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.

RSC Associate Artist Richard McCabe returns to the RSC

17 September 2026

Tony and Olivier Award-winning RSC Associate Artist Richard McCabe returns to the RSC, 40 years after his first production with the Company.

Our representation for the 2026 Autumn Budget

14 September 2026

Ahead of the Autumn Budget 2026, we believe that arts and culture have the power to deliver the plans for growth that the government are looking to achieve.

First Encounters: Julius Caesar Rehearsal Images

7 September 2026

See the company in rehearsals for First Encounters: Julius Caesar

Middlemarch Rehearsal Images

3 September 2026

See the cast and company of Middlemarch in rehearsals.

David Edgar joins celebration for 'tin hut revolutionary' Buzz Goodbody

2 September 2026

The day-long event held at The Other Place reflected on Buzz's extraordinary life and legacy.

RSC receives two nominations in The Stage Debut Awards 2026

20 August 2026

The Stage Debut Awards are a unique celebration of emerging theatre talent recognising actors and creatives from all backgrounds.

An update from Sharon D Clarke and the Royal Shakespeare Company

13 August 2026

We are sorry to announce that our upcoming production of Othello starring Sharon D Clarke, is postponed as she takes time to undergo treatment for cancer. 

First Encounters: Julius Caesar Cast & Creatives

14 July 2026

Meet the full cast and creative team for First Encounters: Julius Caesar, including RSC Associate Artist Harriet Walter as Brutus.

RSC hosts panel at 16th Festival of Education

2 July 2026

We took part in this year's Festival of Education, as part of our celebrations to mark 20 years of transformational partnerships with schools, theatres and communities.

Shakespeare meets Radiohead as Hamlet Hail to the Thief has its London premiere at the Barbican Theatre

11 June 2026

Hamlet Hail to the Thief will have its London premiere at the Barbican Theatre from 31 October 2026 to 23 January 2027.

RSC and Education in Motion win UK-China Business Award for Cultural Partnership of the Year

22 May 2026

The award has been given in recognition of their decade-long collaboration to transform experiences of Shakespeare in classrooms across Asia.

New Rapid Evidence Reviews show powerful impact of arts-rich education

13 May 2026

A collaboration between the RSC and the Cultural Learning Alliance, the new findings about Dance, Drama and Music education have been shared at a parliamentary event.

Driftwood Production Photos

24 April 2026

Get a first look at Driftwood a new play by Martina Laird with our production photos.

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Production Photos

16 April 2026

Catch a first glimpse of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui on stage in these stunning Production images.

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Rehearsal Images

27 March 2026

Take a look at rehearsal images for the Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, starring double Olivier award-winning actor Mark Gatiss in the title role.

Announcing events to celebrate 20 years of partnership working

26 February 2026

Marking 20 years of transformative partnership working with schools and theatres, the RSC today announces a landmark tour of Julius Caesar, plus Building Partnerships: A 20-year Story

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