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
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
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
Venice Preserved
Fri 31st May, 7.30pm
A fast-paced version of this Restoration tragedy, directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah.
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
Playhouse Sessions Plugged In
Fri 31st May, 8.30pm
Plugged in is about opportunity for young bands to gain experience and experiment. Entertainment for the younger members of the community (and the young at heart too of course!)
Venue: Stratford Play house
As You Like It
Sat 1st June, 1.15pm
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
Sat 1st June, 1.30pm
A fast-paced version of this Restoration tragedy, directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah.
Venue: Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
Designers Week at the British Motor Museum
Sat 1st June, 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
Sat 1st June, 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
Sat 1st June, 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
Sat 1st June, 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