News, Features and Updates

Keep up to date with our latest news, blogs, features and play updates.

From the latest blogs straight from the rehearsal room to our newest casting updates, featured content and other news - check back here to see what's happening.

Cyrano de Bergerac to transfer to London's West End

30 January 2026

The critically acclaimed, five-star RSC production will transfer to the Noël Coward Theatre in June, with Adrian Lester in the title role.

Placebo join The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui creative team

28 January 2026

The British alternative rock band Placebo will compose the music for our production of Bertolt Brecht’s play, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui.

Henry V Cast & Creatives

26 January 2026

Meet the cast and creative team for Henry V, directed by Tamara Harvey and starring Alfred Enoch.

Our response to Economic Value of Tourism report

20 January 2026

Read our response to VisitBritain/VisitEngland’s report, published on 20 January 2026.

Hamnet USA Tour Cast & Creatives

13 January 2026

Meet the cast and creative team of the USA Tour of Hamnet.

Watch Shakespeare on Prime

18 December 2025

The most complete collection of Shakespeare’s plays to be captured in widescreen is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Listen: It Won't Work William

16 December 2025

Hear the cast of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind perform a sneak preview of one of the songs from the show.

Kyoto - from Stratford to New York

11 December 2025

As the curtain closes on Kyoto's US premiere, we look back on the play's journey to the Lincoln Center, and the lasting impact of its important message.

The Foryste Saga Parts 1 & 2 Production Photos

6 December 2025

Take a first look at The Forsyte Saga Parts 1 & 2 on stage in the Swan Theatre.

Double your donation with the Big Give

2 December 2025

Donate today and the Big Give will match your donation, helping us to get more UK school children to the theatre.

Watch: The story behind The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

21 November 2025

Head to Malawi in this mini-documentary and meet the real family behind this incredible story.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind to transfer to @sohoplace

21 November 2025

Plus, as part of the full cast and creative team announcement, award-winning actor Chiwetel Ejiofor joins as Creative Associate.

Introducing our six COHORT playwrights in residence

14 November 2025

Pamela Carter, James Fritz, Natasha Gordon, Karim Khan, Laura Lomas and Vinay Patel are the six playwrights taking part in our 2026 COHORT programme.

Leading actors join RSC and Foyle Foundation to launch new Shakespeare Curriculum

12 November 2025

Ian McKellen, Adjoa Andoh and Helen Mirren welcomed the launch of this revolutionary new teaching and learning platform for Shakespeare's works.

Twelfth Night trailer

6 November 2025

Watch the cast of Twelfth Night in the trailer with footage from the show.

Twelfth Night Cast & Creatives

6 November 2025

Meet the full cast and creative team of Twelfth Night at the Barbican, including Samuel West as Malvolio and Freema Agyeman as Olivia.

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