Royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon 2020 all. The company employs over 1,000 staff and produces around 20 productions a year. Book your tickets online for royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon. Stratforduponavons shakespearean sights by rick steves. Stratford upon avon royal shakespeare theatre youtube. 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. The comedy of errors is believed to be one of shakespeares earlier written plays. We went to where shakespeare was born, anne hatheways cottage, holy trinity church and just happened upon the royal shakespeare theatre while out for a walk. Global georgetown university royal shakespeare company. 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. Royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon 1207396. The royal shakespeare company and its accompanying theatre is arguably the most popular tourist attraction in stratford upon avon.
Unfortunately we cannot guarantee support for browsers with javascript disabled, you may experience some difficulties using this website. Stratford upon avon online guide, extensive information on shakespeare s home town stratford upon avon. The rscs history began with the shakespeare memorial theatre, which was. View all hotels near royal shakespeare theatre on tripadvisor. All productions shown at the royal shakespeare theatre, stratford upon avon. Restaurants near royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon.
We perform plays by shakespeare, his contemporaries and by todays writers in stratforduponavon, london and on tour. The resident theatre company at the royal shakespeare theatre is the royal shakespeare company rsc. Special offers on all restaurants reservations near royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon, choose from a massive range of stratforduponavon restaurants. The royal shakespeare company is a theatre company founded in 1961 and based in stratford, united kingdom. See more of england in less time on a day trip to oxford, stratforduponavon, and warwick from london. All productions the royal shakespeare theatre, stratford. 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. The royal shakespeare theatre july 26, 2012 no comments the royal shakespeare company and its accompanying theatre is arguably the most popular tourist attraction in stratforduponavon. 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. 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. The thatched roof of anne hathaways cottage, where shakespeare s wife grew up, seems to drip over the 500yearold building. Royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon aktuelle 2020.
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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 rsc is a major british theatre company, based in stratford upon avon, warwickshire, england. 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. Tickets left at the box office for collection may be picked up on the day, during the hour before the performance starts. Grove road cottages book your boutique holiday cottage in. Whats on and book tickets royal shakespeare company. Royal shakespeare company plays in stratforduponavon. The renowned royal shakespeare company performs throughout the year in stratforduponavon. Royal shakespeare theatre this is our main theatre where we regularly perform shakespeares plays and other works. To provide balance, simon trowbridge in a royal shakespeare company book. The rsc plays regularly in london, stratforduponavon, and on tour across. 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 company, english theatrical company based in stratforduponavon that has a long history of shakespearean performance. Daljinder johal history is written by the victors but as many working in. Experience the magic of shakespeare on stage at our new family friendly exhibition. We perform plays by shakespeare, his contemporaries and by todays writers in stratford upon avon, london and on tour. Royal shakespeare theatre stratford upon avon tickets.
The royal shakespeare and swan theatres reopened in november 2010 after undergoing a major renovation known as the transformation project. Royal shakespeare theatre waterside, stratforduponavon cv37 6bb england. Dominic cookes new production at the royal shakespeare theatre in stratford upon avon also comes loaded with expectation. Celebrate over 400 years of history in the birthplace of stratford upon avons most famous son. Its repertoire continues to centre on works by william shakespeare and other elizabethan and jacobean. Mar 19, 2004 macbeth is a play shrouded in superstition. Enjoy a guided tour introducing stratford upon avons city history and its most famous son william shakespeare. Macbeth, royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon. Cameron hewitt the river avon goes through the heart of stratford upon avon. Check out the current season of royal shakespeare company plays and book a performance as a highlight to a short break in stratforduponavon. Tickets for all three stratford theatres can be collected at the royal shakespeare theatre foyer box office. Search rsc performances shakespeare birthplace trust. Royal shakespeare theatre complex, stratforduponavon art. Royal shakespeare company history, artistic directors.
Stratford upon avon, your guide to shakespeares stratford. Royal shakespeare theatre royal shakespeare company. Stratford town walk sightseeing tour agency stratford. Royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon 2020 what. Booked to see the whip at the swan theatre in stratford upon avon and decided to make it into a little overnight break. It is located in the town of stratforduponavon shakespeares birthplace in the english midlands, beside the river avon. Twelfth night is rarely longabsent from the british stage and nor is it in our current climate of streaming aplenty. Our neighbourhood hotel indigo stratford upon avon. Henry v royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon. These terracotta panels were made by paul kummer and added in 1886. Without the original wordmusic, you sometimes get closer to the plays heart. Royal shakespeare theatre is managed by royal shakespeare company collection royal shakespeare theatre waterside, stratford upon avon, warwickshire cv37 6bb england. Access to the public areas and restaurants of the theater is free, but admission to the tower costs.
The royal shakespeare company rsc in stratfordupon avon. Shakespeare s most famous story of love at first sight and a family feud that ends in tragedy. Now home to some of the greatest theatres and performances in the world, this famous town has an aura of the extraordinary from the moment you step into it. The rsc plays regularly in london, newcastle upon tyne, and on tour across the uk and internationally. Our goal is to ensure that the stratford festival is the premier classical theatre destination renowned for both its excellence and innovation. A history of the royal shakespeare theatre stratford. Situated on waterside, alongside the river avon, the 1,018 seat royal shakespeare theatre is our main auditorium. Nov 11, 2016 stroll through the home of william shakespeare, one of history s greatest playwrights, on a visit to stratforduponavon.
The royal shakespeare company rsc is a major british theatre company, based in stratforduponavon, warwickshire, england. 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. Stratforduponavon and theatre pretty much go handinhand given it was the home of the greatest playright and poet in history, william shakespeare. It is located in the town of stratforduponavon shakespeares birthplace in the english midlands, beside the. Find out about local hotels, shakespeare attractions, shopping and restaurants in stratford upon avon. Royal shakespeare company stratforduponavon shakespeares. Royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon 2020 all you. The royal shakespeare company rsc has grown into a worldrenowned venue and institution of performing arts. The iconic theatre is situated on waterside along the banks of the river avon. 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. Arden way is a family run guest house, offering a hearty breakfast and being just a 5minut walk from the theaters.