HQ Function

Serves as the primary hub for artistic creation, rehearsals, performances, administration, and educational outreach. It houses the company's main theatres and workshops.

Notable Features:

The Royal Shakespeare Theatre (RST) with its innovative thrust stage, the Swan Theatre, The Other Place (studio theatre and development hub), extensive costume workshops, archives, and public spaces including a tower with panoramic views.

Work Culture:

A creative, collaborative, and dynamic environment driven by a passion for theatre and Shakespeare. It involves a diverse range of professionals from actors and directors to technicians, craftspeople, educators, and administrators, all working towards producing world-class theatre.

HQ Significance:

The HQ is deeply significant as it's located in Shakespeare's hometown, directly connecting the company's work to the playwright's legacy. It's a global destination for Shakespeare enthusiasts and theatre lovers.

Values Reflected in HQ: Artistic excellence, innovation, accessibility, education, and a commitment to preserving and reinterpreting Shakespeare's legacy for contemporary audiences.

Location:

The Royal Shakespeare Company supports a significant global presence through international touring of its productions to major festivals and venues worldwide. It engages in international collaborations, co-productions, and partnerships with theatre companies and cultural institutions across different countries. Furthermore, the RSC's work reaches global audiences through live cinema broadcasts (RSC Live from Stratford-upon-Avon), online streaming of past productions, and extensive digital learning resources. Its educational programs and methodologies are also shared and adapted internationally.

Street Address:

Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Waterside

City:

Stratford-upon-Avon

State/Province:

Warwickshire

Country:

United Kingdom