School Holiday Activities

Join us in the school holidays for events and activities for all ages. The workshops are a great way to introduce your family to the world of theatre, whether they want to learn about the skills that go into performing on stage or the craft that create the worlds they perform in. As well as workshops and demonstrations there are lots of free activities that will help you discover Shakespeare's stories and characters too.  

Family-friendly facilities

There are baby changing facilities in all ladies' toilets. Men who require baby changing facilities can use our accessible toilets in the Swan Theatre and Rooftop Restaurant. 

We're pram-friendly too: there is level access throughout the building with lifts to all floors. We can store prams in our cloakroom during the day on request. We are also a breastfeeding friendly venue.

In our Rooftop Restaurant, the Riverside Cafe and Susie's Cafe Bar at The Other Place you will find colouring sheets and activities to play while you eat.

Whilst visiting with your family, there are lots of free daily activities to discover in both the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and The Other Place.

• Dressing Up Cabinet, Cloakroom, Royal Shakespeare Theatre 
• Play Cart, Riverside Cafe and The Other Place
• Story Blanket, collect from the information desk at The Other Place

Family ticket discounts

These are available Monday to Friday evenings and all matinees. You can use them when you book online, by phone or in person at the theatre.

Most of our shows are suitable for children, however, if you have any concerns please speak with our Box Office who will be able to advise you further.

Booster seats are available to borrow at the cloakroom and can be used in most seats in the Stalls and Ground floor levels of the Royal Shakespeare and Swan theatres.

The Play's The Thing

Our family-friendly exhibition uncovers the secrets and stories from over 100 years of theatre-making in Stratford-upon-Avon. Allow an hour to enjoy it all. 

Containing items from the RSC Collection, one of the most significant Shakespeare and theatre collections in the world, our free The Play's The Thing exhibition offers a unique insights into the history of theatre-making in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Location: first floor in the Swan Wing of the Royal Shakespeare Company building.
Free entry | Open every day from 12 midday, closing at 7pm (4pm on Sundays).