Curious
Journey into a world where kitchen meets garden and where pots and pans get mischievously mixed up with planters and pails. A story without words, Curious is a spirited play for the very, very young. A perfect giggle-making introductory experience to theatre that explores everyday objects in an interactive environment. The performance concludes by inviting the children to venture onto the stage to dig, delve and rummage in the soft, moist soil.
Suitable for ages 0 – 3 years; running time: 45 minutes.
Blood, Guts & Gore
Join former RSC Head of Wigs and Makeup Brenda Leedham as she shows you the tricks to creating bruises, cuts and scars in this demonstration needing willing participants!
Suitable for all ages (all children must be accompanied by an adult).
11am – 12 noon Wednesday 16 April and Thursday 24 April Adults £3/Children £2
Story Garden
Become an actor and tell the story of one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. Everyone gets involved, so be prepared to make music, dress up and join in with the fun.
Suitable for 4 – 8 year olds (all children must be accompanied by an adult).
11am – 11.45am Thursday 17 April and Tuesday 22 April Adults £3/Children £2
Speaking Shakespeare
Want to have a go at speaking some of Shakespeare’s speeches? Come along to this fun and lively session that will have you quoting Shakespeare like a professional!
Suitable for ages 8+ (all children must be accompanied by an adult).
2.30pm – 3.30pm Wednesday 23 April Adults £3/Children £2
Introducing Shakespeare
Introduce and explore some of Shakespeare’s characters in this practical and fun workshop for children and their families.
Suitable for ages 8+ (all children must be accompanied by an adult).
11am – 12.30pm Friday 25 April Adults £3/Children £2
Family Workshop
Take part in a fun family workshop and work as an actor does, on your feet! No previous acting experience or knowledge of the play required, as you’ll be introduced to a Shakespeare story on the day
Suitable for ages 8+ (all children must be accompanied by an adult).
2pm – 3.30pm Friday 25 April Adults £3/Children £2
FREE ACTIVITIES
The Great Shakespeare Egg Hunt
Pick up a booklet from the leaflet racks in the theatre and follow the clues to find Shakespeare Egg Heads hidden around the building. Solve the puzzle and get an Easter Treat!
Saturday 12 April – Sunday 27 April
Crafty Drop-ins
Join us for a drop-in craft class perfect for 3 – 7 year olds. We provide the instructions and materials for you and your little one to work with, you supply the creativity.
Thursday 17 April, 2 – 4pm
Kings and Queens, Princes and Princesses
Wednesday 23 April, 10am – 12.30pm
Party crafts for Shakespeare’s Birthday
Adventure Bags
Pick up an adventure back pack from the cloakroom when you visit. Aimed to help you and your family explore the words of Shakespeare and the theatre in Stratford, discover items from our collection, the stories in Shakespeare’s plays and how they are created. Please ask a member of staff to borrow one.
