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  • 5/5 win t. 4 months ago on Google
    Beautiful performance and great acting by the artists. Been there on recommendation of many people. So watched one of the show and really enjoyed it. Had an amazing experience with friends and spent great time. This building is like old and new architecture mixture. Btw recommend if you’re around. Even the ticket is not that much which no one can afford.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sara 2 years ago on Google
    Great theatre, brilliant atmosphere. Went to see The Magician's Elephant which was unusual, but enjoyable. Hope to see a Shakespeare play in the future. Able to pre-book interval drinks if desired. Good toilet facilities too.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 FΓ‘bio G. 8 months ago on Google
    The theater is very well set-up. Even though I was relatively far from the stage compared to other seats, the view was great and the overall shape of the theater creates a very intimate atmosphere. I watched a performance of "As You Like it" by William Shakespeare, and the experience was amazing and incredibly enriching. The museum exhibition in the second floor was also quite interesting and fun. If you are passing by or happen to live in Shakespeare's town, visiting the theater and watching a play is definitely a must! πŸ˜ƒ
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 J R. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent place. The staff are all so helpful & lovely. They take their time to chat and make sure you know where you are going. A number of them even complimented my Husband & I on our attire & thanked us for making the effort to dress accordingly. (Very few people had bothered to dress for the occasion). A fabulous, interesting building with a shop, bar, cafe & restaurant. We saw an updated version of 'Much ado about nothing'. Again an excellent performance by all of the cast. It was my first foray into Shakespeare but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. My only negative comment is that the theatre seats are very small with very little leg room(I'm 5' 2")& were quite uncomfortable. Overall I would highly recommend and would definitely visit again. Thankyou to all who helped make this a fabulous Valentine's surprise weekend.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Angela B. 1 year ago on Google
    The RSC is open during the day to have a look around which I highly recommend.the foyer is pure Art Deco with the original box office in all it's art decco glory. We visited the tower too which is free to do, to see the views and get a description from the lovely guide waiting at the top. There is a shop selling all things Shakespeare. And then of course there is the play itself. Richard III is on right now and it was superb. Original costumes made in their newly acquired costumes workshop, live music and singing, and incredibly watchable and compelling story telling from the actors and creators. The whole company takes the job of being ambassadors for Shakespeare very seriously and they do a good job of creating productions that are inclusive and diverse so that everyone who watches is able to relate.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 The L. 1 year ago on Google
    First time for me at the RSC. Brilliant experience,great atmosphere.. Right at the front of the stage,great view. Set out like the old Globe. Ade Edmondson made a great Scrooge.Look forward to going again. Rooftop Restaurant is worth a visit as well.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Mrinmayee T. 11 months ago on Google
    Five stars to the patient and friendly employees, but RSC is way overrated. The theatre is made in Shakespeare's Globe style, and tickets to plays here are more then or same as London prices! I watched Hamnet here and I was shocked to see a 'bollywood cheesy romance' style play. It was lengthy, lacked the jist of main book and actors seemed absolute amateurs.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Harry S. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing theatre with an auditorium designed on the novel principle that everyone in the audience should have a good view of the stage. Seats were comfortable with reasonable leg room (upper circle row A). Staff are friendly and helpful and the performance itself (The Tempest, Feb 2023) was really enjoyable. The only slight niggle was slow service at the bar, so allow plenty of time if you want to get drinks to take in with you.

  • 5/5 tavinder c. 4 months ago on Google
    Went to see Empress play at RSC. Nice seating and interesting place to visit. Parking on streets limited to 2 hours and so parked in NCP car park which was 8 minutes away and expensive

  • 5/5 David M. 3 months ago on Google New
    I recently visited the theatre for the first time and I have to say they put on a very good show! I recommend a earlier visit to tour around the local town, then after there is a pub directly adjacent which is good for a calm pint afterwards. I look forward to coming again.

  • 4/5 Acacia 6 months ago on Google
    It was a very last minute decision to go and we are very glad that we did. It was an incredible performance from the actors, they really commit to character and convey the story very well (even for myself who is not very well versed in Shakespeare stories or language). There is a prompter displaying the words spoken, which was very helpful, especially as the actors did really well to convey the Scottish accent so some words were hard to pick up. We went for the cheapest seats which was the back row of the highest floor. Be warned that the seats are actually higher off the floor than the two rows in front, like a bar stool. Not great for plus size, short people, or if you afraid of heights (or all 3!). Thankfully it wasn't a sold out show so we were able to move down 3 rows and it was much more comfortable.

  • 5/5 Julie h. 4 months ago on Google
    Did the tour of costume areas and thought it was well worth the fee. You don't know what areas you are going to until the start but staff explained where you where heading at start and asked if it wasn't what you wanted/excepted but despite not heading into theatres themselves the costume areas were fantastic. Also walked round the free exhibition. The tower gives great views over Stratford and lady who took us up was very helpful and informative. Would recommend walking down the stairs as lots of pictures on stairwell. Cafe was nice and good value. Opted for pistachio cake. Some tickets for the theatres were still available for that evening but imagine would need to book depending when visiting. Would recommend visiting this place.

  • 5/5 Kieren B. 2 months ago on Google New
    One of the best attractions in the whole of the West Midlands and Warwickshire. Great museum, backstage tour, coffee and good, happy times. Will be back real soon in 2 months for Midsummer Nights Dream πŸŒ™ πŸ’“

  • 5/5 C 3 months ago on Google New
    This is a fantastic theatre that never fails to reward. We recently visited to see "A Box of Delights" - a great production with fantastic imagery. We had stall tickets that were Β£49.50 pp. The raked seats reward excellent views. The only minor niggle was that we were quite chilly, possibly due to the air conditioning. I would also highly recommend the "behind the scenes tour," This is a superb way to understand how this theatre operates. It is an excellent place to visit.

  • 5/5 P B. 9 months ago on Google
    Excellent venue! The views from the top are stunning and it’s free to go up the tower! Will be back to see a show!!

  • 5/5 Paul U. 1 year ago on Google
    Breaking news the RSC shop and inside cafe is dog friendly since 1 Jan 23. Everyone made our daughters corgi very welcome. Lovely views across the River Avon from the cafe. Outside seating area too in warmer weather.

  • 5/5 Matthew B. 1 year ago on Google
    Have thoroughly enjoyed recent productions of The Tempest and A Christmas Carol. The theatre is welcoming to all, easily accessible with generous pricing discounts for wheelchair users and a companion. The cafe is great to drop in at for tea and cake in the afternoon.

  • 4/5 Clari S. 9 months ago on Google
    Lovely evening at the RSC - firstly at the Riverside Cafe (lovely staff!) and then at the Comedy Festival. Comedy was tremendous (especially Zoe Lyons and Fern Brady). More comedy please the RSC and can you market it better please (we found out from word of mouth!).

  • 5/5 Bev L. 10 months ago on Google
    The RSC and Swan theatre are back to back with each other. But which ever end you approach you can walk through to either. There is a gift shop with all Shakespeare's inspired books and trinkets. You can book tickets for performances or lift to the tower for a great viewing experience. I noticed there are plenty of toilet facilities. And restaurants are beautiful with again views over looking gardens and river. Though I did not see a play this time I do recall it being a lovely large theatre inside. And also if you are not a fan of Shakespeare's plays it looks as though West end tours do visit as I saw advertising for the musical Matilda. All in all whatever your reason for visiting you won't be disappointed.

  • 4/5 Lyle T. 9 months ago on Google
    We did the 60min backstage tour. Our theater guide Steve was friendly and excited, but was not highly knowledgeable about theater terms and ideas. The walk through the spaces and the history he provided was great. We happen to be theater people and so most of his knowledge was a little less then fulfilling. But I recommend anyway.

  • 5/5 Lila M. 1 year ago on Google
    The rooftop restaurant was beautiful, gorgeous views and excellent service. The food was delicious, and portions were generous. I highly recommend this place to others!

  • 5/5 Beth K. 2 years ago on Google
    I've visited the RSC countless times now and never have an experience that is less than ideal. Staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating and the plays are always wonderfully done. A visit is more than worth the money.

  • 5/5 Phil R. 1 year ago on Google
    It looks very unassuming from the outside, almost like your entering a city hall rather than a theatre. But once inside it comes alive as a theatre. The auditorium seems to age and experience beyond it’s time. The seats are comfortable and there was no viewing problems either (assuming you don’t choose a restricted viewing seat). A bar and toilets on each level makes it a pleasant experience.

  • 5/5 Julie G. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a truly delicious pre-theatre meal here. It was light, carefully prepared and served modern cuisine. The beetroot, grapefruit and ricotta starter had a beautiful range of flavours and the bream was perfectly cooked. Set price for two or three courses made things easy. Nothing too much trouble for the waiting staff who were attentive, informed and helpful. Followed by superb rendition of Richard 3rd, we had a great evening.

  • 5/5 Laura C. 1 year ago on Google
    I saw the All's Well That Ends Well production and it was a very lovely theatre. The gift shop is cute, the cafe looked nice and the staff were on the ball. Great seating - I was given an upgrade and it was really lovely being closer to the stage.


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