Director Talks

Discover more about the plays on stage in our pre-show talks with the Director.

We offer talks with members of each show's director and/or writer in conversation, talking about some of the influences and decisions that have created the production. From rehearsal room processes and design choices, to characterisation and relationships this is a fascinating insight into the creative process.

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  • 5.15pm - 6pm (unless otherwise stated below)
  • Onstage in the theatre auditorium 
  • Tickets cost £8

To buy tickets online, use the links below or phone the RSC Ticket Hotline on 01789 331111 from midday to 6pm (UK time) Monday to Friday.

The Talks

Director Talk: Edward II

Director Talk: Edward II

5:15pm, Tuesday 4 March 2025

Swan Theatre

We offer talks with members of each production's creative team, revealing some of the influences and decisions that have created the production. From rehearsal room processes and design choices, to characterisation and relationships this is a fascinating insight into the creative process.

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Director Talk: Much Ado About Nothing

Director Talk: Much Ado About Nothing

5:15pm, Monday 21 April 2025

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

We offer talks with members of each production's creative team, revealing some of the influences and decisions that have created the production. From rehearsal room processes and design choices, to characterisation and relationships this is a fascinating insight into the creative process.

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Director Talk: Titus Andronicus

Director Talk: Titus Andronicus

5:15pm, Friday 25 April 2025

Swan Theatre

We offer talks with members of each production's creative team, revealing some of the influences and decisions that have created the production. From rehearsal room processes and design choices, to characterisation and relationships this is a fascinating insight into the creative process.

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Creative Team Talk: Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Creative Team Talk: Hamlet Hail to the Thief

5:45pm, Wednesday 11 June 2025

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

We offer talks with members of each production's creative team. These pre-show, onstage events offer a chance to hear the director and/or writer in conversation, revealing some of the influences and decisions that have created the production. From rehearsal room processes and design choices, to characterisation and relationships this is a fascinating insight into the creative process.

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Creative Team Talk: The Constant Wife

Creative Team Talk: The Constant Wife

5:15pm, Monday 30 June 2025

Swan Theatre

We offer talks with members of each production's creative team. These pre-show, onstage events offer a chance to hear the director and/or writer in conversation, revealing some of the influences and decisions that have created the production. From rehearsal room processes and design choices, to characterisation and relationships this is a fascinating insight into the creative process.

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Director Talk: 4.48 Psychosis

Director Talk: 4.48 Psychosis

5:45pm, Saturday 12 July 2025

The Other Place

We offer talks with members of each production's creative team, revealing some of the influences and decisions that have created the production. From rehearsal room processes and design choices, to characterisation and relationships this is a fascinating insight into the creative process.

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Director Talk: The Winter's Tale

Director Talk: The Winter's Tale

5:15pm, Monday 21 July 2025

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

We offer talks with members of each production's creative team, revealing some of the influences and decisions that have created the production. From rehearsal room processes and design choices, to characterisation and relationships this is a fascinating insight into the creative process.

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Post Show Director Talk: The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Post Show Director Talk: The Two Gentlemen of Verona

6:30pm, Monday 11 August 2025

The Other Place

We offer talks with members of each production's creative team, revealing some of the influences and decisions that have created the production. From rehearsal room processes and design choices, to characterisation and relationships this is a fascinating insight into the creative process.

This is a post-show Director Talk for The Two Gentlemen of Verona will take place straight this performance.
No need to book.

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Director Talk: Measure For Measure

Director Talk: Measure For Measure

5:15pm, Monday 22 September 2025

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

We offer talks with members of each production's creative team, revealing some of the influences and decisions that have created the production. From rehearsal room processes and design choices, to characterisation and relationships this is a fascinating insight into the creative process.

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Creative Team Talk: The BFG

Creative Team Talk: The BFG

5:15pm, Monday 8 December 2025

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

We offer talks with members of each production's creative team. These pre-show, onstage events offer a chance to hear the director and/or writer in conversation, revealing some of the influences and decisions that have created the production. From rehearsal room processes and design choices, to characterisation and relationships this is a fascinating insight into the creative process.

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