Our Artists’ Circle are united by a shared passion for extraordinary theatre. They understand, as you do, the importance of supporting exceptional talent to shape the future of theatre, ensuring its enduring impact on countless lives for years to come.

Join the Artists’ Circle from £10,000 a year and empower rising stars and established creatives alike to experiment and explore, learn new skills and perspectives, experience vital training and innovative educational programmes. Together, we’ll create artist-led productions that will inspire and captivate the world.

We welcome our Artists’ Circle to the heart of the RSC, lifting the curtain on exceptional theatre-making. Enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access, such as meeting the artists who bring Shakespeare's world to life and connect with like-minded people with a shared passion theatre that is entertaining, radical, magical, and relevant.

Join the Artists’ Circle today and help the show go on, one performance at a time.

As a token of our appreciation, you will get to enjoy:

Artists Circle Benefits

• Invitations to observe rehearsals in London and Stratford giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how great theatre comes to life
• In-person and virtual meetings with RSC artists and leadership to hear first-hand about the areas of our work that interest you the most
• Opportunities to meet the beneficiaries of your support, for example at schools’ festivals, actor workshops, and apprentice open days
• A chance to have a private backstage tour of our theatres and workshops in Stratford-upon-Avon, including the Costume Workshop, Scenic Workshop and Props Store, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Swan Theatre and The Other Place backstage areas

Celebrate your support:

• Access to tickets for every press performance in Stratford-upon-Avon and London (including West End transfers), joining artists and creative teams for drinks receptions*
• Celebrate Shakespeare's birthday (23 April) in Stratford-upon-Avon with a weekend of exclusive events, the highlight of which is our Co-Artistic Directors’ Dinner (the biggest party of the year in the RSC calendar) with artists from our past and present shows in attendance**
• Join fellow supporters for an immersive double show day in Stratford-upon-Avon with a complimentary dinner in between for you and your guest*
• Access to RSC’s new London Theatre Club for Artists’ Circle supporters – a chance to see brave and bold new creative work with fellow supporters, enjoy drinks before the show and a talk from a creative team member around your visit*
• A programme of live and online insight events, such as workshops, panel discussions and receptions, in Stratford-upon-Avon, London and the US with RSC artists and creative teams that reveal the art of great theatre-making
• Invitations to special events and opportunities throughout the year, such as Season Announcements and other opportunities to celebrate the RSC’s work with Senior Leadership, RSC artists and creatives 

See the shows:

• Assistance with restaurant reservations in the RSC’s Rooftop Restaurant overlooking the River Avon and Bancroft Gardens, hotel bookings and travel arrangements as part of a tailored itinerary for your visits to Stratford-upon-Avon

• The highest level of priority booking with a personal contact in the Development team, who can book the best tickets in the house right up until 48 hours before a performance, and access to ‘sold-out’ shows

Little extras:

• Exclusive benefits from our partners, including discounts at the Arden Hotel, situated directly opposite the Stratford-upon-Avon theatres
• 15% discount at the RSC Rooftop Restaurant, bars and cafes, which deliver excellent service and serve delicious seasonal menus year-round
• 20% discount in the RSC shop so you can treat friends and family, or simply stock up on your growing collection of theatrical ‘merch’ 
• Advance notice of our upcoming seasons and regular updates
• No ticket exchange or resale fees
• Acknowledgement of your support in the RSC’s theatre foyers, on our website, in all RSC programmes, and in our Annual Review (as requested, we will acknowledge your support anonymously)
• Bragging rights of being a member of the best theatre company in the world

* Performance tickets are purchased separately and some events may have limited availability

**Glad rags and tuxedos not included.

Visit our events page for the latest list of exclusive events for the Artists Circle.

US Tax Payer?

As a US tax payer, you can join the Artists Circle by making a gift to RSC America, a registered 501(C)(3) non-profit organisation.

Your gift to the Royal Shakespeare Company

The value of the benefits offered to our Artists Circle supporters is £449.97. This is the actual cost to the RSC of providing these benefits which can be purchased separately at this price. Any amount given over and above the value of these benefits is given freely as a charitable donation and is therefore eligible for Gift Aid. For more information, or to discuss purchasing benefits separately, contact Pete Warman on 0208 016 5009 or email pete.warman@rsc.org.uk.