Full of treasures and jam packed with things to do, the plays the thing reveals the secrets and stories from over 100 years of theatre making in stratforduponavon. The rscs history began with the shakespeare memorial theatre, which was. Special offers on all restaurants reservations near royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon, choose from a massive range of stratforduponavon restaurants. Nov 27, 2010 this is the question raised by the revamp of the royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon, where the main consequence of. Global georgetown university royal shakespeare company. We perform plays by shakespeare, his contemporaries and by todays writers in stratford upon avon, london and on tour. Mar 19, 2004 macbeth is a play shrouded in superstition. The thatched roof of anne hathaways cottage, where shakespeare s wife grew up, seems to drip over the 500yearold building. The anne hathaways cottage and the mary ardens house are within 5 miles and 5 miles of the vacation home, and free wifi is provided. Royal shakespeare company stratforduponavon shakespeares.
Oct 08, 2015 following its run at the royal shakespeare theatre, stratford upon avon, the royal shakespeare company returns to the barbican this november with henry v, as this epic journey through shakespeare. Dominic cookes new production at the royal shakespeare theatre in stratford upon avon also comes loaded with expectation. Book your tickets online for royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon. Designed for travelers with limited time in england, this tour allows you to flit between three of englands top draws with ease and efficiency on a coach equipped with wifi. The resident theatre company at the royal shakespeare theatre is the royal shakespeare company rsc. Macbeth, royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon. Whats on and book tickets royal shakespeare company. Royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon 2020 all. Royal shakespeare theatre is managed by royal shakespeare company collection royal shakespeare theatre waterside, stratford upon avon, warwickshire cv37 6bb england. A history of the royal shakespeare theatre stratford. Celebrate over 400 years of history in the birthplace of stratford upon avons most famous son. Access to the public areas and restaurants of the theater is free, but admission to the tower costs.
These terracotta panels were made by paul kummer and added in 1886. Arden way is a family run guest house, offering a hearty breakfast and being just a 5minut walk from the theaters. Aug 10, 2014 the royal shakespeare theatre at stratford upon avon. Henry v royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon. The company employs over 1,000 staff and produces around 20 productions a year. Grove road cottages book your boutique holiday cottage in. Othello, royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee support for browsers with javascript disabled, you may experience some difficulties using this website. Search rsc performances shakespeare birthplace trust. It is located in the town of stratforduponavon shakespeares birthplace in the english midlands, beside the river avon. Royal shakespeare theatre stratford upon avon tickets. The royal shakespeare company rsc is a major british theatre company, based in stratforduponavon, warwickshire, england. Tickets for all three stratford theatres can be collected at the royal shakespeare theatre foyer box office. To provide balance, simon trowbridge in a royal shakespeare company book.
Book your tickets online for royal shakespeare theatre, stratford upon avon. The rsc plays regularly in london, stratforduponavon, and on tour across. Now home to some of the greatest theatres and performances in the world, this famous town has an aura of the extraordinary from the moment you step into it. Daljinder johal history is written by the victors but as many working in. Stratford upon avon online guide, extensive information on shakespeare s home town stratford upon avon. Find out whats on in stratforduponavon, london and on tour, and book tickets for our events, including the plays the thing and theatre tours.
I went to go visit my daughter in england and our first stop was in stratford upon avon. Royal shakespeare theatre, stratforduponavon 1207396. The first shakespeare memorial theatre that was completed in 1879 came about as a result of the boom in the brewing industry for which stratford was by this time quite famous. This 2017 production for the rsc from the director christopher luscombe will soon be followed online by the national theatre s genderflipped version, with tamsin greig as malvolia, which actually preceded this stratford production at the time. The first shakespeare memorial theatre that was completed in 1879 came about as. The 10 best hotels near royal shakespeare theatre in. Bridget and i were absolutely delighted to be invited to the royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon where we had the pleasure of watching arthur millers critically acclaimed death of a salesman. It is located in the town of stratforduponavon shakespeares birthplace. Stratforduponavon and theatre pretty much go handinhand given it was the home of the greatest playright and poet in history, william shakespeare. Find out about local hotels, shakespeare attractions, shopping and restaurants in stratford upon avon. The renowned royal shakespeare company performs throughout the year in stratforduponavon. Situated on waterside, alongside the river avon, the 1,018 seat royal shakespeare theatre is our main auditorium. Fairways, stratford upon avon is located in stratford upon avon, 5 miles from royal shakespeare company and 5 miles from royal shakespeare theatre, in an area where fishing can be enjoyed. The iconic theatre is situated on waterside along the banks of the river avon.
All productions the royal shakespeare theatre, stratford. We perform plays by shakespeare, his contemporaries and by todays writers in stratforduponavon, london and on tour. The comedy of errors is believed to be one of shakespeares earlier written plays. Royal shakespeare theatre royal shakespeare company. A catalogue of the books, manuscripts, works of art, antiquities and relics, illustrative of the life and works of shakespeare, and of the history of stratforduponavon. A history of the royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon. Nov 11, 2016 stroll through the home of william shakespeare, one of history s greatest playwrights, on a visit to stratforduponavon. Royal shakespeare company plays in stratforduponavon.
Restaurants near royal shakespeare theatre in stratforduponavon. The royal shakespeare theatre is located along the waterfront of the river avon in central stratforduponavon and is open daily from 10am late. Experience the magic of shakespeare on stage at our new family friendly exhibition. Check out the current season of royal shakespeare company plays and book a performance as a highlight to a short break in stratforduponavon. Royal shakespeare theatre this is our main theatre where we regularly perform shakespeares plays and other works. View all hotels near royal shakespeare theatre on tripadvisor. The rsc plays regularly in london, newcastle upon tyne, and on tour across the uk and internationally. Royal shakespeare company, english theatrical company based in stratforduponavon that has a long history of shakespearean performance. Royal shakespeare company rsc, formerly 18751961 shakespeare memorial company, english theatrical company based in stratforduponavon that has a long history of shakespearean performance. Our goal is to ensure that the stratford festival is the premier classical theatre destination renowned for both its excellence and innovation. The royal shakespeare company is a theatre company founded in 1961 and based in stratford, united kingdom. Royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon 2020 all you.
The royal shakespeare company rsc has grown into a worldrenowned venue and institution of performing arts. Thirtythree years before the play begins aegeon, a merchant of syracuse, became the father of twin boys. Royal shakespeare company history, artistic directors. Shakespeare s most famous story of love at first sight and a family feud that ends in tragedy. Shakespeares england provide all the details of the latest. See more of england in less time on a day trip to oxford, stratforduponavon, and warwick from london.
Our neighbourhood hotel indigo stratford upon avon. The royal shakespeare and swan theatres reopened in november 2010 after undergoing a major renovation known as the transformation project. The royal shakespeare company and its accompanying theatre is arguably the most popular tourist attraction in stratford upon avon. Royal shakespeare theatre waterside, stratforduponavon cv37 6bb england.
Royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon 2020 what. Enjoy a guided tour introducing stratford upon avons city history and its most famous son william shakespeare. Without the original wordmusic, you sometimes get closer to the plays heart. Located in stratford upon avon, near royal shakespeare theatre, royal shakespeare company and swan theatre, midsummer house features free wifi. Cameron hewitt the river avon goes through the heart of stratford upon avon. Stratford upon avon royal shakespeare theatre youtube. Its repertoire continues to centre on works by william shakespeare and other elizabethan and jacobean. Stratford upon avon, your guide to shakespeares stratford. Royal shakespeare theatre stratforduponavon aktuelle 2020.
Tickets left at the box office for collection may be picked up on the day, during the hour before the performance starts. Royal shakespeare theatre complex, stratforduponavon art. Twelfth night is rarely longabsent from the british stage and nor is it in our current climate of streaming aplenty. Booked to see the whip at the swan theatre in stratford upon avon and decided to make it into a little overnight break. The royal shakespeare company rsc is a major british theatre company, based in stratford upon avon, warwickshire, england. The royal shakespeare theatre july 26, 2012 no comments the royal shakespeare company and its accompanying theatre is arguably the most popular tourist attraction in stratforduponavon. All productions shown at the royal shakespeare theatre, stratford upon avon. The royal shakespeare company rsc in stratfordupon avon. Stratford town walk sightseeing tour agency stratford. Stratforduponavons shakespearean sights by rick steves. We went to where shakespeare was born, anne hatheways cottage, holy trinity church and just happened upon the royal shakespeare theatre while out for a walk. The theatre is one of the most iconic theatrical sites, and the royal shakespeare company rsc wanted to create the best theatre in the world to perform and pay. It is located in the town of stratforduponavon shakespeares birthplace in the english midlands, beside the.
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