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Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company is heading back on tour around the UK and Ireland! Inspired by Roald Dahl's beloved book, Matilda The Musical is written by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.
Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Winner of over 100 international awards, Matilda continues to delight audiences in London's West End and will be touring the UK and Ireland in 2025 - 2026
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London

Cambridge Theatre

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Booking until May 2026
My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro

Find your spirit with the return of the 'awe-inspiring' (Time Out) production of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro, in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV. Discover this five-star, ground-breaking 'triumph' (Telegraph) now playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
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Gillian Lynne Theatre

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Booking until August 2026
George R. R. Martin's<br>Game Of Thrones:<br>The Mad King

George R. R. Martin's
Game Of Thrones:
The Mad King

Adapted by Duncan Macmillan

Game of Thrones: The Mad King is a sweeping new stage epic from the world of George R. R. Martin, written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke. Spanning the final years before the events of the novels, this powerful drama reveals a legendary chapter of Westerosi history.

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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
A New Musical

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Book and Lyrics by Richy Hughes
Music and Lyrics by Tim Sutton
Adapted from/based on the book by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer and Potboiler Productions Film

William wants to build a windmill. Nobody believes he can. As drought closes in on his family’s farm and the village he loves, everyone prays for a miracle.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a bold and uplifting new musical telling the true story of William Kamkwamba. This world premiere is directed by Lynette Linton, formerly Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre.
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Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 28 March 2026
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Soho Place
London
25 April - 18 July 2026
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Until 28 March 2026 and 25 April 2026 to 18 July 2026
Hamlet

Hamlet

William Shakespeare

'Drown the stage with tears.'

When Hamlet's dead father appears to him one night, he signals murder, not madness.

Hamlet's mother has married his uncle, and at a less than decent interval too. As he pulls at the threads of his not-so-happy new family, Hamlet unravels a web of deceit and immorality that leads to the ultimate crisis of conscience.
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On Tour
Until 25 April 2026
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On Tour
Until 25 April 2026
Henry V

Henry V

William Shakespeare

'This story shall the good man teach his son…'

From a rebellious, carefree young man to the King of England. Overnight. And now this new king has an eye on the throne of France.

Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey directs Alfred Enoch as Shakespeare’s Henry V, following on from their acclaimed collaboration on Pericles in 2024.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
14 March - 25 April 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 14 March to 25 April 2026
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

By Bertolt Brecht
Translated by Stephen Sharkey

While the Great Depression inflicts hardship across the nation, Chicago’s underworld festers with sex, scandal, violence and corruption. It’s the perfect storm for a schemer like Arturo Ui, his reputation as hot as hell.

Double Olivier Award-winner Mark Gatiss debuts as the Notorious Arturo Ui, in Stephen Sharkey’s version of Brecht’s riotous 1941 ‘gangster spectacle’, directed by Seán Linnen.
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Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
11 April - 30 May 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 11 April to 30 May 2026
Driftwood
In association with The Kiln Theatre

Driftwood

By Martina Laird

As colonial Trinidad advances towards political independence, a downtown Port of Spain gentlemen’s club becomes entangled in a different kind of custody battle.

Driftwood is the first play from Martina Laird. Directed by Chichester Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director Justin Audibert and set in 1950s Caribbean, it’s a deeply evocative story of self-determination and the search for family and belonging.
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The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
17 April - 30 May 2026
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From 17 April to 30 May 2026
The Tempest

The Tempest

William Shakespeare

On a remote island, an exiled Duke prepares to perform his swansong, his great act of revenge. Kenneth Branagh takes the role of Prospero in Shakespeare’s final play, a meditation on art, power and freedom, directed by Sir Richard Eyre.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
13 May - 20 June 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 13 May to 20 June 2026
Cyrano De Bergerac

Cyrano De Bergerac

By Edmond Rostand
In a new version by Simon Evans and Debris Stevenson

'No master to serve, no leash to bear. I walk as I please, and I speak as I dare.'

Poet, soldier and philosopher. Cyrano de Bergerac burns with brilliance. He's fiercely funny and intensely romantic – but behind the veil of wit is one large problem: his nose.

Olivier Award-winning actor Adrian Lester is Cyrano in this thrilling, lyrical tale of love and lies, longing and disguise.


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Noel Coward
London
13 June - 5 September 2026
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London
From 13 June to 5 September 2026
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A co-production with the Unicorn Theatre

A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare
Edited by Robin Belfield

Desperate to escape their unhappy fates, young lovers Demetrius, Lysander, Helena and Hermia flee Athens for the moonlit woods, tumbling into a dream world where illusion and reality are hilariously confused.

In the RSC's first co-production with Unicorn Theatre, the UK's leading children’s theatre, Unicorn's Artistic Director Rachel Bagshaw directs Robin Belfield’s fresh retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy for everyone aged 7 and above.

This production features creative captions in every performance, fully integrated into the set design.
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The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
19 June - 30 August 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 19 June to 30 August 2026
The Cherry Orchard

The Cherry Orchard

In a version by Laura Wade
From the play by Anton Chekhov

Helen Hunt and Kenneth Branagh play Ranyevskaya and Lopakhin, giants at war over a cherished estate. But with people starving and the aristocracy in decline, it’s dangerous to stand still when the world demands change.

RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey directs Laura Wade’s vital new version of Anton Chekhov’s great final play.
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Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
10 July - 29 August 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 10 July to 29 August 2026
As You Like It

As You Like It

William Shakespeare

Tony Award-winning Jonathan Groff makes his RSC debut as Rosalind in Shakespeare’s most sweet-natured comedy, where love is love – no matter where it falls. Daniel Evans directs an all-male cast in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
26 September - 7 November 2026

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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 26 September to 7 November 2026
Middlemarch<br>Parts 1 & 2
A Co-Production with Second Half Productions

Middlemarch
Parts 1 & 2

By Nina Raine
From the novel by George Eliot

Described as one of the greatest works in English literature, Eliot’s respected and beloved novel set in her Warwickshire homeland is adapted for the Swan Theatre, directed by Jeremy Herrin and co-produced with Second Half Productions.
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Middlemarch Part 1
Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
1 October 2026 - 16 January 2027

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Middlemarch Part 2
Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
10 October 2026 - 16 January 2027

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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 1 October 2026 to 16 January 2027 and 10 October 2026 to 16 January 2027
First Encounters:<br>Julius Caesar
A Co-Production with KPPL Productions
Originally Produced by the Donmar Warehouse

First Encounters:
Julius Caesar

William Shakespeare

Harriet Walter reprises her role as Brutus in Phyllida Lloyd’s groundbreaking 2012 Donmar Warehouse production, bringing world-class theatre to schools across England, and to The Other Place. ***** ‘one of the most important theatrical events of the past twenty years’ The Observer
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The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
5 - 28 November 2026

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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 5 November to 28 November 2026
The Three Musketeers
A Co-production with Told by an Idiot

The Three Musketeers

By Paul Hunter
From the Novel by Alexandre Dumas

Told by an Idiot unleash their trademark visual comedy on Alexandre Dumas' thrilling classic novel in a theatrical feast full of energy, joy and a raging zest for life.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
28 November 2026 - 9 January 2027

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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 28 November 2026 to 9 January 2027

Events

The Play's The Thing

The Play's The Thing

Visit our free exhibition and discover the stories behind the ever-changing world of the RSC.


Take the chance to see a First Folio from 1623, costumes worn by Ian McKellen and Alex Kingston or have a go at our quick change challenge and other interactive exhibits.


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RSC Friends Events

RSC Friends Events

FRIENDS EVENTS – JOIN TODAY

Join the RSC Friends for access to special events including Q&As with actors and directors, plus festive gatherings and celebrations to mark Shakespeare’s Birthday, and opportunities to volunteer and fundraise.
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In Conversation: Jacqui O'Hanlon
Stratford Methodist Church
Stratford-upon-Avon
6 March 2026

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Reception for Shakespeare's Birthday
RST Upper Circle Bar
Stratford-upon-Avon
25 April 2026

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18-25 Acting Masterclass

18-25 Acting Masterclass

The next in our series of popular Acting Masterclasses. Join specialist RSC practitioners for this 2-day acting masterclass, exploring how to develop performance techniques with Shakespeare. Work on dialogues and soliloquies from Henry V. Includes an opportunity for professional advice and consultation with a member of the RSC casting team. Why not complete your masterclass day with a £10 TikTok ticket to Henry V?
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18-25s Acting Masterclass: Henry V
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
20 March 2026
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18-25 Acting Masterclass: The Tempest
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
29 May 2026
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Talks

Talks

We offer talks with members of each production's creative team, revealing some of the influences and decisions that have created the production. From rehearsal room processes and design choices, to characterisation and relationships this is a fascinating insight into the creative process.
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Director Talk: Henry V
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
23 March 2026
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Creative Team Talk: The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui
Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
20 April 2026
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Creative Team Talk: Driftwood
The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
23 April 2026
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Director Talk: The Tempest
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
25 May 2026
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Creative Team Talk: The Cherry Orchard
Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
20 July 2026
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Director Talk: As You Like It
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
5 October 2026

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Public on 18 Mar

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Creative Team Talk:Middlemarch
Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
24 October 2026

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Public on 18 Mar

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Director Talk:The Three Musketeers
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
7 December 2026

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Discover Days

Discover Days

Discover Days are a chance to meet and find out more about the people who work across the RSC. From the history of our Collection to designing our shows there are a variety of talks and interactive sessions for you to be a part of and even opportunities to have a go yourself. Our Discover Days are perfect for lifelong learners and show audiences alike.
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Discover Day: Henry V
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
11 April 2026
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11 April 2026
Unwrapped

Unwrapped

Our Unwrapped demonstrations offer a peek into the rehearsal room, with the Assistant Director and members of the cast, often our understudies, looking at one or two particular moments from the play. They give an insight into how a scene is taken off the page and onto the stage, with the actors and Assistant Director showing the type of exercises and discussion that took place during rehearsals.
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Unwrapped: Henry V
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
11 April 2026
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11 April 2026
Morton Hall 2026

Morton Hall 2026

In spring 2026 Morton Hall Gardens opens its gates to visitors for its annual Tulip Festival. Over 100 tulip varieties can be admired in borders, pots and as cut flowers, revealing the magic and splendour of this unique flower.
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Morton Hall Tulip Festival
Morton Hall Gardens
Redditch
2 - 4 May 2026
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Morton Hall Gardens Tours
Morton Hall Gardens
Redditch
2 - 4 May 2026

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Redditch
2–4 May 2026
In Conversation With Series

In Conversation With Series

Discover a fresh, thought-provoking programme of high profile talks and events designed to open up new ways of engaging with theatre.

With a focus on bold ideas, cultural crossovers, and meaningful conversations, the ‘In-Conversation’ series will offer audiences a chance to explore how the RSC’s artistic work connects to the wider world.

Across the year, expect insightful discussions from explorations of Shakespeare’s women to timely conversations on rhetoric and politics, each event is crafted to spark curiosity, invite reflection, and welcome audiences into the heart of the RSC’s creative process.
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Walking Shadow: Love, Loss and Shakespeare - Gregory Doran and Daniel Evans in Conversation
Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
22 May 2026

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Silver Patrons on 3 Mar
Bronze Patrons on 4 Mar
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Public on 18 Mar

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Kenneth Branagh in Conversation
Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
9 August 2026

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Silver Patrons on 3 Mar
Bronze Patrons on 4 Mar
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Public on 18 Mar

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Caesar, Reimagined: Phyllida Lloyd & Harriet Walter In Conversation
The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
13 November 2026

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May Half Term Activities

May Half Term Activities

Join the RSC over May Half Term to discover The Tempest, Shakespeare’s magical story of family, freedom and forgiveness. With drop-off Acting Masterclasses, or Family Storytelling for all ages to get involved with, we have fantastic fun for you and your children this half term.
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Act Shakespeare Masterclass: The Tempest (8-11s)
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
26 May 2026
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Act Shakespeare Masterclass: The Tempest (11-14s)
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
27 May 2026
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Act Shakespeare Masterclass: The Tempest (14-18s)
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
28 May 2026
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Family Storytelling: The Tempest
Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
29 May 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon
26-29 May 2026
PATRON EVENTS

PATRON EVENTS

PATRON EVENT – JOIN TODAY

Our Patrons are invited to a range of exciting events where they can learn more about the RSC's creative processes, our ground breaking education work and how their support directly impacts the RSC and our communities.
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Patrons’ Drinks: Henry V
Stratford-upon-Avon
23 March 2026

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Patrons: Your Year Ahead
The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
28 March 2026

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Patrons' Drinks: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui
Swan Reading Room,Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
20 April 2026

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Showcase Day
Stratford-upon-Avon
30 May 2026

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Patrons' Summer Party
Stratford-upon-Avon
22 August 2026

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Patrons' Drinks: As You Like It
RST Upper Circle Bar
Stratford-upon-Avon
5 October 2026

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Patrons' Evening: The Three Musketeers
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
11 December 2026

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11-14s Summer School

11-14s Summer School

Join RSC Actors & Directors for a week of learning, training, fun and games inspired by the RSC's Summer production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Working with RSC rehearsal room approaches, participants will become a company of actors, with the week culminating in a Dream-inspired showcase in our Clore Learning Centre.
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Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
10 August 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon
10 August 2026
River Tours The Avon

River Tours The Avon

Spend a relaxing and engaging fifty minutes on a journey down the River Avon, along banks "..where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows".

Your journey will brim with wildlife and civil war battles, thinkers and travelers, anglers and amblers. There will be glimpses of modern life lived by the river, woven with memories of the past and echoes of the playwright who made it famous around the world.

Join us on the river banks for a highly original and playful theatrical experience from Birmingham's Stan's Cafe, for the sixth chapter in their acclaimed River Tours series.
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River Tours The Avon
The Dell
Stratford-upon-Avon
14 - 16 August 2026

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Silver Patrons on 3 Mar
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14–16 August 2026
18-25s Summer School

18-25s Summer School

A week of industry insights, Shakespeare study and training in RSC rehearsal room approaches, designed for students and early-career theatre professionals. Working alongside a company of like-minded theatre-makers, learn about approaches to acting and staging Shakespeare, the theatre industry, careers, and the process of building professional productions. This course is best suited to students and early-career professionals with an interest in acting, but Directors, Academics and other creatives with an interest in Shakespeare will find plenty to learn and explore.
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Clore Learning Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon
24 August 2026
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24 August 2026
RSC Summer School

RSC Summer School

Join us for a 4-day programme with leading academics, actors, directors and RSC staff about Shakespeare, theatre and the shows on our stages.
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79th RSC Summer School
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
24 August 2026
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24 August 2026

Tours

Theatre Tours

Theatre Tours

Immerse yourself in the unique history of the RSC, from the 1800s to the present day.

The hidden history of the RSC is at your fingertips as we begin the journey of the company in the most-seen areas of the building, introducing you to the people and stories that have made the theatre what it is today.

On the journey, you could get a glimpse inside the iconic Royal Shakespeare Theatre, or the beautiful Swan Theatre, or the newly transformed The Other Place Studio – as well as the chance to get up close to some of our costumes, explore our hair and make-up box, and try on some items of headwear - maybe a crown or a helmet?

No day at the RSC is the same so depending on what is happening on the day of your tour, you will get to see a part of the building that isn't usually accessible to the public.
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 31 March 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon
1 April - 28 June 2026
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Costume Tours

Costume Tours

Get close up to our fabulous costumes and discover the expert tailoring and craft techniques that go into making them.

You will be shown around our state-of-the-art Costume Workshop to see at first-hand how our costumes are made, from cutting, tailoring and stitching to finishing techniques such as dyeing, printing and beading. Then visit our Costume Hire at The Other Place to get close up to our gowns, crowns and many other items.
The tour route is fully accessible for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. It is a continuous walking tour with no opportunities to sit down during the tour. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear for walking outside.
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 28 March 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon
3 April - 20 June 2026
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Ghost, Gore & Folklore Tours

Ghost, Gore & Folklore Tours

Did someone say "Macbeth"? Learn about theatre superstitions and some supernatural sightings There has been a theatre on our site since 1879 and this tour will take you through some of the stories that have arisen during that 140+ years, including ghostly exits and entrances, but also the history of theatre superstition.

You will visit the Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres, then move through to other parts of the buildings where visitors are normally not allowed to find out more about how we achieve some of the gory or ghostly effects in our performances. This tour is fully wheelchair accessible.
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 29 March 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon
5 April - 28 June 2026
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Scenic Workshop Tours

Scenic Workshop Tours

Discover how our skilled carpenters, engineers and artists build the world of a performance.
See the life cycle of a set, from the design phase to the workshops where a team of engineers and carpenters bring the drawings to life. Watch our expert propmakers create the objects you see on stage and explore our Prop Hire store, a treasure trove of objects, small and large, where we store the furniture and props used in our shows and hire them out.

Tour suitable for adults and young people aged 12.

The tour takes place at our workshops at Timothy Bridge Road, on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon. Onsite parking is only available for blue badge holders. Parking and public transport is available from Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway Station (12 minutes' walk).

Unfortunately this tour isn't accessible for mobility scooters or wheelchair users. You will need good mobility to explore the building. Wear closed toe and heel footwear, with no high heels.
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 18 March 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon
1 April - 17 June 2026
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Touch Tour: Stratford

Touch Tour: Stratford

Touch Tours are offered to visually impaired patrons attending an audio described performance on the same day.

This free pre-show 30 mins Touch Tour is available to book for visually impaired patrons and their companions.
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Until 18 April 2026
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8 May 2026 - 9 January 2027
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre Backstage Tour

Royal Shakespeare Theatre Backstage Tour

Start the day like a VIP with access to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre where you'll have the building to yourselves to visit places that are usually off limits to the public.

Arriving at Stage Door, you'll enter through where thousands of actors have begun their theatrical journey. As you venture backstage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre you'll learn about the magic of live performance, from discovering the actor’s secret changing spaces to admiring the amazing inner workings of the technical control room, the vibrant world of music in the band box, and much more.

These special tours offer a rare insight into how theatre is created.
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 28 March 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon
1 April - 20 June 2026
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Afternoon Tea & Tour

Afternoon Tea & Tour

Embrace the unique surroundings of the RSC with our popular Theatre Tour followed by a delicious treat.

Starting with the hidden history of the RSC where you could get a glimpse of one our iconic auditoriums, you’ll then get to relax and soak in the stunning views from our Rooftop Restaurant while indulging in an afternoon tea.

This unmissable offer is available (days to be confirmed) only throughout the year.

Accessibility: The tour route is fully wheelchair accessible. You may also be provided with an audio headset to enhance your experience.
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 27 March 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon
3 - 17 April 2026
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International Women's Day Tour

International Women's Day Tour

Join us on this free tour of our creative spaces to celebrate International Women’s day. Immerse yourself in the history and stories of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s most influential woman. Learn about the architects, theatre makers and actors that have helped shape the RSC, as well as some of William Shakespeare’s most prominent female characters.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
8 March 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Selected dates from 8 March 2026
Riverside Tours

Riverside Tours

Uncover the little-known history of Shakespeare's theatres throughout the centuries along the Stratford-upon-Avon riverside.

Take a stroll through over 140 years of theatre history, exploring significant historical figures, milestones and iconic features while visiting several historic RSC sites along the riverside and gardens.

Learn about tales of floods, fires, Shakespeare and more, with fascinating stories to explore about Stratford-upon-Avon’s theatrical heritage.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
24 April - 18 June 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Selected dates from 24 April 2026
Box Office: 01789 331111