The RSC’s family version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ returns this year from Dec 4 to Jan 20.  This is a new adaptation by David Edgarof Charles Dickens’ classic tale.
It is suitable for children aged 7 and over and children’s tickets are half price.

Director Gregory Doran offers a satirical futuristic vision of this Trojan War play with virtuoso percussionist Evelyn Glennie providing a soundscape.
Troilus and Cressida plays in the main theatre until Nov 17th.

Tamburlaine by Christopher Marlowe is at the RSC until December 1st.  Directed by Michael Boyd, this portrait of power at its most charismatic and violent may not be for the faint-hearted, promising extravagant savagery, blood soaked fantasy, gun shots, smoke effects and scenes that may cause distress!

By contrast, a new version of Tartuffeby Molière runs at The Swan Theatrefrom September 7th to February 23rd.  Moliere’s classic satire is brought up to date by Emmy Award winning comedy writers Anil Guptaand Richard Pinto.

Sam Kenton’snew musical tells the story of anti-establishment theatre visionary Joan Littlewood.
The role of Joan is presented by seven different actors and reviews have been great (‘A fun filled witty new musical’ ***** WHATSONSTAGE)
It plays at the Swan Theatreuntil August 4.

Organized by CAMRA, the Stratford upon avon Beer & Cider Festivalis a 2 day event being held from 6th July to 7th July 2018 at the Stratford On Avon Racecoursein Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom. This event showcases beer, cider, hot food & live music as well as sparkling wine and a variety of food.

A new musical about the life of Joan Littlewood, described as “the anarchic revolutionary of 20th century theatre”, opens at the Swan Theatre on June 22nd.

Book, music and lyrics are by Sam Kenyon and it runs in Stratford upon Avon at the RSC until August 4th.

Shakespeare’s story of love at first sight divided by family ties plays in the main theatre until September 21 before transferring to London.

Romeo is played by Bally Gill and Juliet by Karen Fishwick.

Love books, writing and reading?
Stratford’s 11th annual Literary Festival takes place at the Stratford Artshouse from Sunday April 22 to Sunday April 29.
Alongside education events involving local schools, there will be a week of debate, ideas, workshops and humour.  Celebrity author events include Jeremy Vine, Alan Johnson, Harry Hill, Louise Minchin, Rose Tremain and Harriet Hartman.

Mary Pix’s 1700 comedy of manners is at The Swan Theatre until June 14th.
Widow of a wealthy banker, Mrs Rich craves acceptance as a woman of quality and entry into high society.  The play is about snobbery, social aspiration and a cruel deception – it has loud bangs, two dogs and lots of fun.

If you’re visiting Stratford on April 21st, you can enjoy the town’s Shakespeare birthday celebrations including performances, a parade and a party.