ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY EVENTS THROUGHOUT 2008
ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
EVENTS THROUGHOUT 2008
Throughout the year the RSC hosts a comprehensive events programme to appeal to audiences of all ages. This year’s events are based around the RSC’s productions of The Merchant of Venice, The Taming of the Shrew, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet and Love’s Labour’s Lost. A wide variety of events from Directors’ talks, to family treasure hunts; post-show discussions to children’s storytelling are on offer in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
FAMILY PROGRAMME
RSC Family Events are the perfect way to introduce children to the theatre. Often linked to the production on stage, these events include a range of creative activities, including story-telling, movement, dance & music. RSC Family Events are a great way to entertain kids during the summer months and at weekends.
FAMILY DAY – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Saturday 31 May
A pre-show workshop for age 7+ and their parents or guardians. The session includes an introduction to the story of the play as well as an insight to the theatre making process.
The Courtyard Theatre, 10-11.30am.
£4 per adult, £2 per child plus matinee ticket.
STORYTELLING
Introduce your child to the magic of Shakespeare’s plays with these lively, interactive storytelling sessions on Saturday mornings from 10am-11am.
£2 per adult, £1 per child.
FOR UNDER 5s
The Taming of the Shrew – Saturday 5 July
The Merchant of Venice - Saturday 9 August
A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Saturday 6 September
Love’s Labour’s Lost – Saturday 1 November
FOR 5 TO 9 YEAR OLDS
The Taming of the Shrew – Saturday 12 July
The Merchant of Venice - Saturday 16 August
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Saturday 13 September
Love’s Labour’s Lost – Saturday 8 November
FAMILY WORKSHOP
Belmont Treasure Hunt
Monday 25 August
Join in the fun at the RSC’s Merchant of Venice inspired treasure hunt! Follow clues around the theatre and gardens to solve the wealthy heiress Portia’s riddle. For under 10s and their parents/carers.
Starts at the Courtyard Theatre Foyer, 10am-12noon.
£4 per adult, £2 per child.
DIRECTOR TALKS
Join the director of the latest RSC productions in conversation, discussing the creative choices made in the productions.
The Courtyard Theatre, 5.30-6.15pm. £5
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, talk by Gregory Doran – Wednesday 14 May
Hamlet, talk by Gregory Doran – Monday 4 August
Love’s Labour’s Lost, talk by Gregory Doran - Tuesday 7 October
POST-SHOW TALK BACKS
Stay on after the show and put your questions to the Acting Company and members of the Creative Team.
On-stage, post performance, lasts approximately 40 minutes. Free.
The Merchant of Venice – Friday 27 June
The Taming of the Shrew – Friday 18 July
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Friday 22 August
Hamlet – Friday 5 September
Love’s Labour’s Lost - Friday 31 October
SHAKESPEARE UNWRAPPED
Join members of the Creative Team and Acting Company as they demonstrate some of the skills that go into creating a production.
Suitable for ages 12+
The Courtyard Theatre. 10.30am – 11.30am.
£5 plus the cost of a matinee ticket.
The Taming of the Shrew - Saturday 14 June
Hamlet – Saturday 25 October
PLAY IN A DAY
Create a play inspired by Shakespeare’s themes and characters in just six hours.
RSC Rehearsal Rooms, Arden Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon.
10am – 4.30pm. £15.
FOR AGES 8-10 – Saturday 24 May
FOR AGES 11-14 – Saturday 26 July
FOR AGES 15-18 – Saturday 4 October
SHAKESPEARE PERFORMANCE DAYS
Practical workshops created for 16-25 year olds with members of the Ensemble, followed by a ticket for the matinee performance and a post-show discussion.
The Courtyard Theatre. £10 plus the cost of a matinee ticket.
Hamlet – Saturday 20 September
Love’s Labour’s Lost – Saturday 18 October
