The Play's The Thing

Until Thurs 31 Dec 2026 View Venues, Dates & Times

Free exhibition where visitors can discover the stories behind the ever-changing world of the RSC.

Take the chance to see a First Folio from 1623, costumes worn by Ian McKellen and Alex Kingston or have a go at our quick change challenge and other interactive exhibits.

New items for 2025/26

Enter the ever-changing world of the RSC, and explore our history and work here in Stratford-upon-Avon. Each year different community groups engage with our collections, sharing their perspectives and selecting objects for display.

For 2025, three groups with experience of displacement from home have helped co-curate this exhibition, reflecting themes of imagination and playfulness. Their choices and words show the power of theatre to inspire ideas and illuminate emotions across cultures, languages, and borders.

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