ABOUT THE SUMMER SCHOOL 

The 79th RSC Summer School will take place from 24 to 27 August 2026. 

Join us for a four-day programme with leading academics, actors, directors and RSC staff about Shakespeare, theatre and the shows on our stages in the 2026/27 season.

At the RSC Summer School you will meet and hear from leading members of the acting companies and creative teams to explore the choices made for the productions on our stages. Participants will have the opportunity to find out more about how theatre is made at the RSC. You will also hear from leading academics, in association with The Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham.

If you have an enquiry about the Summer School please contact learning@rsc.org.uk

Tickets

Join us for the week, just for a day, or for a single session. Priority Booking for week tickets opens from 30 September. Day tickets will go on sale in 2026, Session tickets are only available to purchase on the day of the session.

BOOK TICKETS

Performances

We recommend seeing the productions that will be explored during the week. We will suggest performances for you to attend when the shows have been announced. 

Any enquires please contact learning@rsc.org.uk   

The RSC Summer School is delivered in collaboration with The Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham.

The work of the RSC Creative Learning and Engagement team is supported by Paul Hamlyn Foundation, GRoW @ Annenberg, The Polonsky Foundation, The Thompson Family Charitable Trust and other generous supporters.