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Antony & Cleopatra

Antony & Cleopatra

William Shakespeare

Following Caesar’s assassination, Mark Antony has reached the heights of power. Now he has neglected his empire for a life of decadent seduction with his mistress, Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. Iqbal Khan (Much Ado About Nothing, Othello) returns to the RSC to direct Shakespeare’s tragedy of love and power.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 7 September 2017
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Barbican Theatre
London
30 November 2017 - 20 January 2018
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Stratford-upon-Avon, London
Until 20 January 2018
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A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

CHARLES DICKENS
A NEW ADAPTATION BY DAVID EDGAR

David Edgar, one of our greatest living writers, adapts Charles Dickens’ festive tale of redemption and compassion. One of the most loved short stories ever written, in one ghostly Christmas night, cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge learns to pity himself and to love his neighbour – but is that enough?
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
27 November 2017 - 4 February 2018
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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 27 November 2017 to 4 February 2018
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Coriolanus

Coriolanus

William Shakespeare

A full throttle war play that revels in the sweat of the battlefield, Coriolanus transports us back to the emergence of the republic of Rome. Season Director Angus Jackson completes our collection of Shakespeare’s epic Roman plays with Sope Dirisu (One Night in Miami, Donmar Warehouse) in the title role.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
15 September - 14 October 2017
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Barbican Theatre
London
6 - 18 November 2017
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Stratford-upon-Avon, London
From 15 September to 18 November 2017
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Dido, Queen of Carthage

Dido, Queen of Carthage

Christopher Marlowe

Director Kimberley Sykes (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, tour 2016) delves into Marlowe’s darkly humorous politics of identity and happiness, creating an urgent world where God meets man, East meets West, sea meets land and fate hangs by an unforgiving thread.
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Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
15 September - 28 October 2017
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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 15 September to 28 October 2017
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Hamlet

Hamlet

William Shakespeare

The Royal Shakespeare Company will tour its acclaimed production of Hamlet, originally seen in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2016, to Salford, Plymouth, Hull, Newcastle upon Tyne and Northampton between January and March 2018, before transferring to London’s Hackney Empire between 6 and 31 March 2018.
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26 January - 31 March 2018
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Hamlet

Hamlet

William Shakespeare

The Royal Shakespeare Company will tour its acclaimed production of Hamlet, originally seen in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2016, to Salford, Plymouth, Hull, Newcastle upon Tyne and Northampton between January and March 2018, before transferring to London’s Hackney Empire between 6 and 31 March 2018.
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Hackney Empire, London
6 - 31 March 2018
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IMPERIUM: PART I CONSPIRATOR

IMPERIUM: PART I CONSPIRATOR

BASED ON THE CICERO TRILOGY BY ROBERT HARRIS ADAPTED BY MIKE POULTON

After his stunning RSC adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies (2013/14), Mike Poulton turns his pen to the thrilling world of power politics in the ancient Rome of Robert Harris’ best-selling Cicero trilogy, staged in six parts plays over two performances, directed by Gregory Doran.
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Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
16 November 2017 - 10 February 2018
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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 16 November 2017 to 10 February 2018
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IMPERIUM: PART II DICTATOR

IMPERIUM: PART II DICTATOR

BASED ON THE CICERO TRILOGY BY ROBERT HARRIS ADAPTED BY MIKE POULTON

After his stunning RSC adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies (2013/14), Mike Poulton turns his pen to the thrilling world of power politics in the ancient Rome of Robert Harris’ best-selling Cicero trilogy, staged in six parts plays over two performances, directed by Gregory Doran.
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Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
23 November 2017 - 10 February 2018
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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 23 November 2017 to 10 February 2018
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Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

William Shakespeare

Caesar returns from war, all-conquering, but mutiny is rumbling in the corridors of power. Opening the Rome season, Angus Jackson (Oppenheimer, Don Quixote) directs Shakespeare’s epic and thrilling tragedy as the politics of spin and betrayal turn bloody and brutal.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 9 September 2017
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Barbican Theatre
London
24 November 2017 - 20 January 2018
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Stratford-upon-Avon, London
Until 20 January 2018
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KINGDOM COME: I THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN SILENT. BUT THIS IS A TIME OF WAR

KINGDOM COME: I THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN SILENT. BUT THIS IS A TIME OF WAR

Created by Gemma Brockis and Wendy Hubbard

Created by Gemma Brockis and Wendy Hubbard.

The year is 1640. Parliament is rebellious. There are mobs on London’s streets. England, Ireland and Scotland are poised on the brink of a devastating civil war. In Whitehall, supported by the newest theatrical machinery, King Charles I is playing a god. This cannot end well.

As the world turns upside down women preach, poor men lead, and radical ideas illuminate the carnage.

But the puritan state starts to tighten its grip, and making theatre could soon be a capital offence…

This September join us for a performance set at the bitter end of one political order and in the struggle towards something new.
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Studio Theatre@The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
7 - 30 September 2017
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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 7 to 30 September 2017
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Matilda The Musical
Roald Dahl's

Matilda The Musical

Book: Dennis Kelly
Music & Lyrics: Tim Minchin

Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical tells the tale of an extraordinary girl who is determined to change her own story, even if it means being a little bit naughty...

Winner of over 85 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical, Matilda The Musical continues to delight audiences in London. Matilda will visit Auckland, New Zealand for a strictly limited season from August 2017 and will commence its first UK & Ireland Tour in March 2018.
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London

Cambridge Theatre
Booking until May 2018

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New Zealand

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From March 2018

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Ovid

Ovid

Anonymous

No other Greek or Roman classic has influenced European literature – including Shakespeare - more than Ovid’s Metamorphoses. 2,000 years after his death, we celebrate the wonderful tales of one of Shakespeare’s greatest inspirations with nine events across two weeks, from storytelling to readings from RSC actors.
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Queen Anne

Queen Anne

Helen Edmundson

Following a critically acclaimed, sold-out season at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2015-16, the Royal Shakespeare Company production of Queen Anne transfers to the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 30 June.

Emma Cunniffe (The Crucible, Great Expectations) returns as Queen Anne and is joined by Romola Garai (Suffragette, The Hour) as Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough in Helen Edmundson's ( The Heresy of Love) gripping play that reveals the corruption and intrigue at the heart of the court.

Queen Anne is directed by Natalie Abrahami (Happy Days) and plays for a strictly limited thirteen week season presented by TRH Productions, Scott Landis and Tulchin Bartner Productions.
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Theatre Royal Haymarket
London
Until 30 September 2017
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London
Until 30 September 2017
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SALOMÉ

SALOMÉ

Oscar Wilde

In Oscar Wilde’s lyrical, one-act drama, he reinvents Salome as a powerful and enigmatic figure, both erotic and chaste. Owen Horsley, Associate Director on the King & Country season, directs our first ever Oscar Wilde production in Stratford-upon-Avon. This new production revels in the beauty of this poetic masterpiece.
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Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 6 September 2017
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 6 September 2017
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The Tempest

The Tempest

William Shakespeare

On a distant island a man waits. Robbed of his power and wealth, his enemies have left him in isolation. But this is no ordinary man, and this no ordinary island …In a unique partnership with Intel we will be using groundbreaking technology to create a world that pushes the technical boundaries of theatre. Simon Russell Beale plays Prospero, directed by RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran.
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Barbican Theatre
London
Until 18 August 2017
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London
Until 18 August 2017
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Titus Andronicus

Titus Andronicus

William Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s gory revenge tragedy presents us with murder as entertainment and poses questions about the nature of sexuality, family, class and society. Blanche McIntyre (The Two Noble Kinsmen) returns to direct this bloody and brutal play, where the decay of Rome reaches violent depths.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 2 September 2017
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Barbican Theatre
London
7 December 2017 - 19 January 2018
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Stratford-upon-Avon, London
Until 19 January 2018
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Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

William Shakespeare

Twelfth Night is a tale of unrequited love – hilarious and heart breaking. Twins Viola and Sebastian, are separated in a shipwreck and forced to fend for themselves in a strange land. Christopher Luscombe and the creative team that brought you the beautiful Love's Labour's Lost and Much Ado About Nothing (2014 & 2016) return with Shakespeare’s greatest comedy.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
2 November 2017 - 24 February 2018
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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 2 November 2017 to 24 February 2018
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Venus & Adonis

Venus & Adonis

William Shakespeare

Artistic Director Gregory Doran revives his unique version of Shakespeare’s kaleidoscopic poem using narration, music and puppetry. This little-known gem was Shakespeare’s first bestseller, weaving together comedy, tragedy and beautiful poetry to tell the raunchy story of Venus and her obsession with handsome Adonis. Created in collaboration with Little Angel Theatre, the home of British puppetry, Venus and Adonis is ‘witty, erotic and ingenious’
(Guardian).
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Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
26 July - 4 August 2017
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From 26 July to 4 August 2017
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Vice Versa

Vice Versa

Phil Porter

Director Janice Honeyman (The Tempest, 2009) piles on the physical fun in this side-splitting comedy romp, lovingly ripped off from the Roman comedies of Plautus. Writer Phil Porter (A Mad World My Masters, The Christmas Truce) creates a riotous new farce of servants, mistaken identity and a talking monkey!
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Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 9 September 2017
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 9 September 2017
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Events

Bright Smoke

Bright Smoke

Bright Smoke is a poetry night with a difference, an irreverent look at what matters the most, a happy paradox. Join some of the country’s top poets and performers as they explore a different theme each month, inspired by RSC productions - and share your own work on the open mic alongside them. Bright Smoke is brought to you in collaboration with Apples & Snakes.

Free, no booking required. Event to take place in the TOP Foyer
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The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
21 July - 20 October 2017
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Selected dates, next: 21 July 2017
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The Dell
Various Theatre Groups

The Dell

Come and enjoy free open air theatre at The Dell, our outdoor stage in Avonbank Gardens, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Every weekend throughout June, July and August, you will find free performances of Shakespeare by professional companies, amateur theatre groups or schools and colleges.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Collective
22 July 2017
The Tempest, MATE Productions
23 July 2017
As You Like It, The Cropredy Harlequins
23 July 2017
This Isle is Mine, The Oratory Foundation
29 July 2017
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, GYP
30 July 2017
The Sonnets, PurpleCoat Productions
5 - 6 August 2017
Shakespeare Slam, Bloomin Arts
5 - 6 August 2017
Bottom’s Dream, Shakespeare Live
12 August 2017
Macbeth, Arclight Drama Studio
13 August 2017
As You Like It, OUDS
19 August 2017
Twelfth Night: A Gender Experiment
19 - 20 August 2017
Twelfth Night and The Tempest, BMH Productions
26 - 27 August 2017
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Selected dates, next: 22 July 2017
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Director Talks

Director Talks

We offer talks with members of each production's creative team. These pre-show, onstage events offer a chance to hear the director and/or writer in conversation, 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: Dido, Queen of Carthage
19 September 2017
Director Talk: Coriolanus
20 September 2017
Director Talk: Twelfth Night
8 November 2017
Director Talk: Imperium - The Cicero Plays
2 December 2017
Director Talk: A Christmas Carol
5 December 2017
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Selected dates, next: 19 September 2017
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Dressing Up Box

Dressing Up Box

Dress-up with a range of special props from the RSC Costume Store. The permanent dressing-up box is based on the ground floor of the theatre and is for all ages.
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Cloakroom, RST, Stratford-upon-Avon
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In Conversation: Robert Harris and Mike Poulton

In Conversation: Robert Harris and Mike Poulton

Join us for an exclusive conversation before the world premiere of Imperium (Parts I and II). Novelist Robert Harris and adaptor Mike Poulton discuss the writing process that brings the thrilling story of Ancient Rome in the Cicero trilogy to the stage, dramatised through six plays and presented over two performances. In partnership with the Stratford Literary Festival.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
16 November 2017
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Stratford-upon-Avon
16 November 2017
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Kingdom Come Writer & Director Talk

Kingdom Come Writer & Director Talk

5.15 – 6pm, suitable for ages 14+

A chance to hear members of the production's creative team in conversation, 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.

£5
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Studio Theatre@The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
9 September 2017
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9 September 2017
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Live at the RSC: Jenny Eclair

Live at the RSC: Jenny Eclair

Following a sell-out tour, professional grumpy old woman, Splash survivor, amateur soup maker, and novice knitter Jenny Eclair performs her hit show live at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Jenny is younger than Madonna but eats crisps and likes wine. Semi-bearded and suffering from outbreaks of gout and hysteria, Eclair puts middle age under the microscope and decides whether to laugh, cry or buy a dachshund! You are most welcome to join her, just button your cardi up properly and wipe that lipstick off your teeth.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
8 October 2017
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8 October 2017
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Live at the RSC: Nancy Kerr

Live at the RSC: Nancy Kerr

Since the arrival of her debut solo album in 2014, Nancy Kerr has emerged as one of the UK’s foremost composers of modern folk and social commentary songs. The 2016 follow up, Instar, has received critical acclaim, and has inspired some to call her ‘Folk's Poet Laureate’. Accompanied by the Sweet Visitor Band, Nancy brings her live show to Stratford for one night only as part of a national tour.
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Studio Theatre@The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
11 November 2017
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Stratford-upon-Avon
11 November 2017
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Live at the RSC: Seth Lakeman

Live at the RSC: Seth Lakeman

The west country folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman performs with his band in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre for one night only, playing tracks from his eighth studio album Ballads of the Broken Few and live favourites from his back catalogue. Emerging young female trio Wildwood Kin will appear with Seth as well as opening the concert as support act.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
23 July 2017
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23 July 2017
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Play Cart

Play Cart

The Play Cart is full of fun activities for all ages to enjoy whilst visiting the theatre. From colouring to making masks, there's a new adventure to be made every time you come.
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Riverside Cafe, RST, Stratford-upon-Avon
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Play On

Play On

A new live music night featuring local musicians performing in the foyer of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s (RSC) studio theatre, The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon. Musicians, singers and songwriters will perform two 45-minute sets primarily of original music and representing a wide variety of genres. Performances will take place on the first Thursday of every month in Susie’s Bar at 7:30pm. Please see the below dates and times for further information.
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The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
3 August - 7 September 2017
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Selected dates, next: 3 August 2017
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Post Show Talk

Post Show Talk

Stay on after the performance for this discussion with members of the acting company. Find out more about the show you’ve just seen and ask the actors your questions.

The Post Show Talk is open to ticket holders for that day’s performance and entry is free with your show ticket. The Talk begins a few minutes after the performance ends, and lasts approx. 30 minutes.

Find out when the Post Show Talks are happening by clicking the Find Out More link.
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RSC Friends Events

RSC Friends Events

Join the RSC Friends for access to special events including Q&As with actors and directors, and overnight literary-themed trips, plus festive gatherings and celebrations to mark Shakespeare’s Birthday, and opportunities to volunteer and fundraise.
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RSC Friends: Catherine Mallyon
21 July 2017
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RSC Friends: James Corrigan
23 September 2017
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Selected dates, next: 21 July 2017
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Second Saturdays: Free Family Activities

Second Saturdays: Free Family Activities

1 - 3pm, suitable for all ages.

Free family activities for all ages, every second Saturday of the month at The Other Place. Join us at The Other Place in Susie's Cafe Bar to find free family activities inspired by Shakespeare and theatre making.

Free, no booking required.
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The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
12 August - 9 December 2017
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Selected dates, next: 12 August 2017
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Shakespeare's Rome Debates

Shakespeare's Rome Debates

A series of debates exploring the power dynamics of Rome as depicted by Shakespeare, through the lens of modern society. The panels will include political commentators, historians and the play’s director.
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Shakespeare's Rome: Titus Andronicus
20 July 2017
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Shakespeare's Rome: Antony & Cleopatra
4 August 2017
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Shakespeare's Rome: Coriolanus
5 October 2017
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Selected dates, next: 20 July 2017
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Spark Young Writers Group

Spark Young Writers Group

A writing group for young people aged 12 to 16 who are interested in creative writing, from poems and plays to stories or songs. The sessions will be led by professional writer Sue Brown.
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Studio Theatre@The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
16 September 2017 - 17 March 2018
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Selected dates, next: 16 September 2017
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Stage Fight Club

Stage Fight Club

7 - 9pm, suitable for ages 18+

Are you over 18 and looking for an exciting new theatrical hobby, or an actor looking to expand on or hone your skills? All levels of experience are welcome at our Stage Fight Club, a fun, informal class run by our Associate Practitioner and Stage Combat Instructor Tom Jordan.

£9 per session or book five for £40
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The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 26 July 2017
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Selected dates, next: 19 July 2017
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Summer Holiday Activities

Summer Holiday Activities

Join us for a day of activities alongside our family Exhibition, The Play’s The Thing. There will be opportunities to handle some of the props and costumes from our collection, as well as have a go at creating your very own props in the Colonnade on our craft table. During the Warwickshire school holidays- KIDS GO FREE!"
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Mosaic Floor Art
23 July 2017
Roman Games Day
30 July - 13 August 2017
Shed of Stories
6 August 2017
Uncover our Collection
7 - 8 August 2017
Introducing: Theatre Games
7 - 14 August 2017
One Day Animation workshop: 10-12 years
9 - 16 August 2017
Craft Day
10 - 11 August 2017
Kate’s Storytree at The Other Place
11 August - 1 September 2017
Blood Guts and Gore
15 - 22 August 2017
Animation: 13-16 years
17 August 2017
Make a Mosaic from LEGO® brick
20 - 27 August 2017
Introducing Shakespeare
21 - 29 August 2017
Discover: Shakespeare
21 - 29 August 2017
Play in a Day: 9-10 years
22 - 29 August 2017
Discover: Stage Fighting
23 - 30 August 2017
Explore: Stage Fighting
23 - 30 August 2017
Play in a Day: 11-12 years
24 - 31 August 2017
Play in a Day: 13-14 years
25 August 2017
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Selected dates, next: 23 July 2017
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Terrapin Puppet Theatre: I Think I Can

Terrapin Puppet Theatre: I Think I Can

Who would you like to be today?

I Think I Can is an interactive artwork that invites you to enter into a miniature Ancient Roman town, becoming active members of a tiny community.
Free, suitable for ages 7+.
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The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
25 July - 5 August 2017
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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: Vice Versa
22 July 2017
Unwrapped: Antony & Cleo
12 August 2017
Unwrapped: Coriolanus
7 October 2017
Unwrapped: Dido
21 October 2017
Unwrapped: A Christmas Carol
13 January 2018
Unwrapped: Twelfth Night
3 February 2018
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Selected dates, next: 22 July 2017
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The Wondrous Imagination of Ovid the Storyteller

The Wondrous Imagination of Ovid the Storyteller

No other Greek or Roman classic has influenced European art – including Shakespeare – more than Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Full of myths both familiar and forgotten, Ovid’s great work tells of love, violence and transformation. 2,000 years after his death, we celebrate the wonderful tales of one of Shakespeare’s greatest inspirations with events across three weeks, from storytelling to readings from RSC Actors.
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In Conversation: Ovid and Shakespeare
8 October 2017
Tales From Ovid, by Ted Hughes
8 October 2017
Ovid Discovery Days
9 - 20 October 2017
Three Tales From Ovid, retold by Amber Hsu
10 - 12 October 2017
Ovid Production Workshops
10 - 12 October 2017
Dead or Alive Poetry Slam
12 October 2017
Musical Transformations
19 October 2017
The Metamorphoses, by Brad Birch
24 October 2017
Metamorphoses Storytelling
27 October 2017
Metamorphoses Storytelling – For Families
28 October 2017
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From 8 to 28 October 2017
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Tours

Behind the Scenes Tours

Behind the Scenes Tours

These guided tours explore both the public and private areas of the theatre. You will learn about origins of the RSC and its theatres in Stratford, as well as exploring a production in more depth to learn about the theatre making process.

We have a wide range of tours available including exclusive packages for groups on selected dates throughout the year. Why not combine your group tour with morning coffee, cream tea or a trip up the tower?
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Present your Tour ticket to the Box Office or Shop on the day of your visit and get a ticket for the Tower for just £1*

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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 25 February 2018
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Curtain Call Tours

Curtain Call Tours

Join us straight after the show for this unique opportunity to absorb the after-show atmosphere of the theatre.

Follow in the footsteps of the actors you’ve just seen on the stage and discover the secrets behind the play. Step through the auditorium and right onto the stage, before journeying into the wings and exiting through the famous Stage Door.
Keep the buzz of the curtain call going as you delve straight into the world of the show you’ve just seen.

The tour lasts 45minutes and departs from the Cloakroom at approximately 10.45pm (subject to show finish times).
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
21 July - 2 September 2017
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From Page to Stage Tours

From Page to Stage Tours

The Other Place is the RSC’s engine room, home to our new studio theatre, rehearsal rooms and costume store. It's the place we rehearse, perform new writing, and undertake research and development for our new productions.

This fascintating new tour will take you on a journey from page to stage, following our actors and directors from the first day of rehearsals to the first performance. You'll discover how they use costumes and props in rehearsals to inform character development and get to look inside our store of over 30,0000 costumes.
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The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
22 July - 19 August 2017
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Front of House Tours

Front of House Tours

Tour the Front of House areas of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and journey from the beginnings of the theatre in 1879 to the modern day. Hear behind the scenes secrets such as how costumes are made and effects are achieved.

We have a wide range of tours available including exclusive packages for groups on selected dates throughout the year. Why not combine your group tour with morning coffee, cream tea or a trip up the tower?
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Present your Tour ticket to the Box Office or Shop on the day of your visit and get a ticket for the Tower for just £1
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
26 July 2017 - 31 March 2018
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Touch Tours

Touch Tours

Touch Tours are offered to visually impaired patrons attending an audio described performance on the same day.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
21 July 2017 - 24 February 2018
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Tower Visit

Tower Visit

Rising 36 metres above the River Avon, the Tower offers an iconic anchor for our theatres while providing fantastic views of Shakespeare's home town.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 25 February 2018
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Exhibitions

Draw New Mischief

Draw New Mischief

A free exhibition to accompany our Rome season, exploring 250 years of Shakespeare and political cartoons.
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PACCAR Room, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
From 25 February - 15 September 2017
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My RSC Gallery

My RSC Gallery

Discover the winning entries of the My RSC Gallery art competition hidden in the walls of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, created by schools, RSC staff, actors and members of the public.
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The Play's The Thing
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The Play's The Thing

Exhibition

Experience the magic of Shakespeare on stage at our new family friendly exhibition. Full of treasures and jam packed with things to do, The Play’s The Thing reveals the secrets and stories from over 100 years of theatre making in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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