THE CONSTANT WIFE

Join us for this 'theatrical treat' (WhatsOnStage) from RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey (Pericles) and playwright Laura Wade (Posh, Rivals), who reunite to reimagine Somerset Maugham’s subversive comedy in a sparkling new version.

Featuring original music by multi award-winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum and starring Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey) and Kate Burton (Grey’s Anatomy), don't miss this ‘Sharp. Sophisticated. Fabulous’ (Guardian) production.

The Constant Wife plays at the Swan Theatre until 2 August.

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4.48 PSYCHOSIS

The entire original cast and creative team return to revisit Sarah Kane’s final masterpiece 25 years on in this 'extraordinarily beautiful' (WhatsOnStage) ★★★★★ co-production with the Royal Court Theatre, in which Kane crafts an unflinching portrait of a psyche teetering on the edge of oblivion. Directed by James Macdonald, with Daniel Evans, Jo McInnes and Madeleine Potter reprising their roles.

Get a chance to hear from the cast and creative team at the free Post Show Talk on 23 July.

4.48 Psychosis plays at The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon until 27 July.

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THE WINTER'S TALE

When a king’s obsessive jealousy leads to a devastating series of acts, the journey toward healing must begin, led by time, truth, and the hope of forgiveness. From the shadowy dystopia of Sicilia to the untamed beauty of Bohemia, immerse yourself in Shakespeare’s most mysterious play, directed by the visionary Yaël Farber, and featuring double Olivier and Tony Award-winner Bertie Carvel.

Dive behind the production at the Director's Talk on 21 July or stick around for the free Post Show Talk on 14 August.

The Winter's Tale plays at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre until 30 August.

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AN ACTOR CONVALESCING IN DEVON

An actor takes a train to the West Country, where he once stayed with his late partner Michael. He shares stories and his thoughts about Shakespeare, friends, career and his own health.

A funny and compelling play written specially for RSC Associate Artist Paul Jesson, that movingly affirms the healing power of art and the healing art of theatre.

An Actor Convalescing in Devon plays at the Swan Theatre on 20 July.

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THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA

A love triangle, a forest, disguises, and a dog – The Two Gentlemen of Verona has it all. Shakespeare’s gloriously silly story of love, friendship and growing up bursts on to the stage in a new 80-minute edit that’s the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for families, directed by Joanna Bowman.

Discover more at the free Director Talk on 11 August or join the cast for the free Post Show Talk on 27 August.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona plays at The Other Place from 4 - 31 August.

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FAT HAM

Uninvited guests are one thing. Uninvited ghosts are quite another... Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Fat Ham is a delectable comic tragedy written by the award-winning playwright James Ijames, originally co-produced off-Broadway by The Public Theater and National Black Theatre.

Fat Ham plays at the Swan Theatre from 15 August - 13 September.

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NEXT GENERATION: TIMON OF ATHENS

Athens is on the brink of collapse: lavish parties for the few and an oppressive senate for the rest. In the centre of it all sits Timon, surrounded by guests who gladly take all they can get. But as Timon’s credit runs out and the city teeters on the brink it all comes crashing down. 
 
A collaborative new version of Shakespeare and Middleton’s morality fable by our Next Generation Act Young Company made up of young people from across England.

Next Generation: Timon of Athens plays at The Other Place on 20 and 21 August

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BORN WITH TEETH

Christopher Marlowe: rockstar of Elizabethan theatre, scandalous spy for the Crown meets William Shakespeare: jobbing actor, ambitious young playwright... Liz Duffy Adams’ Born With Teeth is a playful and daring imagining of their relationship during an extraordinarily dangerous time for artists.

RSC Co-Artistic Director and two-time Olivier Award winner Daniel Evans directs Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel in the UK premiere of this explosively entertaining duel of wits, words and powerplay.

Born With Teeth plays at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre from 13 August - 1 November.

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WENDY & PETER PAN AND TWELFTH NIGHT

We return to the Barbican this autumn/winter with a spellbinding London season of two bittersweet plays, with public booking open from 17 July.

Wendy & Peter Pan is our magical revival of a beloved classic myth of love, loss, redemption - and pirates - adapted by Ella Hickson from the novel by J.M. Barrie, directed by Jonathan Munby and starring RSC Associate Artist Toby Stephens as Captain Hook. Plays 21 October - 22 November.

Twelfth Night is our ‘inspired and spellbinding’ (The Stage) transfer of Shakespeare’s winter masterpiece, directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah, with Samuel West (Malvolio), Freema Agyeman (Olivia), and Michael Grady-Hall (Feste) reprising their critically-acclaimed performances. Plays 8 December 2025 - 17 January 2026.

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AL FRESCO DINING

As this beautiful summer weather continues, there's nothing better than soaking up the sun while you feast on a delicious spread of dishes. Luckily, we've got some fantastic options for outdoor dining in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Take a seat on our Rooftop Restaurant terrace, with unbeatable views over the River Avon, and tuck into a sumptuous Afternoon Tea, or Vegan Afternoon Tea, with a paired cocktail or mocktail of your choice.

Or, if you'd like to be closer to the water, why not head to our Riverside Terrace, right on the banks of the river. No need to book a table - just head on over and discover our new menu, filled with freshly prepared burgers, salads, flatbreads - plus, you have to try our ice-cream sundaes!

Rooftop Restaurant is open daily from midday for dining. On matinee days, it is open from 10am for tea and coffee, 11.30am for dining.

Riverside Terrace is open daily, serving breakfast from 9am and an all-day menu from 11.30am.

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RSC PROPS  & COSTUME COLLECTION

Our on-site prop and costume-makers are some of the best in the world - and now you, or the theatre-lover in your life, can own a piece of stagecraft yourself.

Our talented costume team has been working on these beautiful one-of-a-kind bunnies, transforming recycled costume fabric scraps into Shakespearean characters.

Meanwhile, our props team has created these fabulous skull candles from melted down candles from our recent production of Titus Andronicus, as well as recycled paper bundles from prop notebooks.

Each piece is handmade and completely unique. Check out the collection in person or online - hurry before they're gone!

SHOP THE COLLECTION

Visit us in person! The shop is open Monday - Saturday, 10am - the end of the evening interval on performance days. Sunday opening hours are 10am-4pm. On days where there are no performances, the building closes at 4pm.