WELCOME TO THE SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY AT ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Royal Holloway Shakespeare Society strives to promote the Bard in a way that is accessible, innovative, inclusive, and exciting. Our society is a one of a kind within the Performing Arts Societies as we are not only performance based but offer an equal amount of academic opportunities for those who enjoy the discussion and study of Shakespeare rather than staging it. Throughout the year we will host a range of events from productions, socials, workshops, lectures, charity events, discussions, read-through, and theatre trips.

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As one of the Performing Arts Societies on campus we produce student led plays termly allowing students to take a lead on crew roles and giving our members the opportunity to perform at some of our amazing campus venues. Last year our members produced a queer reimagining of Twelfth Night, Hamlet featuring Gertrude as the villian, and the yearly First Year Show took a lesbian twist on Much Ado About Nothing. We want to support the creative and skill development of all our members offering shadow schemes for anyone wanting to learn crew roles hands on as well as the opportunity to submit experimental and explorative pieces for our annual creative showcase Fresh Folio later in the year. 

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However, outside of our shows we offer a range of exciting opportunities where we encourage our members to expand their knowledge and understanding of Shakespeare and his work. Our socials, such as Bard's Brunch and academic discussions, allow members to meet likeminded people of different backgrounds and various levels of skill set and knowledge- welcoming everyone from casual enjoyers to long time lovers and complete newbies! We cater all our events to include everyone as no matter your background the joy of Shakespeare is how his words can connect to the 'human-ness' of us all.

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Over the last 16 years that we have been active, we have won the most Improved Society 2015, the Skills and Employability Award 2016, the Inclusion and Accessibility award 2018 with several of our members having received Crest and Freshman Awards.