RSC Stratford-upon-Avon Summer Season Guide by Royal Shakespeare Company

SUMMER SEASON MARCH – OCTOBER 2012 STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

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In 2012 we are giving our entire summer season in Stratford-upon-Avon over to the World Shakespeare Festival, to celebrate this most international of playwrights at a time when the eyes of the world are on London and the whole of the UK for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The RSC is contributing twelve new productions of its own, all of which premiere in Stratford-upon-Avon. Some reflect the rich mix of cultures within British society; there are two international co-productions with the USA and Mexico and a thread of work created for young audiences. We also welcome visiting companies to the Swan and Courtyard Theatre from Russia, Iraq and Brazil, with productions which have been specially commissioned for the Festival. With a rich surrounding programme of exhibitions, events and education projects and a major celebration of amateur theatre in the culmination of the RSC’s UK-wide Open Stages initiative, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. The world is coming to Stratford-upon-Avon and we look forward to welcoming you to this great Shakespeare celebration. Deborah Shaw, World Shakespeare Festival Director Michael Boyd, Artistic Director, Royal Shakespeare Company

COMPANY ANKUR BAHL SARAH BELCHER AMIE BURNS WALKER KIRSTY BUSHELL NICHOLAS DAY SANDY GRIERSON Three plays. One company. One environment. One world of shipwreck, grief, laughter, love and reunion. The Royal Shakespeare Company presents a unique trilogy to celebrate the World Shakespeare Festival. Led by RSC Associate Director David Farr, following his critically acclaimed production of The Homecoming in 2011 and King Lear in 2010, one ensemble company of RSC actors will stage a major cycle of plays, What Country Friends Is This?, exploring migration, exile, shipwreck and the discovery of brave new worlds. The three plays date from the early, middle and late periods of Shakespeare’s work as he returned throughout his life to further explore these themes. While each production can be enjoyed on its own, seen together they are an epic trilogy by the world’s greatest dramatist exploring issues that are as relevant today as they were 400 years ago. The company includes Jonathan Slinger as Malvolio and Prospero, who recently played Macbeth in the first production in the transformed Royal Shakespeare Theatre. What Country Friends Is This? is completed by a production of Pericles in The Courtyard Theatre from the 5-7 October. This will be staged as part of Open Stages, a project that aims to embrace, develop and celebrate amateur theatre, re-forging the bond with the world of professional theatre. 4

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STEPHEN HAGAN FELIX HAYES AMER HLEHEL SOLOMON ISRAEL JAN KNIGHTLEY BRUCE MACKINNON JONATHAN MCGUINNESS KEVIN MCMONAGLE CECILIA NOBLE JONATHAN SLINGER EMILY TAAFFE SARGON YELDA

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THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

TWELFTH NIGHT

THe tempest

pericles

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A ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRODUCTION

WILLIAM A ROYAL SHAKESPEARE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRODUCTION

16 MARCH – 14 MAY 2012 AND 16 JULY – 6 OCTOBER 2012

8 MARCH – 15 MAY 2012 AND 12 JULY – 6 OCTOBER 2012

30 MARCH – 19 MAY 2012 AND 13 JULY – 7 OCTOBER 2012

Shakespeare’s joyful comedy of mistaken identity follows the fortunes of two sets of identical twins, accidentally separated at birth, then miraculously thrown together again. In a town the size of Ephesus, events like these can only lead to confusion.

Shipwrecked on the shores of a strange land, Viola believes her twin brother Sebastian drowned. Disguising herself as a boy to work in the court of Count Orsino, she finds herself a go-between for the man she serves and the woman who refuses to love him.

The Comedy of Errors is directed by Amir Nizar Zuabi. Founder of the Palestinian theatre company ShiberHur, his productions for them include In The Penal Colony (Young Vic) and I Am Yusuf and This Is My Brother (Young Vic), which he wrote and directed.

David Farr directs both Twelfth Night and The Tempest. David is a playwright, screenwriter and stage director, whose plays have been performed all over the world. In recent years he has moved into film and television and recently co-wrote the film Hanna. Formerly Artistic Director of London’s Lyric Theatre and Bristol Old Vic, he is now an Associate Director of the RSC.

Prospero is usurped from his position as Duke of Milan and cast away with his daughter to a remote island. Twelve years later, and intent on revenge, he raises a magical tempest that shipwrecks his enemies on his shores. What begins as a search for retribution develops into a journey of acceptance and compassion in Shakespeare’s final play.

Director: Amir Nizar Zuabi Designer: Jon Bausor Lighting: Jon Clark Sound: Christopher Shutt Fights: Kev McCurdy

Director: David Farr Designer: Jon Bausor Lighting: Jon Clark Music: Adem Ilhan Sound: Christopher Shutt Choreography: Isabel Mortimer Fights: Kev McCurdy

Director: David Farr Designer: Jon Bausor Lighting: Jon Clark Music: Adem Ilhan Sound: Christopher Shutt Choreography: Fin Walker Fights: Kev McCurdy

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WORLD SHAKESPeARE FESTIVAL CREATIVE DIALOGUES

The Comedy of Errors, Twelfth Night and The Tempest also play in London. Roundhouse 1 Jun – 5 Jul 2012

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A series of events throughout the Festival where you can listen to leading international theatre directors talking about their creative impulses and practice, including for: Twelfth Night,Tue 17 Apr The Tempest, Mon 23 Apr The Comedy of Errors, Tue 24 Apr See page 24 for more details.

The RSC Ensemble is generously supported by THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION and THE KOVNER FOUNDATION

WILLIAM A ROYAL SHAKESPEARE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRODUCTION

5, 6 and 7 october 2012 ‘ Wind, rain, and thunder, remember earthly man Is but a substance that must yield to you...’ A new and exciting collaboration between amateur theatre makers and the RSC’s professional creative and production teams. Pericles will see a cast of amateur performers working with RSC directors, designers, stage managers and technicians to create an exhilarating new production of Shakespeare’s tragic romance.

Directors: James Farrell and Jamie Rocha Allan

A series of dialogues using the Festival as a starting point for reflection and debate. Each discussion will ask artists taking part in the Festival as well as specialists from outside the arts sector to talk about Shakespeare’s work in a social and political context, exploring the overarching question of his relevance today. The series’ titles are: Translating and Transposing, Reinterpreting and Reimagining and Shakespeare and the Contemporary Artist. Thu 10, Fri 11, Sat 12 May, 5.30pm See page 24 for more details.

COMPANY includes Neal Barry Paola Dionisotti Sandra Duncan Brian Ferguson David Fielder Mark Holgate Edmund Kingsley Natalie Klamar Pippa Nixon Jonjo O’Neill The Royal Shakespeare Company presents a season of work in the Swan Theatre, exploring the struggle for absolute power and the right to lead a nation. Led by RSC Associate Director Roxana Silbert, one company of RSC actors will perform two of Shakespeare’s thrilling explorations of civil war before presenting a new play by one of Mexico’s leading playwrights in collaboration with Compañía Nacional de Teatro de México. Underlining Shakespeare’s ability to speak to the world at large, A Soldier In Every Son – An Aztec Trilogy is directly inspired by these two Shakespeare plays and charts the story of the foundation of one of the most famous civilisations in the world. 8

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Oscar Pearce Siobhan Redmond John Stahl Susie Trayling Alex Waldmann

NATIONS AT WAR swan theatr e

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RICHARD III

KING JOHN

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WILLIAM A ROYAL SHAKESPEARE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRODUCTION

22 MARCH – 15 SEPTEMBER 2012

6 APRIL – 15 SEPTEMBER 2012

Power-hungry Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots, manipulates and murders his way to the throne in Shakespeare’s brilliant exposé of this infamous monarch.

King John’s claim to the throne is challenged by France, which threatens war unless he steps aside in favour of his nephew, Arthur. A bitter political struggle ensues as a weakened king clings to power, no matter what the cost.

Following her production of Measure for Measure in 2011, Roxana Silbert directs a company of actors, who will also perform King John and A Soldier In Every Son – An Aztec Trilogy. Formerly Artistic Director of Paines Plough Theatre Company, she is Artistic Director of Birmingham Repertory Theatre and an Associate Director of the RSC. Jonjo O’Neill plays Richard with Siobhan Redmond as Elizabeth. Director: Roxana Silbert Designer: Ti Green Lighting: Rick Fisher Music and Sound: Nick Powell Movement: Ayse Tashkiran

Maria Aberg has worked regularly in the UK, Sweden and Germany. In the UK she has directed for the Royal Court, RSC, Soho Theatre and Southwark Playhouse. Her recent RSC productions include Days of Significance (Swan Theatre/Tricycle Theatre/UK Tour 2009) and The Gods Weep by Dennis Kelly (Hampstead Theatre 2010). Alex Waldmann is King John. Director: Maria Aberg Designer: Naomi Dawson Lighting: David Holmes Sound: Carolyn Downing Movement: Ayse Tashkiran

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Tower and Theatre Tours

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Experience a different kind of theatre and take a trip up the Tower to see stunning views of Shakespeare’s home town or find out more about the RSC’s history and theatre making by taking part in a Theatre Tour. www.rsc.org.uk/visitus

A 60 minute production from the RSC’s young collective exploring the nature of patriotism and the fate of young soldiers. With a creative team including British-Iraqi rapper Lowkey and Cicely Berry. Tue 24 Jul, 4.30pm, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon Tickets: £3

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The RSC Ensemble is generously supported by THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION and THE KOVNER FOUNDATION

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A SOLDIER IN EVERY SON – AN AZTEC TRILOGY

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COMPAÑÍA NACIONAL DE TEATRO DE MÉXICO / ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY CO-PRODUCTION

29 JUNE – 28 JULY 2012

23 May – 17 June 2012

Late 14th century in the Valley of Mexico and a small, unknown tribe called the Aztecs propel themselves from nomadic mercenaries to rulers of a great empire. Passion, power and intrigue play out in this epic political thriller which charts the history of an ancient civilisation.

Oily Cart go on a voyage of discovery with their young audiences through the landscapes of Shakespeare’s imagination and the music of his language.

Spanning a century and based on true events chronicled in the Aztec codices, A Soldier In Every Son - An Aztec Trilogy, unfolds in three parts, closely inspired by Shakespeare’s history plays. Commissioned for the World Shakespeare Festival.

Renowned for their ‘wonderlands’, the company creates a total theatre experience for children aged 2 to 4, their families and friends. Multi-talented performers, live music, enchanting visuals, intriguing textures and delightful odours come together to create a magical introduction to the theatre. Commissioned for the World Shakespeare Festival.

‘ This is theatre which cradles its young audience and helps them to dream’

Caroline McGinn, Times, on Oily Cart’s How Long is a Piece of String

Director: Roxana Silbert Set Designer: Jorge Ballina Costume Designer: Eloise Kazan Lighting: Chahine Yavroyan

Director: Tim Webb Designer: Claire de Loon Music: Max Reinhardt

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Multi-Sensory, Interactive Theatre for the Very Young INSET For teachers and leaders working with children aged 2-4 Thu 23 Feb, 10am-4pm, £130 (£115 Education Members)

Join Roxana Silbert to ask how she approached directing A Soldier In Every Son – An Aztec Trilogy. Fri 6 Jul, 5.15-6pm Stratford-upon-Avon, £5

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A conference for GCSE English or Drama students exploring Britishness in the words of Shakespeare and contemporary UK artists. A packed day of practical workshops, seminars and performance featuring Cicely Berry and British-Iraqi Hip-Hop artist Lowkey. Mon 9 Jul, 10.30am-5pm, Stratford-upon-Avon Tickets: £325 (£305) per class (up to 30 students)

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The RSC Literary Department is generously supported by THE DRUE HEINZ TRUST

This interactive day will explore RSC drama strategies for developing language skills and Oily Cart’s approach to theatre-making for very young children.

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ROMEO AND JULIET IN BAGHDAD

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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AN IRAQI THEATRE ADAPTED BY MONADHIL DAOOD COMPANY PRODUCTION

A COMPANHIA BUFOMECÂNICA PRODUCTION in association with the Royal Shakespeare company

26 APRIL – 5 MAY 2012

7 – 12 may 2012

Baghdad’s Iraqi Theatre Company create a version of Romeo and Juliet for a new generation, infused with Iraq’s rich traditions of poetry, music and ritual.

From Brazil, Companhia Bufomecânica brings a breathtaking combination of theatre, circus, visual imagery and aerial skills to vividly re-imagine Shakespeare’s history plays, focusing in on Richard III. A glorious black carnival of villainy, corruption and seduction, Two Roses for Richard III will fill The Courtyard Theatre with Brazilian warmth, spilling out of the theatre and into the RSC gardens.

Shakespeare’s great love story is set against a backdrop of conflict between families, communities and generations. This iconic play finds fresh purchase in the soil of contemporary Iraq, a country where sectarian strife between Sunni and Shia, ignited and fuelled from outside, has left the population exhausted by a cycle of violence and revenge. Commissioned for the World Shakespeare Festival.

This production reunites two of Brazil’s leading directors, Cláudio Baltar (circus companies: Intrepida, Archaos) and Fábio Ferreira, known for his text-based theatre and multimedia work. Commissioned for the World Shakespeare Festival. In Portuguese with English surtitles.

In Arabic with English surtitles.

Directors: Cláudio Baltar and Fábio Ferreira Set Designer: Brígida Baltar Costume Designer: Rosa Magalhães Lighting: Renato Machado

Director: Monadhil Daood Designer: Jabbarjodi Alabodi Composer: Ali Kassaf Translation: Raad Mushatat

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Find out where how and why Shakespeare is taught in classrooms around the world and add your own knowledge and experiences as a teacher or as a student.

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Join Monadhil Daood to ask how he approached directing Romeo and Juliet in Baghdad. Mon 30 Apr, 5.15-6pm Stratford-upon-Avon, £5

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Two Roses for Richard III also plays in London at the Roundhouse 18 – 23 May Romeo and Juliet in Baghdad plays at LIFT at Riverside Studios from 28 – 30 June.

Join members of the Creative Team and Acting Company as they demonstrate the play’s journey from page to stage. Sat 12 May, 10.30am Stratford-upon-Avon, £5

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WILLIAM A ROYAL SHAKESPEARE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRODUCTION

28 May – 7 July 2012 ‘ How many times Shall this our lofty scene be acted o’er In states unborn and accents yet unknown’ The dictator must be assassinated. But who will replace him? Shakespeare’s great political thriller finds dark contemporary echoes in modern Africa, directed by RSC Chief Associate Director Gregory Doran. Gregory’s most recent productions include Shakespeare’s ‘lost play’ Cardenio, re-imagined as part of the RSC’s 50th birthday celebrations, as well as his 2008 production of Hamlet. The company includes Paterson Joseph as Brutus, Cyril Nri as Cassius, Ray Fearon as Mark Antony and Jeffery Kissoon as Caesar.

Director: Gregory Doran Designer: Michael Vale Lighting: Vince Herbert Music: Akintayo Akinbode Sound: Jonathan Ruddick Fights: Kev McCurdy Associate Director: Gbolahan Obisesan

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Theatre Day

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A conference for undergraduates exploring Shakespeare’s inspiration for writing Julius Caesar. The day includes speakers on the life and times of Shakespeare and Julius Caesar, workshops with the Creative Team and practical drama sessions exploring how the production has been inspired by modern day Africa. Thu 7 Jun, 10.30am-5pm, Clore Learning Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon £35 (£25 Education Members)

The RSC Ensemble is generously supported by THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION and THE KOVNER FOUNDATION

Pre-show sessions with members of the Acting Company and Creative Teams. There will also be a full supporting workshop programme available for students around this production. Thu 28 Jun 10.30-11.30am £4 per student (£3 Education Members)

COMPANY includes ADJOA ANDOH RAY FEARON PATERSON JOSEPH JEFFERY KISSOON JOSEPH MYDELL Cyril Nri

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4 PERFORMANCES ONLY 13 june – 6 july 2012

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Shakespeare’s epic Trojan play about love, war and politics. Rupert Goold and Elizabeth LeCompte co-direct an Anglo-American company in a groundbreaking, multi-media collaboration between the RSC and The Wooster Group commissioned for the World Shakespeare Festival.

The story of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar told through the eyes of a jiggling fool, a lowly poet having bad dreams, a man who finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time…with the wrong name...while history thunders past.

Elizabeth LeCompte is director and co-founder of the New York-based Wooster Group. Formed in 1980, the company is well known for its experimental and innovative style. Its most recent works include the Baroque opera La Didone and a version of Tennessee Williams’ Vieux Carré. RSC Associate Director and Artistic Director of Headlong, Rupert Goold’s most recent productions include Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice (RSC), Macbeth and ENRON! (Headlong/Chichester/West End).

Written for ages 11+, I, Cinna (The Poet) engages a young audience to think and write, to consider the relationship between words and actions, art and politics, self and society. This is the latest in a series of solo shows written by Tim Crouch inspired by Shakespeare’s lesser characters, including I, Peaseblossom and I, Malvolio (RSC, 2011). Commissioned for the World Shakespeare Festival.

Directors: Rupert Goold and Elizabeth LeCompte Designer: Laura Hopkins

Director: Tim Crouch Designer: Lily Arnold

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RSC PILOT Night

To register interest for a free live interactive webcast performance of the play direct to your KS3 classroom on 2 July 2012 visit wsf2012.org.uk/i-cinna020712 There will also be a full supporting workshop programme available for students around this production. For full details visit

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3 – 18 AUGUST 2012

‘ What should the wars do with these jiggling fools?’

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An imaginative and exciting trail in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre that will guide the audience on a journey through the life of Shakespeare and his plays.

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The RSC Literary Department is generously supported by THE DRUE HEINZ TRUST

An evening of new devised theatre ideas, created by artists from the West Midlands, made especially for the World Shakespeare Festival. The RSC has teamed up with regional ‘scratch night’ PILOT to create a special evening of new performance, with artists making theatre that responds to ideas about Shakespeare’s relevance today and his legacy within everyday culture. The evening will offer audiences a unique insight into how brand new theatre ideas are formed and staged. 12 Jul, 7.30pm, The Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon The RSC Ensemble is generously supported by THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION and THE KOVNER FOUNDATION

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26 JULY – 15 SEPTEMBER 2012 This vibrant and colourful production transposes Shakespeare’s vivacious and at times unsettling, comedy of love and deceit to an Indian setting. Much Ado About Nothing is directed by Iqbal Khan whose recent credits include Broken Glass (Tricycle Theatre, 2011) and The Killing of Sister George (Arts Theatre, 2011). He has worked at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith and National Theatre where he directed the Pinter double bill Landscape and A Slight Ache in 2008. Meera Syal will play Beatrice. An actress, comedienne, writer and singer, she is perhaps best known as one of the creators of the radio and television series Goodness Gracious Me, in which she also appeared, as well as The Kumars at No. 42.

Director: Iqbal Khan Set Designer: Tom Piper Lighting: Ciaran Bagnall

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Theatre Day

The Dell – Free open air theatre

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Pre-show sessions with members of the Acting Company and Creative Teams. There will also be a full supporting workshop programme available for students around this production. Wed 5 and Wed 12 Sep 10.45-11.45am £4 per student (£3 Education Members) For full details visit

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Throughout weekends in June, July and August you will find the best of amateur theatre from our Open Stages project as well as university groups and semi professionals, all performing plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries. For more information and find out how to take part, email thedell@rsc.org.uk

The RSC Ensemble is generously supported by THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION and THE KOVNER FOUNDATION

The Rooftop Restaurant and Bar offers the best of modern British food in the stunning setting of the top floor of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Find out more at www.rsc.org.uk/rooftop

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10 – 18 AUGUST 2012 Shakespeare’s magical, shape-shifting play. A joyous combination of incompatible things: dumbstruck actors, suppressed emotions running riot, masterly solecism, divine blundering and, finally, craftsmen transformed into poets… From Russia comes the world premiere of Dmitry Krymov’s interpretation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Dmitry Krymov is a director, artist and designer whose visually stunning productions have established him as one of the most original directorial voices of his generation. Expect his take on Shakespeare’s most magical of comedies to be unlike any Dream you have seen before. Commissioned for the World Shakespeare Festival. In Russian with English surtitles. Director: Dmitry Krymov Designer: Vera Martynova

BEN A ROYAL SHAKESPEARE POWER COMPANY PRODUCTION

27 September – 20 October 2012 Ben Power weaves together the words of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in a touching story of two lovers. Older than their more famous counterparts, but no less impetuous in their affection, they revel in the joy of true love while coming to terms with the realisation that they are unable to spend eternity together. Familiar lines echo through a story that celebrates the timelessness of Shakespeare’s language, in a beautiful and heartbreaking world where hope triumphs over all. Kathryn Hunter revisits the role with director Helena Kaut-Howson that she created for the RSC at Northern Stage in 2009. Director: Helena Kaut-Howson Designer: Neil Murray Lighting: Vince Herbert Music: John Woolf Video Designer: Jacques Collin

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Shakespeare: Staging the World

TRANSLATING AND TRANSPOSING SHAKESPEARE

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An exhibition of maps, prints, drawings, paintings, tapestries, swords and armour, manuscripts, coins, medals and other intriguing objects that will bring Shakespeare’s London to life is taking place at the British Museum 19 Jul – 25 Nov. A one-day INSET course linked to this exhibition exploring practical ways of using objects to help students understand actions and characters is available to teachers on Thu 22 and Fri 23 Nov 10am-4pm at the British Museum.

Ben Power and other contributors will be exploring how using modern language can offer a new insight into Shakespeare’s work and provide creative freedom for writers and translators, as well as offering an international perspective to Britain’s best known playwright. Thu 10 May, Swan Room, 5.30pm

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Join Helena Kaut-Howson to ask how she approached directing A Tender Thing. Mon 1 Oct, 5.15-6pm, £5 Stratford-upon-Avon

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The Director in conversation, discussing the creative choices made in their production. King John Fri 13 Apr Richard III Mon 16 Apr Twelfth Night Tue 17 Apr The Tempest Mon 23 Apr The Comedy of Errors Tue 24 Apr Romeo and Juliet in Baghdad Mon 30 Apr Julius Caesar Thu 31 May A Soldier in Every Son – An Aztec Trilogy Fri 6 Jul Much Ado About Nothing Tue 31 Jul A Tender Thing Mon 1 Oct 24

Onstage, FREE

Throughout the World Shakespeare Festival the RSC hosts a fun and informative events programme for audiences of all ages and levels. Whether you are new to Shakespeare, studying, or simply want to enhance your theatre experience and learn more about Shakespeare’s plays, his influence and how artists interpret and perform his work, there is something for everyone.

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Post Show Talkbacks

Events

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Onstage, 10.30-11.30am, £5

Join members of the Creative Team and Acting Company as they demonstrate some of the ways the play makes its journey from the page to the stage. For ages 12+. Two Roses for Richard III Sat 12 May King John Sat 26 May Julius Caesar Sat 30 Jun The Comedy of Errors Sat 21 Jul The Tempest Sat 28 Jul Much Ado About Nothing Sat 18 Aug Richard III Sat 1 Sep

Stay on after the show and put your questions about the production to members of the Acting Company. Romeo and Juliet in Baghdad Thu 3 May Two Roses for Richard III Thu 10 May King John Thu 17 May Julius Caesar Wed 20 Jun The Tempest Tue 24 Jul A Soldier in Every Son – An Aztec Trilogy Wed 25 Jul Twelfth Night Wed 1 Aug Troilus and Cressida Thu 16 Aug A Midsummer Night’s Dream Fri 17 Aug Richard III Thu 23 Aug The Comedy of Errors Tue 4 Sep Much Ado About Nothing Thu 6 Sep

World Shakespeare Festival Creative DialogueS

The World Playwright For Our Time? This series of talks will use the productions, exhibitions and events within the Festival as a starting point to explore the overarching question of Shakespeare’s relevance today. TRANSLATING AND TRANSPOSING SHAKESPEARE THU 10 MAY, 5.30PM Translating Shakespeare’s work is fundamental to how the plays are experienced by a world audience. What creative freedoms are there in exploring

his work through contemporary languages and what can an international eye bring to Britain’s best known playwright? Contributors include A Tender Thing playwright Ben Power. REINTERPRETING AND REIMAGINING SHAKESPEARE FRI 11 MAY, 5.30PM How do we offer new relevance to work written four hundred years ago and provide a fresh perspective for today’s audiences? How far can we go in redressing the cultural challenges presented by some of Shakespeare’s portrayals, whilst preserving the integrity of the plays? SHAKESPEARE AND THE CONTEMPORARY ARTIST SAT 12 MAY, 5.30PM How does Shakespeare’s legacy impact on artists creating new work today? How do his words, stories, characters and ideas resonate in our everyday lives? Three contemporary artists explore how Shakespeare has offered them starting points for new creative ideas. Contributors include Oily Cart’s creative team, Tim Webb and Claire de Loon.

workshops for ages 18+ making shakespeare days

Sat 24 Mar & Sat 19 May, 10am-5pm £40 (lunch not included)

A day of practical theatre skills workshops with RSC practitioners. Work through the processes that an RSC actor uses. For ages 18+.

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making shakespeare WEEK

Mon 30 Jul - Fri 3 Aug, 10am-4pm £125 (lunches and accommodation not included)

A week of practical theatre skills workshops with RSC practitioners exploring how we create the performances onstage. From acting to directing, the week builds towards creating a short performance. For ages 18+.

family events The Story Garden

SAT 11 & 25 FEB, SAT 10 & 24 MAR, SAT 5 & 19 MAY, SAT 2 & 23 JUN, SAT 7 & 28 JUL, SAT 11 & 18 AUG, SAT 8 & 22 SEP, SAT 6 & 20 OCT, 10am £3 per adult, £2 per child

Come and discover the joy of Shakespeare’s stories in this active storytelling session. Suitable for 4 – 8 year olds and their parents/carers.

Family Workshops

10-11.30am £5 per adult, £2.50 per child

Practical workshops for children, young people and their parents/carers that give an introduction to the play, characters and language in a fun and informative way. For ages 9+. The Comedy of Errors Sat 28 Apr The Tempest Sat 19 May Macbeth Sat 23 Jun Twelfth Night Sat 14 Jul Much Ado About Nothing Sat 18 Aug Richard III Sat 15 Sep

Tempest Tricycles

On special days throughout the year you can find Freedom Studios’ Tempest-inspired tricycle. Take your treasure, follow clues around Prospero’s Island and hide your hoard in a special place.

children and young people A Play in Two Days

Sat 4 & Sun 5 Aug, 10am-5pm £35 (lunch not included)

Work over two days with an RSC practitioner to create a shortened reworking of The Tempest with a performance to family and friends on The Dell open air stage. For ages 15 – 18.

Summer Skills

10.30am-12.30pm For ages 8-11 2-4pm for ages 12-16 years £8 per session or book all five sessions for £35

Practical workshops exploring performance skills with RSC practitioners. Either choose specific sessions or book the whole week at a discounted rate. Movement Mon 6 Aug Stage fighting Tue 7 Aug Voice Wed 8 Aug Working with text Thu 9 Aug Creating a scene Fri 10 Aug

Exhibitions

Education

PACCAR Room second floor, royal shakespeare theatre

OF All the People in all the World – Stan’s Cafe 14 APR TO 31 JUL

Theatre company, Stan’s Cafe are bringing 989kg of rice to the RSC, a grain for everyone in the country. An array of local and global human statistics will be weighed out in rice and arranged in labelled piles by a team of auditors. The work will evolve and respond to real time events, news and performances as they happen during the World Shakespeare Festival. By presenting statistics in tangible form, Stan’s Cafe, for 2012, will create for us a playful and at times politically charged work of art.

Wed 16 May Wed 11 July Wed 12 Sep Wed 19 Sep Wed 3 Oct

Pre-show sessions with members of the acting company and creative teams.

swan Room and the RSC gardens

£4 per student (£3 Education Members)

The House of Fairy Tales Throughout Summer 2012, acclaimed community arts charity The House of Fairy Tales will be creating an imaginative and exciting trail around the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and gardens. The guide will take the audience on a journey through the life of William Shakespeare and his plays to help solve the mystery of the missing manuscript.

21 Apr to 22 Jul

Take a fresh view of Shakespeare’s plays in an exhibition across the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust properties. Using objects from our collections to tell stories of journeys, migration and brave new worlds, the exhibition will encourage you to see Shakespeare’s work in a global context.

THEATRE DAYS

LIVING WALLS – Presented by Squidsoup

the Stories of Shakespeare

pre-show eVENts

PACCAR Room royal shakespeare theatre

Royal Shakespeare Theatre and SBT properties

RSC director, in search of a deep understanding of Shakespeare plays in performance.

WORKSHOPS, EVENTS AND CONFERENCES FOR TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND UNDERGRADUATES

See paintings, artefacts, photography, animation and much more inspired by Shakespeare and the World Shakespeare Festival.

Imagine the walls of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre coming alive with living wallpaper made of animated texts and quotes from Shakespearean characters. Reach up and touch the patterns and see them turn into insect-like creatures that will scuttle off, scared, leaving words and curses in their wake. Stand and watch and the creatures may venture forward, wanting to befriend with questions. Commissioned for the World Shakespeare Festival.

These onstage sessions highlight the range of interpretive choices that the text offers the director and actors in rehearsal and in production. Romeo and Juliet in Baghdad Thu 3 May, 4.45-5.45pm Two Roses for Richard III Thu 10 May, 4.45-5.45pm

The World Shakespeare Festival is an opportunity to connect teachers and students with theatre makers and artists across the world. Here is a selection of our supporting programme, full details can be found at worldshakespearefestival.org.uk/education.

Designed for KS1-5 students (max 30) Full Day Workshops, 10am-3.30pm or 1-6pm, £325 (£305 Education Members) Half-Day Workshops, 10am-12noon, 1-3pm or 4-6pm £185 (£165 Education Members)

These sessions are designed to deepen your students’ knowledge and understanding of the play and its performance possibilities. They are available on current RSC productions or any of Shakespeare’s plays.

Much Ado About Nothing Wed 5 Sep, 10.45-11.45am Twelfth Night Thu 6 Sep, 10.30-11.30am Much Ado About Nothing Wed 12 Sep, 10.45-11.45am

workshops SCHOOL WORKSHOPS

Julius Caesar Thu 28 Jun, 10.30-11.30am

IS ALL OUR COMPANY MET? – A day in the life of the rehearsal room Designed for KS3-5 students (max 30) can focus on A Shakespeare play of your choice

10am-5pm, £325 (£305 Education Members)

Richard III Thu 13 Sep, 4.45-5.45pm The Tempest Tue 18 Sep, 4.30-5.30pm The Comedy of Errors Thu 20 Sep, 10.30-11.30am Twelfth Night Thu 27 Sep, 10.30-11.30am

A unique opportunity for students to develop their research and performance skills. The day will start in the archives of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT) and move on to workshops on scenes with an

worldshakespearefestival.org.uk/education | 0844 800 1113

CONFERENCES FOR for STUDENTS

£35 (£25 Education Members) Includes ticket to evening performance

Exploring how Gregory Doran’s production echoes modern day Africa and including: Keynote speakers Panel discussions Practical drama sessions

HATH BRITAIN ALL THE SUN THAT SHINES? a conference for GCSE english or drama students Mon 9 Jul, 10.30am-5pm £325 (£305 Education Members) for a class of up to 30 students

A packed day of practical workshops, seminars and performances exploring Britishness through the 28

World’s Together is a unique 3-day event in which leading international artists, educators and academics will share their practice; investigating learning through Shakespeare and the arts, asking what’s at stake for children’s cultural lives today.

Twelfth Night Tue 17 Apr & wed 26 Sep 10.30am-5pm

Thu 7 Jun, 10.30am-5pm £35 (£25 Education Members) Includes ticket to evening performance

Thu 6 – Sat 8 Sep £395

The Tempest Mon 16 Apr & Tue 18 Sep 10.30am-5pm

A conference for undergraduates

Designed for education professionals

a conference for a-level and BTEC English and theatre studies students

Julius Caesar – A Passage to Africa

WORLDS TOGETHER

WHAT COUNTRY FRIENDS IS THIS?

These events are delivered in partnership with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and include: Keynote speakers Panel discussions Practical drama sessions

words of Shakespeare and contemporary UK artists, featuring: A workshop on writing for performance A masterclass on text with the RSC ’s Director of Voice, Cicely Berry Performances from RSC actors and British-Iraqi Hip-Hop artist Lowkey

professional development for teachers Oily Cart – Multi-Sensory, Interactive Theatre for the Very Young INSET For teachers and leaders working with children aged 2-4 Thu 23 Feb, 10am-4pm, £130 (£115 Education Members)

This interactive day will explore RSC drama strategies for developing language skills and Oily Cart’s approach to theatremaking for very young children.

Shakespeare: Staging the World INSET

FOR KS2 TEACHERS THU 22 NOVEMBER, 10AM–4PM FOR KS3 TEACHERS FRI 23 NOVEMBER, 10AM–4PM at the British Museum, £130 (£115 Education Members)

We are working with the British Museum to offer a unique one-day INSET course linked to their special exhibition Shakespeare: staging the world. The course will explore practical ways of using objects to help students understand actions and characters.

SHAKESPEARE AND MULTILINGUISM A conference for teachers of EAL students

Mon 30 Apr, 10.30am–4.30pm, £75 (£70 Education Members) Includes ticket to evening performance of Romeo and Juliet in Baghdad

This day-long conference will offer workshops led by directors, educators and actors exploring a range of linguistic, visual and physical starting points for working on Shakespeare’s texts with EAL learners.

This is the first ever collaboration between Tate Modern, the British Museum, the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

THIS POOR TRASH OF VENICE

The Merchant of Venice Tue 3 Jul, 2.45pm, £3 Othello: The Moor of Venice Wed 4 Jul, 2.45pm, £3

Teachers mentored by RSC artists direct Shakespeare’s Venice plays, The Merchant of Venice and Othello, with five different classes from primary and secondary schools across England performing together as part of our national Learning and Performance Network project.

YOUNG COMPANY PRESENT HENRY V Tue 24 Jul, 4.30pm, £3

Theatre BY and For Young People YOUNG COMPANY BUILDING TAKEOVER

Fri 4 May, pre-show events from 4pm, performance 4.30pm, £3

An RSC first as our Young Company transform the Swan Theatre and Front of House spaces with an explosive theatre experience produced by this teenage collective.

‘Every soldier kill his prisoners. Give the word through.’ Exploring the patriotism that drives young people to go to war for their country, this edited version is performed by the RSC ’s Young Company at the end of their two year programme of work with us.

OFF BY HEART SHAKESPEARE

Sun 29 Jan, 3pm, £5 (under 26), £10 (over 26)

Cheer on the finalists of the BBC’s first ever national Shakespeare recital contest. Nine teenage finalists have won their place at this event by competing against their peers from schools across the UK. Watch as they go up against each other to see who can excite the judges with their delivery of some of Shakespeare’s most famous speeches. Please note, this event will be filmed for a BBC2 documentary and broadcast as part of the BBC Shakespeare Season in 2012.

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8.30am-5pm during term time

WORLD SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: SHAKESPEARE CHALLENGE bronze arts award World Shakespeare Festival edition of the Shakespeare Challenge Bronze Level Arts Award celebrating how Shakespeare’s plays are re-imagined and interpreted by cultures and countries around the world. Visit www.artsaward.org.uk or worldshakespeare festival.org.uk/ education

EATING AND DRINKING

Tours

Join us at the Rooftop Restaurant and Bar for modern British food in a stunning setting.

Theatre tours

We offer a range of tours throughout the year where you can discover the history of the buildings, learn more about the theatre making process and even go behind the scenes. Choose from:

Open daily from 11.30am (12 noon Sundays). Menus change regularly. Reserve your table online www.rsc.org.uk/rooftop or call 01789 403449

Front of House Tours Backstage Tours Family Tours After Dark Tours Open Air Tours

For more information or to talk to us about your celebration, party or business event www.rsc.org.uk/rooftop or call 01789 403449

Seeing a Show?

Ticket prices start at £5 and vary depending on the tour; check the website or ask at the Box Office for further details.

theatre bars

Tour tickets can be booked online at www.rsc.org.uk/theatretours or by calling the RSC Box Office. Advanced booking recommended.

A fixed price pre-theatre menu is available, with one, two or three course options, starting from £11.50. There are four theatre bars in the building; the Scott Bar, the Ruinart Circle Bar, the Upper Circle Bar and the Swan Bar.

The Tower

the Riverside Cafe

Serving a range of teas and coffees, light snacks, sandwiches, salads, cakes and pastries, the Riverside Cafe and Terrace is open daily from 10am. No booking required.

shop Visit the RSC Shop located in the colonnade for a range of contemporary merchandise designed exclusively for the RSC, as well as a wide selection of books, audio and DVDs. You can also call RSC Mail Order on 01789 748114 or shop online at www.rsc.org.uk/shop 30

The Tower is open from 10am (9.30am Saturdays). Tickets cost: £2.50 per person, £1.25 for under 18s, £1 per person for RSC Members and £1 for people with disabilities. Advanced booking recommended. www.rsc.org.uk/tower

booking information, ticket prices and discounts

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

how to book Select your own seat online

www.rsc.org.uk By phone

0844 800 1110 In person

swan Theatre

Royal Shakespeare Theatre Box Office from 10am Sunday to Friday 9:30am on Saturday

Join us Become an RSC Member or Supporter and enjoy a closer relationship with the RSC.

the courtyard Theatre

Members and Supporters, including Education and Group Members, enjoy Priority Booking, regular Newsletters and a range of discounts. For more information about the various levels of giving and full benefits please visit

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TICKET PRICES Royal Shakespeare Theatre and The Courtyard Theatre Preview £25 £20 £15 £12 £12* All perfs except Sat Eve £38 £34 £28 £16 £12* Sat Eve £50 £40 £32 £18 £12* Superseats are available at a supplement of £10 per ticket Swan Theatre Preview All perfs except Sat Eve Sat Eve

£22 £34 £42

£16 £28 £38

£12 £22 £28

The Courtyard Theatre – Two Roses for Richard III All perfs £25 £20 £10

£8 £16 £18 £5

£5*

Superseats are available at a supplement of £5 per ticket. *Restricted view seats. Call Box Office for details. Not available online.

TICkeT DISCOUNTS 16-25 YEAR OLDS

£5 per ticket

50 tickets in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and The Courtyard Theatre, 20 tickets at the Swan Theatre will be reserved for every performance (except Press Night) for individuals aged 16-25 who must make the booking themselves. All tickets, including those booked in advance can only be collected from the venue Box Office from 1 hour before the performance. Proof of age will be required. Tickets will be allocated entirely at the discretion of the Box Office. 10 tickets at the RST and Courtyard Theatre, 5 tickets at the Swan Theatre will be available on the day of the performance, in person only.

families

Up to 4 under 18s half price with every full price paying adult

Applies to Monday to Friday evening performances and all matinees. Proof of age may be required. Does not apply to groups.

over 60s

£25 per ticket

Applies to Tuesday and Wednesday evening and midweek matinee performances. Maximum of 7 tickets per transaction.

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE GROUPS

£16 per ticket non-Members (£12.50 per ticket for RSC Education Members) plus 1 free ticket for each teacher accompanying every 10 students

Applies to Monday to Thursday performances for groups of 10+ students. 1 adult is required for every 10 students. Teacher’s free tickets will be placed amongst groups of students and must be used by adults only. This rate is only available during UK term time only.

ADULT GROUPS 8+

£5 off for non-Members (£7 off for RSC Group Members) Superseats and top price seats plus 1 half price for group organiser

Applies to Monday to Friday performances for adult groups of 8+ tickets.

standby rate

£16 for best available seats

Available on the day of the performance only and subject to availability. Applicable to students in full time education, under 25s, over 60s, ES40s, NCA Members, Members of the Armed Forces, Equity and BECTU members. Proof of entitlement will be required.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES £16 per ticket If your choice of seat is limited by your disability then your seat will be £16. Should you need the service of a companion (including wheelchair users), their ticket is also £16. All discounts are subject to availability and at the discretion of the Box Office. Discounted tickets cannot be booked in conjunction with any other discount or offer and discounts cannot be applied retrospectively. Discounts do not apply to Superseats with the exception of People with Disabilities and Adult Groups 8+.

Pub lic U n de r stu dy P erformances The RSC operates a full understudy system, which allows you to see the leading actors of tomorrow as they perform some of Shakespeare’s most challenging roles. There will be a series of Public Understudy Performances in 2012. To be announced in March, visit www.rsc.org.uk

performance schedule RST Thu 8 TWELFTH 7.15 F Fri 9 TWELFTH 7.15 Sat 10 no performance TWELFTH 7.15 Mon 12 no performance Tue 13 no performance Wed 14 no performance Thu 15 no performance Fri 16 COMEDY 7.15 F Sat 17 COMEDY 7.15 Mon 19 COMEDY 7.15 Tue 20 COMEDY 7.15 Wed 21 COMEDY 7.15 Thu 22 TWELFTH 7.15 Fri 23 TWELFTH 7.15 Sat 24 TWELFTH 7.15 Mon 26 no performance Tue 27 no performance Wed 28 no performance Thu 29 no performance Fri 30 TEMPEST 7.15 F Sat 31 TEMPEST 7.15 Mon 2 Tue 3 Wed 4 Thu 5 Fri 6 Sat 7 Mon 9 Tue 10 Wed 11 Thu 12 Fri 13 Sat 14 Mon 16 Tue 17 Wed 18 Thu 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Mon 23 Tue 24 Wed 25 Thu 26 Fri 27 Sat 28 Mon 30

TEMPEST 7.15 TEMPEST 7.15 TEMPEST 7.15 COMEDY 7.15 COMEDY 7.15 TWELFTH 1.15 M TWELFTH 7.15 TWELFTH 7.15 TEMPEST 7.15 TEMPEST 7.15 COMEDY 1.15 M COMEDY 7.15 TWELFTH 7.15 TEMPEST 1.15 M TEMPEST 7.15 TEMPEST 7.15 TWELFTH 7.15 no performance COMEDY 7.15 COMEDY 1.15 M TWELFTH 7.15 COMEDY 7.15 TWELFTH 1.15 M TEMPEST 7.15 SBP TEMPEST 7.15 COMEDY 7.15 COMEDY 1.00 M P TWELFTH 7.00 P TEMPEST 1.00 M P no performance TEMPEST 7.15 COMEDY 1.15 M COMEDY 7.15 TWELFTH 7.15

SWAN MARCH 2012 HERESY 7.30 ■ HERESY 7.30 L Measure 1.30 M L Written 7.30 L no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance RICHARD III 7.30 F RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 april 2012 no performance no performance no performance no performance KING JOHN 7.30 F no performance KING JOHN 7.30 KING JOHN 7.30 KING JOHN 7.30 KING JOHN 7.30 no performance RICHARD III 7.30 KING JOHN 7.30 RICHARD III 1.30 M RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 7.00 P KING JOHN 1.30 M KING JOHN 7.30 no performance KING JOHN 7.00 P RICHARD III 7.30 KING JOHN 1.30 M KING JOHN 7.30 no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance ROMEO 7.30 F ROMEO 7.30 no performance ROMEO 7.30 ROMEO 7.30

COURTYARD

RST 7.15 Tue 1 TEMPEST Wed 2 no performance COMEDY 7.15 7.15 Thu 3 COMEDY Fri 4 COMEDY 7.15 1.15 M Sat 5 TWELFTH TWELFTH 7.15 7.15 Mon 7 TEMPEST Tue 8 COMEDY 7.15 Wed 9 TWELFTH 7.15 Thu 10 TWELFTH 7.15 Fri 11 TWELFTH 7.15 Sat 12 TWELFTH 1.15 M ■ TEMPEST 7.15 Mon 14 COMEDY 7.15 7.15 Tue 15 TWELFTH Wed 16 no performance TEMPEST 7.15 7.15 ● Thu 17 TEMPEST 7.15 Fri 18 TEMPEST 1.15 M ■ Sat 19 TEMPEST TEMPEST 7.15 Mon 21 no performance Tue 22 no performance Wed 23 no performance no performance no performance no performance Thu 24 no performance no performance no performance Fri 25 no performance no performance no performance Sat 26 no performance no performance no performance no performance Sun 27 no performance no performance 7.15 F Mon 28 CAESAR 7.15 Tue 29 CAESAR Wed 30 no performance no performance no performance CAESAR 7.15 Thu 31 no performance no performance CAESAR 7.15 Fri 1 no performance no performance CAESAR 7.15 Sat 2 no performance no performance CAESAR 1.15 M CAESAR 7.15 Sun 3 no performance no performance

SWAN may 2012 ROMEO 7.00 P ROMEO 1.30 M ROMEO 7.30 ROMEO 7.30 ROMEO 7.30 ROMEO 1.30 M ROMEO 7.30 L no performance KING JOHN 7.30 KING JOHN 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 KING JOHN 1.30 M KING JOHN 7.30 KING JOHN 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 1.30 M RICHARD III 7.30 KING JOHN 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 KING JOHN 1.30 M KING JOHN 7.30 KING JOHN 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM F in a pickle 12.30 M RICHARD III 1.30 M KING JOHN 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M RICHARD III 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M KING JOHN 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M KING JOHN 1.30 M RICHARD III 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M RICHARD III 7.30 KING JOHN 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M RICHARD III 1.30 M ■ RICHARD III 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M KING JOHN 7.30 june 2012 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M RICHARD III 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M RICHARD III 1.30 M KING JOHN 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M

COURTYARD

TWO ROSES 7.45 F TWO ROSES 7.45 TWO ROSES 7.45 P TWO ROSES 7.45 TWO ROSES 7.45 TWO ROSES 1.45 M TWO ROSES 7.45 L no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance

RST 7.15 Mon 4 CAESAR 7.15 Tue 5 CAESAR Wed 6 no performance no performance CAESAR 1.15 M CAESAR 7.00 P Thu 7 no performance no performance CAESAR 7.15 Fri 8 no performance no performance CAESAR 7.15 Sat 9 no performance no performance CAESAR 1.15 M CAESAR 7.15 Sun 10 no performance no performance 7.15 Mon 11 CAESAR 7.15 Tue 12 CAESAR Wed 13 no performance no performance no performance CAESAR 7.15 Thu 14 no performance no performance CAESAR 7.15 Fri 15 no performance no performance no performance CAESAR 7.15 Sat 16 no performance CAESAR 1.15 M CAESAR 7.15 Sun 17 no performance no performance 7.15 Mon 18 CAESAR 7.15 Tue 19 CAESAR Wed 20 no performance CAESAR 7.15 1.15 M Thu 21 CAESAR CAESAR 7.15 7.15 Fri 22 CAESAR 1.15 M Sat 23 CAESAR CAESAR 7.15 7.15 Sun 24 RSC Live 7.15 Mon 25 CAESAR 7.15 ■ Tue 26 CAESAR 7.15 Wed 27 CAESAR 1.15 M Thu 28 CAESAR CAESAR 7.15 7.15 Fri 29 CAESAR 1.15 M Sat 30 CAESAR CAESAR 7.15 Mon 2 CAESAR Tue 3 CAESAR Wed 4 CAESAR

7.15 7.15 7.15

SWAN june 2012 KING JOHN 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M P KING JOHN 1.30 M KING JOHN 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M RICHARD III 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M KING JOHN 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M KING JOHN 1.30 M ■ RICHARD III 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M RICHARD III 7.30 KING JOHN 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M i, cinna 1.30 M F KING JOHN 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M RICHARD III 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM i, cinna 10.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M RICHARD III 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M KING JOHN 7.30 in a pickle 9.30 AM in a pickle 12.30 M L KING JOHN 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 ● i, cinna 1.30 M P KING JOHN 7.30 no performance RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 no performance KING JOHN 7.30 no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance AZTEC 7.00 F no performance AZTEC 7.00 july 2012 AZTEC 7.00 AZTEC 7.00 AZTEC 7.00

COURTYARD no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance

RST 1.15 M Thu 5 CAESAR CAESAR 7.15 ● Fri 6 no performance CAESAR 7.15 1.15 M ■ Sat 7 CAESAR CAESAR 7.15 L Mon 9 no performance Tue 10 no performance Wed 11 no performance no performance 7.15 Thu 12 TWELFTH 7.15 Fri 13 TEMPEST Sat 14 TEMPEST 1.15 M 7.15 TEMPEST Sun 15 Open STAGES Mon 16 COMEDY 7.15 7.15 ■ Tue 17 COMEDY Wed 18 no performance TWELFTH 7.15 1.15 M Thu 19 TEMPEST TEMPEST 7.15 7.15 Fri 20 COMEDY 1.15 M● Sat 21 COMEDY TWELFTH 7.15 Sun 22 Open STAGES Mon 23 no performance Tue 24 no performance TEMPEST 7.15 Wed 25 no performance COMEDY 7.15 1.15 M Thu 26 TWELFTH TWELFTH 7.15 Fri 27 no performance Sat 28 TEMPEST 1.15 M TEMPEST 7.15 Sun 29 COMEDY 3.00 M Mon 30 no performance Tue 31 TWELFTH 7.15 7.15 Wed 1 TWELFTH Thu 2 TEMPEST 1.15 M TEMPEST 7.15 ■ Fri 3 COMEDY 7.15 Sat 4 COMEDY 1.15 M 7.15 TWELFTH Sun 5 TEMPEST 3.00 M Mon 6 no performance Tue 7 no performance Wed 8 no performance no performance Thu 9 no performance Fri 10 dream 7.15 F Sat 11 no performance 7.15 dream Mon 13 dream 7.15 Tue 14 dream 7.00 P Wed 15 no performance 7.15 dream Thu 16 dream 7.15

SWAN july 2012 no performance AZTEC 7.00 P i, cinna 10.30 AM L AZTEC 7.00 AZTEC 1.00 M AZTEC 7.00 RICHARD III 7.30 AZTEC 7.00 AZTEC 1.00 M AZTEC 7.00 KING JOHN 7.30 AZTEC 7.00 RICHARD III 1.30 M RICHARD III 7.30 Open STAGES AZTEC 7.00 AZTEC 7.00 AZTEC 1.00 M AZTEC 7.00 no performance RICHARD III 7.30 AZTEC 7.00 Open STAGES Open STAGES no performance AZTEC 7.00 Henry V 4.30 RICHARD III 7.30 AZTEC 1.00 M AZTEC 7.00 ● no performance AZTEC 7.00 ■ no performance AZTEC 1.00 M ■ AZTEC 7.00 L no performance no performance no performance august 2012 no performance no performance no performance TROILUS 7.30 F no performance TROILUS 7.30 no performance TROILUS 7.30 TROILUS 7.30 no performance TROILUS 7.00 P TROILUS 7.30 TROILUS 7.30 TROILUS 1.30 M TROILUS 7.30 TROILUS 7.30 TROILUS 7.30 TROILUS 1.30 M TROILUS 7.30 TROILUS 7.30

COURTYARD no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance PILOT 7.30 Open STAGES Open STAGES Open STAGES Open STAGES no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance MUCH ADO 7.30 F MUCH ADO 7.30 no performance MUCH ADO 7.30 no performance MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.00 P no performance MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 1.30 M MUCH ADO 7.30 no performance MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 1.30 M MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 1.30 M MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 1.30 M MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.30

RST 7.15 Fri 17 dream Sat 18 dream 1.15 M dream 7.15 L Mon 20 no performance Tue 21 no performance Wed 22 no performance no performance Thu 23 COMEDY 1.15 M COMEDY 7.15 Fri 24 TWELFTH 7.15 Sat 25 COMEDY 1.15 M 7.15 COMEDY Sun 26 TWELFTH 3.00 M Mon 27 no performance Tue 28 TEMPEST 7.15 Wed 29 no performance 7.15 COMEDY Thu 30 COMEDY 1.15 M TWELFTH 7.15 Fri 31 TWELFTH 7.15 1.15 M Sat 1 TWELFTH TEMPEST 7.15 Sun 2 COMEDY 3.00 M Mon 3 no performance Tue 4 COMEDY 7.15 Wed 5 no performance 7.15 TWELFTH Thu 6 TWELFTH 1.15 M TEMPEST 7.15 Fri 7 TEMPEST 7.15 Sat 8 COMEDY 1.15 M 7.15 COMEDY Sun 9 TWELFTH 3.00 M Mon 10 no performance 7.15 Tue 11 TEMPEST Wed 12 no performance 7.15 COMEDY Thu 13 TWELFTH 1.15 M TWELFTH 7.15 Fri 14 TEMPEST 7.15 Sat 15 COMEDY 1.15 M 7.15 COMEDY Sun 16 TWELFTH 3.00 M Mon 17 no performance 7.15 Tue 18 TEMPEST 7.15 Wed 19 COMEDY 1.15 M Thu 20 COMEDY COMEDY 7.15 7.15 ■ Fri 21 TWELFTH 1.15 M Sat 22 TEMPEST TEMPEST 7.15 3.00 M Sun 23 COMEDY 7.15 Tue 25 COMEDY 7.15 Wed 26 TWELFTH 1.15 M Thu 27 TWELFTH TEMPEST 7.15 7.15 Fri 28 COMEDY

SWAN august 2012 TROILUS 7.30 TROILUS 1.30 M TROILUS 7.30 L no performance RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 1.30 M KING JOHN 7.30 no performance RICHARD III 7.30 KING JOHN 7.30 ■ KING JOHN 1.30 M RICHARD III 7.30 no performance RICHARD III 7.30 KING JOHN 7.30 KING JOHN 1.30 M RICHARD III 7.30 no performance KING JOHN 7.30 ● RICHARD III 7.30 september 2012 RICHARD III 1.30 M RICHARD III 7.30 no performance KING JOHN 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 1.30 M KING JOHN 7.30 no performance RICHARD III 7.30 KING JOHN 7.30 KING JOHN 1.30 M RICHARD III 7.30 no performance RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 KING JOHN 1.30 M KING JOHN 7.30 no performance RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 7.30 RICHARD III 1.30 ML ■ KING JOHN 7.30 L no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance TENDER 7.30 F TENDER 7.30

COURTYARD MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 1.30 M MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 1.30 M MUCH ADO 7.30 no performance MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 1.30 M MUCH ADO 7.30 no performance MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 1.30 M MUCH ADO 7.30 no performance MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 1.30 M ■ MUCH ADO 7.30 no performance MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 1.30 M MUCH ADO 7.30 ● no performance MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 1.30 M MUCH ADO 7.30 no performance MUCH ADO 7.30 ■ MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 1.30 M MUCH ADO 7.30 no performance MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 7.30 MUCH ADO 1.30 M MUCH ADO 7.30 L no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance no performance

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SWAN september 2012 COMEDY 1.15 M no performance TWELFTH 7.15 TENDER 7.30 TEMPEST 3.00 M no performance october 2012 TENDER 7.30 no performance TWELFTH 7.15 TENDER 7.30 TWELFTH 7.15 ● TENDER 7.00 P TEMPEST 1.15 M no performance TEMPEST 7.15 TENDER 7.30 COMEDY 7.15 TENDER 7.30 COMEDY 1.15 ML ■ TENDER 2.30 M TWELFTH 7.15 L TENDER 7.30 TEMPEST 3.00 ML no performance TENDER 7.30 no performance TENDER 7.30 no performance TENDER 2.30 M no performance TENDER 7.30 no performance TENDER 7.30 no performance TENDER 7.30 ■ no performance TENDER 2.30 M no performance TENDER 7.30 no performance TENDER 7.30 no performance TENDER 7.30 no performance TENDER 2.30 M ● no performance TENDER 7.30 no performance TENDER 7.30 no performance TENDER 7.30 no performance TENDER 2.30 M ■ no performance TENDER 7.30 L no performance

ABBREVIATIONS COMEDY = the COMEDY of errors TWELFTH = TWELFTH NIGHT TEMPEST = The TEMPEST aztec = A SOLDIER IN EVERY SON – AN AZTEC TRILOGY Romeo = Romeo and Juliet in baghdad two Roses = two roses for Richard III CAesar = JULIUS CAESAR MUCH ADO = MUCH ADO about nothing troilus = troilus and cressida = A midsummer night’s dream (as you like it) Dream tender = A Tender thing pilot = pilot night Henry V = Young Company Performance open stages = www.rsc.org.uk/openstages key F = First Performance P = Press Night aM = Morning Performance M = Matinee L = Last Performance SBP = Shakespeare’s Birthday Performance ■ = Audio-Described Performance

● = Captioned Performance = On stage Pre-or Post-Performance or Special Event = Performances in the Swan Room = Reduced Price Preview

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

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Image by Ellie Kurttz

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Production: If All the World Were Paper. Photo by Patrick Baldwin Romeo & Juliet in Baghdad Photo by Raad Mushatat Photo by Two Roses for Richard III Emmanuelle Bernard Image by Mario Benjamin Julius Caesar Photo by Stewart Hemley Passage to Africa Off By Heart Shakespeare Image by Stewart Hemley Glass enamelled with Shakespeare: pantaloon figure. Venice or staging the world Antwerp, c.1600. © The Trustees of the British Museum Image by Ed Dinsdale Stan’s Cafe Photo by Ed Moore Remaking Shakespeare

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