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The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is pleased to announce its participation in the UK’s largest celebration of community action on climate change and nature preservation, Great Big Green Week, taking place from 9–16 June. The RSC will host an exciting line-up of free special events in Stratford-upon-Avon, introducing a brand-new environmental tour, and sustainable catering offering. In addition, the Welcome Space will be open to community groups hosting their own Great Big Green Week activities alongside a range of other inspiring events happening across the town.
RSC Environmental Tour
This free one-off tour of the RSC theatres focuses on the Company’s environmental actions and initiatives. Attendees will learn about all aspects of the RSC’s work from improvements to the buildings; environmental considerations in the shop and café; and steps to reduce the environmental impact of what goes on and comes off stage.
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Green Dining Offers
During Great Big Green Week, the RSC will be serving up a selection of dishes with an environmental focus at the Rooftop Restaurant including:
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Carbon Literacy Training Event
Learn about climate change and what is being done locally to create a low-carbon culture. Attend both sessions to qualify for your certificate from the Carbon Literacy Project.
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Craftivism Special
This event is a morning of crafts with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust to discover how we can look after the waterways and wildlife.
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Demonstration of Textile Crafts
The Stratford-upon-Avon Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers invite you to discover the beauty of spinning, weaving, and braiding with live demonstrations, celebrating eco-conscious techniques and sustainable creative expression.
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Creative Writing & Water Workshop
Co-led by Lucy Parrott Writing Workshops and Lily Holbrook, Blue Health Coach at the RSC, this session invites you swap scrolling for scribing, as we explore Shakespeare's seven ages of man as they relate to the seven ages of water. This workshop is in collaboration with River Hope, an emerging community creative process in Stratford.
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River Hope Photography and Film Installation
Throughout Great Big Green Week, visit The Welcome Space in the PACCAR Room to watch a film created by River Hope photographers, providing a visual language for the river, its wildlife and nature.
This workshop is in collaboration with River Hope, a local grassroots movement using creativity, ceremony and action to foster love and stewardship for our waterways and their biodiversity.
Attendees can attend on the days below and also meet the photographers on Saturday 14 June from 11am to 12.30pm.
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Exploring Sustainable Theatre-making
Join Elizabeth Freestone, Director of the RSC's 2023 production of The Tempest, to discuss what goes into creating a sustainable theatre production. Presented by Norah's Ark Community Play (Stratford Town Trust).
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