RSC Friends events

As one of our Friends, you can enjoy special exclusive events such as In Conversations with RSC actors.

The RSC Friends enjoy a lively programme of events, including In Conversations with actors from the current RSC companies and day trips. Guests at past talks include Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and Antony Sher. RSC Friends' events currently take place in Stratford-upon-Avon and London.

Upcoming events

  • IN CONVERSATION: NANCY CARROLL

    Stratford Methodist Church
    Friday 7 March, 4pm

    Nancy is at the RSC to play Gertrude in Rupert Goold’s production of Hamlet but is a familiar face as she has been in many RSC productions, from Greg Doran’s 2009 Twelfth Night to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in 1998 as well as having an extensive career on stage and television. She won an Olivier award for Best Actress in 2011.

    Tickets £6 Friends/Patrons, £7 Guests

    BOOK NOW

  • RECEPTION FOR SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHDAY

    Upper Circle Bar, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    Saturday 26 April, 9.30am

    Join us and members of the acting Companies to toast to Shakespeare. There will be Bucks Fizz and cake, toasts and readings, all before heading into the town to watch the procession and the unfurling of flags. Wear a sprig of rosemary for remembrance if you can and celebrate all that Shakespeare has done for us.

    Tickets £8 Friends/£10 Guests

    BOOK NOW

    Booking closes on Thursday 17 April, after which there can be no returns or exchanges.

Booking tickets

You need to be an RSC Friend to book for these events. Tickets for Friends' events are usually £6 for Friends, £7 for guests and £3 for under 25s (unless otherwise stated). We recommend RSC Friends' events are suitable for children aged 12 and above.

Please note guest tickets may only be purchased by current RSC Friends on behalf of their guest.

All profits from Friends' events go towards supporting our programme of activities or towards the cost of equipment required by our departments.

Tickets can be booked online or by contacting the RSC Box Office on 01789 331111.

You may also like

Pathways to Shakespeare

News, Features and Updates