RSC Friends events

As one of our Friends, you can enjoy special exclusive events such as In Conversations with RSC actors.

The RSC Friends enjoy a lively programme of events, including In Conversations with actors from the current RSC companies and day trips. Guests at past talks include Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and Antony Sher. RSC Friends' events currently take place in Stratford-upon-Avon and London.

Upcoming events

  • IN CONVERSATION: FREEMA AGYEMAN

    Stratford Methodist Church
    Friday 16 May, 4pm

    After playing Olivia in the recent production of Twelfth Night, Freema has returned to Stratford-upon-Avon to play Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. Freema has had an extensive and award-winning career on stage, film and television and will be remembered for her time as the companion to Doctor Who and also appearing in the spin-off show Torchwood as well as recently receiving a What’s On Stage award for Best Supporting Performer for her role in Jamie Lloyd’s Romeo and Juliet on the West End in 2024.

    Tickets £6 Friends/Patrons, £7 Guests, £3 under 25s

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  • IN CONVERSATION: MYSTERY GUEST

    In Conversation: Mystery Guest Stratford Methodist Church
    Friday 18 July, 4pm

    At the time of writing, it is too early for us to be able to arrange a speaker for our meeting in July but do put the above date in your diary and as soon as we are able to announce something, we will make sure you are contacted by email. The information will also appear on the Friends’ section of the RSC website and the poster on the Friends Information Desk before shows in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

    Tickets £6 Friends/Patrons, £7 Guests, £3 under 25s

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  • COFFEE AFTERNOON

    Riverside Cafe
    Thursday 12 June, 2.30-4pm

    Join us between 2.30 and 4pm at the Riverside Cafe - if you haven't met us before, come along and say hello. 

Booking tickets

You need to be an RSC Friend to book for these events. Tickets for Friends' events are usually £6 for Friends, £7 for guests and £3 for under 25s (unless otherwise stated). We recommend RSC Friends' events are suitable for children aged 12 and above.

Please note guest tickets may only be purchased by current RSC Friends on behalf of their guest.

All profits from Friends' events go towards supporting our programme of activities or towards the cost of equipment required by our departments.

Tickets can be booked online or by contacting the RSC Box Office on 01789 331111.

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