RSC Winter 2013 Season Guide

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Welcome to my first season as Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

My schoolboy diary for August 1973 records my first visit to Stratford to see As You Like It. I think I fell in love that day, with Shakespeare, and this Company.

The RSC plays a vital role in the cultural landscape of this nation, and it is a great honour to be charged now with the responsibility of shaping its future.

I am joined by Catherine Mallyon, our new Executive Director, and together we are looking forward to tackling the challenges ahead. Clearly our priority will be to ensure that we continue to produce the best possible live experience of Shakespeare for audiences of all ages and backgrounds; to place Shakespeare in a vivid context; and to provide the stimulating environment for creative artists to practice their craft. The RSC, I have always thought, is a sort of Shakespeare ‘gymnasium’.

This Winter Season acts as a sort of prologue to a wider plan, stretching forward over the next five years. I hope we will work through the entire canon, producing all his plays in our new Royal Shakespeare Theatre, but without repeating the titles in that time. The Swan Theatre will be dedicated largely to looking at the stable of writers who worked alongside Shakespeare; to the plays which inspired him and which he inspired; and to writing which matches his scale and ambition, providing a deeper context to the genius of our house playwright.

This Prologue Season should demonstrate some of the key ingredients in this plan.

I will begin with my own exploration of Shakespeare’s History Plays with Richard II, and am delighted that David Tennant and Oliver Ford Davies will be returning to the Company for that.

In the Swan Theatre we open with new adaptations of Hilary Mantel’s Man Booker Prize-winning novels, Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies, by Mike Poulton.

Hilary Mantel has been working alongside us to find a genuine theatrical language for these plays, even promising to include material she left out of the books in order to do so. The gripping tale of Thomas Cromwell’s rise to power under Henry VIII, and the King’s infatuation with Anne Boleyn, has captivated readers and I am thrilled to bring them to our stages. Both plays are directed by Royal Court Associate Director, Jeremy Herrin, making his RSC directing debut.

Producing work for all ages is vital as we develop the theatregoing audiences of the future, and this year we are presenting a brand new adaptation of one of the great works of children’s literature, Peter Pan. Ella Hickson’s Wendy & Peter Pan brings a fresh perspective to this well known tale which I have no doubt will enthrall young and old alike. Jonathan Munby returns to the Company to direct following his previous work as one of the Directors of The Canterbury Tales.

This Prologue Season is just the beginning, and over the coming months I look forward to sharing more of our plans, not least the redevelopment of The Other Place.

Erica Whyman joins the Company in the new post of Deputy Artistic Director, and will have special responsibility to head up our thinking on this exciting new phase. And we will continue our programme of work with young people and schools, as well as a full programme of events and exhibitions.

2014 is Shakespeare’s 450th birthday, and 2016 marks his death in 1616. Rather than creating two separate Shakespeare’s life, from birth to grave, over an arc in a major nationwide event in 2016. Exciting times.

the quatercentenary of events, we plan to celebrate of three years, culminating Please join us.

Gregory Doran Artistic Director The RSC Ensemble is generously supported by THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION and THE KOVNER FOUNDATION The RSC Literary Department is generously supported by THE DRUE HEINZ TRUST

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Let us sit upon the ground, and tell sad stories of

THE DEATH OF KINGS

Richard is King. A monarch ordained by God to lead his people.

But he is also a man of very human weakness. A man whose vanity threatens to divide the great houses of England and drag his people into a dynastic civil war that will last 100 years. RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran directs David Tennant in the title role.

Richard II is the first production in a new cycle of Shakespeare’s History Plays, directed by Gregory, that will be performed over the coming seasons. David is joined in the company by Oliver Ford Davies, both of whom appeared in the acclaimed 2008 Hamlet.

Company includes Oliver Ford Davies |David Tennant | Director Gregory Doran | Designer Stephen Brimson Lewis

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A NEW DRAMATISATION IN TWO PARTS OF HILARY MANTEL’S NOVELS BY MIKE POULTON

Hilary Mantel is the first author to win the Man Booker Prize with consecutive novels.

They are now adapted for the stage in two parts by Mike Poulton (for the RSC St Erkenwald, Morte D’Arthur, The Canterbury Tales).

At the heart of these two gripping plays is an utterly compelling portrait of one of the most extraordinary men of his or any generation.

A commoner who will rise to dominate European politics, reforming church and state as he serves a monarch whose bullish and unpredictable passions ensure success is a matter of life and death.

They are directed by Royal Court Associate Director Jeremy Herrin, whose recent credits include This House at the National Theatre and Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare’s Globe.

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It is the absence of facts that frightens people: the gap you open,

England in 1527. Henry VIII has been is desperate for a male heir. Intent Cardinal Wolsey persuade the Pope to With every month that passes without

King for almost 20 years and on divorce he demands that grant him an annulment. progress the King’s anger grows.

Into this volatile court enters the commoner Thomas Cromwell.

A one-time mercenary, master-politician, lawyer and doting father, he sets out to grant the King his desire whilst methodically and ruthlessly pursuing his own reforming agenda.

Director Jeremy Herrin

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Those who are made

Anne Boleyn is now Queen, her path to Henry’s side cleared by Cromwell.

But Henry remains without a male heir, and the conflict with the Catholic Church has left England dangerously isolated as France and the Holy Roman Empire ominously manoeuvre for position.

When the King begins to Cromwell must negotiate bullies and manipulates satisfy Henry, keep the Director Jeremy Herrin

fall in love with the seemingly plain Jane Seymour, an increasingly dangerous court as he charms, nobility, commoners and foreign powers alike to nation safe and advance his own ambitions.

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By Ella Hickson Adapted from the novel by JM Barrie

Peter, why aren’t there

any lost girls?

Winter 1909. Snow is falling across London. Wendy Darling and her two brothers sleep peacefully in their bedroom, as their parents bicker downstairs. In a sudden flurry of snow the window blows open, and into their lives tumbles a mischievous boy called Peter. Shortly followed by a very fractious fairy by the name of Tink.

In the magical Peter Pan, Wendy sees not only a great adventure, but also a chance to rediscover the key to her parents’ lost happiness. With the aid of a little fairy dust she agrees to fly with Peter to Neverland. There she will give the Lost Boys a run for their money, defeat Captain Hook and his pirate crew, and ultimately, learn what it means to grow up.

JM Barrie’s classic tale of the boy who never grows up is adapted in a spectacular new version by Ella Hickson (Boys, Soho Theatre and Decade for Headlong) and directed by Jonathan Munby (for the RSC The Canterbury Tales).

Join us in Winter 2013 as we fly to Neverland...

Director Jonathan Munby | Designer Colin Richmond

Suitable for ages 7+

Highlights

a celebration of RSC costume

Into the Wild PACCAR Room Opens Saturday 20 April 2013 A journey through Shakespeare’s natural world, revealed through highlights from the RSC’s Costume Collection.

Into the Wild explores how costume designers and makers have responded to themes of nature in Shakespeare’s work. It is an exclusive chance to see rarely displayed costumes and includes many worn by some of the RSC’s most famous actors including Peggy Ashcroft, Ian McKellen, Juliet Stevenson and David Tennant.

Shakespeare’s characters, stories and words are rich with references to nature, from stormy seas, magical woods and wild forests, to plants, precious stones, the weather, moon and stars. Displaying the skilful craft of costume making and design, Into the Wild will show how those themes are continuously interpreted and designed in diverse and imaginative ways through costume over the years.

FREE

April – October 2013 This year sees a glorious celebration of costume displayed throughout our home in Stratford-upon-Avon For the Summer and Winter Seasons costume takes over our theatres, revealing highlights from the RSC’s collection along with new artistic responses, interactive displays and your chance to try on RSC theatre costumes in our dressing up box.

Showing the specialist skills and imagination of artists, designers and makers, In Stitches – A Celebration of RSC Costume, will draw on the Company’s rich heritage in creating a huge variety of costume for our work on stage.

Costume Craft Ferguson Room Opens Saturday 4 May 2013 An interactive display that follows the journey of how a costume is made and maintained by our Costume Department, from first fitting to final performance.

Learn about some of the processes our costume makers use before trying on a finished article in the dressing up area.

FREE Imaginative displays, projections and activities will change and pop up around the building throughout the whole year, including installations by RSC Associate Designer Tom Piper.

Keep checking the website for updates and more information www.rsc.org.uk/institches

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Opportunities to get an insight into theatre-making at the RSC

EVENTS

Talks and Demonstrations Director Talks The Director discusses the process of creating their production. Onstage, £5 Richard II Wed 16 Oct 5.15–6pm Wolf Hall & Bring up the Bodies Sat 4 Jan 11.15–12noon Unwrapped Join members of the Company as they demonstrate the ways the play journeys from the page to the stage. For ages 12+ Onstage, 10.30–11.30am, £5 Richard II Sat 2 Nov Wolf Hall Sat 22 Feb Post Show Talkbacks Stay on after the show and put your questions to members of the Acting Company. Onstage, free Richard II Mon 4 Nov Wendy & Peter Pan Sat 25 Jan (post matinee) Wolf Hall Tue 11 Feb Bring up the Bodies Thu 20 Feb

Events for Families and Young People From free post show talks to workshops for families we offer a range of fun activities to help you get behind the scenes at the RSC and find out more about theatre-making.

Keep up to date with what’s going on at www.rsc.org.uk/events

Family Day Join members of the Acting Company and Creative Team to explore the story and how the performance is created, including opportunities to take part.

Onstage, 10.15–11.15am, £5 per adult, £3 per child Wendy & Peter Pan Sat 15 Feb Family workshops 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 8+. Clore Learning Centre, 10–11.30am, £5 per adult, £2.50 per child Richard II Sat 19 Oct Wendy & Peter Pan Sat 25 Jan

Blown Away Presented by Birdsnest Theatre Ferguson Room, Swan Theatre Tue 29 Oct–Sun 3 Nov The wind can whisk you up into the sky, the wind can take you on an adventure!

What if, one windy night a little girl arrives in your bedroom and tells you she’s the wind? Join us as a small boy finds himself swept up and whisked away on an unforgettable journey. A beautiful and engaging show containing live music, shadow puppetry and movement.

For children aged 3–6 years and their families. £10 adults/£5 children Story Garden Discover the joy of Shakespeare’s stories in these active storytelling sessions. Suitable for 4–8 year olds and their parents/carers. Ruinart Circle Bar, RST, 10–11am, £3 per adult, £2 per child Sat 26 Oct, Sat 23 Nov, Sat 14 Dec, Sat 25 Jan, Sat 22 Feb, Sat 29 Mar Play in A Day A practical day long workshop, focusing on one of Shakespeare’s plays, with a performance to family and friends at the end of the day.

Clore Learning Centre, 10am–4.30pm, £20 (lunch not included) 8–10 years Mon 28 Oct, Mon 17 Feb 11–14 years Tue 29 Oct, Tue 18 Feb 15–18 years Wed 30 Oct, Wed 19 Feb Write On! Creative writing sessions for young people led by a professional writer.

Swan Reading Room, 10.30am–12.30pm, £5 Sat 28 Sep, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 16 Nov, Sat 14 Dec, Sat 25 Jan, Sat 22 Feb, Sat 22 Mar

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EDUCATION

Our wide range of workshops, conferences, events and professional development courses are tailored to meet the needs of you and your students, from Early Years to Undergraduates.

For more information visit www.rsc.org.uk/education

BOOKING

For full information, to talk to our Education Specialists or to book, please call our Education Ticket Hotline on

0844 800 1113

A-Level Study Days

Exploring Neverland

For students studying AQA or Edexcel Drama or English Curricula. Designed to give students an in-depth understanding of Richard II and an insight into the production’s performance choices. Available from the second preview performance, Mon - Fri throughout UK term time.

Max 30 students.

10am–3.30pm or 1–6pm COST: £325 (£305 RSC Education Members)

Transport your students to the world of Neverland in these specially created days which include: an onstage session with members of the creative team; a one-hour practical workshop exploring the story and characters; a post show talk with the actors.

Wed 29 Jan, 10.15am–4.30pm Wed 5 Feb, 10.15am–4.30pm COST: £240 (£215 RSC Education Members) per class, max 30 students. Tickets to the matinee performance are additional

Richard II

Sixth Form Conference Designed to complement AS and A-Level English and Drama curricula. Students will gain a greater understanding of the play in performance; develop insights into the theatre-making process; undertake close textual analysis; and understand how to unlock meaning in Shakespeare’s plays through exploring interpretive choices.

Thu 14 Nov, 10.30am–5pm Cost: £35 per student (£25 RSC Education Members) including ticket to evening performance In partnership with Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

Free Online Resources

Wendy & Peter Pan

student conference: Tudor England in the Making

Wolf Hall & Bring up the Bodies

A two-day conference for Undergraduate and A Level students. A series of talks and practical sessions which explore the historical context, politics and characters at the heart of these productions. The days will consider the adaptation process through conversations and workshops with the creative teams involved in bringing these novels to the stage. (Speakers to be announced).

Day one: Wolf Hall Day two: Bring up the Bodies Mon 3 & Tue 4 Mar, 10.30am–5pm COST: £35 per day per student (including cost of ticket) or £60 for both days (including cost of two tickets)

For a range of films, images, historical information and printable lesson activities, including BBC Shakespeare Unlocked Learning Resources visit www.rsc.org.uk/education/resources

Write Here, Write Now with Matilda

A new online resource for schools including a National Writing Challenge is now available, giving students a chance to create scripts and songs inspired by Matilda The Musical.

All details and resources designed for use in the classroom can be found at www.matildathemusical.com/schools

Teachers’ Courses

Our courses are designed to support teachers in developing the skills, knowledge and confidence to get pupils on their feet, working together to explore Shakespeare’s plays.

Visit www.rsc.org.uk/education/cpd for full details.

Production based workshops Full and half day practical workshops to deepen your students’ understanding of the play and productions.

Available from the second preview performance, Mon - Fri throughout UK term time.

Max 30 students per workshop.

Half Day Workshops: 10am–12noon, 1–3pm or 4–6pm.

COST: £185 (£165 RSC Education Members) Full Day Workshops: 10am–3.30pm or 1–6pm COST: £325 (£305 RSC Education Members)

Shakespeare Challenge

Shakespeare workshops

Workshops to increase students’ knowledge of characters, plot and language of the Shakespeare play of your choice.

Available Mon-Fri throughout UK term time.

Max 30 students per workshop.

Half Day Workshops: 10am–12noon, 1–3pm or 4–6pm COST: £205 (£185 RSC Education Members) Full Day Workshops: 10am–3.30pm or 1–6pm COST: £350 (£325 RSC Education Members)

Theatre Days & Post-show Talks

On stage pre-matinee sessions exploring production choices with members of the Acting Company.

Richard II Thu 7 Nov, 10.30–11.30am Wendy & Peter Pan Thu 16 Jan, 10.15–11.15am Thu 13 Feb, 10.15–11.15am COST: £4 per student (£3 RSC Education Members)

Teaching Shakespeare is a ground-breaking professional development programme brought to you by the Royal Shakespeare Company and the University of Warwick. You can access our unique online programme as an individual or as a school, or take part in an accredited five day course in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Post-show talks are also available 2013 courses run Mon 29 July - Fri 2 August and applications are now being on these dates. These events are invited for: free of charge for students who Post Graduate Award in The Essentials of Teaching Shakespeare in the have watched the performance.

To book your place, please e-mail Classroom – most suitable for English, Language Arts and Literacy teachers.

Post Graduate Award in The Essentials of Staging and Performing education@rsc.org.uk Shakespeare – most suitable for Drama and Theatre teachers.

Find out how your students can take the Shakespeare Challenge and gain a Bronze Arts Award: www.rsc.org.uk/education/award

Cost: £995 + VAT Visit www.teachingshakespeare.ac.uk for full details and information on how to apply.

RSC Workshops, conferences and professional development courses for students and teachers are generously supported

by THE CLORE DUFFIELD FOUNDATION

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

Open daily from 11.30am (12 noon Sundays).

Menus change regularly. Reserve your table online www.rsc.org.uk/rooftop or call 01789 403449

Seeing a Show?

A fixed price menu is available, with two or three course options, starting from ÂŁ17.50.

Theatre Bars

There are four theatre bars in the building; the Scott Bar, the Ruinart Circle Bar, the Upper Circle Bar and the Swan Bar.

The Riverside Cafe and Terrace

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.

Event Hire

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

SHOPPING 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 shop online at www.rsc.org.uk/shop

TICKET PRICES Royal Shakespeare Theatre Preview £30 All perfs except Sat Eve £40 Sat Eve £50

£25 £35 £40

£20 £30 £35

£15 £18 £20

£12* £14* £14*

Superseats are available at a supplement of £10 per ticket. *Restricted view seats. Prices are guaranteed until 18 March 2013.

Public Understudy Performances

Swan Theatre Preview All perfs except Sat Eve Sat Eve

£24 £35 £42

£18 £30 £38

£14 £23 £28

£10 £16 £18

Prices are guaranteed until 18 March 2013.

See the stars of tomorrow performing today.

We run a full understudy company for all of our productions. Throughout the year the understudy performances for selected productions will be open to the public.

These full scale performances give audiences the chance to see the leading actors of the future.

See Performance Schedule for dates. Tickets £5, £2.50 RSC Members.

TICKET DISCOUNTS 16-25 YEAR OLDS

£5 per ticket

40 tickets in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and 20 tickets at the Swan Theatre are 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 Box Office from 1 hour before the performance. Proof of age is required. Tickets are allocated entirely at the discretion of the Box Office. 10 tickets at the RST, 6 tickets at the Swan Theatre are available on the day of the performance, in person only. Available during priority booking by telephone for Members 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 is required. Does not apply to groups.

over 60s

£30 per ticket

Applies to Tuesday and Wednesday evening and midweek matinee performances. Maximum of 7 tickets per transaction. Does not apply to Superseats.

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE GROUPS

£16 per ticket non-Members (£12.50 per ticket for Education Members) plus one free ticket for 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.

ADULT GROUPS 8+

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

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

standby rate

£20 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 is required.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

£16 per ticket

If your choice of seat is limited by your disability then your seat is £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+.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

October 2013–March 2014

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7.15 Candide

1.15 ● Candide 7.15 Titus

7.15 Titus

7.15 Candide

1.15 ■ Candide 7.15 Titus

7.15 Titus

7.15 1.15 Mad World Mad World 7.15 Candide

7.15 Candide 7.30 F Richard II

7.15 Mad World 7.30 Richard II

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7.30 Richard II

1.30 Richard II 7.30 Richard II

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7.30 Richard II

7.30 Richard II

7.30 ■ Richard II

1.30 Richard II 7.15 F Antony and Cleopatra 7.30 Richard II

7.15 Antony and Cleopatra 7.30 Richard II

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7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

1.15 Peter Pan 1.30 Wolf Hall 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

1.15 Peter Pan 1.30 Wolf Hall 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

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1.15 Peter Pan 1.30 Wolf Hall 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

2.00 Peter Pan

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7.30 Bodies

7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

1.00 P Wolf Hall 7.00 P Bodies 7.15 Peter Pan

1.15 PUS Peter Pan 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

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7.30 Wolf Hall

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7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

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1.15 Peter Pan 1.30 Wolf Hall 7.30 Bodies

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1.15 Peter Pan 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

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7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

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1.15 Peter Pan 1.30 Bodies 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

2.00 L Peter Pan

7.30 Wolf Hall

7.30 Bodies

1.30 Wolf Hall 7.30 Bodies

7.30 Wolf Hall

7.30 ■ Wolf Hall

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Royal Shakespeare Theatre Richard II, Wendy & Peter Pan Swan Theatre Candide*, Titus Andronicus*, A Mad World My Masters*, Antony and Cleopatra*, Wolf Hall, Bring up the Bodies SAT

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7.15 Titus 7.30 Richard II

7.15 Titus 7.30 Richard II

1.15 Candide 7.15 Candide 7.30 Richard II

7.15 Candide 7.00 P Richard II

7.15 Mad World 7.30 Richard II

1.15 Mad World 1.30 Richard II 7.15 Candide 7.30 Richard II

7.15 7.15 ■ Candide Candide 7.30 7.30 Richard II Richard II

1.15 Titus 7.15 Titus 7.30 Richard II

1.30 Richard II 7.15 Mad World 7.30 Richard II

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7.15 Antony and Cleopatra

7.15 Antony and Cleopatra 7.30 Richard II

7.00 P Antony and Cleopatra 7.30 Richard II

1.30 Richard II 7.15 Antony and Cleopatra 7.30 Richard II

7.15 Antony and Cleopatra 7.30 Richard II

1.15 Antony and Cleopatra 1.30 ■ Richard II 7.15 Antony and Cleopatra 7.30 L Richard II

7.15 Antony and Cleopatra

7.15 Antony and Cleopatra

1.15 Antony and Cleopatra 7.15 Antony and Cleopatra

7.15 Antony and Cleopatra

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7.15 F Peter Pan

7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 F Wolf Hall

7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

7.15 Peter Pan

7.15 Peter Pan

1.15 Peter Pan 7.00 P Peter Pan

7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 F Bodies

1.15 Mad World 7.15 Titus 7.30 Richard II

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1.15 Peter Pan 1.30 Wolf Hall 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

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7.30 Bodies

7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

1.30 Wolf Hall 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

1.15 Peter Pan 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

1.30 PUS Wolf Hall 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

1.15 ● Peter Pan 1.30 Bodies 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

2.00 Peter Pan

7.30 Wolf Hall

7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

1.30 Bodies 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

1.15 ▲ Peter Pan 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

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1.15 Peter Pan 1.30 Bodies 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

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1.15 Peter Pan 1.30 ■ Wolf Hall 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

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7.30 Bodies

7.30 Wolf Hall

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7.30 Bodies

7.30 Wolf Hall

1.30 ● Wolf Hall 7.30 ● Bodies

7.30 Wolf Hall

7.30 Wolf Hall

1.30 Bodies 7.30 Bodies

7.30 Bodies

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1.30 ■ Bodies 7.30 Bodies

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7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

1.30 Wolf Hall 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

1.15 Peter Pan 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

7.15 ■ Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

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7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

1.30 Bodies 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

1.15 Peter Pan 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

ABBREVIATIONS Titus = Titus Andronicus, Mad World = A Mad World My Masters, Peter Pan = Wendy & Peter Pan, Bodies = Bring up the Bodies KEY

F = First Performance P = Press Night L = Last Performance PUS = Public Understudy Performance ▲ = Relaxed Performance = Pre-or Post-Show on stage event = Reduced Price Preview ■ = Audio Described Performance ● = Captioned Performance

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7.15 L Mad World 7.30 Richard II

1.15 L Candide 1.30 Richard II 7.15 L Titus 7.30 Richard II

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7.15 Antony and Cleopatra

1.15 Antony and Cleopatra 7.15 Antony and Cleopatra

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7.15 Antony and Cleopatra

7.15 ● Antony and Cleopatra

1.15 Antony and Cleopatra 7.15 Antony and Cleopatra

7.15 ■ Antony and Cleopatra

7.15 Antony and Cleopatra

1.15 ■ Antony and Cleopatra 7.15 L Antony and Cleopatra

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7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

1.15 Peter Pan 1.30 Wolf Hall 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

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7.30 Bodies

7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Wolf Hall

1.15 Peter Pan 1.30 Wolf Hall 7.30 Bodies

1.15 Peter Pan 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

1.30 PUS Bodies 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

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1.30 Wolf Hall 7.30 Bodies

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1.30 PUS 7.30 7.30 7.30 Richard II Richard II Richard II Richard II 7.30 Richard II

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1.15 Peter Pan 7.15 Peter Pan 7.30 Bodies

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Relaxed Performance Thu 23 Jan 2014–1.15pm This performance welcomes schools and families with children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, sensory and communication disorders, a learning disability or anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment.

Tickets £5 children, £10 adults, 1 free teacher/carer place for every 5 pupils. Additional adult supervisors £10 Visit www.rsc.org.uk for more information.

Wendy & Peter Pan

Underpinning the Company’s work is a recognition of the importance of our home in Stratford-upon-Avon. It was not only Shakespeare’s home town, but having been home to the RSC for the past five decades, this Midlands town is also home to a team of vastly experienced craftspeople and theatre-makers, whose knowledge, skills and dedication to their work are present in every production we produce. Every time you take your seat to watch a performance by the RSC, be it in London, on tour in the UK or abroad, that production was made in Stratford-upon-Avon by actors given freedom and time to develop their craft, and by the skilled production and behind the scenes teams who not only build our sets and make our costumes and props, but contribute to every element of an audience’s experience.

Discover more by visiting www.rsc.org.uk for behind the scenes films with the people and teams who make our productions or visit in person and take a theatre tour to experience for yourself all that goes on backstage www.rsc.org.uk/theatretours

Photography of Gregory Doran and David Tennant by Jillian Edelstein, design by RSC Graphic Design.

Shot at Iris Studios. Chair for Gregory Doran, Sweetpea and Willow. Richard II throne by RSC Workshops Image design for Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies by Edwina Kelly Illustration for Wendy & Peter Pan by Rohan Eason

www.rsc.org.uk

0844 800 1110