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Kyoto

"It’s not a negotiation, it’s hand to hand combat"

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The School for Scandal

The School for Scandal

BY RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN

Stratford-upon-Avon
From 2 July to 6 September 2024
The Merry Wives of Windsor

The Merry Wives of Windsor

William Shakespeare

Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 7 September 2024
English

English

SANAZ TOOSSI

London
As You Like It

As You Like It

William Shakespeare

Stratford-upon-Avon
From 18 July to 1 September 2024
Pericles

Pericles

William Shakespeare

Stratford-upon-Avon
From 26 July to 21 September 2024

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Behind the Scenes

Kyoto Behind the Scenes

Get a glimpse into the rehearsal room of Kyoto, a new political thriller from the creative team behind the universally-acclaimed The Jungle.

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 Open Stage 2024

Open Stage 2024

Come and enjoy free weekend performances, workshops and stories on the Garden Theatre stage this summer.

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 New, energy-efficient rig to light up Royal Shakespeare Theatre

New, energy-efficient rig to light up Royal Shakespeare Theatre

With the support of Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme, we will be upgrading our lighting system in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, helping us in our journey to Net Zero.

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 What's on in June

What's on in June

From schemings and dealings in love, to the art of negotiating global consensus - June is a hotbed of activity on and off the stage...

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More about us

Getting here

Getting here

Our postcode is CV37 6BB, and we are a short drive from the M40 (J15) and a short walk from the train station. We have some accessible parking nearby.

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 Cocktail Bar

Cocktail Bar

Our Rooftop Restaurant Cocktail Bar serves a selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic favourites, as well as some fresh new surprises.

Cocktails list
 Membership & Support Us

Membership & Support Us

Join as a Member or Patron for priority booking and exclusive events, while helping us to create theatre at its best for everyone.

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 Shop

Shop

Stunning stationery, brilliant books and a selection of Shakespeare-themed clothing and accessories.

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Seating plans

Seating plans

Download seating plans for the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford, information about wheelchair access and seating for our shows in London.

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 Restaurant, cafes and bars

Restaurant, cafes and bars

Dine indoors or outdoors looking out across the river from the Riverside Cafe & Terrace and the Rooftop Restaurant - for coffees, lunches and three-course meals.

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 Access

Access

We want everything we do to be accessible to all our audiences, and are looking for ways to break down barriers so more people can enjoy theatre at its best.

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 The Play's The Thing

The Play's The Thing exhibition

Take a magical journey through 100 years of theatre-making in Stratford-upon-Avon with our new exhibition

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Our theatres

Our theatres

Find out about our three theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon: the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the Swan Theatre and The Other Place.

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 Teacher Resources

Teacher Resources

Free Teacher Packs, videos, image galleries and interactive whiteboard resources to bring Shakespeare to life in the classroom

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 RSC Jobs

RSC Jobs

Because not all our best roles are on stage

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 Shakespeare's life and times

Shakespeare's life and times

Discover more about the life and times of William Shakespeare, from his birth in 1564 through to his death 52 years later in 1616.

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