Shakespeare Institute Open Day

Hear first-hand about life studying at the Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon and how our exciting collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will enhance your studies. If you can join in-person, take part in an interactive RSC workshop on Reframing Shakespeare.

Join us in-person in Stratford-upon-Avon or online via Zoom.

This event is ideal if you're looking to develop or advance your career in creative or academic fields related to Shakespeare.

What to expect

Our Shakespeare experts, Professor Abigail Rokison-Woodall and Professor Tiffany Stern, will introduce you to our Masters and Postgraduate Research opportunities at the Shakespeare Institute.

Our postgraduate Shakespeare courses include:

• Shakespeare and Creativity MA
• Shakespeare MA (Including the Shakespeare and Education pathway)
• Shakespeare (Online) MA (Including the Shakespeare and Education pathway)
• Shakespeare Studies PhD/MA by Research (on-campus or by distance learning)
• Spring into Shakespeare short course (by distance learning)
• Fall in with Shakespeare short course (by distance learning) 

Reframing Shakespeare with the RSC

Take part in an-person interactive workshop with the RSC. 

This dynamic workshop offers a taste of the sessions delivered by RSC practitioners on University of Birmingham courses, showcasing how this unique collaboration brings Shakespeare’s plays to life through active, exploratory practice.

The RSC believes that the language of the play is the key to unlocking Shakespeare. In this practical workshop, you’ll dive into techniques for getting to know a Shakespeare text, explore character motivations, and experiment with ways of establishing the world of the play. Expect an energetic, hands-on session that mirrors the creative processes used inside the RSC’s own rehearsal rooms.

Note for bookers: This is a practical, movement-friendly workshop. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water. You’re welcome to share any access requirements with the practitioner in advance or at the start of the session. 

£10 RSC ticket offer to see Driftwood for Open Day attendees

Make the most of your Open Day visit with a special £10 ticket offer to see Driftwood at the RSC’s The Other Place Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, starting at 19:30.

This is an exclusive offer for in-person Open Day attendees.

"dis is my home. My whole life. My history here. And de only future I go have is here.'

As colonial Trinidad advances towards political independence, a downtown Port of Spain gentlemen’s club becomes entangled in a different kind of custody battle.

Driftwood is the first play from Martina Laird. Directed by Chichester Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director Justin Audibert and set in 1950s Caribbean, it’s a deeply evocative story of self-determination and the search for family and belonging.

Tickets are strictly limited, so book early to avoid missing out on this Open Day offer. Once you've booked for the Open Day, you'll receive a link to book your tickets for the play.

Plan your day

In-person

• 10:00 and 10:30: Shakespeare Institute Tours
• 11:00: Introduction to the Shakespeare Institute
• 11:45: Introduction to Masters study at the Shakespeare Institute with Professor Abigail Rokison-Woodall
• 11:45: PhD study at the Shakespeare Institute with Professor Tiffany Stern
• 13:30: Reframing Shakespeare interactive workshop with the RSC
• 15:00: Shakespeare Institute taster lecture
• 16:15: Drinks reception with academic staff and current students

Online

• 11:00: Introduction to the Shakespeare Institute
• 12:30: Introduction to Masters study at the Shakespeare Institute with Professor Abigail Rokison-Woodall
• 12:30: PhD study at the Shakespeare Institute with Professor Tiffany Stern
• 15:00: Shakespeare Institute taster lecture

If you have any problems registering for this event, please email calpg-comms@contacts.bham.ac.uk