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Exploring Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon


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This final episode in our Stratford-Upon-Avon mini-series revolves around all things theatrical. First, there's a little  history on where in the town Shakespeare found his inspiration, then there are 'visits' to all three Royal Shakespeare venues as well as information on the company's museum of props and costumes. Whether you want to discover Stratford's theatres, see a play or learn more about life behind the scenes, all you need to know is here.


Reading Suggestions

Know-it-All Shakespeare Edited by Ros Barber and Mark Rylance
The Man who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench   
Fools and Mortals by Bernard Cornwell

Links for this post

The Royal Shakespeare Company  
The 3 Stratford theatres  
RSC information on Shakespeare   
RSC Public costume hire  
The Play’s the Thing (exhibition)  

 

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