MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

It's all kicking off in Messina. The winners are back from the action and a celebrity wedding is on the cards. But not everyone wants the big day to go off without a hitch.

Michael Longhurst, former Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, directs Freema Agyeman and Nick Blood as the warring lovers, Beatrice and Benedick, set in the world of top-flight football and celebrity culture.

Don't miss the Director Talk on 21 April.

Much Ado About Nothing plays at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from 12 April to 24 May.

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TITUS ANDRONICUS

When victorious general Titus Andronicus executes his enemy’s son in a merciless show of vengeance, he has no idea of the evil his actions will incite.

Director Max Webster examines Shakespeare’s bloodiest play through the lens of 21st century aggression. Olivier, Tony and BAFTA Award winner Simon Russell Beale takes the title role, with Emma Fielding as Marcia Andronicus and Natey Jones as Aaron the Moor.

Find out more at the Director Talk on 25 April.

Titus Andronicus plays at the Swan Theatre from 17 April to 7 June.

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FIRST ENCOUNTERS: THE TEMPEST

A perfect storm brings a feuding family and a king together on a magical island in this 80-minute version of The Tempest, creating the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for young people aged 7-13 and their families.

First Encounters: The Tempest tours theatres, schools and community venues until 10 May.

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BEN AND IMO

Benjamin Britten has just nine months to write a wildly ambitious new opera to celebrate the Coronation of Elizabeth II. Paired with Imogen, force of nature and daughter of Gustav Holst, they must race against the clock to complete the work, a task that will test the very edges of their passionate friendship.

After its acclaimed run in Stratford-upon-Avon, you can now see the original, multi award-winning cast of Samuel Barnett and Victoria Yeates once again in this powerful play directed by Erica Whyman.

Ben and Imo plays at The Orange Tree, London, 19 April to 17 May.

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KYOTO

April is your last chance to see the Olivier Award-nominated Kyoto, from playwrights Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson, starring Olivier Best Actor in a Supporting Role nominee Jorge Bosch.

This tense and gripping' (Guardian) political thriller from the RSC, Good Chance, Rachel Styne and Jessica Foung seats you at the heart of the 1997 Kyoto Conference, and shows that even in a climate of rapidly rising temperatures, the impossible really can become possible.

Kyoto plays @sohoplace, London, until 3 May.

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Returned tickets are periodically added back to the @sohoplace website, so check back daily for any last-minute availability.

MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO

Winner of six Olivier Awards, this "utterly beguiling" (The Stage) staging of the celebrated 1988 Studio Ghibli animated feature has re-opened in the West End, now extending its run until March 2026.

20,000 more tickets have been released at £25 or under, so don't miss the chance to see this “jaw-dropping” (Metro) show.

My Neighbour Totoro is playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London, until 29 March 2026.

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MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Winner of over 100 international awards, Matilda the Musical has been delighting audiences in London’s West End for more than 13 years. And now, with the first 12 venues announced in its upcoming UK & Ireland Tour, there are now even more opportunities to be revolting.

Inspired by the beloved children's book by Roald Dahl, with original songs by Tim Minchin, meet the extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Matilda the Musical is playing now at the Cambridge Theatre, London, and heads off on its second UK tour in October 2025.

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HAMLET 2026 TOUR - ON SALE NOW

Our ‘must-see’ (Guardian) new production of Hamlet is heading to theatres around the UK on a major national tour in 2026, following its critically acclaimed run in Stratford-upon-Avon.

The stellar creative team is led by multi-award-winning director Rupert Goold, whose recent work includes Dear England (National Theatre) and King Charles III (Almeida Theatre).

Hamlet will tour the UK from 25 February to 25 April 2026. The tour cast is yet to be announced. Please check individual venues for booking information.

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MORTON HALL TULIP FESTIVAL

Join us on Saturday 3 to Monday 5 May 2025 for the sixth annual Morton Hall Tulip Festival and help support costume-making at the RSC.

Walk among more than 100 stunning tulip varieties in borders, pots and three cut flower marquees at Morton Hall Gardens, revealing the magic and splendour of the queen of the spring flowers. 

To add to the drama, original costumes from the RSC's stage productions will also be on display, showcasing the incredible skills of the RSC Costume Team. And with all profits from the event going towards costume-making at the RSC, your visit will directly help their creation.

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