starting with a matinee of Northern Ballet's Romeo & Juliet in the RST, followed by dinner in the Rooftop Restaurant with RSC leadership and artists before the last performance of Pericles in the Swan Theatre, which is Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey's directing debut for the RSC.

Friday 25 October, Chicago

To celebrate the RSC's return to Chicago for the first time in 30 years, join Director Tamara Harvey for the press night of Pericles at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. For supporters making the trip, we will plan a weekend of cultural tours and talks to explore this beautiful city at its perfect time of year.

More details to follow, please get in touch to express your interest.

Wednesday 13 November, afternoon, Clapham Rehearsal Rooms, London, free

Observe Director Prasanna Puwanarajah in the rehearsal room for this new production of Twelfth Night.