What's on?
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
As You Like It
Mon 20th May, 7.15pm
Come into the forest; dare to change your state of mind… Director Kimberley Sykes directs a riotous, exhilarating version of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy.
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
On Golden Pond
Mon 20th May, 7.30pm
A touching, funny and warmly perceptive study of a spirited and lovable elderly couple facing their twilight years. Ethel and Norman Thayer return to their summer home on Golden Pond for the 44th year.
Venue: The Bear Pit Theatre
Childhood Now
Tue 21st May, 11.00am
Furthering the conversation initiated in Painting Childhood, this sister-exhibition brings together the works of three contemporary figurative painters – Chantal Joffe, Mark Fairnington and Matthew Krishanu.
Venue: Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park
Painting Childhood: From Holbein to Freud
Tue 21st May, 11.00am
This celebration of children, childhood and innocence brings together some of the most iconic paintings, sketches and sculptures of children produced in the past 500 years.
Venue: Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park
The Taming of the Shrew
Tue 21st May, 7.15pm
We turn Shakespeare’s fierce, energetic comedy of gender and materialism on its head to offer a fresh perspective on its portrayal of hierarchy and power, directed by Justin Audibert.
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
On Golden Pond
Tue 21st May, 7.30pm
A touching, funny and warmly perceptive study of a spirited and lovable elderly couple facing their twilight years. Ethel and Norman Thayer return to their summer home on Golden Pond for the 44th year.
Venue: The Bear Pit Theatre
Painting Childhood: From Holbein to Freud
Wed 22nd May, 11.00am
This celebration of children, childhood and innocence brings together some of the most iconic paintings, sketches and sculptures of children produced in the past 500 years.
Venue: Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park
Childhood Now
Wed 22nd May, 11.00am
Furthering the conversation initiated in Painting Childhood, this sister-exhibition brings together the works of three contemporary figurative painters – Chantal Joffe, Mark Fairnington and Matthew Krishanu.
Venue: Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park
The Taming of the Shrew
Wed 22nd May, 7.15pm
We turn Shakespeare’s fierce, energetic comedy of gender and materialism on its head to offer a fresh perspective on its portrayal of hierarchy and power, directed by Justin Audibert.
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
On Golden Pond
Wed 22nd May, 7.30pm
A touching, funny and warmly perceptive study of a spirited and lovable elderly couple facing their twilight years. Ethel and Norman Thayer return to their summer home on Golden Pond for the 44th year.
Venue: The Bear Pit Theatre