Artists Circle Events

Your upcoming opportunities at the RSC

Your exclusive behind-the-scenes access 

To thank you for your exceptional support, we're thrilled to curate a programme of extraordinary events, designed to bring you close to the heart of the RSC and make for unforgettable experiences.

Your unparalleled access includes opportunities to engage in captivating discussions with RSC creatives, visionary leadership, and the talented actors who bring our stories to life. Enjoy multi-performance weekends of theatrical brilliance, gain exclusive insights into our artistic process and connect with fellow supporters who are as passionate about theatre-making as you.  

Production Circle, Season Supporters and Major Supporters are warmly invited to join all Artists Circle events.

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PLAYMAKING FESTIVAL

Friday 27 June

See firsthand the impact of your support at our Playmaking Festival in Stratford-upon-Avon, a key strand of our Associate Schools Programme which celebrates the creativity and imagination of young people. This year, we invite you to join us to see a new production of King Lear, created and performed by young people from across the country, who are taking over The Other Place to perform.

ARTISTS CIRCLE WEEKEND

Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July

Enjoy three productions across two days! Begin your weekend with visionary director Yaël Farber’s The Winter’s Tale. You will then enjoy a dinner with fellow supporters and creatives before seeing our Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey’s take on W. Somerset Maugham’s The Constant Wife in the evening.

Early on Sunday morning, participate in a theatrical experience by watching Sarah Kane’s 4.48 Psychosis at 4.48am in The Other Place. Following this performance the cast will join you for breakfast. This special weekend is curated around this crucial moment which grounds Kane’s last play, and is not to be missed.

Actor and creative availability are scheduled with every intention to proceed as stated. As freelance professionals and a working theatre, availability may change at the last minute.

LONDON THEATRE CLUB

The RSC is a crucible for the world's most exceptional artists and theatre-makers. To celebrate the enduring legacy of our alumni and their profound impact on theatre as a whole, we are delighted to host our London Theatre Club. We will be regularly visiting productions in theatres across the city and each evening will include an opportunity to meet an alumni, current or future RSC artist.

Past Event: Nicholas Hytner's Richard II at the Bridge Theatre

The first outing was on Wednesday 26 March to see RSC alumnus and Board Member Nicholas Hytner’s production of Richard II at the Bridge Theatre, with Jonathan Bailey in the title role. Nicholas welcomed us over a drink ahead of the show.

LONDON THEATRE CLUB: GIANT

Thursday 29 May

Join us to see the Royal Court’s West End transfer of Giant and meet Olivier-award-winning actor Elliot Levey over a drink after the show. Giant sees Elliot reprise his role as Tom Maschler. Elliot recently starred as Polonius in the RSC production of Hamlet, directed by Rupert Goold.  

Your ticket includes the performance and drinks. You can read more about London Theatre Club here.

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Future evenings with London Theatre Club will be updated here.

Press Nights

Press night attendance is available to Artists Circle Members and Major Supporters with the purchase of a performance ticket. In the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, we will welcome you to pre-show and interval drinks. In the Swan Theatre and The Other Place, there will be interval drinks only. London press nights will include pre-show receptions and interval drinks. New for this season, members of the Artists Circle are invited to attend the after-show party for all press nights. 

  • TITUS ANDRONICUS

    Tuesday 29 April, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • HAMLET HAIL TO THE THIEF

    Thursday 12 June, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • THE CONSTANT WIFE

    Tuesday 1 July, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • THE WINTER'S TALE

    Tuesday 22 July, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA

    Tuesday 12 August, The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • FAT HAM

    Wednesday 20 August, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • MEASURE FOR MEASURE

    Tuesday 23 September, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • THE BFG

    Tuesday 9 December, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

Upcoming Patrons' events

Our Artists Circle members and Major Supporters are also welcome to attend Patrons events throughout the year, including the Patron's Summer and Christmas Parties. Events can be booked online or by contacting a member of the Major Giving team.

  • MORTON HALL TULIP FESTIVAL AND PATRONS’ TOURS

  • MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO FAMILY DAY MATINEE LONDON

  • PATRONS’ DRINKS: THE CONSTANT WIFE

  • LONDON THEATRE CLUB: GIANT

  • RSC SUMMER PARTY

  • PATRONS' DRINKS: 4.48 PSYCHOSIS

  • PATRONS’ DRINKS: THE WINTER’S TALE

  • PATRONS’ DRINKS: THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA

  • PATRONS’ DRINKS: MEASURE FOR MEASURE

  • SUPPORTERS' EVENING: BORN WITH TEETH

  • PATRONS’ DRINKS: THE BFG

  • THE BFG FAMILY DAY

As always, please contact a member of the Major Giving team to book your tickets or to find out more information:

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