RSC Groups Guide 2016

By Car / Coach Stratford-upon-Avon is a short drive from Junction 15 of the M40, giving good access to the M42, M5, M6 and M25. The postcode for the Royal Shakespeare Theatre is CV37 6BB. Coaches can park in the pay and display Riverside Coach and Lorry Park to the rear of the Stratford Visitor and Leisure Centre, this is a five minute walk to the theatre. The postcode for this car park is CV37 6YY. Parking There are many fee charging car parks available, the closest to the theatre is Bridgefoot car park, postcode CV37 6YY. Stratford’s Park and Ride service runs daily from 7.30am (from 10 am Sunday). The last Park and Ride bus leaves Bridge Street at 7.05pm, Mondays to Saturdays. The site is located just off the A46, next to the Bishopton Roundabout, readily accessible from the M40, the A3400 from Birmingham and the A422 from Alcester, postcode CV37 9QY.

By Train You can travel directly to Stratford-upon-Avon train station from Birmingham (Snow Hill or Moor Street stations) and London Marylebone (via Warwick, Warwick Parkway, Leamington Spa, Banbury and Bicester North). The theatre is approximately a 15 minute walk from the train station.

Situated on the top floor of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, the Rooftop Restaurant and Bar offers stunning views of the River Avon and surrounding countryside. Open daily from 10am, the Restaurant serves simply cooked modern British food, in a unique space. To discuss your Group menu and make a booking please call 01789 403449. Bookings for up to 6 can be taken online at www.rsc.org.uk/rooftop

Bring your Group to Stratford-upon-Avon and enjoy the best that the RSC has to offer.

Groups of 10+ benefit from: ■ Ticket discounts for Monday to Friday performances ■ Bespoke catering packages ■ Discounts for scheduled theatre tours ■ Private theatre tours (groups of 20+) ■ £2 tickets for the Tower (normally £2.50 per person) ■ Group deferred payment options

If you are thinking of bringing a group to the RSC regularly then we would be happy to offer a free familiarisation visit. For more information email welcome@rsc.org.uk

TOWER 2-4-1

Enjoy stunning views of Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon from the top of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Tower.

Present this flyer at the RSC Box Office for 2-4-1 entry to the Tower*

By Air Stratford-upon-Avon is approximately 30 miles from Birmingham Airport and 60 miles from East Midlands Airport.

* Adult ticket £2.50. Subject to availability, cannot be booked online, cheapest ticket free, cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer. One free entry per voucher. Groups brochure.

Opening times The Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres are open daily from 10am.

The Other Place is open from 10am Monday to Saturdays.

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EATING & DRINKING

The Royal Shakespeare Company offers your group a range of places to eat and drink; whether you wish to eat pre-show, enjoy a leisurely meal outside a theatre visit, or relax with tea and cake overlooking the River Avon. Alongside our stunning Rooftop Restaurant and Bar there is also the Riverside Cafe, for drinks, snacks and light lunches. The Swan Theatre Bar, a beautifully restored Victorian bar, is the perfect place to relax in the afternoon, or for post-show drinks.

Susie’s Cafe Bar at The Other Place offers dining in contemporary surroundings.

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THE TOWER

is a perfect place to start your visit to Stratford-upon-Avon.

Rising 36 metres above the River Avon it offers stunning views of Shakespeare’s home town.

The Tower can accommodate up to 20 people. Tickets for the Tower are available by calling the Box Office on 01789 403493. Advance booking recommended. Tickets cost £2 per person for groups of 10 or more (standard price £2.50 per person)

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GROUPS GUIDE

FRONT OF HOUSE TOUR From £110 for 20 people Tour the public areas of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and be guided through the history of the company.

AFTER DARK TOUR From £90 for 12 people Join us after dark and learn about the grey lady and other RSC spectres on a ghost tour.

PACKAGE 1 - From £259 for 20 people A full Behind the Scenes or Page to Stage Tour followed by morning coffee with pastries or a cream tea.* PACKAGE 2 - From £209 for 20 people A Front of House Tour followed by morning coffee with pastries or a cream tea.* For a longer stay, add a trip up the Tower to your visit: PACKAGE 3 - From £279 for 20 people A full Behind the Scenes or Page to Stage Tour followed by morning coffee with pastries or a cream tea* and a trip up the Tower.

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PACKAGE 4 - From £229 for 20 people A Front of House Tour followed by morning coffee with pastries or a cream tea* and a trip up the Tower.

The visit to the Tower will take place after refreshments. *Cream tea includes one scone with jam and cream and a cup of tea or coffee per person. Morning coffee includes a cup of tea or coffee and a selection of pastries.

PRODUCTIONS

run throughout the year in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Swan Theatre with festivals at The Other Place.

Groups of 10+ enjoy ticket discounts for Monday to Friday performances.

Visit www.rsc.org.uk/whatson or call 01789 403493 for more information or to book tickets.

THEATRE TOURS

We offer a range of tours that will bring you closer to the world of theatre and to the history behind the Royal Shakespeare Company. The groupe rate applies to groups of 20+. If your group is smaller than 20 the per person price applies. Behind the Scenes and Page to Stage £8.50 per person, Front of House – £6.50 per person, After Dark – £7.50 per person.

Tours can be booked online at www.rsc.org.uk/theatretours or by calling the Box Office on 01789 403493.

GROUP PACKAGES

Our Group Packages are an easy way for your group to make the most of their visit to the RSC. Packages are available for groups of 20 or more and can be booked by telephone on 01789 403493 or in person at the Box Office. Advance booking is required at least two weeks prior to your visit.

THE PLAY’S THE THING

Take a magical journey through 100 years of theatre-making in Stratford-upon-Avon. Spark your imagination with rarely-seen treasures and hands-on fun for all ages. The Play’s The Thing is a self-guided exhibition that takes approximately an hour. Open daily from 10am. www.rsc.org.uk/theplaysthething

N EW FO R 2016

• Group ticket prices (Groups of 10+) • Exclusive packages (Groups of 20+)

PAGE TO STAGE TOUR From £160 for 20 people Discover the rehearsal process as a play transforms from pages in a script to a public performance on stage.

Why not combine your tour with morning coffee, a cream tea or a trip up the Tower?

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Especially for Groups

BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR From £160 for 20 people These guided tours explore both the public and private areas of the theatre.

T H EATR E TO U R S

P R O D U C TIO NS

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is one of the world’s largest theatre companies. We perform the works of Shakespeare, his contemporaries and new writing at our home in Stratford-upon-Avon, in the Heart of England. If you don’t have to time to see a performance then why not enjoy the stunning views from the Tower, discover theatrical secrets on a Theatre Tour or spend time exploring the exhibitions?

We also offer a great venue for group dining with a choice of places to eat. We look forward to welcoming you to the RSC and Stratford-upon-Avon soon.