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.

Students use Shakespeare to inspire community Warm Hub sessions

23 April 2025

The RSC and University of Birmingham students worked together to engage the local community in the theatre's Warm Hub, using Shakespeare's works as inspiration.

Matilda celebrates 5,000 West End performances

21 April 2025

The 15th longest-running production in the West End, Matilda The Musical celebrates an incredible milestone.

Born With Teeth Trailer

18 April 2025

Watch the trailer for Born With Teeth, starring Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel.

Much Ado About Nothing rehearsal photos

16 April 2025

Get a glimpse of the action with the production images for Director Michael Longhurst's Much Ado About Nothing.

Titus Andronicus Behind the Scenes

14 April 2025

See the cast of Titus Andronicus in rehearsal, and hear from actors Simon Russell Beale, Wendy Kweh and Natey Jones as they explore the themes of violence and power in the production.

Born With Teeth - Shakespeare and Marlowe take centre stage

11 April 2025

Daniel Evans directs Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel in the play's West End premiere, running for 11 weeks from August 2025.

Hamlet Hail to the Thief Rehearsal Pictures

3 April 2025

See Thom Yorke with Directors Christine Jones and Steven Hoggett in the rehearsal room for Hamlet Hail to the Thief.

Shakespeare's Birthday Celebrations

24 March 2025

Celebrate Shakespeare's birthday on Saturday 20 April with free performances and events around the RSC. Drop in to see us!

What's on in April

18 March 2025

From new shows and tours, to Shakespeare's Birthday celebrations - April is full of the joys of spring in Stratford-upon-Avon and beyond.

First Encounters: The Tempest Production Photos

24 March 2025

See photos of our First Encounters: The Tempest touring production for young people.

Double impact on learning with the Big Give

18 March 2025

Donate today and help us to reach new schools and impact the lives of thousands more children across England

Edward II Trailer

10 March 2025

Watch the on stage trailer for Daniel Raggett's production of Edward II.

Hamnet comes to the US

3 March 2025

Our production of Maggie O'Farrell's bestselling novel Hamnet will tour the US, with the first dates and venue announced.

Edward II Production Photos

26 February 2025

See the production images of the company in Daniel Raggett's Edward II, playing in the Swan Theatre until 5 April.

Who was Edward II?

6 February 2025

Discover more about the central character that inspired Marlowe's play, the English Plantagenet king, Edward II.

Kyoto Production Photos

16 January 2025

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

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