School Open Day
We're opening our doors to schools groups to find out more about the processes behind making and staging Twelfth Night.
School groups can take part in a range of activities and experiences throughout the day, including an on-stage session with members of the company and practical workshops.
In the afternoon, schools will see the matinee performance of Twelfth Night.
Key Stage 2 and above
16 January 2025, 10am - 4pm, Stratford-upon-Avon
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Teacher Webinar
A 90-minute online introduction to teaching Twelfth Night. Find out more about teaching this play using active rehearsal room approaches, preparing students for exams and have the opportunity to ask questions of an RSC Practitioner.
18 December, 4pm, Online
£10
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INSET Days
"Fantastic workshop with so many useful activities, thank you for a great session that will enhance the children’s learning." - Primary Teacher in Nottingham
Book a CPD session on Twelfth Night with the RSC to develop and support your teaching of this set text for many GCSE and A level English Literature specifications.
Our INSET Days explore techniques used in our rehearsal rooms and and look at how you can use these in the classroom to bring Shakespeare to life from Key Stage 2 to Higher Education.
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Resources and Activities
Twelfth Night tells the story of twins, Sebastian and Viola, who are separated after their ship is wrecked at sea and Viola is stranded on the shores of Ilyria. Trying to find work alone, Viola disguises herself as a boy and becomes a messenger for the Duke, Orsino.
For young people of all ages, this play is a brilliant route into looking at dramatic irony and comic characters, such as Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrew Aguecheek,as well as looking at a range of themes including:
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First Encounters Tour 2022
Find out more about our First Encounters Twelfth Night that toured in 2022.
Shakespeare Learning Zone
Students will find many resources in our Shakespeare Learning Zone, including scene by scene analysis, activities on character relationships, in depth scene studies and PEE grids. These resources are also perfect to be used by teachers in the classroom.
