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.

Matilda the Musical performed in 100 cities

22 July 2024

From Stratford-upon-Avon to Abu Dhabi, Matilda The Musical has officially performed in 100 cities across the world.

As You Like It Production Photos

22 July 2024

See the production photos for As You Like It in The Holloway Garden Theatre.

Bailey Lock Appointed RSC Executive Producer

17 July 2024

Bailey will work alongside our Co-Artistic Directors and Executive Producer to to lead the producing team at our home in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Pericles Rehearsal Photos

16 July 2024

Head behind the scenes to see the Pericles cast in rehearsal

The Playwright and the pimp - who wrote Pericles?

15 July 2024

Discover who wrote Pericles, and what we know about Shakespeare's co-author, George Wilkins.

Playmaking sees 258 young people perform Hamlet

11 July 2024

This week 258 young people from across the country are performing a relaxed version of Hamlet in the Swan Theatre for our annual Playmaking Festival.

The History of Falstaff

2 July 2024

Sir John Falstaff is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved characters. But what’s the history behind this character, and does it offer us any clues to explain his enduring popularity?

Creating the costumes for The School for Scandal

27 June 2024

With Sheridan's classic set to be a costume highlight of the year, we took a trip to the Costume Workshop to see what our multi-talented teams have been up to.

What's on for summer 2024

21 June 2024

Our stages are set for a sizzling summer of theatrical magic across three theatres, plus family activities, free events and summer schools for all ages

Kyoto Production Photos

17 June 2024

View the production photos for Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin's Kyoto.

"JUST A FEW POUNDS TO WEAR A BEAUTIFUL DRESS TO A BLACK-TIE BALL!" SARA'S EXPERIENCE OF OUR HIRE SERVICE

18 June 2024

"It cost me just a few pounds to wear such a beautiful dress to a black-tie event!" Read a customer's experience of our hire service.

Barbican shows announced and Stratford autumn/winter season goes on sale

11 June 2024

RSC Co-Artistic Directors, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, announce their winter season at the Barbican, plus their autumn/winter in Stratford season goes on sale

New, energy-efficient rig to light up Royal Shakespeare Theatre

5 June 2024

With the support of Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme, we will be upgrading our lighting system in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, helping us in our journey to Net Zero.

What's on in June

29 May 2024

From schemings and dealings in love, to the art of negotiating global consensus - June is a hotbed of activity on and off the stage...

English Trailer

22 May 2024

Watch the trailer for English, written by Sanaz Toossi and directed by Diyan Zora.

See For Free

16 May 2024

Come in and explore our buildings! Find the stories in our walls and enjoy the many artworks you will find around the theatre foyers and walkways.

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