Under a single roof it houses concert rooms, theatres, cinemas, art galleries and a wonderful public library, as well as service facilities including three restaurants and a bookshop.
The sightseers who come by bus -- and often take in Warwick Castle and Blenheim Palace on the side -- don't usually see the plays, and some of them are even surprised to find a theatre in Stratford.
The culture minister dismissed the manager of Novosibirsk opera house on Sunday after senior clerics complained that the production of Wagner's Tannhaeuser desecrated the image of Jesus Christ.Delyn Newmon reports.
As we exit the auditorium, Robin won't disclose the budget for fear he says of distracting from the performances. The play includes archive video projections and revolving sets.