This is our main theatre where we regularly perform Shakespeare's plays and other works.

Situated on Waterside, alongside the River Avon, the 1,018-seat Royal Shakespeare Theatre is our main auditorium.

A full house in the RST facing a stage lit by many candles
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre
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A Grade II listed building which retains many of the art deco features of the 1932 Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, it re-opened in November 2010 after a three-year transformation project.

Take a virtual tour of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre

See our seating plans

Getting to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Stratford-upon-Avon is easily accessible via car; however, we would like to encourage travel by sustainable options such as walking, cycling and using public transport to reach us.

To see the location of The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and get directions, use the map below.

Our facilities

  • Eating and drinking

  • Cloakroom

  • Toilets

  • Drinking water