RSC gives Shakespeare warning to sci-fi fans
Science fiction geeks going to watch their heroes perform Shakespeare should leave their sci-fi merchandise at home the Royal Shakespeare Company has warned.
When Dr Who (David Tennant) and Captain Jean-LucPicard (Patrick Stewart) signed up to perform together in the RSC production of Hamlet it was many a sci-fi fans wet dream.
As Tennant takes to the stage in the lead role on 5 August it will be the first time the two sci-fi legends will have performed together.
But the historic Stratford based theatre is now warning fans who have bought tickets not to take Doctor Who or Star Trek products with them to the performance.
In a statement the RSC have said: "Due to the huge amount of interest in the RSC's current production of Hamlet only Royal Shakespeare Company or production related memorabilia will be signed by members of the company.
"It is very flattering that there is so much interest in this production, but the sheer volume of requests means that we need to set some limits which will be as fair as possible for everyone.
"We apologise if this causes any disappointment."
Signs reiterating the policy will be erected outside the theatre before the performances begin.
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