Artists Circle Events

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An invitation to the heart of the RSC

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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Hear directly from artists about the creative process behind RSC theatre-making.
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To arrange tickets or RSVP, please ring the team on our dedicated Artists Circle hotline: (+44) 1789 272173.

SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND

Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 April 2026

Our Shakespeare's Birthday Weekend features our Co-Artistic Directors' celebration, where we toast the RSC and you, the supporters who make our work possible. It also includes shows, dinners, opportunities to meet and hear from artists, Shakespeare's Birthday parade, and much more. It's Stratford-upon-Avon at its most vibrant— you won't want to miss out.

Book for the full weekend including all tickets and accommodation for £770/$1,040. Individual ticket prices are quoted below.

Thursday 23 April:

  • 5.15pm: Driftwood preview: Join us in The Other Place for the Creative Team Talk and pre-show drinks ahead of a preview. Tickets: £40.

Friday 24 April

  • 3pm: Meet the Creatives: Hear about the process of bringing Brecht’s satirical masterpiece, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, to the Swan Theatre stage.
  • Evening: Co-Artistic Directors’ Celebration.

Saturday 25 April

  • 9.30am: Join RSC Friends and Patrons to toast to Shakespeare, featuring readings from special guests.
  • 12pm: Private view of The Play's the Thing exhibition. Join Director of Creative Learning and Engagement Jacqui O’Hanlon and invited guests to view the newly curated exhibition in our Swan Wing. Hear from the collections team about how different community groups engage with our collections, sharing their perspectives and selecting objects for display.
  • 1.30pm: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui performance and interval drinks. Premium tickets: £87.50.
  • 5pm: Join members of the creative team for behind-the-scenes tales of Henry V.
  • 7.15pm: Henry V performance and interval drinks. Premium tickets: £87.50.

ARTISTS CIRCLE JULY WEEKEND

Friday 24 and Saturday 25 July

Join fellow Artists Circle supporters for an unforgettable weekend of theatre and connection. Enjoy captivating performances surrounded by inspiring company and creative energy.

Book the full weekend for £404/$547, and hotels can be booked via the team.

  • Join us on Friday evening for Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a sweeping new stage epic from the world of George R. R. Martin, written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke. Ticket costs apply. 
  • Enjoy a joyful matinee of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, co-produced with the Unicorn Theatre at 1.30pm. Premium tickets: £25.
  • Stay for drinks and dinner in between with members of the creative and Senior Leadership Teams.
  • See Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt in The Cherry Orchard directed by our very own Tamara Harvey in the evening at 7.30pm. Premium tickets: £87.50.

ARTISTS CIRCLE OCTOBER WEEKEND

Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October  

Enjoy an inspiring theatre-packed weekend with your fellow Artists Circle supporters. Includes As You Like It and Middlemarch Parts 1 and 2. 

Book the full weekend for £447/$605, and hotels can be booked via the team.

• Join us on Friday evening to see Tony-award winning actor Jonathan Groff (Hamilton, Frozen, Glee) in his RSC debut as Rosalind in this all-male production of As You Like It, directed by our very own Daniel Evans. Ticket costs apply.

• Enjoy both parts of George Eliot’s story of provincial Warwickshire, Middlemarch, directed by Jeremy Herrin (Wolf Hall, Bring Up the Bodies, The Mirror and the Light) at 1.15pm and 7.15pm. Ticket costs apply.

• Stay for drinks and dinner in between the double show with members of the creative and Senior Leadership Teams.

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

Richard II bows at the Bridge Theatre
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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 London Theatre Club evenings:

Our first outing of the season took place in March at the Bridge Theatre, where we were warmly welcomed by RSC alumnus and Board Member Nicholas Hytner ahead of his powerful production of Richard II, starring Jonathan Bailey in the title role. Later, we attended the West End transfer of Giant, where we had the pleasure of meeting Olivier Award-winning actor Elliot Levey after the performance. He captivated us with stories from behind the scenes, reflecting on his dual roles as Tom Maschler in Giant and Polonius in Rupert Goold’s bold, maritime-themed Hamlet for the RSC.

London Theatre Club will take a break over the summer months, and we look forward to welcoming you to future outings, all of which will be updated here.

Future evenings with London Theatre Club will be updated here.

Press Nights

You are warmly welcome to book tickets and join us to celebrate productions at their press nights. You'd also be invited to any pre-show receptions and interval drinks if they are being hosted, as well as to join the cast and creatives at any post-show celebration.

  • Henry V

    Tuesday 24 March, 7pm, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Tickets: £42.50.

  • The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

    Tuesday 21 April, 7pm, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Tickets: £42.50.

  • Driftwood

    Tuesday 28 April, 7pm, The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon. Tickets: £30.

  • The Tempest

    Tuesday 26 May, 7pm, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Tickets: £45.

  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Wednesday 24 June, 7pm, The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon. Tickets: £25.

  • The Cherry Orchard

    Tuesday 21 July, 7pm, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Tickets: £45.

  • CYRANO DE BERGERAC

    Thursday 25 June, 7pm, Noël Coward Theatre, London. Tickets: £90.

  • AS YOU LIKE IT

    Tuesday 6 October, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Tickets: £45.

  • MIDDLEMARCH PARTS 1 AND PART 2

    Wednesday 28 October, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Tickets: £45 per show.

  • FIRST ENCOUNTERS: JULIUS CAESAR

    Wednesday 11 November, The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon. Tickets: £30.

  • THE THREE MUSKETEERS

    Tuesday 8 December, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Tickets: £45.

Upcoming Patrons' events

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

  • Patrons’ Drinks: Henry V

  • Patrons: Your Year Ahead

  • Patrons’ Drinks: The Resistible Rise of Arturo UI

  • Shakespeare’s Birthday Toast

  • MORTON HALL PATRON TOURS

  • Showcase Day

  • Benefactors’ Lunch

  • Patrons’ Summer Party: The Cherry Orchard

  • PATRONS DRINKS: AS YOU LIKE IT

  • PATRONS' EVENING: THE THREE MUSKETEERS

As always, please contact a member of the Major Giving team to book your tickets or to find out more information, via our Artists Circle hotline on (+44)1789 272173 or email:

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