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About The Courtyard - Stratford-upon-Avon
The Courtyard in Stratford-upon-Avon has a storied past as a temporary home for the Royal Shakespeare Company during its transformation. Although the original Courtyard Theatre space has been reconfigured and reopened as The Other Place in 2016, the footprint remains a cornerstone of Stratford’s theatre history. This page provides practical, no-fuss information to help you plan a visit: seating formats, parking and transport options, and trusted recommendations for nearby hotels and dining. We’ve got you covered with easy access tips, reliable transport connections, and friendly, insider-style guidance to secure your seats for performances in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Important notes: The Courtyard historically hosted major RSC productions and events, including a stretch of the 2012 World Shakespeare Festival. The current venue within the Courtyard shell, The Other Place, seats around 200 and typically offers unreserved seating for most shows. For venue details, maps, and the latest show information, rely on official sources and our affiliate partners for hotels and dining to complete your visit. If you’re looking to stay close by, consider Arden Hotel or Swan’s Nest Hotel for convenient access to the theatre district. When planning your trip, check return routes and parking options ahead of time, especially on busy theatre days.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Original Courtyard Theatre capacity: 1,048 seats across three galleries (thrust-stage design).
- Address: Southern Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BH, England.
- Venue type/history: Temporary home for the RSC during transformation; last performance at the Courtyard was Matilda, A Musical, in January 2010.
- Demolished/renamed: Courtyard Theatre space retained but reconfigured; reopened as The Other Place in March 2016 (200-seat studio theatre) near the Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres.
- Current seating: The Other Place is 200 seats; seating for productions there is typically unreserved for most shows.
- Notable events hosted: Courtyard hosted RSC productions during the Transformation; 2012 World Shakespeare Festival (Cultural Olympiad) used Stratford spaces; Matilda ran there until Jan 2010.
- Parking/transit: No dedicated Courtyard car park; nearest options are Stratford car parks and Park & Ride; nearest rail station is Stratford-upon-Avon Station.
- Nearby hotels: Arden Hotel, Swan’s Nest Hotel, and other Stratford-upon-Avon hotels are listed as nearby options by the RSC.
- Renaming/demolition notes: Courtyard structure remains as part of the RSC’s site; The Other Place opened in 2016 within the Courtyard’s steel shell.