Create an Escape Room: Trapped in the Prop Store

Drop into the Welcome Space (PACCAR Room) during the week to create props for the RSC’s very first Escape Room. Inspired by props and costumes from RSC productions, you’ll be able to make items for the Escape room and then return on Friday to solve the clues to escape.

Suitable for ages 5+

Monday 28 -  Wednesday 30 October 11am - 4pm     
Thursday 31 Ocotober, 11am - 2pm 

FREE

Play the ESCAPE ROOM

Please book a time for your group to play our Escape Room. Bookable slots are every half hour from 10.30am. You only need to book one ticket per group, maximum group size of 8.

Suitable for age 5+, children must be accompanied by at least one parent or carer per group.

1 November

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Twilight Hour

Come in the twilight hour to experience the building like never before. Created by young people and families throughout the week, there will be spooky speeches, stage fight clashes in the colonnade and our very first escape room.

Drop in any time. Booking only required for Escape Room.

Suitable for ages 5+
Children must be accompanied by a parent/ carer.

1 November, 4pm - 6pm
FREE

Blood Guts and Gore

 Quite disgusting but absolutely brilliant – participant May 2024

Enjoy interactive demonstrations showing the tips & tricks the RSC uses for gruesome special effects, wigs, costumes, make-up, and much more. 

Suitable for age 8+
Family workshop - please book a ticket for all attending. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Session lasts for 50 minutes.

28 October

Family Puppetry Workshop: Monsters, Fairies & Much More

Discover more about puppets of all shapes, sizes, and styles with this interactive demonstration. Perfect for those looking for a fun family workshop, and those who want to learn more about the making and mechanics of puppetry.

Suitable for age 6+
Family Workshop - please book a ticket for all attending. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
£4.50 under 18
£3.50 accompanying adults

Session lasts for 50 minutes.

29 October

Family Storytelling: Macbeth

Get the whole family involved with a fun, bitesize storytelling session, introducing you to the world of Macbeth. Take a journey through the play with a mixture of actor-led storytelling, play, and drama games and exercises.

Suitable for age 4+
Family Workshop - please book a ticket for all attending. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Session lasts for 50 minutes.

30 October

• Act Romeo and Juliet, 28 October, 10am - Midday
• Act Hamlet, 28 October, 1pm - 3pm
• Stage Combat, 30 October, 10am - 11.30am 
• Re-write Shakespeare: Stories and Sonnets, 31 October, 10am - 11.30am

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• Act Romeo and Juliet, 29 October, 10am - Midday
• Act Hamlet, 29 October, 1pm - 3pm
• Stage Combat, 30 October, Midday - 1.30pm
• Re-write Shakespeare: Stage and Screen, 31 October, 1pm - 2.30pm (open to ages 11+)

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• Stage Combat, 30 October, 2pm - 3.30pm
• Re-write Shakespeare: Stage and Screen, 31 October, 1pm - 2.30pm (open to ages 11+)
• Act Shakespeare 14 - 18 Masterclass: Macbeth, 31 October, 10am

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