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explore our transformed theatres
Did you know there have been four theatres on this site since 1879? The Shakespeare Memorial Theatre
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The second Memorial Theatre opened in 1932 and became The Royal Shakespeare Theatre in 1961
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Photo by Ernest Daniels
ion rmat o f s n e ra heatr the t rted ging the t a t s We an rch end 07, ch um a in 20 prosceni rs at one ) o a t a from ing the ac e a cinem k e h i (watc building, l (the stag e e r of the rust theat e audienc h t h to a t out into ides) s ts thrus t on three i s who top tips Did you know? The distance from the furthest seat in the theatre to the stage is now 15 metres, nearly half of what it used to be!
Did you know? The Gower Statue of Shakespeare on the far side of the Bancroft Gardens was originally sited at the rear of the Swan Theatre, near the Stage Door.
Did you know? The actors normally rehearse a play for between 7 – 12 weeks, it depends on what play it is!
Did you know? Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616, his birthday. In his will, all he left his wife was his “second best bed with the furniture.” The “furniture” was the bedclothes for the bed. This is the only time she was mentioned.
Look out for the new seats in the RST Auditorium – they were designed by a company that makes seats for Italian sports cars!
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The theatre tower is 36 metres tall. There are 174 steps from the ground floor to the viewing platform, but don’t worry there’s also a lift! How tall are you?
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