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
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
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
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
Jazz Club - Andy Hague Quintet
Wed 22nd May, 8pm
Bristol-based Andy recently performed at Stratford Jazz as part of the Sound of Blue Note. This time we will get a dynamic mix of Andy's original compositions and lesser known standards. "Bristles with energy, fun and great grooves -and swings like a very swinging thing too" -All About Jazz
Venue: Stratford Play house
The Taming of the Shrew
Thu 23rd May, 1.15pm
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