Value proposition

The Royal Shakespeare Company creates theatre at its best, made in Stratford-upon-Avon and shared around the world.

We produce an inspirational artistic programme each year, setting Shakespeare in context, alongside the work of his contemporaries and today’s writers.

Everyone at the RSC - from actors to armourers, musicians to technicians - plays a part in creating the world you see on stage.

All our productions begin life at our Stratford workshops and theatres and we bring them to the widest possible audience through our touring, residencies, live broadcasts and online activity. So wherever you experience the RSC, you experience work made in Shakespeare’s home town.

We have trained generations of the very best theatre makers and we continue to nurture the talent of the future.

We encourage everyone to enjoy a lifelong relationship with Shakespeare and live theatre. We reach 530,000 children and young people annually through our education work, transforming their experiences in the classroom, in performance and online.

Registered charity no. 212481

Theatre, Shakespeare, Education, Exhibitions, Events, Live cinema broadcasts, Free schools'​ broadcasts, Performing arts, Live music, and Restaurant and café