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
Childhood Now
Tue 28th 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 28th 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 28th 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
Venice Preserved
Tue 28th May, 7.30pm
A fast-paced version of this Restoration tragedy, directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah.
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
Mozart, Matthews and Mahler
Tue 28th May, 7.30pm
As part of a year-long project in conjunction with the Worcester-based English Symphony Orchestra
Venue: Stratford Play house
Designers Week at the British Motor Museum
Wed 29th May, 10am
May half-term is all about car design! Come and join the team to discover the fascinating stories behind our most famous cars - then pop into the studio to design your own!
Painting Childhood: From Holbein to Freud
Wed 29th 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 29th 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
Director Talk: Venice Preserved
Wed 29th May, 5.15pm
A chance to hear the director and/or writer in conversation, talking about some of the influences and decisions that have created the production.
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
Venice Preserved
Wed 29th May, 7.30pm
A fast-paced version of this Restoration tragedy, directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah.
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres