ROYAL SHAKESPEARE

THEATRETHE MERRY

WIVES OF WINDSOR

THE MOUSE AND HIS CHILD

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THE ORPHAN OF ZHAO

BORIS GODUNOVA LIFE OF GALILEO

After a summer season celebrating Shakespeare as the world’s playwright, this winter we look at what was happening elsewhere in the world during Shakespeare’s lifetime, alongside a new family show and a production of one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies. The season opens with Desmond Barrit returning to the company to play Falstaff in a production of The Merry Wives of Windsor directed by Phillip Breen. In 2010 we opened Matilda The Musical, in 2011 The Heart of Robin Hood, and this year the Royal Shakespeare Theatre will play host to Russell Hoban’s magical classic The Mouse and his Child. The book has been adapted for the stage by Tamsin Oglesby and will be directed by Paul Hunter who delighted audiences of all ages with our recent Young People’s version of The Comedy of Errors. In the Swan Theatre we turn our attention to China, Russia and Italy during Shakespeare’s lifetime in a season under the banner, A World Elsewhere, with three new adaptations of plays either written when he was alive, inspired by his work or addressing events that shaped his world. The season opens with Artistic Director Designate Gregory Doran’s production of James Fenton’s new version of The Orphan of Zhao, a gripping revenge tragedy often described as the Chinese Hamlet. I will direct Adrian Mitchell’s adaptation of Pushkin’s Boris Godunov, which echoes Shakespeare’s Histories and Macbeth in 16th century Russia. The final play in the season sees our new RSC Writer in Residence Mark Ravenhill translating Brecht’s A Life of Galileo in a production directed by Roxana Silbert. To complement these productions we are presenting a rich programme of events, free exhibitions, education activities and workshops offering different ways to access our work. I hope that you will join us.

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Sir John Falstaff is a man who knows how to have a good time. His only problem is that he’s short on cash, but thinks he knows where he can get it. The wealthy wives of Windsor are the ideal target for a man of his considerable charms. At least that’s how he sees it...

Shakespeare’s great comic knight rolls into the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Winter 2012 in a tale of not so desperate housewives. Desmond Barrit returns to the RSC to once again play Falstaff following his Olivier Award nominated performance in the RSC’s 2001 Henry IV Parts I & II. The production is directed by Phillip Breen whose recent credits include Sex with a Stranger (West End 2012) and A Day in the Death of Joe Egg.

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A clockwork mouse and his child are discarded by children on Christmas Day. Lost and alone, they desperately want to get back home to the toyshop. Russell Hoban’s masterpiece, The Mouse and his Child, is the tale which has inspired a thousand wonderful stories about what really happens in the toy box when we’re not looking.

This enchanting tale of escape, the search for freedom and reunited families is adapted for the stage by Tamsin Oglesby. It is directed by Paul Hunter, Co-Artistic Director of Told by an Idiot who directed the RSC’s acclaimed Young People’s version of The Comedy of Errors. It follows in the rich tradition of family classics commissioned by the RSC including The Heart of Robin Hood, Matilda The Musical, Beauty and the Beast and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

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FAMILY WORKSHOP Sat 24 Nov 2012 10-11.30am 5 per adult 2.50 per child // FREE POST SHOW TALK BACK Sat 8 Dec 2012 (after matinee) // FAMILY DAY Sat 12 Jan 2013 10.30-11.30am 5 per adult 2.50 per child

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SWAN THEATRE 30 OCTOBER 2012 -- 28 MARCH 2013

Following a violent coup, a young orphan discovers the shattering truth behind his childhood in this epic revenge tragedy, sometimes referred to as the Chinese Hamlet. Tracing its origins to the 4th century BC, The Orphan of Zhao was the first Chinese play to be translated in the West, and was adapted by Voltaire. RSC Artistic Director Designate Gregory Doran directs a new adaptation by James Fenton. Gregory most recently directed Written on the Heart and will shortly direct Julius Caesar as part of the World Shakespeare Festival

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playing in repertoire in the Swan Theatre is a trilogy of newly adapted international plays entitled A World Elsewhere, a quote from Shakespeare’s Coriolanus reminding Rome’s citizens that there are other countries and people apart from their own. These freshly minted translations of epic tales illuminate a world in which people from different cultures grapple with conflict, honour and the cost of true sacrifice.

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Moscow 1598. The great Tsar Ivan the Terrible has died and

Boris Godunov reluctantly, humbly, takes the throne.

But rumours are rife that Boris has secretly murdered the

rightful heir and the distant shadow of this prodigal son

threatens to close in and take revenge. Pushkin wrote

Boris Godunov, with its beautiful echoes of Shakespeare’s

Histories and Macbeth, during the political turmoil of the

1820s in Russia.

Adrian Mitchell’s elegant adaptation was his final project before his death

in 2008. Michael Boyd will direct Boris Godunov as his final production as Artistic Director of the

Royal Shakespeare Company.

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SWAN THEATRE 31 JANUARY -- 30 MARCH 2013

Arguably Brecht’s greatest play, A Life of Galileo charts the seventeenth century scientist’s extraordinary fight with the church over his assertion that the earth orbits the sun. Brecht beautifully captures the explosive struggle between scientific discovery and religious fundamentalism.

This new translation by RSC Writer In Residence Mark Ravenhill will be directed by RSC Associate Director Roxana Silbert, who directed our recent Measure for Measure and is currently directing Richard III and A Soldier in Every Son: The Rise of the Aztecs as part of the World Shakespeare Festival

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SAMURAIANJINA World Elsewhere is completed by an epic Anglo-Japanese production directed by Gregory Doran. The story of the first Englishman in Japan, written by both an English and a Japanese author, Mike Poulton and Sho Kawai, with a cast of British and Japanese actors, the production transfers direct from Tokyo to London’s Sadler’s Wells for just ten performances in January 2013. Produced by Thelma holt & horipro inc.To book tickets for Anjin: The English Samurai visit: www.sadlerswells.com ON SALE FROM AUTUMN 2012

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PRODUCTION BASED WORKSHOPSFull and half day practical sessions which explore the creative choices behind current RSC productions. The sessions are designed to deepen your students’ knowledge and understanding about the play and its performance possibilities. Workshops are available on:The Merry Wives of WindsorThe Mouse and his Child

Available from the second preview performance, Mon – Fri throughout UK term time (Maximum 30 students per workshop)

BERTOLT BRECHT STUDY DAYSoNE Day CouRSES – FoR a LEVEL STuDENTS 10.30AM – 5PM MOn 11 FEB 2013 THu 21 MAR 2013These practical days will give students a deep understanding of Brecht’s practice and the impact of his work on the theatre of today, The morning session will explore Brecht’s historical context, methodology and performance styles. This work will then continue through to the afternoon, taking the focus into the text of A Life of Galileo; exploring the current production choices and his impact on contemporary theatre. COST: £25 PER STuDEnT (£20 EDuCaTioN MEMBERS) nOT InCLuDInG A TICKET FOR EVEnInG PERFORMAnCE OF A LIFE OF GALILEO.TWo Day CouRSE – FoR a LEVEL STuDENTS 10.30AM – 5PM WED 13 AnD THu 14 MAR 2013

Day 1 – Exploring BrEChT’s METhoDology anD pErforManCE sTylEGiving students an insight into adapting and staging a Brechtian play for a modern audience through investigating the performance choices of the current production of A Life of Galileo.

HALF DAY WORKSHOPS: 10AM – 12nOOn, 1 – 3PM OR 4 – 6PM. COST: £185 (£165 EDuCaTioN MEMBERS)

FuLL DAY WORKSHOPS: 10AM – 3.30PM OR 1 – 6PM COST: £325 (£305 EDuCaTioN MEMBERS)

SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOPSDevelop your students’ confidence, understanding and enjoyment of Shakespeare by working alongside RSC artists to increase knowledge of characters, plot, language and key themes of any Shakespeare play of your choice. Suitable for KS1 –undergraduate students with

Day 2 – DEvising

Students will explore what creative outcomes can be developed when devising through a Brechtian based approach. Applying the practice explored in day one, students will devise a short piece of theatre which explores contemporary issues. COST: £50 PER STuDEnT (£45 EDuCaTioN MEMBERS) nOT InCLuDInG A TICKET FOR EVEnInG PERFORMAnCE OF A LIFE OF GALILEO.

THE ORPHAN OF ZHAOoNE Day CouRSE – FoR STuDENTS agED 16 – 18 yEaRS TuE 15 JAn, 10.30AM – 4PM

Exploring typical Chinese theatricality and the ideas of sacrifice, friendship, bravery, justice and evil embedded in this revenge play. Directed by Dr R. Li, leader of the International Network for Practice-led Research Staging China at the University of Leeds. The programme covers physical movements; creative writing; and using Chinese theatrical methods to perform participants’ own work.COST: £20 PER STuDEnT (£15 EDuCaTioN MEMBERS)

ONLINE RESOURCES Visit www.rsc.org.uk/education/

resources for ideas to support your class visit to one of our productions. Or purchase a copy of the RSC Shakespeare Toolkit for Teachers at www.rsc.org.uk/shop

SHAKESPEARE CHALLENGE Find out how your students can take the Shakespeare Challenge and gain a Bronze Arts Award or how we can support your students: www.rsc.org.uk/education/award

or without prior knowledge of the text.Available Mon – Fri throughout UK term time(Maximum 30 students per workshop)HALF DAY WORKSHOPS: 10AM – 12nOOn, 1 – 3PM OR 4 – 6PM. COST: £205 (£185 EDuCaTioN MEMBERS)

FuLL DAY WORKSHOPS: 10AM – 3.30PM OR 1 – 6PM COST: £350 (£325 EDuCaTioN MEMBERS)

THEATRE DAYSPre-show sessions with members of the Acting Company and Creative Teams which explore how Shakespeare’s text has been brought to life in our current productions. These sessions highlight the range of interpretive choices that the text offers the director and actors in rehearsal and in performance.OnSTAGE

The Merry Wives of Windsor 10.30 – 11.30AM, THu 10 JAn 2013

a life of galileo 10.45 – 11.45AM, WED 6 MAR 2013

COST: £4 PER STuDEnT (£3 EDuCaTioN MEMBERS)

RSC workshops, conferences and professional development courses for students and teachers are generously supported by THE CLORE DUFFIELD FOUNDATION

EDUCATIONWORKSHOPS, EVENTS AND CONFERENCES FOR TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND UNDERGRADUATES

EDUCATION

CPD FOR TEACHERSVisit www.rsc.org.uk/education to see our new range of professional development courses for teachers.

SHAKESPEARE UNLOCKEDBBC Learning in partnership with the RSC as part of the World Shakespeare Festival is launching Shakespeare Unlocked, a series of digital resources for teachers and secondary schools.Three of Shakespeare’s most widely studied and performed plays – Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and A Midsummer Night’s Dream are ‘unlocked’ by exploring three pivotal scenes. Through a series of short films, language character development and dramatic devices will be explored – the core of the GCSE English Shakespeare curriculum.Find out more from bbc.co.uk/ Shakespeare

GREG DAVIESSunday 2 December, 7.30pm

MC: Russell Kane Support: Stephen GrantBest-known as the psychotic Head of Sixth Form, Mr Gilbert in The Inbetweeners (Channel 4), Greg Davies is not just some television actor you know, he’s been a stand up for ages. Following the extended sell-out success of his Firing Cheeseballs At A Dog tour; Greg makes his hotly anticipated debut at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre on 2 December. Tickets are guaranteed to sell out fast, so book now.TICKETS £12 - £20

EVENTSOPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE THEATRE-MAKING PROCESS

TEACHING SHAKESPEARETeaching Shakespeare is a groundbreaking education partnership between the RSC and the University of Warwick. It offers teachers access to a unique programme of specially created online resources and courses that blend the RSC’s playful, creative and rigorous approaches to teaching and learning with the world-leading scholarship and research practices of the University of Warwick.

TEACHERS CAN CHOOSE TWO PATHWAYS:

PRACTICAL RESOURCESThey can access the films and accompanying materials, including the RSC Shakespeare Toolkit for Teachers, as a stand-alone set of resources to help them in the classroom.

ACCREDITED COURSESOr they can take a Postgraduate Award in the Teaching of Shakespeare, combining academic study, practical classroom tasks, assessed teaching assignments and connection to a community of tutors and fellow students. Work will be formally assessed and this graduate-level programme can provide a route for teachers to achieve an MA in the Advanced Teaching of Shakespeare.

Accredited Courses start in September 2012. Applications/pre-ordering open in May. Practitioner Resources are available from summer 2012. Find out more at www.teachingshakespeare.ac.uk

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TALKS AND DEBATES

DIRECTOR TALKS The Director in conversation, discussing the creative choices made in their production. OnSTAGE 5.15 – 6PM, £5The Merry Wives of Windsor Tue 30 octThe orphan of Zhao Sat 3 NovBoris godunov Fri 23 Nova life of galileo Wed 6 Feb

POST SHOW TALKBACKS Stay on after the show and put your questions about the production to members of the acting company.OnSTAGE, FREE

The Mouse and his Child Sat 8 Dec (Matinee) The Merry Wives of Windsor Tue 8 Jan Boris godunov Thu 28 Feb a life of galileo Thu 7 Mar The orphan of Zhao Thu 14 Mar

UNWRAPPED Join members of the Creative Team and Acting Company as they demonstrate some of the ways the play makes its journey from the page to the stage. Suitable for ages 12+RST STAGE, 10.30 – 11.30AM, £5 The Merry Wives of Windsor Sat 5 Jan

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Whether you are new to Shakespeare, studying, or simply want to enhance your theatre experience and learn more about Shakespeare’s plays, his influence and how artists interpret and perform his work, there is something for everyone.

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EATING AND DRINKING

Rooftop RestauRant LittLe MenuThe restaurant is open from 11.30am daily (noon on Sundays). Menus change regularly and all our dishes are available as half portions for our smaller guests. We also have a larder stocked with more familiar fare should the need arise! Free Shakespearean activity sheets and crayons help occupy wandering minds, and high chairs are available.

RiveRside CafeChildren and families are welcome in the Riverside Cafe, where you can enjoy tea, coffee, snacks and light lunches. Children can be entertained with our Cafe Play Cart, filled with fun activities and books to read.

swan theatRe BaRThe Swan Theatre bar is the perfect place to relax with a coffee while your little ones enjoy the Swan Bar Play Cart.

faMiLy dayJoin members of the Acting Company and Creative Team to explore the story of the play and how the performance is created, including opportunities to take part.The Mouse and his Child Sat 12 Jan 2013, 10.30-11.30am

RST STAGE, £5 PER ADuLT, £2.50 PER CHILD

faMiLy woRkshopsPractical workshops for children, young people and their parents/carers that give an introduction to the play, characters and language in a fun and informative way.For ages 9+The Merry Wives of Windsor Sat 3 Nov 2012

The Mouse and his Child Sat 24 Nov 2012

CLORE LEARnInG CEnTRE 10-11.30AM £5 PER ADuLT, £2.50 PER CHILD

a pLay in a dayA practical day long workshop, focusing on one of Shakespeare’s plays, with a performance to family and friends at the end of the dayCLORE LEARnInG CEnTRE, 10AM-4PM £18 (LunCH nOT InCLuDED)

8-10 YEARS Mon 29 oct 2012, Mon 18 Feb 2013

11-14 YEARS Tue 30 oct 2012, Tue 19 Feb 2013

15-18 YEARS Wed 31 oct 2012, Wed 20 Feb 2013

DID YOU KNOW? We are a breastfeeding friendly venue We have baby changing facilities on all

floors in the ladies and gents toilets We have pushchair parking space, please ask a

member of Front of house staff Free Wifi for internet and game playing Entry to the building and all our exhibitions is FREE

DISCOVER THE BUILDING

kids go fRee up the theatRe toweRTake the whole family up the Tower and see Stratford-upon-Avon from a different perspective. Take the lift up to the 32 meter viewing platform and see what you can spot. Kids go free up the Tower during school holidays, bank holidays and with certain show tickets – check www.rsc.org.uk/ tower for dates and details.OPEn FROM 10AM £2.50, £1.25 unDER 18S.

faMiLy touRsOur family friendly backstage tours explore the theatre making process, Shakespeare and why we have theatre today. Learn some behind the scenes secrets and you can also handle some of our props. Family tours are available on selected dates throughout the year. They last for approximately one hour and are suitable for children aged 6 to 11 years.TICKETS £6.50 PER PERSOn OR £3 FOR unDER 18S AnD PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

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RsC shopThe RSC Shop on the ground floor stocks a wide range of products and clothing for children and a range of ‘pocket money’ souvenir and gifts.

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pLay CaRtPull open the dressing-up draw in our gorgeous new Play Cart situated in the Reading Room in the Swan Theatre Bar. This is an object full of draws and pockets that will delight our younger visitors. Activities include mask making, colouring in, creating crowns and books to read.

faMiLy tRaiLThe Family trail is an easy to follow route that will take you through the theatre's history. You will find inspirations and stories along the way as you answer questions about the theatre.PICK uP A LEAFLET In THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE THEATRE OR SWAn THEATRE

the stoRy gaRdenStorytelling sessions where children aged 4-8 and their parents/carers can get involved in telling Shakespeare’s stories in a fun and lively way. Every session tells a different tale.RuInART CIRCLE BAR, RST, 10-11AM £3 PER ADuLT, £2 PER CHILD

Sat 20 oct, Sat 24 Nov, Sat 15 Dec 2012, Sat 19 Jan, Sat 23 Feb, Sat 23 Mar 2013

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MY RSC GALLERY 50 miniature artworks created by the public, schools, RSC staff and actors are embedded in the walls all around the building. Lift the lids to reveal the stories and inspirations behind each one.

THEATRE TOURSWe offer a range of tours throughout the year where you can discover the history of the buildings, learn more about the theatre making process and even go behind the scenes.

Choose from:Front of house ToursBackstage ToursFamily Toursafter Dark Toursopen air Tours

Ticket prices start at £5 and vary depending on the tour; check the website or ask at the Box Office for further details.

Tour tickets can be booked online at www.rsc.org.uk/ theatretours

or by calling 0844 800 1110. Advanced booking is recommended.

THE TOWEROur viewing tower is open from 10am (9.30am Saturdays). Tickets cost: £2.50 per person, £1.25 for under 18s. www.rsc.org.uk/ tower or call 0844 800 1110

Bompas and Parr.. The Waft that WoospaCCaR Room, From october 2012, FREE

Bompas & Parr have collaborated with Heston Blumenthal to design jellies, built a chocolate waterfall flowing at 12,000 litres an hour and flooded the roof of Selfridges to create a boating lake above Europe’s busiest shopping street. For the RSC they are creating a mirror labyrinth, navigable by nose and inspired by The Merry Wives of Windsor and Shakespearian comedy. Guests will explore an installation that puzzles, beguiles and enchants, following the scent of the only aphrodisiac known to mankind!

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JOIN US IN THE ROOFTOP RESTAURANT AND BAR FOR MODERN BRITISH FOOD IN A STUNNING SETTING

Open daily from 11.30am (12 noon Sundays) you don’t need to be seeing a performance to enjoy lunch or dinner in the dining room which offers unparalleled views of Shakespeare’s home town and the surrounding countryside. Visit www.rsc.org.uk/ rooftop for the latest seasonal menu and to reserve a table online or call 01789 403449

SEEING A SHOW?A fixed price pre-theatre menu is available with two or three course options from £15.50.

EATING & DRINKING

SHOPVisit the RSC Shop located in the foyer for a range of contemporary merchandise designed exclusively for the RSC, as well as a wide selection of books, CDs and DVDs. View merchandise and shop online atwww.rsc.org.uk/shop

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FAMILIES, CHRISTMAS PARTIES AND PRIVATE DININGDuring the winter season we offer a special children’s menu for those attending the family productions but children are welcome all year round and all our dishes are available as half portions for smaller guests. Over Christmas we can also cater for private or work parties and have a number of private dining spaces available if you are looking for somewhere special. Call us on 01789 403449 to discuss your requirements.

THE RIVERSIDE CAFEOpen daily from 10am serving a range of drinks and light snacks.

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TICKET DISCOUNTS16 – 25 YEAR OLDS £5 per ticket 40 tickets in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, 20 tickets at the Swan Theatre will be reserved for every performance (except Press Night) for individuals aged 16 – 25 who must make the booking themselves. All tickets, including those booked in advance can only be collected from the venue Box Office from 1 hour before the performance. Proof of age will be required. Tickets will be allocated entirely at the discretion of the Box Office. 10 tickets at the RST, 5 tickets at the Swan Theatre will be available on the day of the performance, in person only.

FAMILIES Up to 4 under 18s half price with every full price paying adultApplies to Monday to Friday evening performances and all matinees. Proof of age may be required. Does not apply to groups.

OVER 60S £30 per ticketApplies to Tuesday and Wednesday evening and midweek matinee performances. Maximum of 7 tickets per transaction.

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE GROUPS

£16 per ticket non-Members (£12.50 per ticket for RSC Education Members) plus 1 free ticket for each teacher accompanying every 10 students

Applies to Monday to Thursday performances for groups of 10+ students. 1 adult is required for every 10 students. Teacher’s free tickets will be placed amongst groups of students and must be used by adults only. This rate is only available during UK term time.

ADULT GROUPS 8+ £5 off for non-Members (£7 off for RSC Group Members) Superseats and top price seats plus 1 half price for group organiserApplies to Monday to Friday performances for adult groups of 8+ tickets.

STANDbY RATE £20 for best available seatsAvailable on the day of the performance only and subject to availability. Applicable to students in full time education, under 25s, over 60s, ES40s, NCA Members, Members of the Armed Forces, Equity and BECTU members. Proof of entitlement will be required.

PEOPLE WITH DISAbILITIES £16 per ticketIf your choice of seat is limited by your disability then your seat will be £16. Should you need the service of a companion (including wheelchair users), their ticket is also £16.

All discounts are subject to availability and at the discretion of the Box Office. Discounted tickets cannot be booked in conjunction with any other discount or offer and discounts cannot be applied retrospectively. Discounts do not apply to Superseats with the exception of People with Disabilities and Adult Groups 8+.

TICKET PRICESRoyal Shakespeare TheatrePreviews £28 £22 £17 £15 £12*All perfs except Sat Eve £39 £35 £29 £17 £14*Sat Eve £50 £40 £32 £18 £14*Superseats are available at a supplement of £10 per ticket

Swan TheatrePreviews £22 £16 £12 £8All perfs except Sat Eve £34 £28 £22 £16Sat Eve £42 £38 £28 £18

*Restricted view seats. Call Box Office for details.

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Mon 22 no performance no performanceTue 23 no performance no performanceWed 24 no performance no performanceThu 25 MERRY WIVES 7.15 F no performanceFri 26 MERRY WIVES 7.15 no performanceSat 27 MERRY WIVES 7.15 no performanceMon 29 MERRY WIVES 7.15 no performanceTue 30 MERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.30 FWed 31 MERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.30

NOVEMBER 2012Thu 1 MERRY WIVES 1.15 M no mat

MERRY WIVES 7.00 P ZHAO 7.30Fri 2 MERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Sat 3 MERRY WIVES 1.15 M no mat

MERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.30 Mon 5 MERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Tue 6 MERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.30 Wed 7 MERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.30 Thu 8 MERRY WIVES 1.15 M no mat

MERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.00 PFri 9 MERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Sat 10 MERRY WIVES 1.15 M no mat

MERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Mon 12 no performance no performanceTue 13 no performance no performanceWed 14 no performance no performanceThu 15 no performance GODUNOV 7.30 FFri 16 no performance GODUNOV 7.30 Sat 17 MOUSE 7.15 F GODUNOV 7.30Mon 19 MOUSE 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Tue 20 MOUSE 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Wed 21 MOUSE 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Thu 22 MOUSE 1.15 M no mat

MOUSE 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Fri 23 MOUSE 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30 Sat 24 MOUSE 1.15 M GODUNOV 1.30 M

MOUSE 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Mon 26 MOUSE 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Tue 27 MOUSE 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Wed 28 MOUSE 7.15 GODUNOV 7.00 PThu 29 MOUSE 1.15 M no mat

MOUSE 7.00 P GODUNOV 7.30Fri 30 MERRY WIVES 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30

DECEMBER 2012Sat 1 MERRY WIVES 1.15 M ■ no mat

MERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Sun 2 LIVE AT THE RSC 7.30 no performance Mon 3 MOUSE 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Tue 4 MOUSE 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Wed 5 MOUSE 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Thu 6 MERRY WIVES 1.15 M no mat

MERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Fri 7 MOUSE 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Sat 8 MOUSE 1.15 M GODUNOV 1.30 M

MOUSE 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Mon 10 MOUSE 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Tue 11 MOUSE 7.15 ZHAO 7.30 ■Wed 12 no mat ZHAO 1.30 M

MOUSE 7.15 ● GODUNOV 7.30 Thu 13 MERRY WIVES 1.15 M no mat

MERRY WIVES 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Fri 14 MERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Sat 15 MOUSE 1.15 M ZHAO 1.30 M

MOUSE 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Mon 17 MERRY WIVES 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Tue 18 MERRY WIVES 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30

RST SWANFEBRUARY 2013

Thu 14 ZHAO 7.30Fri 15 GODUNOV 7.30Sat 16 GODUNOV 1.30 M

ZHAO 7.30Mon 18 GALILEO 7.30Tue 19 GALILEO 7.30Wed 20 ZHAO 1.30 M

ZHAO 7.30Thu 21 GODUNOV 7.30Fri 22 ZHAO 7.30Sat 23 GALILEO 1.30 M

GALILEO 7.30 ■Mon 25 GALILEO 7.30Tue 26 GALILEO 7.30Wed 27 ZHAO 1.30 M

ZHAO 7.30 ●Thu 28 GODUNOV 7.30

MARCH 2013Fri 1 ZHAO 7.30Sat 2 ZHAO 1.30 M

GALILEO 7.30Mon 4 GODUNOV 7.30Tue 5 GALILEO 7.30Wed 6 GALILEO 1.30 M

ZHAO 7.30Thu 7 GALILEO 7.30 Fri 8 GALILEO 7.30Sat 9 GODUNOV 1.30 M

GODUNOV 7.30Mon 11 ZHAO 7.30Tue 12 GODUNOV 7.30Wed 13 GALILEO 1.30 M

GALILEO 7.30 ●Thu 14 ZHAO 7.30 Fri 15 GODUNOV 7.30 ■Sat 16 GODUNOV 1.30 M

GALILEO 7.30Mon 18 GALILEO 7.30Tue 19 ZHAO 7.30Wed 20 ZHAO 1.30 M

GODUNOV 7.30Thu 21 GALILEO 7.30 ■Fri 22 ZHAO 7.30Sat 23 ZHAO 1.30 M

GODUNOV 7.30Mon 25 ZHAO 7.30Tue 26 GODUNOV 7.30Wed 27 GODUNOV 1.30 M

GALILEO 7.30 Thu 28 ZHAO 7.30 LFri 29 GODUNOV 7.30Sat 30 GODUNOV 1.30 M L

GALILEO 7.30 L

RST SWANDECEMBER 2012

Wed 19 no mat ZHAO 1.30 MMERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.30

Thu 20 MERRY WIVES 1.15 M no matMOUSE 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30

Fri 21 MOUSE 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Sat 22 MOUSE 1.15 M ■ ZHAO 1.30 M

MERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Mon 24 no performance no performanceTue 25 no performance no performanceWed 26 MERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Thu 27 MOUSE 1.15 M no mat

MOUSE 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Fri 28 MERRY WIVES 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Sat 29 MERRY WIVES 1.15 M GODUNOV 1.30 M ■

MERRY WIVES 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Mon 31 MOUSE 5.00 M ZHAO 7.30

JANUARY 2013Tue 1 MOUSE 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Wed 2 no mat GODUNOV 1.30 M

MERRY WIVES 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Thu 3 MERRY WIVES 1.15 M no mat

MOUSE 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Fri 4 MERRY WIVES 7.15 ■ ZHAO 7.30Sat 5 MERRY WIVES 1.15 M GODUNOV 1.30 M

MOUSE 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30Mon 7 MOUSE 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Tue 8 MERRY WIVES 7.15 GODUNOV 7.30 Wed 9 no mat GODUNOV 1.30 M

MERRY WIVES 7.15 ● ZHAO 7.30Thu 10 MERRY WIVES 1.15 M no mat

MOUSE 7.15 ZHAO 7.30Fri 11 MOUSE 7.15 ■ GODUNOV 7.30Sat 12 MOUSE 1.15 ML ZHAO 1.30 M

MERRY WIVES 7.15 L ZHAO 7.30Mon 14 GODUNOV 7.30Tue 15 ZHAO 7.30Wed 16 GODUNOV 7.30 Thu 17 GODUNOV 7.30 ●Fri 18 ZHAO 7.30Sat 19 ZHAO 1.30 M ■

GODUNOV 7.30Mon 21 GODUNOV 7.30Tue 22 ZHAO 7.30Wed 23 ZHAO 7.30Thu 24 GODUNOV 7.30Fri 25 GODUNOV 7.30Sat 26 ZHAO 1.30 M

ZHAO 7.30Mon 28 no performanceTue 29 no performanceWed 30 no performanceThu 31 GALILEO 7.30 F

FEBRUARY 2013Fri 1 GALILEO 7.30 Sat 2 GALILEO 7.30Mon 4 GALILEO 7.30Tue 5 GALILEO 7.30Wed 6 GALILEO 7.30 Thu 7 GALILEO 7.30Fri 8 GALILEO 7.30Sat 9 GALILEO 1.30 M

GALILEO 7.30Mon 11 GALILEO 7.30Tue 12 GALILEO 7.00 PWed 13 GALILEO 1.30 M

GALILEO 7.30

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KEYF = First PerformanceP = Press NightM = MatineeL = Last Performance■ = Audio-Described Performance

● = Captioned Performance

= On stage Pre-or Post-Performance or Special Event

= Reduced Price Preview

ABBREVIATIONSMERRY = THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSORMOUSE = THE MOUSE AND HIS CHILDZHAO = THE ORPHAN OF ZHAOGODUNOV = bORIS GODUNOVGALILEO = A LIFE OF GALILEOLIVE AT THE RSC = LIVE AT THE RSC, GREG DAVIES

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