Lifelong Learners

We want anybody aged three to 103 to have the opportunity to feel the transformative power of theatre and Shakespeare.


Whether you have an evening, a day or a week to spend with us, there are learning events for every age and level of curiosity at the RSC. 

Discover Days

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Discover Days are a chance to meet and find out more about the people who work across the RSC. From the history of our Collection to designing our shows there are a variety of talks and interactive sessions for you to be a part of and even opportunities to have a go yourself. Our Discover Days are perfect for lifelong learners and show audiences alike.

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Unwrapped: Onstage Demonstrations 

Our Unwrapped demonstrations offer a peek into the rehearsal room, with the Assistant Director and members of the cast looking at moments from the play. They give an insight into how a scene is taken off the page and onto the stage, and show the type of exercises and discussion that took place during rehearsals. Suitable for age 12+

Unwrapped Events

SPRING SCHOOL

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Join us for our first Spring School, a two day programme focused on Hamlet and Edward II and including discussions around Marlowe and Shakespeare. The weekend will feature discussions and talks with leading academics, actors, directors, and RSC theatre makers. In the Royal Shakespeare Theatre auditorum, learn more about how the RSC makes theatre, how creative teams have approached our current season, and how these plays have been interpreted across history.

SPRING SCHOOL

Directors Talks

We offer talks with members of each show's director and/or writer in conversation, talking about 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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RSC Summer School

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Open to anyone aged 18 and over the RSC Summer School is an opportunity to spend a week hearing from the cast of our shows, creative team members, RSC Staff and leading academics. A chance to ask your questions and find out more about Shakespeare's plays, theatre and the company.  

The RSC Summer School is programmed in collaboration with the Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham.

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18 -25s

Everyone is welcome at all of our events for life long learners, in addition to the above we also run specific workshops and a Summer School for 18 - 25 year olds who love theatre and those who might be considering a career in the industry. Find out what's coming up for young theatre makers including our 18 - 25 Acting Masterclass. 

Young People

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