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Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Address

Waterside
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
West Midlands
CV37 6BB

Contact

Tel : 0844 800 1110

adult
£10.00 - £58.00

Child
£10.00 - £58.00

Stratford-upon-Avon is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company, one of the world's best-known theatre ensembles, which performs works by Shakespeare, other renaissance dramatists and contemporary writers all year round. The Company also play regularly in London, Newcastle upon Tyne and on tour across the UK and the world.

The RSC's theatres in Stratford have just undergone a four year transformation with the aim to make it the best peformance space for Shakespeare in the world. The building has been stripped back, keeping the original 1930s architecture and adding a new link between the Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatre. At the heart of the building is a new 1,000 seat thrust stage auditorium, where the audience sits on three sides of the action.

The theatres now offer more than just shows, you can now take a trip up the viewing tower to enjoy views of Shakespeare's home town, explore the history of the building on a theatre tour or take in the fabulous views and food in the Rooftop Restaurant.

2011 sees the Company celebrate its 50th birthday, alongside the productions there is a wide range of events to celebrate the RSC's place in British theatre over the last 50 years.

To find out more and see what's on visit www.rsc.org.uk

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Directions

By Road

Stratford-upon-Avon is a short drive from Junction 15 of the M40, giving good access to the M42, M5, M6 and M25. Our postcode is CV37 6BB. There is a large choice of fee-charging car parks in Stratford-upon-Avon.

By Public Transport

You can travel directly to Stratford-upon-Avon train station from Birmingham (Snow Hill or Moor Street stations) and London Marylebone (via Warwick, Warwick Parkway, Leamington Spa, Banbury and Bicester North). Taxis are available at Warwick and Leamington Spa stations. For details of local bus services from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon please ring 0870 608 2608. For local bus services from Oxford please ring 08705 808 080.

Royal Shakespeare Theatre - © Peter Cook

Royal Shakespeare Company - © Peter Cook

Swan Theatre and Theatre Tower - © Peter Cook

RSC Rooftop Restaurant and Bar - © James Bedford

Royal Shakespeare Theatre facilities include:

In town/city centre
Indoor event/attraction
Smoking not permitted
Guided tours available for groups
Guided tours available for individuals
Suitable for families
Suitable for young children
Group discounts available (min group size)
Café/restaurant
Groups accepted
Special group rates
Toilets

Royal Shakespeare Theatre accessibility includes:

Audible alarm system
Clear signage throughout attraction, eg colour contrast, large letters, pictograms
Contrast markings on glass doors and full-height windows
Designated parking within about 50 metres of main entrance
Disability awareness training for all personnel
Drop-off point for guests immediately outside main entrance
Effective lighting throughout attraction for visually impaired visitors
Flat route with no steps from parking area to entrance
Good colour/tonal contrast throughout attraction, eg doors contrast with floor/walls
Handrail by ramp
Handrail by steps
Hearing loop system available in appropriate areas, eg ticket counter
Information available in audio format
Information available in large print
Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet
Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
Level access, ramp or lift to gift shop
Level access, ramp or lift to information point
Level access, ramp or lift to restaurant
Level access, ramp or lift to ticket issuing point

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