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July
The Events
June 30th and July 1st | ![]() Stratford upon Avon River Festival 01789 292718 For two whole days every summer the riverside comes alive and 2018's event will feature more free events and activities than ever before, whilst also welcoming back a host of old favourites by popular demand. |
July 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 28,30, 31 | RSC - Miss Littlewood 01789 403493 Joan Littlewood was the anarchic revolutionary of 20th century theatre. Born into poverty, she raged her way to have a lasting influence on British culture. This new musical of Joan Littlewood's life story, told with her own uncompromising candour, reveals a mighty love story at its heart. |
July 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28 | RSC - Romeo and Juliet 01789 403493 Set in a world very like our own, this Romeo and Juliet is about a generation of young people born into violence and ripped apart by the bitter divisions of their parents. The most famous story of love at first sight explodes with intense passion and an irresistible desire for change, but leads all too quickly to heartbreaking consequences. |
July 3rd | Stratford Races - evening meeting 01789 267949 Tuesday racing event |
July 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 24, 25, 28 | RSC - Macbeth 01789 403493 Returning home from battle, the victorious Macbeth meets three witches on the heath. Driven by their disturbing prophecies, he sets out on the path to murder. Shakespeares darkest psychological thriller marks both Christopher Eccleston's RSC debut and the return of Niamh Cusack to the Company. |
July 7th and 21st | Farmers Market 01789 608108 Twice a month, throughout the year, local farmers and businesses display and sell their produce. Fresh Meats, Organic vegetables, Eggs, Cheese, freshly baked Bread and cakes can be found. Other items such as Wine, Confectionery, Jams and Pickles and not forgetting our regular hot food stand with their outdoor bred roasted pork, bacon or sausage all locally sourced. Seasonal indoor and outdoor plants are available along with flowers for that special occasion. Also take a stroll around the weekly Craft market that runs alongside the farmers market. Unusual items and gifts can be found from the many local traders to found here weekly. The Farmers market is held on the first and third Saturday of every month and is open between 9.00am and 2.00/3.00pm. |
July 7, 9, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27 | RSC - The Duchess of Malfi 01789 403493 In an attempt to prevent the fiercely independent Duchess from marrying the man she loves, her corrupt brothers go on a disturbing quest to destroy her. Remarkable for its inventive and grotesque violence, yet full of dark humour, this violent revenge tragedy asks how anyone can survive in a world where masculinity has become toxic. |
July 16 | Stratford Races 01789 267949 Sunday daytime event |
July 22nd | Stratford Races 01789 267949 Sunday meeting |
