Welcome to Richmond Shakespeare Society

About Us

Founded in 1934, the Richmond Shakespeare Society (Registered Charity No 276271) performs eight productions a year at The Mary Wallace Theatre, by the riverside in Twickenham. Our programme includes a wide range of plays from all eras, from Ancient Greece and Shakespeare to the modern day. Our Summer Show is an open-air production in the gardens of neighbouring York House. We also run the RSS Young Actors Company, for ages 15 to 18, which mounts a full showcase production in the theatre each year, and a Junior Actors Company for ages 11 to 14.

We make sure to offer opportunities for everyone. Experience is not essential – we will teach you all you need to know to become a valuable member of our team whatever area of expertise attracts you. Whether you are looking to get involved in our productions or simply to watch our shows, please come and join us.

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FULL MEMBERSHIP

This membership offers the opportunity to be actively involved with putting on shows either on stage or backstage.

• Discount on tickets to all RSS productions
• Opportunity to join the cast for RSS productions
• Opportunity to work in a technical or backstage capacity on our productions
• Opportunity to volunteer in support activities
• Receive our monthly magazine, Rumour, with all RSS news
• Attend regular play readings and other social activities
• Voting rights in the Society

£35 per year (£25 concessions - age validation required. Free for Junior (under 18) members) 

AUDIENCE MEMBERSHIP

Keeps you up to date with opportunities and shows as well as:

• Discounts on tickets to all RSS productions
• Opportunity to volunteer in support activities
• Receive our monthly newsletter, Curtain Up, with all RSS news
• Attend regular play readings and other social activities

£10 per year