Where is the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre?
Stratford-upon-Avon
It is located in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon – Shakespeare’s birthplace – in the English Midlands, beside the River Avon. The Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres re-opened in November 2010 after undergoing a major renovation known as the Transformation Project.
Is RSC tower open?
The RSC Tower is open daily and can be accessed from 10am.
How do you get into the Royal Shakespeare Company?
How do I get Involved? The Royal Shakespeare Company has its own in-house casting department headed up by Hannah Miller with support from Helena Palmer, Matthew Dewsbury and Martin Poile. You can get hold of them on 0207 845 0500 or email via [email protected].
What is the name of the theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon?
the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Discover the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, our main auditorium in Stratford-upon-Avon where we perform Shakespeare’s plays and other works.
When was the Royal Shakespeare Theatre built in Stratford-upon-Avon?
A Stratford theatre was built in 1824 and was used for a Shakespeare festival in 1830, but it was demolished in 1872. For the 1864 celebration a huge wooden pavilion – like a temporary circus, but lavishly furnished and decorated – was erected to the designs of local architects Thompson & Colbourne.
When was the Theatre built in Stratford-upon-Avon?
1879
The theatre, a Victorian-Gothic building seating just over 700 people, opened in 1879 with a performance of Much Ado About Nothing. The original estimate for building the theatre, art gallery and library was £11,224.
What do the Royal Shakespeare Company do?
We create world class theatre, made in Stratford-upon-Avon and shared around the world. We perform plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries, as well as commissioning a wide range of original work from contemporary writers.
What was Shakespeare’s theatre called?
The Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre you see today in London is the third Globe. The first opened in 1599 and was built by the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the company that William Shakespeare wrote for and part-owned.
Where is the Royal Shakespeare Company based?
We are the world’s best-known theatre company and everything we do begins in our Stratford-upon-Avon workshops and theatres. Based in the heart of the Midlands in Stratford-upon-Avon, a beautiful town with a rich history.
What is the meaning of RSC?
RSC
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| RSC | Rules of the Supreme Court (UK) |
| RSC | Roll Stability Control (Volvo) |
| RSC | Responsabilidad Social Corporativa (Spanish: corporate social responsibility) |
| RSC | Runescape Classic (gaming) |
Where is Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
William Shakespeare/Place of birth
Who started the RSC?
Peter Hall
Royal Shakespeare Company/Founders
Peter Hall Founder of the RSC and Artistic Director from 1960 to 1968, when it became formally established.
Where is the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford?
Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre (RST) is a 1,040+ seat thrust stage theatre owned by the Royal Shakespeare Company dedicated to the English playwright and poet William Shakespeare. It is located in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon – Shakespeare’s birthplace – in the English Midlands, beside the River Avon.
How big is the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in London?
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre (RST) is a 1,040+ seat thrust stage theatre owned by the Royal Shakespeare Company dedicated to the English playwright and poet William Shakespeare.
Where is the Dell in Stratford upon Avon?
Home of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). The Dell is the RSC’s outdoor stage in the theatre gardens in Stratford upon Avon bordered by the river and Holy Trinity Church. Count Arthur Strong – Is Anybody Out There?
When did the Royal Shakespeare Theatre get its name?
It was renamed the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in 1961, following the establishment of the Royal Shakespeare Company the previous year. In the building designed by Scott, the theatre had a proscenium-arch stage, and a seating capacity of about 1,400 people, on three tiers (stalls, circle and balcony).