Where is the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre?
Stratford-upon-Avon
It is located in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon – Shakespeare’s birthplace – in the English Midlands, beside the River Avon. The Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres re-opened in November 2010 after undergoing a major renovation known as the Transformation Project.
Is RSC tower open?
The RSC Tower is open daily and can be accessed from 10am.
Where is Royal Shakespeare Company?
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a major British theatre company, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England.
How do you get into the Royal Shakespeare Company?
How do I get Involved? The Royal Shakespeare Company has its own in-house casting department headed up by Hannah Miller with support from Helena Palmer, Matthew Dewsbury and Martin Poile. You can get hold of them on 0207 845 0500 or email via [email protected].
What is the name of the Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon?
the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Discover the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, our main auditorium in Stratford-upon-Avon where we perform Shakespeare’s plays and other works.
When was the Royal Shakespeare Theatre built in Stratford-upon-Avon?
A Stratford theatre was built in 1824 and was used for a Shakespeare festival in 1830, but it was demolished in 1872. For the 1864 celebration a huge wooden pavilion – like a temporary circus, but lavishly furnished and decorated – was erected to the designs of local architects Thompson & Colbourne.
Is Stratford upon Avon Open?
For those wishing to visit Stratford-upon-Avon, the public open spaces at the Recreation Ground and Bancroft Gardens remain open and people are advised to practise social distancing from other people outside your household. The District Council car parks are open and charges will apply.
What county is Stratford-upon-Avon in?
Warwickshire
Stratford-on-Avon, district, administrative county of Warwickshire, central England. It is in the southern part of the county and occupies almost half of the county. The town of Stratford-upon-Avon is the administrative centre.
What do the Royal Shakespeare Company do?
We create world class theatre, made in Stratford-upon-Avon and shared around the world. We perform plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries, as well as commissioning a wide range of original work from contemporary writers.
When was the theatre built in Stratford-upon-Avon?
1879
The theatre, a Victorian-Gothic building seating just over 700 people, opened in 1879 with a performance of Much Ado About Nothing. The original estimate for building the theatre, art gallery and library was £11,224.
What is the name of the theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Where is Stratford-upon-Avon near?
Stratford is 22 miles (35 km) south-east of Birmingham. It is close to the northern edge of the Cotswolds, with Chipping Campden 10 miles (16 km) to the south. Suburbs and areas of the town include Shottery, Bishopton, Bridge Town, Tiddington, and Old Town.
