Until the mid-19th Century, creating dyes for clothing required creative use of plants and vegetables. But that forgotten skill is returning to the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Meet the skilled artists who put the finishing touches to our scenery with textures, surfaces and fine detail.

In his final blog, Falkland Sound writer Brad Birch tells how his study of what the Islanders endured in 1982 led to a story for the stage.

In 1982, the British overseas territory of The Falkland Islands was the subject of a 10-week undeclared war. Brad Birch talks about the people he met on the islands, and how they inspired his new play Falkland Sound.

The actor talks about drawing on his Jacques Lecoq physical theatre training to create a shape-shifting Witch for Macbeth.

A recent drama school graduate, Tyreke has already been cast in two RSC productions. He talks to Viv Graver about his route into the acting profession.

Ellen Schaffert, Research Intern, explores the benefits of exploring Shakespeare’s plays using the same techniques that our actors and directors use in rehearsals.

How do we define data and why does it matter? Dr Matthew Collins, explores why interpretation and storytelling are key to infusing raw data with both meaning and context.

Annabelle tells us how excited she was to perform in the Stratford-upon-Avon Playmaking Festival.

'Much Ado About Something Very Special': Angela brings her students to our Bradford Playmaking Festival.