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The Royal Shakespeare Company

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The Royal Shakespeare Company

Create, Learn and Engage. We work with learners of all ages to explore and discover Shakespeare’s plays in performance, in the classroom and online. Bring Shakespeare to life for your students with performances, workshops and resources at the Royal Shakespeare Company.

WATCH ROMEO AND JULIET ON THE SHAKESPEARE CURRICULUM

We are delighted to announce that our production of Romeo and Juliet from 2018 is now available to watch through the Shakespeare Curriculum. It’s the perfect way to introduce your class to the play before studying it next year.

A full suite of resources and lesson plans for Romeo and Juliet will launch in the Autumn Term, supporting teachers and students who study this text for GCSE. 

It’s never been easier to join the teaching Shakespeare revolution. You can now sign-up to the Shakespeare Curriculum with single sign-on, using your school account (Microsoft and Google). The Shakespeare Curriculum is free to UK state-funded secondary schools and all SEND schools.

Sign-up RSC Shakespeare Curriculum


What We Offer Visiting Schools

Take learning to the next level with a school trip to The Royal Shakespeare Company! School tickets are available for all of our productions. £10 per student for State Schools, £12 for Independent Schools, subject to availability.

Combine your visit to see one of our shows with a student workshop or book one independently. We offer Bespoke Shakespeare Workshops for Key Stages 2 – 5, Secondary Study Days and Primary Play Days. Workshops are run on a Shakespeare play of your choice.

We offer specific events for individual shows on our stages. Check the website for upcoming events.

On your trip you can also visit The Play’s The Thing, our free exhibition or book a Guided Tour with one of our expert tour guides.

Why Choose Us for an Educational Visit

Our work with students and teachers uses approaches tailored for the classroom based on how actors and directors work in our rehearsal room. Research into these approaches has shown an increase in students enjoyment of learning Shakespeare and in their confidence as learners.

Our workshops and events get young people to experience Shakespeare on its feet in a fun and inclusive environment!

You can support your visit to see one of our shows or a student event with our range of digital resources for teachers and students.

Subjects and Topics Covered

  • Drama and Performing Arts
  • English
  • Literacy
  • Speaking and Language Skills
  • Creative Writing

Accreditation and Awards

UK Theatre Awards 2024 – Winner Excellence in Arts Education

Group Sizes Catered For

The Workshop Capacity is up to 68 students across three simultaneous workshops. Please email if you wish to bring a larger group.

Capacity for individual events is dependent on location, please see our website for details.

Capacity for school groups in our productions is dependent on venue, please call the Learning Box Office Hotline to check.

Itineraries, Resources, and Workshops

Example workshop itineraries can be found on the individual workshop pages on our website.

Additional resources can be found at rsc.org.uk/learn

Explore Shakespeare further on the Shakespeare Curriculum.

The Workshop Capacity is up to 68 students across three simultaneous workshops. Please email if you wish to bring a larger group.

Risk Assessment

Risk Assessments for our activities are downloadable from our website.

Education Department Information

Share contact information for education officers who can assist with inquiries and coordination and relevant experience or qualifications.

For booking queries learning.boxoffice@rsc.org.uk

General learning enquiries: learning@rsc.org.uk

Pricing Information

Production Tickets:

UK state schools & colleges (aged 18 and under) £10
UK independent schools £12
UK colleges & universities (aged 19 & over) £18

Terms and Conditions apply.

For workshops and event pricing, please see our website.

Facilities

Clore Learning Centre

Accessibility and Disabled Facilities

Accessible Toilets

Accessible Lifts

Assisted Performances

Opening Hours

Workshop booking hours 10am, 1pm, 3pm

Building opening times: 10am – 5pm *With some seasonal changes

*Images provided by photographers Sam Allard and Sara Beaumont. Image copyright RSC.

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Attraction Facilities

Cafe, Picnic Site, Shop, Toilets

Group Facilities

Conference / Meeting Room, Pre visit Available, Risk Assessment Available

Accessibility

Disabled Access, Disabled Toilets, Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors, Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors, Guide Dogs Welcome, On-site Parking for Disabled Visitors

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday from 10am. Sundays 12 midday to 5pm. On days where there are no performances, the building closes at 5pm.

Pricing

Please contact for details

Address

Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6BB

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Opening hours

Monday to Saturday from 10am. Sundays 12 midday to 5pm. On days where there are no performances, the building closes at 5pm.

Pricing

Please contact for details

Address

Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6BB

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