
What's on?
Please check individual venue websites in the Town before you visit any Attraction. With the ever-changing situation, it may not be possible to list or keep all the information below up-to-date.
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

Portraits from the National Portrait Gallery
Wed 29th June, 10.00am
Portraits from the National Portrait Gallery is a new collaborative display organised with the National Portrait Gallery, London, to explore identity, representation and the contemporary relevance of portraiture. This exhibition has been created as part of the National Portrait Gallery’s transformational Inspiring People project, which includes an extensive programme of nationwide activities, funded by The National Heritage Lottery Fund and Art Fund.
Venue: Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park
The Bear Pit Theatre - Heaven and Earth
Wed 29th June, 7.30pm
A Second Thoughts Production - Heaven and Earth, a new play by Noel Dollimore In 1874 the marriage of the accomplished designer William Morris and his wife Jane is in free- fall. Jane is having an affair with Gabriel Dante Rosetti, William’s business partner and “The Firm” set up by Morris in 1861 is struggling to fend off rival designers.
Venue: The Bear Pit Theatre
Richard III
Wed 29th June, 7:15pm
Young Richard of Gloucester uses the chaos of the Wars of the Roses to begin his unscrupulous climb to power. Despite being manifestly unfit to govern, he seizes the crown, as King Richard III. But how does he do it?
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
Portraits from the National Portrait Gallery
Thu 30th June, 10.00am
Portraits from the National Portrait Gallery is a new collaborative display organised with the National Portrait Gallery, London, to explore identity, representation and the contemporary relevance of portraiture. This exhibition has been created as part of the National Portrait Gallery’s transformational Inspiring People project, which includes an extensive programme of nationwide activities, funded by The National Heritage Lottery Fund and Art Fund.
Venue: Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park
The Bear Pit Theatre - Heaven and Earth
Thu 30th June, 7.30pm
A Second Thoughts Production - Heaven and Earth, a new play by Noel Dollimore In 1874 the marriage of the accomplished designer William Morris and his wife Jane is in free- fall. Jane is having an affair with Gabriel Dante Rosetti, William’s business partner and “The Firm” set up by Morris in 1861 is struggling to fend off rival designers.
Venue: The Bear Pit Theatre
Richard III
Thu 30th June, 7:00pm
Young Richard of Gloucester uses the chaos of the Wars of the Roses to begin his unscrupulous climb to power. Despite being manifestly unfit to govern, he seizes the crown, as King Richard III. But how does he do it?
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
Portraits from the National Portrait Gallery
Fri 1st July, 10.00am
Portraits from the National Portrait Gallery is a new collaborative display organised with the National Portrait Gallery, London, to explore identity, representation and the contemporary relevance of portraiture. This exhibition has been created as part of the National Portrait Gallery’s transformational Inspiring People project, which includes an extensive programme of nationwide activities, funded by The National Heritage Lottery Fund and Art Fund.
Venue: Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park
The Bear Pit Theatre - Heaven and Earth
Fri 1st July, 7.30pm
A Second Thoughts Production - Heaven and Earth, a new play by Noel Dollimore In 1874 the marriage of the accomplished designer William Morris and his wife Jane is in free- fall. Jane is having an affair with Gabriel Dante Rosetti, William’s business partner and “The Firm” set up by Morris in 1861 is struggling to fend off rival designers.
Venue: The Bear Pit Theatre
Richard III
Fri 1st July, 7:15pm
Young Richard of Gloucester uses the chaos of the Wars of the Roses to begin his unscrupulous climb to power. Despite being manifestly unfit to govern, he seizes the crown, as King Richard III. But how does he do it?
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
Portraits from the National Portrait Gallery
Sat 2nd July, 10.00am
Portraits from the National Portrait Gallery is a new collaborative display organised with the National Portrait Gallery, London, to explore identity, representation and the contemporary relevance of portraiture. This exhibition has been created as part of the National Portrait Gallery’s transformational Inspiring People project, which includes an extensive programme of nationwide activities, funded by The National Heritage Lottery Fund and Art Fund.
Venue: Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park