Artists Circle Events

Your upcoming opportunities at the RSC

Your exclusive behind-the-scenes access 

To thank you for your exceptional support, we're thrilled to curate a programme of extraordinary events, designed to bring you close to the heart of the RSC and make for unforgettable experiences.

Your unparalleled access includes opportunities to engage in captivating discussions with RSC creatives, visionary leadership, and the talented actors who bring our stories to life. Enjoy multi-performance weekends of theatrical brilliance, gain exclusive insights into our artistic process and connect with fellow supporters who are as passionate about theatre-making as you.  

Production Circle, Season Supporters and Major Supporters are warmly invited to join all Artists Circle events.

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SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND

Friday 25 to Sunday 27 April

Join us and fellow close supporters in our home of Stratford-upon-Avon for the highlight of the RSC year: our annual Shakespeare's Birthday celebration, where you can enjoy spending spent with and hearing from artists, actors, and creatives. 

On Friday evening, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey warmly invite you to join them for their Co-Artistic Directors celebration, to thank you for your support, celebrate the past year and toast the season ahead.

Over the weekend, you will have the opportunity to see two Shakespeare productions: Michael Longhurst’s Much Ado About Nothing in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Max Webster’s Titus Andronicus in the Swan Theatre.

Performance tickets, all listed meals, drinks receptions, theatre programmes, expert talks, and two nights’ hotel accommodation at The Arden Hotel are included in the purchase price of £850 / $1,100 per person.

The rooms quoted at the Arden are Classic Rooms and they are limited. Room upgrades are available. Flights to the UK are not included.

ARTISTS CIRCLE WEEKEND

Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July

Enjoy three productions across two days! Begin your weekend with visionary director Yaël Farber’s The Winter’s Tale. You will then enjoy a dinner with fellow supporters and creatives before seeing our Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey’s take on W. Somerset Maugham’s The Constant Wife in the evening.

Early on Sunday morning, participate in a theatrical experience by watching Sarah Kane’s 4.48 Psychosis at 4.48am in The Other Place. Following this performance the cast will join you for breakfast. This special weekend is curated around this crucial moment which grounds Kane’s last play, and is not to be missed.

Actor and creative availability are scheduled with every intention to proceed as stated. As freelance professionals and a working theatre, availability may change at the last minute.

LONDON THEATRE CLUB

NICHOLAS HYTNER'S RICHARD II AT THE BRIDGE THEATRE

The RSC is a crucible for the world's most exceptional artists and theatre-makers. To celebrate the enduring legacy of our alumni and their profound impact on theatre as a whole, we are delighted to host our London Theatre Club. We will be regularly visiting productions in theatres across the city and each evening will include an opportunity to meet an alumni, current or future RSC artist.

The first outing is on the evening of Wednesday 26 March to see RSC alumnus and Board Member Nicholas Hytner’s production of Richard II at the Bridge Theatre, with Jonathan Bailey in the title role. Tickets are no longer available to book directly, but please be in touch if you are interested and we will see if we can help at all.

Future evenings with London Theatre Club will be updated here.

Press Nights

Press night attendance is available to Artists Circle Members and Major Supporters with the purchase of a performance ticket. In the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, we will welcome you to pre-show and interval drinks. In the Swan Theatre and The Other Place, there will be interval drinks only. London press nights will include pre-show receptions and interval drinks. New for this season, members of the Artists Circle are invited to attend the after-show party for all press nights. 

  • OPENING NIGHT: MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO

    Thursday 20 March, Gillian Lynne Theatre, London

  • MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

    Tuesday 22 April, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • TITUS ANDRONICUS

    Tuesday 29 April, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • THE CONSTANT WIFE

    Tuesday 1 July, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • THE WINTER'S TALE

    Tuesday 22 July, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA

    Tuesday 12 August, The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • FAT HAM

    Wednesday 20 August, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • MEASURE FOR MEASURE

    Tuesday 23 September, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

  • THE BFG

    Tuesday 9 December, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

Upcoming Patrons' events

Our Artists Circle members and Major Supporters are also welcome to attend Patrons events throughout the year, including the Patron's Summer and Christmas Parties. Events can be booked online or by contacting a member of the Major Giving team.

  • LONDON THEATRE CLUB: RICHARD II

  • PATRONS’ DRINKS: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

  • PATRONS’ AFTERNOON TEA

  • MORTON HALL TULIP FESTIVAL AND PATRONS’ TOURS

  • MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO FAMILY DAY MATINEE LONDON

  • PATRONS’ DRINKS: THE CONSTANT WIFE

  • RSC SUMMER PARTY

  • PATRONS' DRINKS: 4.48 PSYCHOSIS

  • PATRONS’ DRINKS: THE WINTER’S TALE

  • PATRONS’ DRINKS: THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA

  • PATRONS’ DRINKS: MEASURE FOR MEASURE

  • PATRONS’ DRINKS: THE BFG

  • THE BFG FAMILY DAY

As always, please contact a member of the Major Giving team to book your tickets or to find out more information:

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