Royal Shakespeare Theatre

The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is a large theatre dedicated to British playwright William Shakespeare in his birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon.

Related Topics:
Playwright - William Shakespeare - Stratford-upon-Avon

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The theatre was opened in 1933 and was originally called the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. It is now managed by the Royal Shakespeare Company and was renamed in 1961.

Related Topics:
1933 - Royal Shakespeare Company - 1961

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The theatre is not well designed for modern Shakespeare performance, as many audience members are a long way from the stage and the lobby is very small. For many years the RSC have been planning to demolish it and build a new theatre, but no solid plans have yet emerged.

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