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Antony and Cleopatra

Antony and 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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Barbican Theatre
London
30 November 2017 - 20 January 2018
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London
From 30 November 2017 to 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
Until 14 October 2017
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Barbican Theatre
London
6 - 18 November 2017
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Stratford-upon-Avon, London
Until 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
Until 28 October 2017
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 28 October 2017
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The Duchess of Malfi

The Duchess of Malfi

John Webster

In an attempt to prevent the fiercely independent Duchess from marrying the man she loves, her corrupt brothers go on a disturbing quest to destroy her. Remarkable for its inventive and grotesque violence, yet full of dark humour, this violent revenge tragedy asks how anyone can survive in a world where masculinity has become toxic.
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Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
1 March - 3 August 2018

Booking opens for:
Gold Patrons on 25 Sep
Silver Patrons on 26 Sep
Bronze Patrons on 28 Sep
Members on 2 Oct
Subscribers on 16 Oct

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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 1 March to 3 August 2018
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The Fantastic Follies of Mrs Rich or The Beau Defeated

The Fantastic Follies of Mrs Rich or The Beau Defeated

Mary Pix

Mrs Rich, a wealthy widow, aspires to rub shoulders with the great and good and perhaps even gain a title. Unfortunately, she’s not the only one after Sir John Roverhead! Mary Pix’s comedy of manners combines mischief-making and mind-bending plot twists with a distinctly female wit. Will Mrs Rich ever squeeze her way into high society?
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Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
23 March - 14 June 2018

Booking opens for:
Gold Patrons on 25 Sep
Silver Patrons on 26 Sep
Bronze Patrons on 28 Sep
Members on 2 Oct
Subscribers on 16 Oct

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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 23 March to 14 June 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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26 January - 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

Mike Poulton turns his pen to the thrilling world of power politics in the ancient Rome of Robert Harris’ best-selling Cicero trilogy. Gregory Doran directs Richard McCabe in the epic title role.
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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

Mike Poulton turns his pen to the thrilling world of power politics in the ancient Rome of Robert Harris’ best-selling Cicero trilogy. Gregory Doran directs Richard McCabe in the epic title role.
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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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Barbican Theatre
London
24 November 2017 - 20 January 2018
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London
From 24 November 2017 to 20 January 2018
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King Lear

King Lear

William Shakespeare

King Lear has ruled for many years. As age overtakes him, he divides his kingdom amongst his children. Misjudging their loyalty, he finds himself stripped of the trappings of state, wealth and power that had defined him.

Gregory Doran’s critically-acclaimed production returns to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre for three weeks only, with Antony Sher reprising his role as King Lear.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
23 May - 9 June 2018

Booking opens for:
Gold Patrons on 25 Sep
Silver Patrons on 26 Sep
Bronze Patrons on 28 Sep
Members on 2 Oct
Subscribers on 16 Oct

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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 23 May to 9 June 2018
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KINGDOM COME

KINGDOM COME

Created by Gemma Brockis and Wendy Hubbard

The year is 1640. Parliament is rebellious. There are mobs on London’s streets. 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
Until 30 September 2017
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 30 September 2017
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Macbeth

Macbeth

William Shakespeare

Returning home from battle, the victorious Macbeth meets three witches on the heath. Driven by their disturbing prophecies, he sets out on the path to murder. Shakespeare’s darkest psychological thriller marks both Christopher Eccleston’s RSC debut and the return of Niamh Cusack to the Company.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
13 March - 18 September 2018

Booking opens for:
Gold Patrons on 25 Sep
Silver Patrons on 26 Sep
Bronze Patrons on 28 Sep
Members on 2 Oct
Subscribers on 16 Oct

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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 13 March to 18 September 2018
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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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From March 2018

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The Merry Wives of Windsor

The Merry Wives of Windsor

William Shakespeare

John Falstaff plans to hustle his way to a comfortable retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Unknown to him, it’s the women of Windsor who really pull the strings, orchestrating Falstaff’s comeuppance amidst a theatrical smorgasbord of petty rivalries, jealousies and over-inflated egos. For a fat Englishman, a Welshman and a Frenchman, the only way is Windsor…
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
4 August - 22 September 2018

Booking opens for:
Gold Patrons on 25 Sep
Silver Patrons on 26 Sep
Bronze Patrons on 28 Sep
Members on 2 Oct
Subscribers on 16 Oct

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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 4 August to 22 September 2018
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Miss Littlewood

Miss Littlewood

Sam Kenyon

Joan Littlewood was the anarchic revolutionary of 20th century theatre. Born into poverty, she raged her way to have a lasting influence on British culture. This new musical of Joan Littlewood’s life story, told with her own uncompromising candour, reveals a mighty love story at its heart.
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Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
22 June - 4 August 2018

Booking opens for:
Gold Patrons on 25 Sep
Silver Patrons on 26 Sep
Bronze Patrons on 28 Sep
Members on 2 Oct
Subscribers on 16 Oct

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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 22 June to 4 August 2018
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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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Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare

Set in a world very like our own, this Romeo and Juliet is about a generation of young people born into violence and ripped apart by the bitter divisions of their parents. The most famous story of love at first sight explodes with intense passion and an irresistible desire for change, but leads all too quickly to heartbreaking consequences.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
21 April - 21 September 2018

Booking opens for:
Gold Patrons on 25 Sep
Silver Patrons on 26 Sep
Bronze Patrons on 28 Sep
Members on 2 Oct
Subscribers on 16 Oct

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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 21 April to 21 September 2018
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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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Barbican Theatre
London
7 December 2017 - 19 January 2018
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London
From 7 December 2017 to 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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Events

An Audience with Antony Sher

An Audience with Antony Sher

Join us in conversation with Antony Sher about his new book, Year of the Mad King, an account of his experience playing King Lear for the Royal Shakespeare Company, followed by an exclusive book signing.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
7 June 2018

Booking opens for:
Gold Patrons on 25 Sep
Silver Patrons on 26 Sep
Bronze Patrons on 28 Sep
Members on 2 Oct
Subscribers on 16 Oct

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Stratford-upon-Avon
7 June 2018
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Baby and Toddler Group

Baby and Toddler Group

Take part in our Shakespeare-inspired, stimulating free-flow sessions for young children to play and explore. The creative sessions will be held groups of up to 10 children, who will be encouraged to engage at their own pace. Our practitioners will use an exciting range of multi-sensory experiences, to encourage exploration and spark imaginations.

Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.
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Baby and Toddler Group (6-18 months)
30 October 2017 - 4 June 2018
Baby and Toddler Group (18 months-4 years)
30 October 2017 - 4 June 2018
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Selected dates, next: 30 October 2017
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Big Amateur Weekend

Big Amateur Weekend

Born from the Open Stages project engaging with amateur theatre makers, this weekend of training gives individual amateurs the opportunity to work with our practitioners and leading industry professionals. Although covering Shakespeare, the weekend is aimed at anyone wanting to improve their performance skills or learn how a theatre company such as the RSC goes about making theatre. Participants must be 18+
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The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
14 October 2017
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14 October 2017
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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
20 October 2017
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Selected dates, next: 20 October 2017
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David Baddiel My Family: Not the Sitcom

David Baddiel My Family: Not the Sitcom

David Baddiel brings his sold-out show to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre for one night only. My Family: Not the Sitcom is about memory, ageing, infidelity, dysfunctional relatives, social media, golf, and gay cats. A massively disrespectful celebration of the lives of David Baddiel’s late sex-mad mother, Sarah, and dementia-ridden father, Colin. Come and be offended on David’s behalf!
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
3 June 2018
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Stratford-upon-Avon
3 June 2018
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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: Twelfth Night
8 November 2017
Director Talk: Imperium - The Cicero Plays
2 December 2017
Director Talk: A Christmas Carol
5 December 2017
Director Talk: The Duchess of Malfi
7 March 2018
Director Talk: Macbeth
19 March 2018
Director Talk: Mrs Rich
2 April 2018
Director Talk: Romeo and Juliet
30 April 2018
Director Talk: King Lear
24 May 2018
Writer & Director Talk: Miss Littlewood
2 July 2018
Director Talk: The Merry Wives of Windsor
13 August 2018
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Selected dates, next: 8 November 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
All day, every day
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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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16 November 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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Stratford-upon-Avon
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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October Half Term Activities

October Half Term Activities

Join us during October half term, for a variety of workshops and activities suitable for all the family.
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Baby and Toddler Group Taster (6-18 months)
23 October 2017
Wassailing Workshop
23 October 2017
Baby and Toddler Group Taster (18 months-4 years)
23 October 2017
Introducing: A Christmas Carol
24 October 2017
Discover:A Christmas Carol
24 October 2017
Blood Guts and Gore
25 October 2017
Craft Workshop
26 October 2017
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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 23 to 26 October 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
5 October - 7 December 2017
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Selected dates, next: 5 October 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: Kim Hartman
13 October 2017
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RSC Friends: Tour of Props
14 December 2017
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RSC Friends: Twelfth Night Tea Party
6 January 2018
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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 23 September 2017 to 6 January 2018
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RSC Summer School

RSC Summer School

This celebrated week-long course delivered by the RSC and the Shakespeare Institute gives you an incredible opportunity to explore the plays of the 2018 Summer Season in depth with leading academics, actors and creative artists.
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The Shakespeare Institute
Stratford-upon-Avon
19 August 2018

Booking opens for:
Gold Patrons on 25 Sep
Silver Patrons on 26 Sep
Bronze Patrons on 28 Sep
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Stratford-upon-Avon
19 August 2018
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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
11 October - 9 December 2017
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Selected dates, next: 11 October 2017
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Shakespeare's Emotions, Lost and Found

Shakespeare's Emotions, Lost and Found

This event, aimed at 6th-form and university students, will explore both the familiarity and strangeness of emotional experience in Shakespeare’s writing. Join academics from the Shakespeare Institute and theatre practitioners from the RSC as they discuss the theatrical, historical, and personal dimensions of emotion in Shakespeare. Attendees will also have the chance to work with passages chosen by members of the panel as part of this interactive event.
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Studio Theatre@The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
17 November 2017
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17 November 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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Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
5 October 2017
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5 October 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
21 October 2017 - 17 March 2018
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Selected dates, next: 21 October 2017
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Twelfth Night Wassail and Ceilidh

Twelfth Night Wassail and Ceilidh

A wassail and ceilidh on the 12th night of Christmas to celebrate our new show.
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Twelfth Night Craft Activities
6 January 2018
Twelfth Night Wassail
6 January 2018
Twelfth Night Ceilidh
6 January 2018
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Stratford-upon-Avon
6 January 2018
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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: Coriolanus
7 October 2017
Unwrapped: Dido
21 October 2017
Unwrapped: A Christmas Carol
13 January 2018
Unwrapped: Twelfth Night
3 February 2018
Unwrapped: Mrs Rich
28 April 2018
Unwrapped: Romeo and Juliet
30 June 2018
Unwrapped: Macbeth
7 July 2018
Unwrapped: The Duchess of Malfi
21 July 2018
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Selected dates, next: 7 October 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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*Not available for Day package ticket holder.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 25 February 2018
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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 fascinating 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 30,000 costumes.
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The Other Place
Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 29 September 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
Until 31 March 2018
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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: Kim Hartman
13 October 2017
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RSC Friends: Tour of Props
14 December 2017
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RSC Friends: Twelfth Night Tea Party
6 January 2018
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Stratford-upon-Avon
From 23 September 2017 to 6 January 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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Touch Tours
4 October 2017 - 24 February 2018
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Touch Tours: Stratford
13 April - 22 September 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

Early Graves

Early Graves

Artist Alan Kane has been making drawings for his own tombstone for some time, exploring his mortality with the intent to create something playful out of a difficult subject.

To create this new exhibition, young participants were asked to reflect on how they want to be remembered and chose text and images to be carved on their headstones. The results are both poignant and surprising.
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Paccar Room, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
FROM 27 OCTOBER 2017 TO 4 FEBRUARY 2018
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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
Open 7 days a week

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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Swan Cafe, Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
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