Take a magical journey through 100 years of theatre-making in Stratford-upon-Avon with our award-winning interactive exhibition.

  • Swan Cafe, Swan Theatre

    Stratford-upon-Avon

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Costume Design Activity Trail in The Play's The Thing

family activities in The Play's The Thing

Activity for ages 7 - 9

Help Francis the Pig find the prop thief by following the hidden clues around the exhibition. Solve the mystery and save the play!

Activity for ages 10+

You are a trainee designer on your first job at the RSC. Use the exhibition as inspiration to design a costume for the next big Shakespeare production. Choose colours, textures and setting, using your imagination to bring the production to life.

Activities are free of charge with your exhibition ticket. 

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Inside The Play's The Thing

Get a glimpse into The Play's The Thing with these photos from inside the exhibition.

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What our visitors think

Visitors to The Play's The Thing of all ages say what they think of the exhibits and their journey through theatre history.

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Explorer Pass

Experience the very best of the Royal Shakespeare Company with the RSC Explorer Pass

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Access information

Information about how people with access requirements can enjoy The Play's The Thing exhibition.

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Our collection and archive

We have collected more than 10,000 items related to our shows and theatre history in Stratford-upon-Avon. Together they create a fascinating record of our theatre-making past.

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