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.

Playwright open call for new COHORT programme

14 August 2025

Applications are now open for our artist-led playwrighting programme, ultimately offering six new playwrights the opportunity to have their work commissioned by the RSC.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona production photos

12 August 2025

See production photos of The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Joanna Bowman.

Cyrano de Bergerac Cast & Creatives

12 August 2025

Meet the full cast and creative team for Cyrano de Bergerac, starring Adrian Lester and directed by Simon Evans.

Kyoto US cast announced

7 August 2025

Kyoto will make its US premiere at the Lincoln Center Theater in October 2025, with the New York cast and creatives now announced.

John Leader to star as The BFG

1 August 2025

The West Midlands-born actor returns to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre as Roald Dahl's beloved gentle giant.

The Winter's Tale Feature Trailer

7 March 2025

Watch the trailer for Yaël Farber's five-star production of The Winter's Tale, featuring Bertie Carvel, John Light and Madeline Appiah.

Measure for Measure Cast & Creatives

29 July 2025

Find out about the cast and creatives behind Emily Burns' razor-sharp thriller, Measure for Measure.

The Winter's Tale production photos

17 July 2025

See production photos of The Winter's Tale, directed by Yaël Farber.

What's on this summer

15 July 2025

With no fewer than ten shows to choose from across the summer months, plus a host of family activities and our ever-popular RSC Summer School, there's no excuse to be bored this July and August.

Meet Lossi, the dog star of The Two Gentlemen of Verona

11 July 2025

What does a typical day look like for a dog actor? We caught up with Lossi - who plays Crab in The Two Gentlemen of Verona - and her team to tell us some top tales from the stage.

My Neighbour Totoro puppets revealed in new trailer

10 July 2025

Get a sneak preview of some of the incredible puppets in My Neighbour Totoro in this new on-stage trailer.

New London Season Announced for 2025/26

8 July 2025

We return to the Barbican with a spellbinding London season of two bittersweet plays: one magical revival and one critically-acclaimed Shakespeare transfer from Stratford-upon-Avon.

Our response to the Government's Industrial Strategy and Creative Industries Sector Plan

23 June 2025

Read our response to the Government's Industrial Strategy and the Creative Industries Sector Plan, published on 23 June 2025.

Fat Ham Cast & Creatives

20 June 2025

Meet the cast and creative team for Fat Ham, directed by Sideeq Heard and starring Andi Osho, Olisa Odele and Sule Rimi.

Jonathan Smith joins the RSC board

19 June 2025

We're delighted that property expert, Jonathan Smith, has joined us as a member of our Board.

Our response to the Government's spending review

11 June 2025

Significant challenges but opportunities for innovation: read our response to the Government's spending review, published on 11 June 2025.

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