News, Features and Updates 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. You are in: News, Features and Updates Also in this section Also in this section WelcomeWhat's On & Buy TicketsAbout usAbout ShakespeareEducationShakespeare Learning ZoneYour visitMembership & Support UsStitch In TimePressBlogsContact us and FAQsRooftop RestaurantRSC JobsShopTicket Services Matilda The Musical finishes its UK and Ireland tour 15 August 2019 After 18 months and 13 venues, the Matilda The Musical UK and Ireland tour comes to a close in Norwich this weekend. Find out more Live at the RSC: Guy Chambers 20 August 2018 Songwriter, musician and producer, Guy Chambers, best known for his work with Robbie Williams, plays a one-off concert at The Swan Theatre on Sunday 27 October. Find out more Shakespeare at the Goose Fair 14 August 2019 We worked with the Nottingham People's Choir to help them create their own version of Romeo and Juliet as part of Shakespeare Nation. Find out more Amy Trigg 9 August 2019 Amy Trigg talks to Viv Graver about discovering Shakespeare, using a wheelchair on stage, and overcoming her imposter syndrome. Read Viv's blog Our summer Shakespeares prepare to leave Stratford 7 August 2019 Measure for Measure, The Taming of the Shrew and As You Like It all enter their final month in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre before going on tour. Find out more Pop-Up Shop 7 August 2019 Find out how we've made our mark in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre Find out more Taking shape 5 August 2019 Writer Hannah Khalil sees her play, A Museum in Baghdad, coming together during Week 2 of rehearsals, with the addition of some curious props. Read Hannah's blog Watch a scene from The Taming of the Shrew 5 August 2019 Watch Petruchia (Claire Price) and Katherine (Joseph Arkley) in a battle of wits in Act 2 Scene 1 of The Taming of the Shrew. Watch the video Amanda Harris 2 August 2019 Actor Amanda Harris talks to Viv Graver about her long history with the RSC and being part of our 2019 summer of Shakespeare. Read Viv's blog From star-crossed lovers to theatre lovers 31 July 2019 We worked with the Nottingham People's Choir to help them create their own version of Romeo and Juliet as part of Shakespeare Nation. Find out more Don't worry, they're good tears 30 July 2019 As A Museum in Baghdad goes into rehearsal, writer Hannah Khalil talks about the emotional journey she's taken with the play so far. Read Hannah's blog David Walliams and The Boy in the Dress 29 July 2019 This year we are opening our brand new musical of David Walliams’ The Boy in the Dress. We talked to David about the novel, becoming a writer and his literary inspiration. Find out more King John trailer 25 July 2019 Not all weddings end happily... Watch the trailer for King John – Shakespeare's tale of a nation in turmoil. Watch the trailer Ian McKellen draws our Stitch In Time campaign to a close 23 July 2019 Our Stitch In Time fundraising campaign has reached the £3 million we needed to restore and redevelop our Costume Workshop in Stratford-upon-Avon. Find out more Stratford pupils perform at Playmaking Festival 19 July 2019 Almost 300 young people from the town performed their take on Romeo and Juliet on the Swan stage as part of the event. Find out more Measure for Measure coming to cinemas 19 July 2019 Gregory Doran's resonant new production hits the big screen on 31 July as part of our Live From series. Find out more Loading... You might also like