The company employs over 1,000 staff and produces around 20 productions a year. It is located in the town of stratforduponavon shakespeares birthplace in the english midlands, beside the river avon. We perform plays by shakespeare, his contemporaries and by todays writers in stratforduponavon, london and on tour. Experience the magic of shakespeare on stage at our new family friendly exhibition. Royal shakespeare theatre waterside, stratforduponavon cv37 6bb england. Restaurants near royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon. Without the original wordmusic, you sometimes get closer to the plays heart. Grove road cottages book your boutique holiday cottage in. Arden way is a family run guest house, offering a hearty breakfast and being just a 5minut walk from the theaters. Nov 27, 2010 this is the question raised by the revamp of the royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon, where the main consequence of. To provide balance, simon trowbridge in a royal shakespeare company book. Special offers on all restaurants reservations near royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon, choose from a massive range of stratforduponavon restaurants.
Stratford upon avon online guide, extensive information on shakespeare s home town stratford upon avon. The royal shakespeare company rsc has grown into a worldrenowned venue and institution of performing arts. The royal shakespeare theatre is located along the waterfront of the river avon in central stratforduponavon and is open daily from 10am late. The royal shakespeare company and its accompanying theatre is arguably the most popular tourist attraction in stratford upon avon. Daljinder johal history is written by the victors but as many working in. It is located in the town of stratforduponavon shakespeares birthplace in the english midlands, beside the. Stratford upon avon, your guide to shakespeares stratford. Find out whats on in stratforduponavon, london and on tour, and book tickets for our events, including the plays the thing and theatre tours. Royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon 1207396. Henry v royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon. Shakespeare s most famous story of love at first sight and a family feud that ends in tragedy.
Global georgetown university royal shakespeare company. Othello, royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon. Fairways, stratford upon avon is located in stratford upon avon, 5 miles from royal shakespeare company and 5 miles from royal shakespeare theatre, in an area where fishing can be enjoyed. Stratford town walk sightseeing tour agency stratford. Designed for travelers with limited time in england, this tour allows you to flit between three of englands top draws with ease and efficiency on a coach equipped with wifi. Our goal is to ensure that the stratford festival is the premier classical theatre destination renowned for both its excellence and innovation. Royal shakespeare theatre complex, stratforduponavon art. The 10 best hotels near royal shakespeare theatre in. The rsc plays regularly in london, stratforduponavon, and on tour across. This 2017 production for the rsc from the director christopher luscombe will soon be followed online by the national theatre s genderflipped version, with tamsin greig as malvolia, which actually preceded this stratford production at the time. These terracotta panels were made by paul kummer and added in 1886. Book your tickets online for royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon. Nov 11, 2016 stroll through the home of william shakespeare, one of history s greatest playwrights, on a visit to stratforduponavon.
The resident theatre company at the royal shakespeare theatre is the royal shakespeare company rsc. All productions the royal shakespeare theatre, stratford. It is located in the town of stratforduponavon shakespeares birthplace. Royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon aktuelle 2020. The royal shakespeare company rsc is a major british theatre company, based in stratford upon avon, warwickshire, england. Royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon 2020 what. Twelfth night is rarely longabsent from the british stage and nor is it in our current climate of streaming aplenty. A history of the royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon. The thatched roof of anne hathaways cottage, where shakespeare s wife grew up, seems to drip over the 500yearold building. Check out the current season of royal shakespeare company plays and book a performance as a highlight to a short break in stratforduponavon. Oct 08, 2015 following its run at the royal shakespeare theatre, stratford upon avon, the royal shakespeare company returns to the barbican this november with henry v, as this epic journey through shakespeare. The first shakespeare memorial theatre that was completed in 1879 came about as a result of the boom in the brewing industry for which stratford was by this time quite famous.
The first shakespeare memorial theatre that was completed in 1879 came about as. Bridget and i were absolutely delighted to be invited to the royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon where we had the pleasure of watching arthur millers critically acclaimed death of a salesman. Thirtythree years before the play begins aegeon, a merchant of syracuse, became the father of twin boys. Royal shakespeare company rsc, formerly 18751961 shakespeare memorial company, english theatrical company based in stratforduponavon that has a long history of shakespearean performance. Royal shakespeare theatre royal shakespeare company. Its repertoire continues to centre on works by william shakespeare and other elizabethan and jacobean. The royal shakespeare company rsc in stratfordupon avon. View all hotels near royal shakespeare theatre on tripadvisor. Tickets for all three stratford theatres can be collected at the royal shakespeare theatre foyer box office.
A catalogue of the books, manuscripts, works of art, antiquities and relics, illustrative of the life and works of shakespeare, and of the history of stratforduponavon. The rsc plays regularly in london, newcastle upon tyne, and on tour across the uk and internationally. Royal shakespeare company plays in stratforduponavon. Stratforduponavon and theatre pretty much go handinhand given it was the home of the greatest playright and poet in history, william shakespeare.
Shakespeares england provide all the details of the latest. Our neighbourhood hotel indigo stratford upon avon. Royal shakespeare company history, artistic directors. The rscs history began with the shakespeare memorial theatre, which was. Located in stratford upon avon, near royal shakespeare theatre, royal shakespeare company and swan theatre, midsummer house features free wifi. We perform plays by shakespeare, his contemporaries and by todays writers in stratford upon avon, london and on tour. Access to the public areas and restaurants of the theater is free, but admission to the tower costs. See more of england in less time on a day trip to oxford, stratforduponavon, and warwick from london. Royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon 2020 all. Book your tickets online for royal shakespeare theatre, stratford upon avon. I went to go visit my daughter in england and our first stop was in stratford upon avon. Aug 10, 2014 the royal shakespeare theatre at stratford upon avon. Celebrate over 400 years of history in the birthplace of stratford upon avons most famous son. Royal shakespeare company, english theatrical company based in stratforduponavon that has a long history of shakespearean performance.
The iconic theatre is situated on waterside along the banks of the river avon. Booked to see the whip at the swan theatre in stratford upon avon and decided to make it into a little overnight break. The royal shakespeare and swan theatres reopened in november 2010 after undergoing a major renovation known as the transformation project. Search rsc performances shakespeare birthplace trust. Royal shakespeare company stratforduponavon shakespeares.
Royal shakespeare theatre this is our main theatre where we regularly perform shakespeares plays and other works. Macbeth, royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon. Enjoy a guided tour introducing stratford upon avons city history and its most famous son william shakespeare. Dominic cookes new production at the royal shakespeare theatre in stratford upon avon also comes loaded with expectation. A history of the royal shakespeare theatre stratford. The renowned royal shakespeare company performs throughout the year in stratforduponavon. Royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon 2020 all you. Stratford upon avon royal shakespeare theatre youtube. The comedy of errors is believed to be one of shakespeares earlier written plays. Mar 19, 2004 macbeth is a play shrouded in superstition. Find out about local hotels, shakespeare attractions, shopping and restaurants in stratford upon avon. Royal shakespeare theatre is managed by royal shakespeare company collection royal shakespeare theatre waterside, stratford upon avon, warwickshire cv37 6bb england. The royal shakespeare company is a theatre company founded in 1961 and based in stratford, united kingdom. Situated on waterside, alongside the river avon, the 1,018 seat royal shakespeare theatre is our main auditorium.
Full of treasures and jam packed with things to do, the plays the thing reveals the secrets and stories from over 100 years of theatre making in stratforduponavon. Tickets left at the box office for collection may be picked up on the day, during the hour before the performance starts. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee support for browsers with javascript disabled, you may experience some difficulties using this website. The anne hathaways cottage and the mary ardens house are within 5 miles and 5 miles of the vacation home, and free wifi is provided.