Seeing the RSC in Stratford doesn’t have to be expensive. Answer a few quick questions and we’ll show you the cheapest real offers you can use, all taken from the RSC’s own ticket pages.
Are you aged 14–25, or a full-time student?
Is anyone in your group disabled?
Who’s going?
Do you live in a CV37 postcode, or are you unemployed, a key worker, in the UK Armed Forces, an Equity member or a YHA card holder?
Can you be flexible about which day you go?
Your cheapest options
Every way to get cheaper RSC tickets
| Offer | Price | Who it’s for | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| £10 Tickets | £10 | Ages 14–25 and full-time students | Sign up free online, then book. Any seat except Premium; two per booking; bring ID |
| Standby | £25, best available seat | CV37 residents, students, unemployed people, UK Armed Forces, key workers, Equity members, YHA card holders, staff of UK arts organisations | In person at the Box Office on the day; bring proof |
| Rush tickets | £25 (£10 restricted view) | Everyone | Online only, Fridays from midday to midnight, for selected shows the following week; two per person per week |
| Families | Half price for under-18s | Up to four under-18s with each full-price adult | Monday to Friday and all matinees; not Premium seats |
| Over 65s | 20% off | Individuals aged 65+ | Monday and Tuesday evenings and selected midweek matinees |
| Access rate | £18 (2026/27 shows), £20 (2027 shows) | Disabled people, plus a companion | Any seat in either theatre |
| Groups | £39.50 per person | Adult groups of 10+ | Monday to Friday; email groups@rsc.org.uk or call 01789 331111 |
More ways to pay less
- Book at the Box Office in person. Since March 2026 the RSC adds a £3.50 transaction fee to online and phone orders, but not to tickets bought at the Box Office counter in Stratford.
- Go midweek or to a preview. Previews and midweek evenings are usually cheaper than weekends and matinees.
- Look up, and consider restricted view. Upper levels are usually cheaper than the stalls, and restricted-view seats often still see most of the stage. Prices start from £10 in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and £15 in the Swan.
- Book early. The cheapest seats go first.
Planning the rest of your trip? See our Royal Shakespeare Theatre guide, the RSC’s 2027 season, and our parking guide.
Cheap RSC tickets: quick answers
How do I get £10 RSC tickets?
If you’re 14–25 or a full-time student, sign up free on the RSC website, then book any seat except Premium for £10. Otherwise, try Rush tickets on Fridays from midday, where restricted-view seats are £10.
Is there a discount for Stratford residents?
Yes. If you live in CV37 you can buy £25 Standby tickets for the best available seat on the day, in person at the Box Office. Bring proof of address.
When are RSC Rush tickets released?
Every Friday from midday to midnight, online only, for selected performances the following week.