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
Designers Week at the British Motor Museum
Thu 30th 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!
Childhood Now
Thu 30th 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
Thu 30th 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
As You Like It
Thu 30th 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
Venice Preserved
Thu 30th May, 7pm
A fast-paced version of this Restoration tragedy, directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah.
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
Comedy Club
Thu 30th May, 8pm
Another fun packed evening full of laughs in the Variety Bar, where our line up of comedians, courtesy of Little Wander Festivals and Events, will sure to leave you in stitches!
Venue: Stratford Play house
Designers Week at the British Motor Museum
Fri 31st 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!
Childhood Now
Fri 31st 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
Fri 31st 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
As You Like It
Fri 31st 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