Pericles

Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey's 'triumphant' (Telegraph) and 'magical' (WhatsOnStage) RSC directorial debut Pericles has been captivating audiences with its tale of mystical adventure and romance. Don't miss this extraordinary show before its autumn transfer to Chicago.

Plus, you can dive deeper at our special Unwrapped event on Saturday 7 September.

Pericles plays in the Swan Theatre until 21 September.

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CLOSING SOON: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR & THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL

There's still time left to catch the last few performances of our summer shows The Merry Wives of Windsor and The School for Scandal.

See this multi-talented cast take on Shakespeare's suburban comedy, where bad husbands and rogues get their comeuppance and women get the last laugh. Blanche McIntire directs and Samantha Spiro stars.

The Merry Wives of Windsor plays at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre until 7 September.

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On alternate nights, step back into the 18th century with Sheridan's whipcrack 'hot pink comedy of manners' (Guardian), where gossip sizzles, and both the intrigue and the wigs reach new heights. Tinuke Craig directs.

The School for Scandal plays at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre until 6 September.

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Northern Ballet's Romeo & Juliet

With glorious dancers, eye-catching sets and Prokofiev’s timeless music, this is ballet at its most dramatic, romantic and intense.

Adapted by Christopher Gable and Massimo Moricone, Romeo & Juliet is one of Northern Ballet’s most beloved and critically acclaimed productions. Rediscover the iconic love story like it’s the very first time, and see ballet on our main stage for the first time in decades.

Northern Ballet's Romeo & Juliet plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, 19-28 September.

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BOOK NOW: THE NEW REAL

Rachel, a stellar American political strategist, and Caro, her British data whizz, have been hired to fight a ferocious election, in a place where it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s fake. When Rachel’s former political partner Larry rocks up on the rival side, their showdown threatens to change global politics, from Warsaw to Wisconsin. Forever.

Just in time for US Election season, David Edgar's thrilling new production premieres next month, directed by Holly Race Roughan (Artistic Director of Headlong) and starring Lloyd Owen (Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power)

The New Real plays in The Other Place from 3 October until 2 November.

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PULL UP A CHAIR

Did you know we have five drinking and dining spots across our venues?

The Riverside Cafe: Open daily, serving takeaway drinks from 9am and open fully from 10am. Serving hot and cold drinks, snack and sandwiches.

The Riverside Terrace: Open daily, serving breakfast from 9am and an all day menu of salads, flatbreads, meze platters, ice cream sundaes and more from 11.30am.

The Rooftop Restaurant: Open daily from 10am for tea and coffee, then from 11.30am for dining. Enjoy our extensive cocktail bar and book an afternoon tea, available daily from 11.30am.

The Swan Bar: Open from one hour pre-show until the end of the interval.

Susie's Cafe Bar at The Other Place: Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 5pm.

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