Richmond Shakespeare Society opens its autumn season on 1 August
30 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
The Richmond Shakespeare Society is throwing open the doors of the Mary Wallace Theatre on Saturday 1 August for a Grand Summer Curtain Raiser Party — and non-members are particularly encouraged to come along.
The evening, starting at 7.30pm, is an introduction to the society's coming autumn and winter programme. Directors of five productions — The Shakespeare Codex, The Crucible, It's a Wonderful Life, Cluedo and The Beasts of Holm — will share their plans for each show. The society will also announce its spring, summer and autumn 2027 season on the night.
Beyond the productions themselves, there will be information about RSS Alive! events — a rolling programme of talks, workshops and rehearsed readings. For anyone who has ever wondered about getting involved backstage, the evening covers set design, lighting and sound, box office, front-of-house and wardrobe, as well as performing.
The Mary Wallace Theatre sits on the riverside in Twickenham and is the society's permanent home. Entry details and any ticketing information are available via the council's events page. The party is a good entry point for anyone new to the RSS.