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.

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.

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Future of Theatre Conference 2026 Keynote Speech

27 April 2026

Read the full keynote speech from the 2026 The Stage Future of Theatre conference, given by our Executive Director Andrew Leveson and Co-Artistic Directors Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey.

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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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RSC champions new Arts and Culture Strategy for Stratford-upon-Avon

24 April 2026

We have been working with partners across Stratford-upon-Avon to create a new Arts & Culture Strategy that supports artists, reflects communities and celebrates the enduring influence of Shakespeare.

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Cyrano de Bergerac Cast & Creatives announced for Noël Coward transfer

23 April 2026

Meet the full cast and creative team for Cyrano de Bergerac at the Noël Coward Theatre, with Adrian Lester and Susannah Fielding reprising their celebrated roles.

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Bill Pullman joins the cast of The Cherry Orchard

20 April 2026

The Independence Day star and renowned theatre actor joins the previously announced duo of Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt.

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The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Production Photos

16 April 2026

Catch a first glimpse of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui on stage in these stunning Production images.

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RSC one of 130 cultural venues to benefit from DCMS £127.8 million Arts Everywhere Fund

14 April 2026

We are delighted to receive this government funding to support a crucial transformational upgrade to creative facilities in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

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Performance dates announced for Game of Thrones: The Mad King

2 April 2026

The new play, based on George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series and adapted by Duncan Macmillan, will premiere in July 2026 at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

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'Shakespeare's Strong Women' hits shelves

31 March 2026

A new book by the RSC and HarperCollins - available now - explores Shakespeare's fiercest female characters.

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The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Rehearsal Images

27 March 2026

Take a look at rehearsal images for the Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, starring double Olivier award-winning actor Mark Gatiss in the title role.

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Driftwood Behind the Scenes

24 March 2026

Go behind the scenes of Driftwood with exclusive interviews and rehearsal images.

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The Tempest Cast & Creatives

26 March 2026

Find out about the cast and creative team for The Tempest, starring Kenneth Branagh and directed by Richard Eyre.

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The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Cast & Creatives

2 March 2026

Meet the cast and creative team for The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, starring Mark Gatiss and directed by Seán Linnen.

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Announcing events to celebrate 20 years of partnership working

26 February 2026

Marking 20 years of transformative partnership working with schools and theatres, the RSC today announces a landmark tour of Julius Caesar, plus Building Partnerships: A 20-year Story

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Announcing our 2026-27 season

26 February 2026

Co-Artistic Directors Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey announce four new productions to join Game of Thrones: The Mad King

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