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Upcoming Events for Artists Circle Members

From discussions with RSC leadership, creatives and company, to double-bill weekends - enjoy these exclusive events in Stratford-upon-Avon and London to meet our closest supporters and gain a deeper insight into our work. Production Circle, Season Supporters and Major Gift Supporters are invited to join Artists Circle events.

MORTON HALL TULIP FESTIVAL

Saturday 4 - Monday 6 May, 10am - 5pm, Morton Hall Gardens, Redditch, £15

Enjoy a day in a beautiful garden and support costume-making at the RSC as Morton Hall Gardens welcomes visitors for its annual Tulip Festival. More than 100 tulip varieties can be admired in borders, pots and three cut flower marquees, revealing the magic and splendour of the queen of the spring flowers. All ticket sales support our costume-making, and original costumes will be on display showcasing the incredible skills of the RSC costume team. 

Artists Circle supporters can enjoy free guided tours on Saturday at 11am and 2pm, and on Monday at 11am.

LUNCH WITH KYOTO WRITERS

Thursday 23 May, 1-2.30pm, Oxford House, London, free

Meet writers Joe Robertson and Joe Murphy to hear how they are turning the landmark 1997 climate conference into a political thriller.

REHEARSAL INSIGHT: AS YOU LIKE IT

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.

SCHOOLS ON STAGE AND PERICLES REHEARSAL OBSERVATION

Tuesday 9 July, 2pm- late, Stratford-upon-Avon, Playmaking performance and rehearsal are free, The School for Scandal tickets from £70

Pre-show reception from 2pm, Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Playmaking performance 3-4.30pm, RST

Pericles rehearsal insight 4.45-6pm, Ashcroft Room

Press: The School for Scandal 6pm- late, RST

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. A member of the Learning Team will introduce the work at the pre-show reception and share how your support has brought these young people together. Afterwards, join our 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. This is followed by the press night of The School for Scandal, including pre-show reception, interval drinks and post-show party.

NEXT GENERATION ACT: THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA

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.

VISIT CUNARD’S QUEEN MARY 2

Wednesday 11 September, Queen Mary 2, Southampton, free

Join us aboard the Queen Mary 2 to celebrate the partnership between Cunard and the RSC, and enjoy a performance of Cunard's exclusive production Boundless as the Sea.

ARTISTS CIRCLE DOUBLE SHOW DAY

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.

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

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, and in The Holloway Garden Theatre there will be pre-show 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. 

  • THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA

    Tuesday 30 April, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • ENGLISH

    Wednesday 15 May, The Other Place, Studio Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Thursday 6 June, Kiln Theatre, London

  • THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

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

  • KYOTO

    Tuesday 25 June, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL

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

  • AS YOU LIKE IT

    Wednesday 24 July, The Holloway Garden Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • PERICLES

    Wednesday 7 August, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

Upcoming Patrons' events

Our Artist 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.

  • Seasonal Streaming: Love’s Labour’s Won (Much Ado About Nothing) (2014)

  • MORTON HALL TULIP FESTIVAL AND PATRONS’ TOURS

  • Benefactors’ Circle Insight: RSC Collection and Community

  • Behind the Scenes: The Buddha of Suburbia

  • Showcase Day

  • PATRONS' DRINKS: KYOTO

  • PATRONS' DRINKS: THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL

  • Open Set Changeover: The School for Scandal to The Merry Wives of Windsor

  • Patrons’ Summer Party: Pericles

  • Seasonal Streaming: Othello (2015)

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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