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, coffee afternoons and celebrating Shakespeare's Birthday. Guests at past talks include Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and Adrian Lester. RSC Friends' events take place in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Upcoming events

  • IN CONVERSATION: MARK GATISS

    In Conversation: Mark Gatiss
    Friday 15 May, 4pm
    Stratford Methodist Church

    It is with great pleasure that we can announce that Mark Gatiss, currently making his RSC debut in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, has accepted our invitation to join us in May. 

    This promises to be a very popular event and we hope to see many of you there.

    Tickets £7 Friends/Patrons, £8 Guests, £3 under 25s

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  • IN CONVERSATION: ROBERT DIXON

    In Conversation: Robert Dixon
    Friday 24 July, 4pm
    Stratford Methodist Church

    As we mentioned in our introduction, the RSC’s Development Team are very helpful to the Friends so we thought we would invite the new Development Director, Robert Dixon, to be our guest in July and he readily agreed.

    Tickets £7 Friends/Patrons, £8 Guests, £3 under 25s

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  • COFFEE AFTERNOON

    Coffee Afternoon
    Tuesday 9 June, 2.30-4pm
    Riverside Cafe

    Valerie and Penny will be at the Riverside Cafe between 2.30pm and 4pm – do come and join us at any point during this time for a natter. No need to book or let us know you are coming - just turn up on the day and get yourself a drink. We are getting quite expert at pushing tables together to accommodate the ever-growing group of Friends who like to meet in this way.

Booking tickets

You need to be an RSC Friend to book for these events. Tickets for Friends' events are usually £7 for Friends/Patrons, £8 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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