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
Hay Fever
Fri 22nd June, 7.30 pm
A Noel Coward Classic. Hoping for a quiet weekend in the country with some guests, David Bliss, a novelist and his wife Judith, a retired actress, find that an impossible dream when their high-spirited children Simon and Sorel appear with guests of their own....
Venue: The Bear Pit Theatre
MISS LITTLEWOOD
Fri 22nd June, 7.30pm
A NEW MUSICAL: BOOK, MUSIC AND LYRICS BY SAM KENYON This new musical of Joan Littlewood’s life story is told with her own uncompromising honesty and reveals a mighty love story at its heart.
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
Poetry Fest - 2018
Fri 22nd June, 9.00am
The 65th Stratford-upon-Avon Poetry Festival celebrates the best local and international talent. From open mics and hands-on workshops to performances from world renowned artists.
Venue: Shakespeare's Birthplace
'Hear the Ambassadors'
Sat 23rd June, 10.00am
Discover the little known history of Henry Wotton, ambassador to James I
Venue: Shakespeare's Birthplace
Car S.O.S. Exhibition
Sat 23rd June, 10.00am
A new exhibition featuring cars from National Geographic’s popular motoring TV show Car S.O.S
'Truth hath a quiet breast' Exhibition
Sat 23rd June, 11.00am
Escape the hustle and bustle of town and visit the lovely oasis of our cafe at Hall's Croft where you can enjoy a coffee and cake or a light lunch whilst admiring a new exhibition by Eve Parnell.
Venue: Shakespeare's Birthplace
STRATFORD TOWN FUN QUIZ TRAIL
Sat 23rd June, 12.00 noon
A very sociable and fun experience whilst answering a mix of historical and observational questions during a fascinating 90’ walk.
Hay Fever
Sat 23rd June, 2.30 pm
A Noel Coward Classic. Hoping for a quiet weekend in the country with some guests, David Bliss, a novelist and his wife Judith, a retired actress, find that an impossible dream when their high-spirited children Simon and Sorel appear with guests of their own....
Venue: The Bear Pit Theatre
ROMEO AND JULIET
Sat 23rd June, 7.15pm
Shakespeare’s most famous story of love at first sight explodes with intense passion in this contemporary production with heartbreaking consequences.
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
Hay Fever
Sat 23rd June, 7.30 pm
A Noel Coward Classic. Hoping for a quiet weekend in the country with some guests, David Bliss, a novelist and his wife Judith, a retired actress, find that an impossible dream when their high-spirited children Simon and Sorel appear with guests of their own....
Venue: The Bear Pit Theatre