SEPTEMBER 2017 FEBRUARY 2018 STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

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1 SEPTEMBER 2017 FEBRUARY 2018 STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

2 THEATRE AT ITS BEST MADE IN STRATFORD-UPON-AVON SHARED AROUND THE WORLD FOR EVERYONE Old stories are so often the ones we return to again and again to make sense of the world around us. Whether it s a fairy tale or a family anecdote, we constantly retell the past to help understand our present. As our Rome collection of plays continues into autumn, we see how Shakespeare, his contemporaries and modern writers also seek inspiration in history and myth to fuel stories that still resonate in Rome Season Director, Angus Jackson, returns to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre with the last of Shakespeare s Roman plays,. Sope Dirisu a rising talent who originally emerged through our very own Open Stages programme working with amateur theatre groups is an exciting. Another new voice emerges in the Swan Theatre: Kimberley Sykes, Associate Director on our Dream 16 tour makes her RSC directorial debut with Christopher Marlowe s tragedy,, Queen of Carthage. Our Swan Theatre season continues with Imperium, a new adaptation of Robert Harris epic Cicero trilogy by Mike Poulton (Wolf Hall/Bring Up the Bodies, 2013/14). This thrilling political saga tells the story of the rise and fall of the great Roman orator, Cicero. Ovid was Shakespeare s favourite poet and references to these classical stories litter his plays. We have lost our cultural familiarity with many of these and I feel passionate about reigniting our understanding of these wonderful fables. Over three weeks, eight events will explore Ovid s stories from many angles; I hope that, by coming along, you will gain an even richer appreciation of Shakespeare. New voices resound around The Other Place once again with two Mischief Festivals. The first, in May, sees the return to the RSC of writer Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer, 2015) and the co-writing debut of Matt Hartley and Kirsty Housley with a double bill of provocative short plays, The Earthworks and Myth. The second festival will see The Other Place taken over by an experimental and vibrant piece of theatre: more details will follow soon. We round off 2017 with two Royal Shakespeare Theatre productions which are proof of our claim to be theatre at its best. One of our greatest living writers, David Edgar, reasserts the social conscience of the ultimate story of redemption: Charles Dickens A Carol, directed by Rachel Kavanaugh (Alice in Wonderland, 2001). Meanwhile, Christopher Luscombe (Love s Labour s Lost and Much Ado About Nothing, 2014 & 2016) brings his dazzling energy to Night. It s the perfect end to your year. Gregory Doran Artistic Director The RSC Acting Companies are generously supported by THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION and THE KOVNER FOUNDATION The work of the RSC Literary Department is generously supported by THE DRUE HEINZ TRUST

3 ROYAL SHAKESPEARE THEATRE 15 September 14 October 2017 Live in Cinemas 11 October COMPANY INCLUDES SOPE DIRISU DIRECTOR ANGUS JACKSON DESIGNER ROBERT INNES HOPKINS LIGHTING RICHARD HOWELL SOUND CAROLYN DOWNING FIGHTS TERRY KING DIRECTOR TALK WED 20 SEPTEMBER Onstage pm, 5 POST SHOW TALK BACK TUE 26 SEPTEMBER Onstage FREE INSIGHT DAY THU 5 OCTOBER Onstage am, 5 DEBATE THU 5 OCTOBER Swan Theatre pm, 8 PRODUCTION UNWRAPPED SAT 7 OCTOBER Onstage am, 5 FOR ALL EVENTS FOR ALL EDUCATION RESOURCES AND EVENTS AUDIO DESCRIBED (+ FREE TOUCH TOUR) WED 4 OCTOBER SAT 14 OCTOBER (MATINEE) CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE FRI 13 OCTOBER A full-throttle war play that revels in the sweat of the battlefield, transports us back to the emergence of the republic of Rome. Caius Martius is a fearless soldier but a reluctant leader. His ambitious mother attempts to carve him a path to political power, but he struggles to change his nature and do what is required to achieve greatness. In this new city state struggling to find its feet, where the gap between rich and poor is widening every day, must decide who he really is and where his allegiances lie. Rome Season Director, Angus Jackson, completes our collection of Shakespeare s Roman plays with a visceral production which sees Sope Dirisu (One Night in Miami, Donmar Warehouse, 2016) take on the title role. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

4 ROYAL SHAKESPEARE THEATRE 2 November February 2018 Live in Cinemas 14 February 2018 WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE DESIGNER SIMON HIGLETT LIGHTING TIM MITCHELL MUSIC NIGEL HESS SOUND JEREMY DUNN MOVEMENT JENNY ARNOLD FIGHTS KEV McCURDY DIRECTOR TALK WED 8 NOVEMBER Onstage pm, 5 PRODUCTION UNWRAPPED SAT 3 FEBRUARY Onstage am, 5 INSIGHT DAYS THU 8 FEBRUARY THU 22 FEBRUARY Onstage am, 5 POST SHOW TALK BACK THU 15 FEBRUARY Onstage FREE FOR ALL EVENTS FOR ALL EDUCATION RESOURCES AND EVENTS AUDIO DESCRIBED (+ FREE TOUCH TOUR) FRI 26 JANUARY SAT 24 FEBRUARY (MATINEE) CAPTIONED FRI 19 JANUARY THU 15 FEBRUARY (MATINEE) I am all the daughters of my father s house, And all the brothers too. Night is a tale of unrequited love hilarious and heartbreaking. Twins are separated in a shipwreck, and forced to fend for themselves in a strange land. The first twin, Viola, falls in love with Orsino, who dotes on OIivia, who falls for Viola but is idolised by Malvolio. Enter Sebastian, who is the spitting image of his twin sister... Christopher Luscombe, Director of the glorious (Daily Telegraph) Love s Labour s Lost and Much Ado About Nothing (2014 & 2016), returns to tackle Shakespeare s greatest comedy, a brilliantly bittersweet account of the whirligig of time. Night is generously supported by the Night Syndicate

5 ROYAL SHAKESPEARE THEATRE 27 November February 2018 DIRECTOR RACHEL KAVANAUGH DESIGNER STEPHEN BRIMSON LEWIS LIGHTING TIM MITCHELL WRITER & DIRECTOR TALK TUE 5 DECEMBER Onstage pm, 5 PRODUCTION UNWRAPPED SAT 13 JANUARY Onstage am, 5 POST SHOW TALK BACK WED 17 JANUARY (BSL INTERPRETED) Onstage FREE INSIGHT DAY THU 18 JANUARY Onstage am, 5 PRIMARY OPEN DAY THU 25 JANUARY FOR ALL EVENTS FOR ALL EDUCATION RESOURCES AND EVENTS AUDIO DESCRIBED (+ FREE TOUCH TOUR) FRI 12 JANUARY SUN 4 FEBRUARY (MATINEE) CAPTIONED THU 4 JANUARY (MATINEE) WED 24 JANUARY SEMI-INTEGRATED BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE WED 17 JANUARY RELAXED PERFORMANCE THU 1 FEBRUARY (MATINEE) A brand new adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic one of the most loved short stories ever written. On one ghostly night, cold-hearted businessman Ebenezer Scrooge learns to pity himself and to love his neighbour but is that enough? A festive tale of redemption and compassion. David Edgar is one of our greatest living writers. Following his multi award-winning adaptation of Nicholas Nickleby (1980), he returns to Dickens to rediscover the social conscience of this timeless tale, with Rachel Kavanaugh (Alice in Wonderland, 2001; The Merry Wives of Windsor, 2003) directing. Suitable for ages 7 and over and children go half price. (Terms and conditions apply see website for details) CHARLES DICKENS A NEW ADAPTATION BY DAVID EDGAR

6 SWAN THEATRE 15 September 28 October 2017 DIRECTOR KIMBERLEY SYKES DESIGNER TI GREEN LIGHTING CIARAN BAGNALL MUSIC MIKE FLETCHER SOUND CLAIRE WINDSOR MOVEMENT AYSE TASHKIRAN DIRECTOR TALK TUE 19 SEPTEMBER Onstage pm, 5 POST SHOW TALK BACK (BSL INTERPRETED) TUE 17 OCTOBER Onstage FREE PRODUCTION UNWRAPPED SAT 21 OCTOBER Onstage am, 5 FOR ALL EVENTS FOR ALL EDUCATION RESOURCES AND EVENTS AUDIO DESCRIBED (+ FREE TOUCH TOUR) SAT 7 OCTOBER (MATINEE) THU 26 OCTOBER CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE FRI 20 OCTOBER SEMI-INTEGRATED BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE TUE 17 OCTOBER Aeneas is a refugee in exile, fleeing a war-torn Troy and seeking new roots in Europe. Shipwrecked in Carthage, the meddling gods intervene; they fill Queen with all-consuming love for Aeneas. In Marlowe s unsettling tale of sacrifice, the lovers must decide whether to follow their hearts or fulfil their political destinies., overwhelmed with passion, is propelled to her terrifying final act. Director Kimberley Sykes (Associate Director, A Midsummer Night s Dream tour, 2016) delves into Marlowe s darkly humorous politics of identity and happiness, creating an urgent world where gods meet man, East meets West, sea meets land and fate hangs by an unforgiving thread. Sculpture: Paige Bradley. Photo: Anne Vinogradoff

7 SWAN THEATRE Following his stunning RSC adaptation of Hilary Mantel s Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies (2013/14), Mike Poulton turns his pen to the thrilling world of Ancient Rome with a brand new version of Robert Harris best-selling Cicero novels. This epic event will be staged as six plays, presented in two performances, each with two intervals, and will be directed by RSC Artistic Director, Gregory Doran. Cicero, the greatest orator of his age, devoted all his energy and cunning to preserve the rule of law, and defend Rome s Republic against the predatory attacks of political rivals, discontented aristocrats, and would-be military dictators. Imperium follows Cicero s triumphs and disasters, through power struggles, civil wars, and personal highs and lows, told through the eyes of Tiro, his loyal secretary. A backstage view of Rome at its most bloody and brutal. THE CICERO PLAYS BASED ON THE CICERO TRILOGY BY ROBERT HARRIS ADAPTED BY MIKE POULTON

8 SWAN THEATRE 16 November February 2018 THE CICERO PLAYS SWAN THEATRE 23 November February 2018 DIRECTOR GREGORY DORAN DESIGNER ANTHONY WARD LIGHTING MARK HENDERSON MUSIC PAUL ENGLISHBY SOUND CLAIRE WINDSOR DIRECTOR GREGORY DORAN DESIGNER ANTHONY WARD LIGHTING MARK HENDERSON MUSIC PAUL ENGLISHBY SOUND CLAIRE WINDSOR WRITER & DIRECTOR TALK PARTS I & II SAT 2 DECEMBER Onstage am, 5 WRITER & DIRECTOR TALK PARTS I & II SAT 2 DECEMBER Onstage am, 5 POST SHOW TALK BACK PART I THU 11 JANUARY Onstage FREE FOR ALL EVENTS FOR ALL EDUCATION RESOURCES AND EVENTS AUDIO DESCRIBED PART I (+ FREE TOUCH TOUR) TUE 16 JANUARY SAT 10 FEBRUARY (MATINEE) CAPTIONED PART I WED 10 JANUARY (MATINEE) MON 29 JANUARY Cicero is elected consul by a unanimous vote of the Roman people. Catiline, his aristocratic rival, is furious in defeat and refuses to accept the results of the election. He swears a blood oath to destroy Cicero, murder the government, and take Rome by force. Behind the conspiracy, Cicero suspects, lurks Julius Caesar young, ruthless, popular with the Roman mob and greedy for absolute power. As law and order begins to break down, who controls the mob controls Rome: Cicero, Catiline, Caesar or the charming but vicious playboy, Publius Clodius? Cicero has retired from politics. Julius Caesar dictator, and commander of Rome s armies is assassinated. Cicero sees his death as an opportunity to restore the Republic but the assassins, Brutus and Cassius, dither as power in Rome begins to fall into the lap of Mark Antony. Determined to prevent Antony imposing a military dictatorship on Rome, Cicero forms an unlikely alliance with the 19-year-old great-nephew and heir of Julius Caesar. Confident that he can control the boy and use him to destroy Mark Antony, Cicero sets out to save the Republic. POST SHOW TALK BACK PART II TUE 30 JANUARY Onstage FREE FOR ALL EVENTS FOR ALL EDUCATION RESOURCES AND EVENTS AUDIO DESCRIBED PART II (+ FREE TOUCH TOUR) WED 17 JANUARY (MATINEE) SAT 10 FEBRUARY CAPTIONED PART II WED 10 JANUARY TUE 6 FEBRUARY

9 SWAN THEATRE 8 October 28 October 2017 THE WONDROUS IMAGINATION OF THE STORYTELLER A SERIES OF EVENTS AROUND SHAKESPEARE S FAVOURITE POET No other Greek or Roman classic has influenced European literature including Shakespeare more than Ovid s Metamorphoses. Full of myths both familiar and forgotten, Ovid s great work tells of love, violence and transformation. 2,000 years after his death, we celebrate the wonderful tales of one of Shakespeare s greatest inspirations with eight events across three weeks, including poetry readings by RSC Actors, a classical concert and a poetry slam. Full details of the programme are on our website. Image courtesy of the artist, Li Hongbo

10 THE E ARTHWORKS THE STUDIO THEATRE Tom Mor ton-smith Director Erica Whyman Designer Rosanna Vize F E S T I V A L S 2017 AT THE OTHER PLACE THE EARTHWORKS TOM MORTON-SMITH Our creative engine room, The Other Place, continues to nurture the development of new voices at the RSC. The building is always buzzing with rehearsals, costume hire, education work and artistic conversations. Twice a year we fill the building with exciting new theatre in our Mischief Festivals, and the first begins in May, with details of the second in September coming soon. The universe doesn t care if we know how it works. On the eve of the activation of the Large Hadron Collider, t wo strangers a journalist and a scientist share their experiences of loss and hope in a funny but deeply touching one-act play. Tom Mor ton-smith s Oppenheimer, created for the RSC in 2015, was a smash hit, transferring to the West End. T H E S T U D I O T H E AT R E AT T H E O T H E R P L A C E 24 May 17 June 2017 MY TH Enjoy a double -bill of new plays in the Studio Theatre, alongside a range of events and works-in-progress. Spend a day or a weekend in Strat ford-upon-avon and immerse yourself in new voices and new thinking. From an original idea by Kirsty Housley EVENING Monday to Saturday at pm MATINEE Wednesday (31 May, 7 June) Thursday (15 June) and Saturday (3, 10, 17 June) at 1.30pm TICKET PRICES 15 (For disabled people who need the ser vices of a companion, the companion s ticket is free.) AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Wednesday 7 June (matinee) CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Friday 16 June SEMI-INTEGRATED BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE Tuesday 13 June A full schedule of festival events can be found on our website Matt Hartley and Kirsty Housley Director Kirsty Housley Designer Rosanna Vize I can only see wrong choices. Things that will make everything worse. MYTH MATT HARTLEY & KIRSTY HOUSLEY In one wine-fuelled evening, t wo couples debate their materialistic lifest yle. As their dinner par t y descends into chaos, their friendship and their lives are irreparably changed. A theatrical experiment into those things we don t want to see or say.

11 FAMILY FUN AT THE RSC EXHIBITION: THE PLAY S THE THING SECRETS AND STORIES FROM THE WORLD S GREATEST THEATRE COMPANY 8.50 (Children 4.25/Disabled people 4.25) Full price tickets can be upgraded to annual passes for free: pay once and come back as often as you like! Take a magical journey through 100 years of theatre-making in our family-friendly exhibition. Full of amazing treasures and jam-packed with things to do, The Play s The Thing reveals secrets and stories from our exciting history staging Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon. Marvel at exquisite costumes; discover the gory details of prop-making; or play Hamlet using state-of-the-art gaming technology. Our costume displays change twice a year so there is always more to discover on your repeat visits. FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Join us during Warwickshire October half-term for a mix of workshops, demonstrations, trails and performances themed around Night and A Carol. Many events are free so it s a great chance to come and spend some time with us. See our website for full details. Introduce Ages 4 8 Introduce the love of theatre and Shakespeare to your family with our series of fun and active short workshops. Discover Ages 8 12 Discover how our Actors work in the rehearsal room to make theatre whilst learning more about Shakespeare s plays together as a family. Explore Ages Gain a greater insight into how we create theatre and bring Shakespeare to life. We also offer activities that your whole family can enjoy together all year round, including drop-in crafts, storytime, dressing up boxes, family trails, storybags and play carts. Most of these are free and you don t need to book. See our website for details. TWELFTH NIGHT WASSAIL AND CEILIDH Swan Theatre Gardens and The Other Place 6 January 2018 While our production of Night plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, we will bring together local choirs, singers and musicians to sing traditional wassailing songs, followed by a ceilidh in The Other Place. The Play s The Thing exhibition is supported by a b

12 SPEND THE DAY WITH US Visiting the RSC is a great day out with plenty to keep you entertained from 10am until 10pm! Start your day by exploring the building for free. You can find dressing up boxes, play carts and costume displays throughout our buildings. A quick trip up our Tower is a brilliant way to get your bearings: from the top you can see where Shakespeare is buried as well as where he was born. ( 2.50 adult/ 1.25 child/ 1 disabled people) On the second fl oor of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, our exhibition gallery in the PACCAR Room has a programme of two free exhibitions a year, showing work by contemporary artists and craftspeople, responding to the work on our stages. Have a break with a coffee and delicious cake in the Riverside Cafe, or browse the internet with our free Wifi, then admire our stunning art installation, For All Time, in the Swan Theatre Foyer. Don t forget to drop into the Shop on your way through. Spend an hour or so visiting our permanent exhibition, The Play s The Thing, discovering the secrets and stories of our rich theatre-making history. (Annual passes 8.50 adult/ 4.25 child and disabled people). Or simply sit and soak up the atmosphere of a busy working theatre. For a sneak peek behind closed doors, take a backstage tour with our knowledgeable guides. Do book early as they sell out quickly! ( 8.50 adult/ 4.25 child and disabled people) For something extra special, make your way to the Rooftop Restaurant for our delicious afternoon tea. If you are seeing a show, why not pop over to The Other Place for an early evening drink or gourmet hotdog in relaxed surroundings: you may even spot our Actors winding down or learning their lines. Whether you are a regular theatregoer or have never seen a Shakespeare play, we invite you to come and explore our home and discover a little theatrical magic in VISIT STRATFORD-UPON-AVON AND SHAKESPEARE S ENGLAND If you can stay longer, there s so much more to discover in the town, including visiting Shakespeare s Birthplace, his final home at New Place or his schoolroom. Find out more at shakespeares-england.co.uk EXPLORER TICKET: Purchase a combined ticket for a Tour, a trip up the RSC Tower and a visit to our exhibition, The Play s The Thing, for just 15. Subject to availability we strongly suggest booking in advance. The combined ticket is valid for one day only. Prices are per person. To book, please contact the RSC Box Offi ce on

13 DISCOVER MORE Perhaps it s your first time seeing a show with us, or maybe you are a regular audience member. Whatever your experience with Shakespeare or live theatre, our onstage events are a great way to find out more. They can introduce you to the play or offer special insight into how our Creative Teams work together to create those magical moments on stage. See each individual production page for the dates of each event. WRITER AND DIRECTOR TALKS The Director (and Writer where relevant) in conversation, discussing the play and the decisions they have made staging the production. ONSTAGE, PM UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, 5 UNWRAPPED Join members of the Creative Team and Acting Company as they demonstrate some of the ways the play makes its journey from the script to the stage. ONSTAGE AM, 5 POST-SHOW TALKBACKS Stay on after the show and put your questions about the production to members of the Acting Company. ONSTAGE, 6PM, FREE DEBATES: SHAKESPEARE S ROME CORIOLANUS WITH DIRECTOR ANGUS JACKSON SWAN THEATRE 8 Thursday 5 October, PM This is the final event in a series of debates that will explore the power dynamics of Rome as depicted by Shakespeare, through the lens of modern society. The panel will include Rome Season Director, Angus Jackson, who will direct, and the event will be chaired by journalist and broadcaster Ritula Shah.

14 EDUCATION TRANSFORMING EXPERIENCES OF SHAKESPEARE AND LIVE THEATRE FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR TEACHERS Shakespeare has opened up my mind to think in very different ways. I have developed a love of the language and a confidence to speak it. Sahib, aged 10, Northampton There are so many ways for teachers, schools and young people to work with us: FREE SCHOOLS BROADCASTS Bring the excitement of an RSC performance directly into your classroom, talk to the Cast and Creative Team, watch live interviews and interval films to unpack the play. All broadcasts are supported by our pre-broadcast teacher packs. Live from Stratford-upon-Avon: Schools Broadcasts are generously supported by Virgin Media TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Experience new ways to develop your confidence, invigorate your practice and bring Shakespeare to life for your students with INSET days in your school or teachers courses in Stratford-upon-Avon. INNOVATIVE ONLINE RESOURCES Check out our website to find a fantastic selection of teacher packs, videos, image galleries and interactive learning resources for use in the classroom. WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES AND EVENTS For young people from Early Years to Undergraduate. 2017/18 HIGHLIGHTS SIGN UP FOR OUR SIXTH FORM CONFERENCE ON TWELFTH NIGHT Explore Night in more depth with this one-day course for AS and A Level students taking place on 19 February 2018 JOIN OUR NEW PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME WITH SCHOOLS AND REGIONAL THEATRES Including exciting development opportunities for teachers and young people. Find out more at COMING SOON Online resources for students to help unlock Shakespeare s language. The work of the RSC Education Department is generously supported by PAUL HAMLYN FOUNDATION and THE ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER FOUNDATION RSC Education changing lives through Shakespeare JOIN US ON OUR JOURNEY NOW The children enjoy it so much; they punch the air when they go into a Shakespeare lesson; they are excited, something so often missing in schools. Classroom teacher, primary school, North East Region

15 WHAT S ON EVERYWHERE We create theatre at its best, made in Stratford-upon-Avon and shared around the world for everyone to enjoy. STRATFORD- UPON-AVON Julius Caesar William Shakespeare Until 9 September Antony & Cleopatra William Shakespeare Until 7 September The Hypocrite Richard Bean Until 29 April Vice Versa Phil Porter 11 May 9 September Salomé Oscar Wilde 2 June 6 September Titus Andronicus William Shakespeare 23 June 2 September Venus & Adonis William Shakespeare In association with Little Angel Theatre 26 July 4 August LONDON The Tempest William Shakespeare In collaboration with Intel In association with The Imaginarium Studios BARBICAN 30 June 18 August Queen Anne Helen Edmundson THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET 30 June 30 September ROME MMXVII Julius Caesar Antony & Cleopatra Titus Andronicus William Shakespeare BARBICAN 6 November January 2018 Roald Dahl s Matilda The Musical Dennis Kelly & Tim Minchin CAMBRIDGE THEATRE Booking until December 2017 Edwardian Group preferred hotel partner of Matilda The Musical in London ACROSS THE WORLD Roald Dahl s Matilda The Musical Dennis Kelly & Tim Minchin NORTH AMERICA AND AUSTRALIA TOURS CONTINUE

16 LIVE BROADCASTS TO CINEMAS AROUND THE WORLD FROM SHAKESPEARE S HOMETOWN JULIUS CAESAR 26 APRIL ANTONY & CLEOPATRA 24 MAY TITUS ANDRONICUS 9 AUGUST CORIOLANUS 11 OCTOBER TWELFTH NIGHT 14 FEBRUARY 2018 NEW FOR 2017 A range of discounts is available for groups 10+ who come to see a production in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre or Swan Theatre. ROYAL SHAKESPEARE THEATRE Groups of Saving on Premium and 8 on A price Groups of Saving on Premium and 10 on A price Groups of Saving on Premium and on A price SWAN THEATRE Saving on A price Saving on A price Saving on A price Groups of 200+ Price on application Price on application ONSCREEN.RSC.ORG.UK FREE SCHOOLS BROADCASTS To find out about our free schools broadcasts direct into the classroom visit Live from Stratford-upon-Avon is generously supported by SIDNEY E. FRANK FOUNDATION Live from Stratford-upon-Avon: Schools Broadcasts are generously supported by VIRGIN MEDIA These new discounts are available on Premium, A price and B price seats for Monday to Friday performances throughout the year. EARLY BIRD RATE For the productions in this brochure we are offering Groups 20% off Premium, A price and B price seats on Monday to Friday performance if booked and paid for before 30 April Call the RSC Box Office on for further information. LONGER TO PAY Reserve your tickets and we will hold your reservation for up to 10 weeks before payment.

17 TICKET DISCOUNTS BP 5 tickets for 16-25s and the BP Shakespeare Pass are generously supported by BP TICKET PRICES YEAR OLDS BP 5 tickets 40 tickets in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and 20 tickets in the Swan Theatre for every performance (excluding press nights). Individuals aged must make the booking themselves and collect from Box Office from one hour before the performance, showing proof of age. 10 tickets in the RST and 6 tickets in the Swan are available on the day of the performance, in person only. FAMILIES Up to 4 under 18s half price with every full price paying adult Applies to Monday to Friday evening performances and all matinees. Proof of age is required. Does not apply to groups. On Fridays, RSC Members can buy up to 4 under 18s 5 tickets with every full price ticket. OVER 60s 20% off Applies to Monday and Tuesday evening and midweek matinee performances. Maximum of 9 tickets per transaction. Does not apply to Premium Seats. UK SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE GROUPS per ticket non-members ( per ticket for Education Members) plus one free ticket for every 10 students Applies to Monday to Thursday performances for groups of 10+ students. One adult is required for every 10 students. Teacher s free tickets will be placed amongst groups of students and must be used by accompanying adults only. This rate is only available to UK schools during term time. ROYAL SHAKESPEARE THEATRE: FROM 16* Premium Tickets also available at a supplement on top price tickets SWAN THEATRE: FROM Prices for Ovid events vary see website for details GROUPS OF 10+ See previous page for group rates Applies to Monday to Friday performances for adult groups of 10+ tickets. STANDBY RATE 25 for best available seats Available on the day of the performance only and subject to availability. Applicable to students in full time education, under 25s, over 60s, the unemployed, NCA Members, Members of the Armed Forces, Equity and BECTU members. Proof of entitlement is required. CV37 STANDBY SCHEME 10 for best available seats Available on the day only in person or by telephone and subject to availability. Applicable to residents of Stratford-upon-Avon with a CV37 postcode. Proof of address will be required at time of booking or on collection of tickets. Available only for selected performances and seats are allocated entirely at the discretion of the Box Office and cannot be pre-selected online. DISABLED PEOPLE 16 per ticket Tickets for disabled people cost 16 whenever you visit or wherever you choose to sit. If you require the services of a companion, their ticket will also be 16. All discounts are subject to availability and at the discretion of the Box Office. Discounts apply to performances in the Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres only. Discounted tickets cannot be booked in conjunction with any other discount or offer and discounts cannot be applied retrospectively. Discounts do not apply to Premium Seats with the exception of disabled people and Adult Group rates. Standing tickets are also available in the Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres from 5. *Restricted view seats. Owing to the thrust stage design of our theatres, price bands A to C are available on all levels of the RST and Ground/Gallery 1 levels in the Swan. A limited number of restricted and part restricted view seats are available in the RST. For detailed seating plans visit OPEN UNDERSTUDY REHEARSALS A limited number of tickets are available to our open understudy rehearsals which give a glimpse into the technical and on-stage processes around this essential part of our work, ensuring we have a performance ready full understudy company. Performed with limited staging conditions and costumes, these fascinating rehearsals are only available for sale two weeks prior to each event (see performance schedule for details). RSC Members, Patrons & Artists Circle have a 24-hour priority booking period ahead of the general public. 10 Restricted view 5

18 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY 2018 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN SEPTEMBER 2017 OCTOBER F F no perf no perf no perf 1.30 OUR to be announced RLIVE no perf P P OUR LIVE 1.30 L OCTOBER NOVEMBER to be no perf to be to be L no perf no perf no perf no perf F no perf no perf no perf announced announced announced 1.30 NOVEMBER DECEMBER no perf no perf no perf F I I I no perf no perf F I I I no perf I P P P I DECEMBER JANUARY no perf I no perf I I no perf I I 2.00 I 2.00 I I I I I I OUR I I I no perf JANUARY FEBRUARY L no perf RLIVE LIVE no perf I I I I I I L L I I I I I P I I L no perf I OUR I I F I I I I 2.00 MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Night, A Carol Swan Theatre, Queen of Carthage, : Conspirator, I: Dictator, Abbreviations =, Queen of Carthage, = Night, = A Carol = : Conspirator, I = I: Dictator KEY = Reduced Price Preview F = First Performance P = Press Night L = Last Performance LIVE = Live to Cinema (Stalls not available) RLIVE = Live to Cinema rehearsal (Stalls not available) OUR = Open Understudy Rehearsal (available to book two weeks prior to event) = Audio Described Performance = Captioned Performance = Relaxed Performance = Pre- or Post-Show event = Semi-integrated British Sign Language Interpreted Performance For details of dates and times for the Mischief Festivals at The Other Place please see individual brochure entry.

19 LOVE THE RSC? THANK YOU We are grateful to our many supporters and partners. Their support ensures that we can continue to stage the work of Shakespeare, his contemporaries and the most exciting new writers of today. BECOME A MEMBER OR PATRON AND SUPPORT OUR WORK PRIORITY BOOKING ADVANCE INFORMATION EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS SPECIAL EVENTS PUBLIC FUNDERS ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND NATIONAL LOTTERY THROUGH ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND "AND FOR YOUR FAITHFULNESS WE WILL ADVANCE YOU" Pericles, Prince of Tyre: I, i CORPORATE SUPPORTERS CREATIVE LEARNING PARTNERS Supports 5 tickets for s Horace Mann School a b IMAGE CREDITS: COVER DESIGN BY RSC VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS CORIOLANUS: PAUL STUART TWELFTH NIGHT: JAMES TISSOT THE LETTER , DESIGN BY RSC VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS A CHRISTMAS CAROL: DESIGN BY RSC VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS DIDO, QUEEN OF CARTHAGE: SCULPTURE: PAIGE BRADLEY. PHOTO: ANNE VINOGRADOFF IMPERIUM, THE CICERO PLAYS: DESIGN BY RSC VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS OVID: IMAGE COURTESY OF THE ARTIST, LI HONGBO MISCHIEF FESTIVAL: IMAGE DESIGN BY RSC VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS There are many ways to help the RSC excel. To discuss your support please contact Rebecca Preston, Development Director on or rebecca.preston@rsc.org.uk THEATRE AT ITS BEST: SARA BEAUMONT FAMILY FUN AT THE RSC: ANDREW FOX SPEND THE DAY WITH US: ANDREW FOX DISCOVER MORE: SAM ALLARD EDUCATION: ROB FREEMAN WHAT S ON EVERYWHERE: MATILDA THE MUSICAL: MANUEL HARLAN GROUPS AT THE RSC: SAM ALLARD TICKET PRICES: ROYAL SHAKESPEARE THEATRE: PETER COOK SWAN THEATRE: SASHA GUSOV THANK YOU: KWAME LESTRADE RSC REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER PRINTED MARCH 2017