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In addition to Shakespeare and the plays of the Royal Shakespeare Company, there is a variety of additional events and attractions on offer throughout the year to enthral, divert and distract visitors and townsfolk alike.
Upcoming events in Stratford-upon-Avon
Midsummer Dreaming - Will and Anne
Thu 17th May, 10 am
A new interpretation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the landscaped woodland walk at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage.
Venue: Anne Hathaways Cottage
The Tempest
Thu 17th May, 7.15 pm
Twelve years ago, Prospero was cast away with his daughter to a remote island, and now he is intent on revenge...
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
King John
Thu 17th May, 7.30 pm
King John’s claim to the throne is challenged by France, which threatens war unless he steps aside in favour of his nephew, Arthur....
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
Neil Innes - Tall Stories and Short Songs
Thu 17th May, 8 pm
Neil Innes is best known for his collaborative work with Monty Python, the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band and for the Rutles, while his shows for BBC2, ‘The Innes Book of Records’ have become cult classics...
The Tempest
Fri 18th May, 1.15 and 7.15 pm
Twelve years ago, Prospero was cast away with his daughter to a remote island, and now he is intent on revenge...
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
All the story of the night told over
Fri 18th May, 10 am
Compose a short story or poem and have it read by our Shakespeare Aloud! actors. This event is part of the UK-wide Museums at Night programme.
Venue: Shakespeare's Birthplace
Richard III
Fri 18th May, 7.30 pm
Power-hungry Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots, manipulates and murders his way to the throne in Shakespeare’s brilliant expose of this infamous monarch...
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
Vaughan Williams and Ireland Celebrating English Genius
Fri 18th May, 7.30 pm
John Ireland’s lush, romantic Piano Concerto was staple repertoire in the BBC Proms for many years and OOTS’ recording with Mark Bebbington under conductor David Curtis has received outstandingm critical acclaim....
Venue: Concerts and the Civic Hall
Geno Washington + Yo-Yo Blues
Fri 18th May, 8 pm
A brand new touring show from a true legend. Geno on those unmistakeable vocals plus bass, guitar and drums - all the blues, soul and R'n'B favourites in one hi-energy set...
The Tempest
Sat 19th May, 1.15 and 7.15 pm
Twelve years ago, Prospero was cast away with his daughter to a remote island, and now he is intent on revenge...
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres