A major portion of this campaign will support the transformation of the RSC’s theaters in Stratford into the best possible spaces to create and perform Shakespeare’s works. In the Royal Shakespeare Theatre this includes a new ‘thrust stage’, state of the art technology and extra height for large scale productions, as well as spacious new foyers, restaurants and circulation spaces. A light-filled colonnade will connect RST to the 400 seat Swan Theatre, which will also be refurbished. The Other Place, the 250 seat venue for new and experimental work nearby, will be restored and improved. The completion date is 2010.