If you love the theatre as we do, you’re likely always searching for the next great play. With so many extraordinary stories and plays to chose from, there is never a dull moment here at the Grand.

Here are a few of the amazing plays you can book tickets for at the Grand:

*Cover image from rsc.org.uk.

Woman in Black

11th to 14th September 2019

Come join us to watch this adaptation of Susan Hill’s famous and acclaimed ghost story, The Woman in Black. This Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation directed by Robin Herford is an astonishing study in illusion, atmosphere, and controlled horror.

Are you ready to feel scared?

Merchant of Venice

10th to 12th October 2019

A great way to introduce Shakespeare to your children aged 7 to 13 years old is through RSC’s First Encounters: Merchant of Venice. The 90-minute adaptation is directed by Robin Belfield in collaboration with RSC’s regional theatre partners and Associate Schools. 

This is a fantastic play for families, using an edited version of the original text to bring you a story of both justice and mercy. 

A Murder is Announced

26th to 30th November 2019 

A Murder is Announced is on its fourth year of touring, bringing to life one of Agatha Christie’s famous stories. The star cast is yet to be announced but, following the previous years’ success, the play is sure to have a fantastic cast.

Join us for this classic Miss Marple mystery and to find out who’s behind the advert stating that a murder will take place at Little Paddock, the home of Letitia Blacklock.

Looking Forward to 2020?

Next year will be just as exciting for plays here at the Grand. You can already book tickets for some of RSC’s greatest plays, who will join us for the first time on a triple bill:

Measure for Measure, 25th to 26th March 2020

Measure for Measure still remains relevant today in spite of having been written in the 1600s. Artistic Director Gregory Doran brings this Shakespearean story to life, which is based on themes such as justice and law, forgiveness and mercy, wealth and corruption, and religion and faith. 

Image from rsc.org.uk.

As You Like It, 28th March to 1st April 2020

Rosalind Sykes’ As You Like It is a brilliant and riotous adaptation of this romantic comedy. With a feisty cross-dressing heroine, melodic songs, plenty of laughs, a tartan-clad fool, and questionable poetry, there is only one question left to ask: is love really just a madness?

Image from rsc.org.uk.

Taming of the Shrew, 3rd to 4th April 2020

The RSC brings to life in 2020 a fresh perspective of this classic Shakespeare story of the Taming of the Shrew. The play tells the story of Baptista Minola, who wants to sell off her son, Katherine, to the highest bidder. 

Image from rsc.org.uk.