Theatres · West Midlands
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
In or near Atherstone on Stour.
Royal Shakespeare Theatre — Grade II* listed building-listed theatre in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon · 1.0 km
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is located in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, with the nearest railway station being Stratford-upon-Avon, approximately 1 km away. The postcode for the venue is CV37 6BB. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Royal Shakespeare Theatre is a Grade II* listed building-listed theatre in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1207396). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre (RST) (originally called the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre) is a Grade II* listed 1,040+ seat thrust stage theatre owned by the Royal Shakespeare Company dedicated to the English playwright and poet William Shakespeare. It is located beside the River Avon in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon – Shakespeare's birthplace – in the English Midlands. The building incorporates the smaller Swan Theatre.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon is an intimate venue known for staging works by Shakespeare's contemporaries and modern playwrights. It features a deep thrust stage and has undergone recent refurbishments to enhance accessibility and audience comfort.
From the Wikipedia article
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre (RST) (originally called the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre) is a Grade II* listed 1,040+ seat thrust stage theatre owned by the Royal Shakespeare Company dedicated to the English playwright and poet William Shakespeare. It is located beside the River Avon in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon – Shakespeare's birthplace – in the English Midlands. The building incorporates the smaller Swan Theatre. The Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres re-opened in November 2010 after undergoing a major renovation known as the Transformation Project.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
. This was gutted by a fire in 1926, and rebuilt and incorporated into the new theatre in 1932. The building has been used by the Swan Theatre since 1986.]] across the River Avon]] The tricentenary of Shakespeare's birth in 1864 gave impetus for a permanent memorial to him in his hometown. The original Shakespeare Memorial Theatre came about through the campaigning efforts and donations of Edward Fordham Flower and his son Charles Edward Flower, owners of a local brewery business in Stratford, and important figures in local political affairs, due to their efforts, the first theatre was opened on the banks of the Avon on 19 April 1879. It was a Victorian Gothic structure, designed by William…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.1904, -1.7039
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Postcode
- CV37 6BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Established
- 1879
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon — 1 km
- Official site
- www.rsc.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1375404 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Royal Shakespeare Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Shakespeare Theatre?
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV37 6BB), in the parish of Stratford-upon-Avon.
- What is Royal Shakespeare Theatre?
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre — Grade II* listed building-listed theatre in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royal Shakespeare Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV37 6BB.
- When was Royal Shakespeare Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1879. Designed by Elisabeth Scott.
- Who owns Royal Shakespeare Theatre?
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre is owned by Royal Shakespeare Company.
- Is Royal Shakespeare Theatre a listed building?
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Royal Shakespeare Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV37 6BB.