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Dateline:
25th July, 2008
RSC Open Day
On Sunday 31st August, the Royal Shakespeare Company will open its
doors once again to the public for its annual Open Day in Stratford-upon-Avon.
The Open Day features a varied line-up of free and paid-for events
aimed at fans of the Bard and theatre-lovers of all ages, and is the
perfect opportunity to find out more about one of the most well-known
theatre companies in the world.
Activities will take place at several venues around the town, including
the RSC’s Courtyard Theatre, the theatre gardens, The Shakespeare
Institute, Holy Trinity Church and the RSC workshops at Timothy’s
Bridge Road.
The Open Day will give everyone a glimpse into the work that goes into
making a production come to life, with talks and hands-on sessions about
theatre disciplines, including costume, lighting and sound, make-up,
wigs, armoury and stage fighting.
Other events include a Shakespearean interactive dancing competition,
inspired by the recent spate of popular TV dancing shows, The Great
Shakespeare Quiz, in which two teams pit their wits to see which knows
the most about the Bard, and, to end the day award-winning comedian
Russell Kane performs his hilarious four-hander Fakespeare.
The Open Day is supported by Mace Group, an RSC Community Partner,
and the construction managers on the transformation of the Royal Shakespeare
Theatre. On the day Mace Group will get their kit on, and fight it out
against teams from the RSC and The Dirty Duck to see who will be victorious
in a special football tournament.
Amongst the host of talks on offer, RSC actors Oliver Ford Davies,
Patrick Stewart and David Tennant (all currently appearing in Hamlet)
will reflect on their experiences of working at the RSC and with Shakespeare.
People will also have the chance to find out the latest on the transformation
of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre; there will be access to limited parts
of site on the Open Day, as well as displays and talks from those involved
in this landmark project.
Highlights of the Open Day programme include:
Shakespeare and Me
The Courtyard Theatre, 11.45am -12.45pm, £10 (£5 for 16-25
year olds)
RSC actors David Tennant and Patrick Stewart and RSC Chief Associate
Director, Gregory Doran, reflect on their careers and their relationships
with Shakespeare. Limited ticket availability.
RSC Music in the Church
Holy Trinity Church, 1-2pm, £5
RSC Chief Associate Director, Gregory Doran and RSC Director of Music
John Woolf introduce newly discovered musical treasures from the RSC
Archives, performed by the RSC Band and Choir.
Journeys with Shakespeare
The Shakespeare Institute, 2.15 – 3.15pm, £10 (£5
for 16-25 year olds)
From Cape Town to Damascus, Moscow to Rio - join Associate Director
Deborah Shaw and guests as they share their experiences of Shakespeare
across the globe and from a wide range of different cultural perspectives.
Working with the Works
The Shakespeare Institute, 3.30pm – 4.30pm, £10 (£5
for 16-25 year olds)
Jonathan Bate, co-editor of the RSC Complete Works and RSC Chief Associate
Director Gregory Doran in discussion, looking at how an editor’s
decision can affect interpretive choices in the rehearsal room and
performance.
Shakespeare's Church
Holy Trinity Church, 3.45-4.45pm, £5
The Reverend Martin Gorick and guests discuss the role the Holy Trinity
Church had in Shakespeare’s life, and how it may have influenced
his work.
Performing Shakespeare
The Courtyard Theatre, 7-8pm, £10 (£5 for 16-25 year olds)
Drawing on a lifetime's experience of playing Shakespearean roles,
Oliver Ford Davies and company talk about the practical challenges
involved in performing Shakespeare. Oliver Ford Davies spent twelve
years with the RSC performing in over twenty-five productions and
won the Olivier Award for Best Actor for Racing Demon whilst
at the National Theatre. This year sees Oliver return to the RSC as
part of the Hamlet acting company.
The Great Shakespeare Quiz
The Courtyard Theatre, 8.30-9.30pm, £10 (£5 for 16-25
year olds)
Following the success of last year’s contest, more RSC alumni
and special guests battle against each other to be crowned the Kings
and Queens of Shakespearean knowledge.
Russell Kane: Fakespeare - the Lamentable Tragedie of Yates's
Wine Lodge
The Courtyard Theatre, 10-11pm, £10 (£5 for 16-25 year
olds)
Award-winning stand-up comedian, Russell Kane, ends Open Day in hilarious
fashion with his show straight from Edinburgh. Hear Shakespeare’s
language as never before spoken by Sharonetti, Traceccia, Daveutio
and Garyenti. “Nearly as funny as Donald Sinden,” Michael
Boyd, RSC Artistic Director.
For full details of the day’s programme, times, venues and costs
visit www.rsc.org.uk/openday
or call the ticket hotline on 0844 800 1110.
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