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Measure for Measure

William Shakespeare

When her brother falls foul of the state’s rigid morality laws, Isabella is sent to plead for his life in Shakespeare's razor-sharp thriller of hypocrisy and corruption.

  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    Until 25 Oct 2025 Book Tickets
  • Running time:

    2hr 36mins inc 20min interval

‘To whom should I complain? Who would believe me?’

If you knew you could get away with a crime - would you commit it?

Shakespeare’s razor-sharp thriller, directed by Emily Burns (Love’s Labour’s Lost, 2024) is brought up to date in a heart-racing, relevant new version. This Measure for Measure is unmissable theatre with its finger on the pulse of what it means to expose lies, abuse and, ultimately, the truth.

For more information about themes and contents of this play, please see our content advisory page.

Measure for Measure is supported by RSC Production Circle Members Serrie and Ian Meakins

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