DAD actors Toby Stephens and Dame Judi Dench to give talks at RSC celebration

The Royal Shakespeare Company is to celebrate the playwright's birthday on 25th April by throwing open its doors to the public, it has been announced.

"Die Another Day" actors Dame Judi Dench (M) and Toby Stephens (Gustav Graves) will give talks about their careers at the Stratford-Upon-Avon (UK) based venue.

Visitors will also be able to take backstage tours to see the theatre's sets and prop workshops.

Last year a similar event at the venue attracted 10,000 visitors. Other events planned for the open day include a series of masterclasses.

The RSC`s director of voice, Cicely Berry, actor Richard Cordery and director of casting John Cannon will be among those taking part.

Michael Boyd, the RSC's artistic director, said the open day is designed to provide "a real insight into how we work".

"It is my hope that it will become an annual event," he said

Thanks to `Martine` for the alert.

Discuss this news here...