Blood Guts and Gore

A demonstration of how to create fake bruises, cuts and scars. Willing participants will be required!
Suitable for all ages.

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Director Talk: Salesman

A chance to hear the director of the play in conversation, talking about the decisions they have made bringing the play to the stage.

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Director Talk: Merchant

A chance to hear the director of the play in conversation, talking about the decisions they have made bringing the play to the stage.

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Director Talk: Othello

A chance to hear the director of the play in conversation, talking about the decisions they have made bringing the play to the stage.

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Unwrap: Othello

Join members of the creative team and acting company as they demonstrate some of the rehearsal processes used to lift theplay from the page to the stage.

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Unwrap: The Merchant of Venice

Join members of the creative team and acting company as they demonstrate some of the rehearsal processes used to lift theplay from the page to the stage.

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Director Talk: Henry V

A chance to hear the director of the play in conversation, talking about the decisions they have made bringing the play to the stage.

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Unwrap: Henry V

Join members of the creative team and acting company as they demonstrate some of therehearsal processes used to lift theplay from the page to the stage.
Suitable for ages 12+

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Director Talk: Peter Pan

A chance to hear the director of the play in conversation, talking about the decisions they have made bringing the play to the stage.

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Open Set Changeover: Swan

Watch the RSC Production Teams turn the set around from one play into another and learn about the process of creating the sets you see.

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Director Talk: Jew of Malta

A chance to hear the director of the play in conversation, talking about the decisions they have made bringing the play to the stage.

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Director Talk Love's Sacrifice

A chance to hear the director of the play in conversation, talking about the decisions they have made bringing the play to the stage.

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Unwrap: The Jew of Malta

Join members of the creative team and acting company as they demonstrate some of the rehearsal processes used to lift theplay from the page to the stage.

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Unwrap: Volpone

Join members of the creative team and acting company as they demonstrate some of the rehearsal processes used to lift theplay from the page to the stage.

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Writer Director Talk:Hecuba

A chance to hear the director of the play in conversation, talking about the decisions they have made bringing the play to the stage.

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Director Talk:Love for Love

A chance to hear the director of the play in conversation, talking about the decisions they have made bringing the play to the stage.

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Writer Director Talk: Anne

A chance to hear the writer and director of the Queen Anne in conversation, talking about the decisions they have made bringing the play to the stage.

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RSC Friends: RSC Costume

As announced in our last newsletter we have been able to make a grant of £15,000 to the Costume Department this year. In gratitude for this, we have been offered a very special event which will give us the unique opportunity to glimpse into the world of one of those unsung heroes of the RSC who work in this department.

This event is only onsale to RSC Friends. Please log in to My RSC to buy tickets. Find out more about becoming an RSC Friend
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Director Talk for Students

Hear from either the director or assistant director about the production. Discussing what decisions have been made for the show, the thoughts behind design and casting choices and what it means to stage the play for a modern audience.

RSC Summer School

Now in its 68th year, this celebrated week-long course offers participants insights into current productions and the theatre-making process with talks by actors and directors.

Suitable for ages 18+

The RSC Summer School runs from Sunday 16 - Friday 21 August 2015.

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Post Show Talkback: The Jew of Malta

Stay on after the show for this discussion with members of the acting company where you get the chance to ask the questions.
FREE

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Post Show Talkback: Othello

Stay on after the show for this discussion with members of the acting company where you get the chance to ask the questions.
FREE

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Post Show Talkback: The Merchant of Venice

Stay on after the show for this discussion with members of the acting company where you get the chance to ask the questions.
FREE

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Post Show Talkback: Love's Sacrifice

Stay on after the show for this discussion with members of the acting company where you get the chance to ask the questions.
FREE

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Post Show Talkback: Death of a Salesman

Stay on after the show for this discussion with members of the acting company where you get the chance to ask the questions.
FREE

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The Story Garden

Introduce your family to the stories of Shakespeare in a fun and lively way, where everyone gets involved. Each session tells a different Shakespeare tale. For children aged 4-8 years.

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Easter Activities

Choose from a range of activities and workshops this Easter holiday at the theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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Family Trail

A trail for all ages to explore the theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon in an easy to follow route. Answer clues as you through the theatre's history, inspirations and stories.

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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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Family Day: Wendy and Peter

An interactive demonstration that uncovers the story and theatre making process in creating Wendy and Peter Pan. Includes opportunites to take part. For ages 8+

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Write On! 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.
Please note that sessions will take place in the Clore Learning Centre, not the Swan Reading Room as stated on the ticket.

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Stage Fight Club

Over a course of ten weeks, learn to be a swashbuckler, bar brawler, and adventuring hero! An active 2 hour session run by RSC Associate Practitioner and Stage Combat Instructor Tom Jordan.

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Stage Fighting Workshop

Learn how to pull a punch in this practical stagefighting session which will teach you simple, safe techniques used by actors. Taught by Tom Jordan, RSC Associate Practitioner.
Suitable for ages 10+

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Speaking Shakespeare

Want to have a go at speaking some of Shakespeare's speeches? Come along to this fun and lively session that will have you quoting Shakespeare like a pro!

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Voice Skills: 11 - 14 years

Are you a young performer looking to improve your performance skills? Take part in practical workshops over 3 days exploring how to use your voice, giving you practical skills to take away with you.

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Voice Skills: 15 - 18 years

Are you a young performer looking to improve your performance skills? Take part in practical workshops over 3 days exploring how to use your voice, giving you practicalskills to take away with you.

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Family Workshop: Merchant

A fun and practical workshop for children, young people and their parents/carers, that looks at Shakespeare's characters, themes and language from The Merchant of Venice.

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Family Workshop: Othello

A fun and practical workshop for children, young people and their parents/carers, that looks at Shakespeare's characters, themes and language from Othello.

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Play in Two Days

A Practical Workshop for 15-18 years.
Create your own version of one of Shakespeare's plays in just two days. Using text, practical theatre skills and games, work with an RSC practitioner and perform at the RSC's open air theatre, The Dell.

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Making Shakespeare Week

A series of practical workshops that offer the opportunity to share and develop acting, performance and devising skills with RSC practitioners.

Suitable for ages 18+

Runs from 3th - 7th August 2014. 6 hr sessions each day including lunch break. Meals and accommodation not included.

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Summer Skills: 8 - 11 years

Join an RSC practitioner each day and learn new theatre skills. Each two hour session provides an introduction to a different skill for making theatre.

£10 per session or book all 5 sessions for £45 (offer not available online).

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Summer Skills: 12 - 16 years

Join an RSC practitioner each day and learn new theatre skills. Each two hour session provides an introduction to a different skill for making theatre.

£10 per session or book all 5 sessions for £45 (offer not available online).

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Family Workshop: Henry V

A fun and practical workshop for children, young people and their parents/carers, that give an introduction to the play, character, themes and language in a fun and informative way. Suitable for ages 8+

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Voice and Text Masterclass

This course is designed to give participants an immersive experience of the Text and Voice work of the RSC. It explores the kind of process actors undertake as they interpret and own Shakespeare's language. Over the course of the two days participants will explore the language physically and vocally, uncovering the structures, sounds, rhythms and rhetoric of the language that help actors unlock its meaning.

Runs from Friday 16 - Sat 17 October 2015.

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Play in a Day: 9-11 years

Create your own version of one of Shakespeare's plays in just one day. Using text, practical theatre skills and games, work with an RSC practitioner for a fun day of Shakespeare.

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Play in a Day: 12-14 years

Create your own version of one of Shakespeare's plays in just one day. Using text, practical theatre skills and games, work with an RSC practitioner for a fun day of Shakespeare.

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Play in a Day: 15-18 years

Create your own version of one of Shakespeare's plays in just one day. Using text, practical theatre skills and games, work with an RSC practitioner for a fun day of Shakespeare.

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Family Workshop: Peter Pan

A fun and practical workshop for children, young people and their parents/carers, that give an introduction to the play, character, themes and language in a fun and informative way. Suitable for ages 8+

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Rufus Wainwright - Solo

Internationally acclaimed singer songwriter Rufus Wainwright joins us Live at the RSC as one of a select number of UK dates this Summer.

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Insight Into: Salesman

Pre-show sessions in the theatre with members of the acting company and creative teams which explore how text has been brought to life on stage and the range of interpretative choices available to the director and actors. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions about the production.

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Salesman Sixth Form Conference

For students aged 16+, we currently offer sixth-form and undergraduate conferences and courses which are opportunities to explore Shakespeare's plays and/or theatre-making in more depth.

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Insight Into: Othello

Pre-show sessions in the theatre with members of the acting company and creative teams which explore how text has been brought to life on stage and the range of interpretative choices available to the director and actors. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions about the production.

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Othello Sixth Form Conference

For students aged 16+, we currently offer sixth-form and undergraduate conferences and courses which are opportunities to explore Shakespeare's plays and/or theatre-making in more depth.

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Insight Into: The Merchant

Pre-show sessions in the theatre with members of the acting company and creative teams which explore how text has been brought to life on stage and the range of interpretative choices available to the director and actors. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions about the production.

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Henry V 6th Form Conference

For students aged 16+, we currently offer sixth-form and undergraduate conferences and courses which are opportunities to explore Shakespeare's plays and/or theatre-making in more depth.

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Insight Into:Wendy & Peter Pan

Pre-show sessions in the theatre with members of the acting company and creative teams which explore how text has been brought to life on stage and the range of interpretative choices available to the director and actors. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions about the production.

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Peter Pan Primary Open Day

The RSC opens its doors to primary students to unlock the process of creating and staging Wendy & Peter Pan.

Insight Into: Jew of Malta

Pre-show sessions in the theatre with members of the acting company and creative teams which explore how text has been brought to life on stage and the range of interpretative choices available to the director and actors. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions about the production.

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Volpone Sixth Form Conference

For students aged 16+, we currently offer sixth-form and undergraduate conferences and courses which are opportunities to explore Shakespeare's plays and/or theatre-making in more depth.

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Teaching the Histories

Participants will be introduced to accessible ways of exploring Henry V at KS2. The day will also include transferable strategies which encourage a close study of the text through exploring key scenes and speeches.

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Hullabaloo Opening Night

Join us for the huge opening night of Stratford Upon Avon's Comedy Hullabaloo. We present an exciting line-up of fantastic comedy stars. Leading the charge will be the amazing Hal Cruttenden, Zoe Lyons, Jarred Christmas, Kerry Godliman and more big names to be announced.

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Friday Comedy at the Aurora

A fantastic line-up of comedy talent, all in one huge show. Featuring Jason Byrne, Jarred Christmas, James Acaster, Kerry Godliman and Joel Dommett.

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Friday Funnies at the Aurora

A fantastic line-up of comedy talent, all in one huge show. Featuring Jason Byrne, Jarred Christmas, Zoe Lyons and Andrew Ryan.

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Al Murray's Stratford Saloon

The Nation’s favourite pub philosopher turns pop-up publican, bringing his unique satirical genius to Stratford upon Avon.

Comedy, variety and music are all on tap in this headline show. The ringmaster of rabble-rousing invites you to his jumped-up tent saloon bar – don’t miss!

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Saturday Comedy at the Aurora

A fantastic line-up of comedy talent, all in one huge show. Featuring Mark Watson, Danny Bhoy, Sara Pascoe, James Acaster and Justin Moorhouse.

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Saturday Sidesplitters

A fantastic line-up of comedy talent, all in one huge show. Featuring Ardal O'Hanlon, Sara Pascoe, Justin Moorhouse and Tom Allen.

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Robin Ince - Reality Tunnel

Possibly a show about art, possibly a scream against TV, maybe some science too, nothing is certain, except that Robin will energetically release whatever has been sitting and jiggling about in his mind. Sony Gold award winner, three times Chortle award winner. Time Out outstanding achievement award Host of The Infinite Monkey Cage.

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Jon Richardson and Friends

The brilliant Jon Richardson jumps straight from the Countdown and 8 Out of Ten Cats hot seat to lead a stellar line up of comics in a mixed bill show. His only appearance at the festival. Tickets will sell fast. Book now!

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Sunday Spiegel Session

A fantastic line-up of comedy talent, all in one huge show at the magnificent spiegeltent. Featuring Ardal O'Hanlon, Paul Foot, John Robins and Sara Pascoe.

Suitable for ages 16+

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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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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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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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Touch Tours

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

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After Dark Tours

Join us on an after dark tour and learn about the grey lady and other RSC spectres on a ghost tour.
After the show, as the theatre transforms from a bustling hive of activity to a quiet and empty building you will be taken on a guided tour through the old parts of the theatre to discover the Shakespearean and real ghosts of the RSC.

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Easter Activities

Choose from a range of activities and workshops this Easter holiday at the theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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A Mad World My Masters

Sean Foley's critically acclaimed RSC production of Thomas Middleton's Jacobean 'city comedy' A Mad World My Masters, from the 2013 Swan Theatre season in Stratford-upon-Avon, will be revived for a National Tour and a run at the Barbican, London. 

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Post Show Talkback: The Jew of Malta

Stay on after the show for this discussion with members of the acting company where you get the chance to ask the questions.
FREE

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Post Show Talkback: Othello

Stay on after the show for this discussion with members of the acting company where you get the chance to ask the questions.
FREE

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Post Show Talkback: The Merchant of Venice

Stay on after the show for this discussion with members of the acting company where you get the chance to ask the questions.
FREE

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Post Show Talkback: Love's Sacrifice

Stay on after the show for this discussion with members of the acting company where you get the chance to ask the questions.
FREE

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Post Show Talkback: Death of a Salesman

Stay on after the show for this discussion with members of the acting company where you get the chance to ask the questions.
FREE

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Family Trail

A trail for all ages to explore the theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon in an easy to follow route. Answer clues as you through the theatre's history, inspirations and stories.

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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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