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.

New Arts Minister visits RSC

21 August 2026

We were delighted to receive a visit from new Arts Minister, Ruth Mackenzie, who enjoyed seeing a matinee performance of our summer blockbuster, George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones: The Mad King.

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.

As You Like It Cast and Creatives

17 August 2026

Meet the cast and creative team for our production of Shakespeare's As You Like It, at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

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. 

The Cherry Orchard Production Images

21 July 2026

Take a look at the cast of The Cherry Orchard onstage with these production pictures.

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.

ACE celebrates 80 years with new essay collection

9 July 2026

The collection titled Made in England: Art and Culture in Changing Times features an essay by our Deputy Executive Director and Director of Creative Learning, Jacqui O’Hanlon.

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.

The Three Musketeers Cast & Creatives

26 June 2026

Meet the cast and creative team for our production of The Three Musketeers at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

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.

The Tempest Production Images

26 May 2026

Take a look at this beautiful production of Shakespeare's classic The Tempest on the Royal Shakespeare Theatre stage in these new production photos.

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.

My Neighbour Totoro announces final West End extension

15 May 2026

The multi-award-winning musical based on the beloved Studio Ghibli film will extend its final West End run until January 2027.

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.

2026 Prizes Celebrate Shakespeare, Education And The Power Of Storytelling

7 May 2026

We have awarded two major prizes recognising excellence in creative practice and education, highlighting the enduring impact of Shakespeare across performance and learning.

Driftwood Production Photos

24 April 2026

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

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