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Full cast for Kyoto in the West End announced

Full cast for Kyoto in the West End announced

RSC announces complete Hamlet casting

RSC announces complete Hamlet casting

The Red Shoes at the RSC’s Swan Theatre – review

The Red Shoes at the RSC’s Swan Theatre – review

The Red Shoes at the RSC’s Swan Theatre – first look photos

The Red Shoes at the RSC’s Swan Theatre – first look photos

RSC unveils full A Midsummer Night’s Dream company joining Mathew Baynton at the Barbican

RSC unveils full A Midsummer Night’s Dream company joining Mathew Baynton at the Barbican

The return of the actress! Nancy Carroll on the pleasures of farce and the challenges of Hamlet

The return of the actress! Nancy Carroll on the pleasures of farce and the challenges of Hamlet

RSC announces Hamlet casting

RSC announces Hamlet casting

Sarah Kane’s 4.48 Psychosis to be revived with original cast, 25 years on

Sarah Kane’s 4.48 Psychosis to be revived with original cast, 25 years on

Exclusive: Matilda The Musical to embark on new UK and Ireland tour – with initial dates confirmed

Exclusive: Matilda The Musical to embark on new UK and Ireland tour – with initial dates confirmed

Cast announced for The Red Shoes at the RSC’s Swan Theatre

Cast announced for The Red Shoes at the RSC’s Swan Theatre

RSC announces Twelfth Night’s lead casting – with Matt Maltese joining as composer

RSC announces Twelfth Night’s lead casting – with Matt Maltese joining as composer

Five-star Kyoto to transfer to the West End in 2025

Five-star Kyoto to transfer to the West End in 2025

New version of Hamlet, featuring Radiohead songs, to be staged at the RSC and Factory International

New version of Hamlet, featuring Radiohead songs, to be staged at the RSC and Factory International

RSC and Wise Children announce casting for The Buddha of Suburbia at the Barbican

RSC and Wise Children announce casting for The Buddha of Suburbia at the Barbican

RSC announces complete Othello casting

RSC announces complete Othello casting

RSC and Headlong announce casting for The New Real

RSC and Headlong announce casting for The New Real

RSC announces casting for outdoor As You Like It

RSC announces casting for outdoor As You Like It

Kyoto world premiere at the RSC – first look

Kyoto world premiere at the RSC – first look

Full cast for Pericles with Alfred Enoch at the RSC confirmed

Full cast for Pericles with Alfred Enoch at the RSC confirmed

The Merry Wives of Windsor at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre – review

The Merry Wives of Windsor at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre – review

English at the the Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon – review

English at the the Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon – review

RSC announces casting for new play Kyoto

RSC announces casting for new play Kyoto

Love’s Labour’s Lost review – a brilliant start to a new era at the RSC

Love’s Labour’s Lost review – a brilliant start to a new era at the RSC

RSC announces casting for The School for Scandal

RSC announces casting for The School for Scandal

Luke Thompson and more discuss bringing Love’s Labour’s Lost to the RSC

Luke Thompson and more discuss bringing Love’s Labour’s Lost to the RSC

Full cast for Love’s Labour’s Lost at the RSC announced

Full cast for Love’s Labour’s Lost at the RSC announced

RSC announces 2024 to 2025 season

RSC announces 2024 to 2025 season

RSC cancels performances due to ‘high risk of flooding’

RSC cancels performances due to ‘high risk of flooding’

Cast announced for new RSC play Ben and Imo

Cast announced for new RSC play Ben and Imo

Full cast for RSC’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Mathew Baynton announced

Full cast for RSC’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Mathew Baynton announced

Mathew Baynton discusses playing Bottom in RSC’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Mathew Baynton discusses playing Bottom in RSC’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

RSC’s Cowbois to transfer to the Royal Court

RSC’s Cowbois to transfer to the Royal Court

Mathew Baynton to star as Bottom in RSC’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Mathew Baynton to star as Bottom in RSC’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

First look at RSC’s Macbeth production

First look at RSC’s Macbeth production

Tributes pour in following the death of former RSC artistic director Michael Boyd

Tributes pour in following the death of former RSC artistic director Michael Boyd

The Empress at the RSC, Stratford-upon-Avon – review

The Empress at the RSC, Stratford-upon-Avon – review

RSC releases new trailer for The Empress

RSC releases new trailer for The Empress

Stewart Lee to rewrite Macbeth scene for the RSC

Stewart Lee to rewrite Macbeth scene for the RSC

Full company for RSC’s Macbeth revealed

Full company for RSC’s Macbeth revealed

RSC announces Reuben Joseph and Valene Kane as Macbeth leads

RSC announces Reuben Joseph and Valene Kane as Macbeth leads

RSC announces new season of shows through to spring 2024

RSC announces new season of shows through to spring 2024

RSC to stage two world premieres this autumn

RSC to stage two world premieres this autumn

Jim Henson's Creature Shop to create puppets for <em>My Neighbour Totoro</em> on stage

Jim Henson's Creature Shop to create puppets for My Neighbour Totoro on stage

West End Live schedule for 2022 announced

West End Live schedule for 2022 announced

Cast for <em>All's Well That Ends Well</em> at the RSC announced

Cast for All's Well That Ends Well at the RSC announced

West End Live acts announced

West End Live acts announced

<em>My Neighbour Totoro</em> breaks Barbican box office record

My Neighbour Totoro breaks Barbican box office record

RSC reveals full casting for <em>Richard III</em>, starring Arthur Hughes

RSC reveals full casting for Richard III, starring Arthur Hughes

David Edgar's <em>A Christmas Carol</em> to return to the RSC

David Edgar's A Christmas Carol to return to the RSC

RSC to adapt <em>My Neighbour Totoro</em> for London stage premiere this autumn

RSC to adapt My Neighbour Totoro for London stage premiere this autumn

Rebecca Thornhill performs 18 shows in 13 days across <em>Matilda</em> and <em>Hairspray</em>

Rebecca Thornhill performs 18 shows in 13 days across Matilda and Hairspray

Gregory Doran steps down as artistic director of the RSC

Gregory Doran steps down as artistic director of the RSC

<em>Henry VI: Rebellion</em> at the RSC – first look

Henry VI: Rebellion at the RSC – first look

RSC's <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em> – behind-the-scenes

RSC's Much Ado About Nothing – behind-the-scenes

BBC announces Sunday evening theatre broadcasts

BBC announces Sunday evening theatre broadcasts

Storm Eunice leads to cancelled shows and closed theatres

Storm Eunice leads to cancelled shows and closed theatres

Michael Balogun withdraws from RSC's <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em>

Michael Balogun withdraws from RSC's Much Ado About Nothing

RSC's Swan Theatre to remain closed until 2023 with essential works planned

RSC's Swan Theatre to remain closed until 2023 with essential works planned

RSC to partner with TikTok to offer discount tickets to young people and full-time students

RSC to partner with TikTok to offer discount tickets to young people and full-time students

Casts for the RSC's <em>Henry VI: Rebellion</em> and <em>War of the Roses</em> announced

Casts for the RSC's Henry VI: Rebellion and War of the Roses announced

Antony Sher's <em>Henry IV Part I</em> to headline BBC's evening of celebration

Antony Sher's Henry IV Part I to headline BBC's evening of celebration

New Year's Honours: Vanessa Redgrave, Joanna Lumley, Daniel Craig, Nitin Ganatra and more recognised

New Year's Honours: Vanessa Redgrave, Joanna Lumley, Daniel Craig, Nitin Ganatra and more recognised

Complete cast for RSC's <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em> announced

Complete cast for RSC's Much Ado About Nothing announced

Antony Sher has died aged 72

Antony Sher has died aged 72

UK venues including National Theatre, RSC and the Old Vic introduce mandatory face coverings

UK venues including National Theatre, RSC and the Old Vic introduce mandatory face coverings

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> original London leads reunite as show celebrates tenth anniversary

Matilda the Musical original London leads reunite as show celebrates tenth anniversary

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> and <em>Moulin Rouge!</em> to appear on Royal Variety Performance

Matilda the Musical and Moulin Rouge! to appear on Royal Variety Performance

RSC unveils 2022 spring season including <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em> and <em>War of the Roses</em>

RSC unveils 2022 spring season including Much Ado About Nothing and War of the Roses

RSC announces <em>The Comedy of Errors</em> role share as Naomi Sheldon joins company

RSC announces The Comedy of Errors role share as Naomi Sheldon joins company

Director Roger Michell has died aged 65

Director Roger Michell has died aged 65

John Challis has died aged 79

John Challis has died aged 79

RSC artistic director Gregory Doran to take compassionate leave to care for husband Antony Sher

RSC artistic director Gregory Doran to take compassionate leave to care for husband Antony Sher

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> extends West End run and releases "When I Grow Up" performance

Matilda the Musical extends West End run and releases "When I Grow Up" performance

Barbican announces autumn theatre season

Barbican announces autumn theatre season

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> West End cast unites on first day of rehearsals

Matilda the Musical West End cast unites on first day of rehearsals

<em>The Magician's Elephant</em> musical at the RSC complete casting announced

The Magician's Elephant musical at the RSC complete casting announced

See the new Matildas in action as the musical prepares to return next month

See the new Matildas in action as the musical prepares to return next month

Mark Ravenhill and Hannah Price appointed new artistic directors of King's Head Theatre

Mark Ravenhill and Hannah Price appointed new artistic directors of King's Head Theatre

First listen to RSC's new musical <em>The Magician's Elephant</em>

First listen to RSC's new musical The Magician's Elephant

RSC's outdoor <em>Comedy of Errors</em> – first look photos

RSC's outdoor Comedy of Errors – first look photos

<em>Piaf</em> revival with Jenna Russell: first look photos

Piaf revival with Jenna Russell: first look photos

RSC's new outdoor theatre: first look

RSC's new outdoor theatre: first look

Watch Jenna Russell and Sally Ann Triplett discuss their careers and working together on <em>Piaf</em>

Watch Jenna Russell and Sally Ann Triplett discuss their careers and working together on Piaf

RSC's <em>The Comedy of Errors</em> to transfer to the Barbican in London

RSC's The Comedy of Errors to transfer to the Barbican in London

Cast revealed for RSC's <em>Henry VI Part One: Open Rehearsal Project</em>

Cast revealed for RSC's Henry VI Part One: Open Rehearsal Project

Full casting announced for <em>Piaf</em> starring Jenna Russell

Full casting announced for Piaf starring Jenna Russell

RSC's <em>Mirror and the Light</em> receives West End premiere in autumn

RSC's Mirror and the Light receives West End premiere in autumn

BBC to open up Shakespeare archive for free to schools, colleges and universities

BBC to open up Shakespeare archive for free to schools, colleges and universities

Actor Tony Armatrading has died aged 59

Actor Tony Armatrading has died aged 59

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> confirms West End reopening plans for September 2021

Matilda the Musical confirms West End reopening plans for September 2021

Review: RSC's <em>The Winter's Tale</em> (BBC Four)

Review: RSC's The Winter's Tale (BBC Four)

Photos: Behind-the-scenes on the RSC's <em>The Winter's Tale</em> ahead of BBC broadcast

Photos: Behind-the-scenes on the RSC's The Winter's Tale ahead of BBC broadcast

RSC unveils summer season including outdoor show and live-streamed <em>Henry VI</em>

RSC unveils summer season including outdoor show and live-streamed Henry VI

RSC reveals <em>The Winter's Tale</em> on BBC Four first look images and broadcast date

RSC reveals The Winter's Tale on BBC Four first look images and broadcast date

Kathryn Hunter to star in Shakespeare's Globe's <em>King Lear</em> in 2022 – 24 years after first playing the role

Kathryn Hunter to star in Shakespeare's Globe's King Lear in 2022 – 24 years after first playing the role

Photos: Royal Shakespeare Company at 60

Photos: Royal Shakespeare Company at 60

Review: <em>Dream</em> (RSC, online)

Review: Dream (RSC, online)

RSC to create outdoor theatre for summer season as it reveals 2021 plans

RSC to create outdoor theatre for summer season as it reveals 2021 plans

Trevor Peacock, who played Jim Trott on <em>The Vicar of Dibley</em>, has died

Trevor Peacock, who played Jim Trott on The Vicar of Dibley, has died

RSC's virtual experience <em>Dream </em>– exclusive behind-the-scenes video

RSC's virtual experience Dream – exclusive behind-the-scenes video

Robbie Williams musical film in the works with <em>The Greatest Showman</em> director attached

Robbie Williams musical film in the works with The Greatest Showman director attached

RSC unveils live-stream motion capture experience <em>Dream</em> for online audiences

RSC unveils live-stream motion capture experience Dream for online audiences

Top theatre and musicals to stream during lockdown

Top theatre and musicals to stream during lockdown

Stage shows, musicals and opera you can watch online now for free

Stage shows, musicals and opera you can watch online now for free

RSC's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> to be added to BBC iPlayer and broadcast on BBC Two

RSC's Romeo and Juliet to be added to BBC iPlayer and broadcast on BBC Two

Garfield Weston gives £30 million of grants to UK arts organisations

Garfield Weston gives £30 million of grants to UK arts organisations

RSC to partner with BroadwayHD to provide almost 30 streamed shows

RSC to partner with BroadwayHD to provide almost 30 streamed shows

Freelancers essential for post-Covid recovery, report states

Freelancers essential for post-Covid recovery, report states

Erica Whyman on the RSC's mass-participation event, new musical <em>Swingin' the Dream</em> and 2021 hopes

Erica Whyman on the RSC's mass-participation event, new musical Swingin' the Dream and 2021 hopes

RSC unveils cast for live-stream <em>Troy Story</em> show broadcast from its stage

RSC unveils cast for live-stream Troy Story show broadcast from its stage

National Theatre, RSC, Southbank Centre and more receive major Cultural Recovery Fund loans

National Theatre, RSC, Southbank Centre and more receive major Cultural Recovery Fund loans

Second person to receive Covid vaccine named William Shakespeare – Twitter has pun-heavy response

Second person to receive Covid vaccine named William Shakespeare – Twitter has pun-heavy response

RSC to live-stream <em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em> musical concert with Young Vic and Theatre for a New Audience

RSC to live-stream A Midsummer Night's Dream musical concert with Young Vic and Theatre for a New Audience

Pravin Wilkins wins 2020 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award

Pravin Wilkins wins 2020 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award

Watch Judi Dench, Patrick Stewart, Adjoa Andoh and David Tennant talk Shakespeare with Gregory Doran

Watch Judi Dench, Patrick Stewart, Adjoa Andoh and David Tennant talk Shakespeare with Gregory Doran

Royal Shakespeare Company to re-open for season of socially distanced and live-streamed shows

Royal Shakespeare Company to re-open for season of socially distanced and live-streamed shows

Confessions of a Box Office Manager: I have briefly hung up my box office pince-nez and am doing a ‘regular' job

Confessions of a Box Office Manager: I have briefly hung up my box office pince-nez and am doing a ‘regular' job

Re-opened theatres: a running list of socially distanced shows on UK stages

Re-opened theatres: a running list of socially distanced shows on UK stages

RSC to present socially distanced indoor shows this winter and close two venues until 2022

RSC to present socially distanced indoor shows this winter and close two venues until 2022

Arts Council apologises following delays in arts support fund due to 'volume and complexity of the applications'

Arts Council apologises following delays in arts support fund due to 'volume and complexity of the applications'

Flute Theatre to present <em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em> show for audiences with autism and their families

Flute Theatre to present A Midsummer Night's Dream show for audiences with autism and their families

Diana Rigg has died aged 82

Diana Rigg has died aged 82

Marquee TV reveals plans for autumn shows including collaboration at Southbank Centre

Marquee TV reveals plans for autumn shows including collaboration at Southbank Centre

Ten stage shows to watch on Marquee.TV

Ten stage shows to watch on Marquee.TV

Social distancing in theatres could be dropped 'within weeks', Culture Secretary says testing is key

Social distancing in theatres could be dropped 'within weeks', Culture Secretary says testing is key

The top 20 characters from stage plays – as voted for by you

The top 20 characters from stage plays – as voted for by you

RSC to continue season of outdoor shows

RSC to continue season of outdoor shows

RSC announces it will remain closed until 2021 and begins redundancy consultations

RSC announces it will remain closed until 2021 and begins redundancy consultations

RSC to stage free outdoor shows from August

RSC to stage free outdoor shows from August

25 RSC productions added to Britbox, as well as Donmar Warehouse and Royal Opera House shows

25 RSC productions added to Britbox, as well as Donmar Warehouse and Royal Opera House shows

Theatre designers to wrap over 50 venues in special barrier tape to project positive messages

Theatre designers to wrap over 50 venues in special barrier tape to project positive messages

BBC announces broadcast dates for RSC's <em>Othello</em> and <em>Much Ado about Nothing</em>

BBC announces broadcast dates for RSC's Othello and Much Ado about Nothing

RSC publicly calls out <em>The Sunday Times</em> for describing production as "garishly diverse"

RSC publicly calls out The Sunday Times for describing production as "garishly diverse"

BBC announces broadcast date for RSC's <em>Hamlet</em> with Paapa Essiedu

BBC announces broadcast date for RSC's Hamlet with Paapa Essiedu

Flute Theatre to live-stream new show to households for audiences with autism and their families

Flute Theatre to live-stream new show to households for audiences with autism and their families

Marquee TV, offering theatre, opera and dance streams, extends free trial to 30 days

Marquee TV, offering theatre, opera and dance streams, extends free trial to 30 days

RSC's <em>Matilda the Musical</em> current West End cast perform "When I Grow Up"

RSC's Matilda the Musical current West End cast perform "When I Grow Up"

Tamsin Greig, Noma Dumezweni and Patrick Stewart to help students with their homework for the RSC

Tamsin Greig, Noma Dumezweni and Patrick Stewart to help students with their homework for the RSC

RSC launches #ShareYourShakespeare project to mark Shakespeare's birthday

RSC launches #ShareYourShakespeare project to mark Shakespeare's birthday

RSC to add six shows to BBC iPlayer for Shakespeare's birthday

RSC to add six shows to BBC iPlayer for Shakespeare's birthday

The RSC's original home was born in the ashes of a crisis – with the help of a woman unable to vote

The RSC's original home was born in the ashes of a crisis – with the help of a woman unable to vote

Theatres and shows with cancelled or rescheduled performances in response to coronavirus

Theatres and shows with cancelled or rescheduled performances in response to coronavirus

RSC closes until at least 30 June and cancels all Swan Theatre summer shows

RSC closes until at least 30 June and cancels all Swan Theatre summer shows

RSC and Marquee TV to release <em>Twelfth Night</em> with Kara Tointon, Dinita Gohil and Ade Edmondson

RSC and Marquee TV to release Twelfth Night with Kara Tointon, Dinita Gohil and Ade Edmondson

RSC's <em>The Winter's Tale</em> 2021 tour dates announced

RSC's The Winter's Tale 2021 tour dates announced

RSC's <em>The Comedy of Errors</em> cast joining Miles Jupp announced

RSC's The Comedy of Errors cast joining Miles Jupp announced

RSC's Gregory Doran: 'Did Shakespeare actually write his plays? I don't care'

RSC's Gregory Doran: 'Did Shakespeare actually write his plays? I don't care'

Director Terry Hands dies aged 79

Director Terry Hands dies aged 79

Louise Dearman to perform solo concert at London's Cadogan Hall

Louise Dearman to perform solo concert at London's Cadogan Hall

<em>The Winter's Tale</em> at the RSC full casting announced

The Winter's Tale at the RSC full casting announced

Review: <em>Kunene and the King</em> (Ambassadors Theatre)

Review: Kunene and the King (Ambassadors Theatre)

Watch John Kani, Antony Sher and Janice Honeyman introduce <em>Kunene and the King</em> to the West End

Watch John Kani, Antony Sher and Janice Honeyman introduce Kunene and the King to the West End

Watch the RSC Barbican company guess the Shakespeare play by line

Watch the RSC Barbican company guess the Shakespeare play by line

Review: <em>Billionaire Boy</em> (Bloomsbury Theatre)

Review: Billionaire Boy (Bloomsbury Theatre)

Competition: win a family ticket to the RSC's <em>The Boy in the Dress</em> in Stratford-Upon-Avon

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Competition: win a family ticket to the RSC's The Boy in the Dress in Stratford-Upon-Avon

Did <em>The Boy in the Dress</em> score a goal with the critics?

Review Round-Ups

Did The Boy in the Dress score a goal with the critics?

<em>Medea</em> starring Adura Onashile to run at the Edinburgh International Festival

Medea starring Adura Onashile to run at the Edinburgh International Festival

The making of <em>As You Like It</em>'s Hymen, the God of Marriage at the RSC

The making of As You Like It's Hymen, the God of Marriage at the RSC

Review: <em>A Museum in Baghdad</em> (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Review: A Museum in Baghdad (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Competition: win tickets to the RSC <em>Timon of Athens</em> screening in Central London

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Competition: win tickets to the RSC Timon of Athens screening in Central London

Five unbeatable reasons to see <em>God's Dice</em> at Soho Theatre

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Five unbeatable reasons to see God's Dice at Soho Theatre

RSC unveils 2020 summer season including Miles Jupp and programme of European work

RSC unveils 2020 summer season including Miles Jupp and programme of European work

The RSC to stop partnership with BP

The RSC to stop partnership with BP

Review: <em>King John</em> (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Review: King John (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Birmingham Rep's 2020 spring season to include RSC <em>Tartuffe</em> and <em>Asking for It</em> UK premiere

Birmingham Rep's 2020 spring season to include RSC Tartuffe and Asking for It UK premiere

<em>The Boy in the Dress</em> musical: first look as David Walliams and Guy Chambers go into rehearsals

The Boy in the Dress musical: first look as David Walliams and Guy Chambers go into rehearsals

<em>The Boy in the Dress</em> RSC musical full casting announced

The Boy in the Dress RSC musical full casting announced

12 top new musicals coming to UK stages

12 top new musicals coming to UK stages

Actors announced for rep season at New Wimbledon Studio

Actors announced for rep season at New Wimbledon Studio

Review: <em>Measure for Measure</em> (Stratford-Upon-Avon)

Review: Measure for Measure (Stratford-Upon-Avon)

David Walliams' <em>The Boy in the Dress</em>: first look at RSC's workshop

David Walliams' The Boy in the Dress: first look at RSC's workshop

Review: <em>Crooked Dances</em> (Stratford-upon-Avon)

Review: Crooked Dances (Stratford-upon-Avon)

Antony Sher wins Theatre Book Prize

Antony Sher wins Theatre Book Prize

Review: <em>Venice Preserved</em> (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Review: Venice Preserved (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

How to make a musical: what to do after your workshop

How to make a musical: what to do after your workshop

Review: <em>The Provoked Wife</em> (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Review: The Provoked Wife (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

RSC's <em>As You Like It</em>, <em>The Taming of the Shrew</em> and <em>Measure for Measure</em> to transfer to the Barbican

RSC's As You Like It, The Taming of the Shrew and Measure for Measure to transfer to the Barbican

Review: <em>Kunene and the King</em> (Swan Theatre, RSC)

Review: Kunene and the King (Swan Theatre, RSC)

Joseph Millson to play Henry V at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

Joseph Millson to play Henry V at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

Review: <em>The Taming of the Shrew</em> (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Review: The Taming of the Shrew (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

RSC's gender-swapped <em>The Taming of the Shrew</em>

RSC's gender-swapped The Taming of the Shrew

RSC announces search for <em>The Boy in the Dress</em> musical leads

RSC announces search for The Boy in the Dress musical leads

Caroline Quentin and Alexandra Gilbreath on the RSC's <em>The Provoked Wife</em>

Caroline Quentin and Alexandra Gilbreath on the RSC's The Provoked Wife

Review: <em>As You Like It</em> (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Review: As You Like It (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Les Dennis to make RSC debut with Rufus Hound returning to the venue

Les Dennis to make RSC debut with Rufus Hound returning to the venue

Albert Finney dies aged 82

Albert Finney dies aged 82

Clive Swift dies aged 82

Clive Swift dies aged 82

London theatres to dim lights in memory of theatre producer Duncan C Weldon

London theatres to dim lights in memory of theatre producer Duncan C Weldon

Exclusive: David Walliams on his new RSC musical <em>The Boy in the Dress</em>

Exclusive: David Walliams on his new RSC musical The Boy in the Dress

Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers to create musical of <em>The Boy in the Dress</em> for the RSC

Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers to create musical of The Boy in the Dress for the RSC

RSC, Almeida and Punchdrunk participate in government-funded immersive entertainment project

RSC, Almeida and Punchdrunk participate in government-funded immersive entertainment project

Review: <em>Timon of Athens</em> (Swan Theatre, RSC)

Review: Timon of Athens (Swan Theatre, RSC)

Caroline Quentin, Alexandra GIlbreath and Jonathan Slinger join RSC summer season

Caroline Quentin, Alexandra GIlbreath and Jonathan Slinger join RSC summer season

18 <em>A Christmas Carol</em>s you can see on stage this Christmas

18 A Christmas Carols you can see on stage this Christmas

Review: <em>Don Quixote</em> (Garrick Theatre)

Review: Don Quixote (Garrick Theatre)

Cicely Berry dies aged 92

Cicely Berry dies aged 92

Review: <em>Tartuffe</em> (Swan Theatre, RSC)

Review: Tartuffe (Swan Theatre, RSC)

RSC announces rep company summer 2019 season

RSC announces rep company summer 2019 season

<em>Don Quixote</em> in the West End full casting announced

Don Quixote in the West End full casting announced

Jude Owusu: 'I want people to understand why Tamburlaine does the things he does'

Jude Owusu: 'I want people to understand why Tamburlaine does the things he does'

Review: <em>The Merry Wives of Windsor</em> (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Review: The Merry Wives of Windsor (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

What to watch: best shows to see this week

What to watch: best shows to see this week

<em>The Merry Wives of Windsor</em>: first look at the RSC's garish version

The Merry Wives of Windsor: first look at the RSC's garish version

<em>Timon of Athens</em> at the RSC cast joining Kathryn Hunter announced

Timon of Athens at the RSC cast joining Kathryn Hunter announced

The biggest theatre news stories of 2018…so far

The biggest theatre news stories of 2018…so far

What to watch: best shows to see this week

What to watch: best shows to see this week

<em>Miss Littlewood</em> at the RSC first look photos

Miss Littlewood at the RSC first look photos

Thelma Holt wins Sam Wanamaker Award

Thelma Holt wins Sam Wanamaker Award

RSC's <em>Don Quixote</em> starring David Threlfall and Rufus Hound to transfer to West End

RSC's Don Quixote starring David Threlfall and Rufus Hound to transfer to West End

David Edgar: 'Who knows? Perhaps I'll audition for Falstaff'

David Edgar: 'Who knows? Perhaps I'll audition for Falstaff'

RSC announce <em>Tamburlaine</em> casting for Michael Boyd's production

RSC announce Tamburlaine casting for Michael Boyd's production

Full cast joining David Troughton in RSC's <em>The Merry Wives of Windsor</em> announced

Full cast joining David Troughton in RSC's The Merry Wives of Windsor announced

David Edgar's <em>Maydays</em> to be revived by the RSC

David Edgar's Maydays to be revived by the RSC

Review: <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Review: Romeo and Juliet (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Exclusive: Clare Burt to star as Joan Littlewood in RSC's new musical this summer

Exclusive: Clare Burt to star as Joan Littlewood in RSC's new musical this summer

Olivier Awards rename Best Director honour after late Peter Hall

Olivier Awards rename Best Director honour after late Peter Hall

RSC to auction costumes worn by Ian McKellen, David Tennant and Judi Dench on eBay

RSC to auction costumes worn by Ian McKellen, David Tennant and Judi Dench on eBay

Review: <em>The Fantastic Follies of Mrs Rich</em> (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Review: The Fantastic Follies of Mrs Rich (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Who was Mary Pix, the woman behind the RSC's new show?

Who was Mary Pix, the woman behind the RSC's new show?

Review: <em>Macbeth</em> (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Review: Macbeth (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Review: <em>Matilda</em> (Leicester Curve and UK tour)

Review: Matilda (Leicester Curve and UK tour)

RSC's <em>Imperium</em> transfers into the West End

RSC's Imperium transfers into the West End

RSC's <em>Macbeth</em> with Christopher Eccleston and Niamh Cusack transfers to Barbican in new season

RSC's Macbeth with Christopher Eccleston and Niamh Cusack transfers to Barbican in new season

Niamh Cusack: 'I thought I'd missed my chance to play Lady Macbeth'

Niamh Cusack: 'I thought I'd missed my chance to play Lady Macbeth'

Review: <em>The Duchess of Malfi</em> (Swan Theatre)

Review: The Duchess of Malfi (Swan Theatre)

Joan Iyiola: My theatre wonder women

Joan Iyiola: My theatre wonder women

David Edgar solo show to be performed at RSC and Royal Court

David Edgar solo show to be performed at RSC and Royal Court

Kathryn Hunter to lead RSC's <em>Timon of Athens</em> in new winter season

Kathryn Hunter to lead RSC's Timon of Athens in new winter season

John Barton made the entire idea of Shakespeare study seem strangely glamorous

John Barton made the entire idea of Shakespeare study seem strangely glamorous

RSC co-founder John Barton dies aged 89

RSC co-founder John Barton dies aged 89

Charlotte Josephine to star as Mercutio in RSC's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em>

Charlotte Josephine to star as Mercutio in RSC's Romeo and Juliet

Full cast joining Christopher Eccleston and Niamh Cusack in <em>Macbeth</em>

Full cast joining Christopher Eccleston and Niamh Cusack in Macbeth

Joan Iyiola cast in RSC's <em>Duchess of Malfi</em>

Joan Iyiola cast in RSC's Duchess of Malfi

Review: <em>A Christmas Carol</em> (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Review: A Christmas Carol (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Designing Rome for the RSC: 'I'm not sure how many litres of stage blood we've got through'

Designing Rome for the RSC: 'I'm not sure how many litres of stage blood we've got through'

Review: <em>Twelfth Night</em> (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Review: Twelfth Night (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Theatres make collective statement over sexual harassment in industry

Theatres make collective statement over sexual harassment in industry

In rehearsals with Kara Tointon and Adrian Edmondson in <em>Twelfth Night</em>

In rehearsals with Kara Tointon and Adrian Edmondson in Twelfth Night

16 ways to get cheap theatre tickets if you're under 26

16 ways to get cheap theatre tickets if you're under 26

A week in the life of <em>Dido, Queen of Carthage's</em> Ben Goffe

A week in the life of Dido, Queen of Carthage's Ben Goffe

Review: <em>Coriolanus</em> (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Review: Coriolanus (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Review: <em>Dido, Queen of Carthage</em> (Swan Theatre)

Review: Dido, Queen of Carthage (Swan Theatre)

Top 5 Openings: 18 – 24 September

Top 5 Openings: 18 – 24 September

Christopher Eccleston to star as Macbeth in new RSC season

Christopher Eccleston to star as Macbeth in new RSC season

The RSC prepares for 10,000 item jumble sale

The RSC prepares for 10,000 item jumble sale

Actor Robert Hardy dies aged 91

Actor Robert Hardy dies aged 91

Review: Venus and Adonis (The Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Review: Venus and Adonis (The Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Cast announced for RSC's <em>Coriolanus</em>

Cast announced for RSC's Coriolanus

Review: <em>Queen Anne</em> (Theatre Royal Haymarket)

Review: Queen Anne (Theatre Royal Haymarket)

Review: <em>The Tempest</em> (Barbican)

Review: The Tempest (Barbican)

Top 5 theatre openings: 3 – 9 July

Top 5 theatre openings: 3 – 9 July

Matthew Tennyson: 'I hope gender fluid casting is the future of theatre'

Matthew Tennyson: 'I hope gender fluid casting is the future of theatre'

Review: <em>Salomé</em> (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Review: Salomé (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Full casting announced for RSC's <em>Dido, Queen of Carthage</em>

Full casting announced for RSC's Dido, Queen of Carthage

Hattie Morahan: 'I used to giggle hysterically whenever I was onstage'

Hattie Morahan: 'I used to giggle hysterically whenever I was onstage'

Review: <em>Vice Versa</em> (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Review: Vice Versa (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Let's Talk About Sets: Colin Richmond on <em>Vice Versa</em>

Let's Talk About Sets: Colin Richmond on Vice Versa

RSC's <em>Hamlet</em> starring Paapa Essiedu to play London and tour

RSC's Hamlet starring Paapa Essiedu to play London and tour

Dates for tour of <em>Matilda the Musical</em> announced

Dates for tour of Matilda the Musical announced

Barbican announces new autumn season

Barbican announces new autumn season

Review: <em>Julius Caesar</em> (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Review: Julius Caesar (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Top 5 theatre openings: 20 – 26 March

Top 5 theatre openings: 20 – 26 March

Behind the scenes on the RSC's <em>Antony and Cleopatra</em>

Behind the scenes on the RSC's Antony and Cleopatra

Male actor to play Salomé in RSC's upcoming production

Male actor to play Salomé in RSC's upcoming production

Review: <em>Snow in Midsummer</em> (Stratford-upon-Avon)

Review: Snow in Midsummer (Stratford-upon-Avon)

Katie Leung: 'I almost quit acting after the <em>Harry Potter</em> films'

Katie Leung: 'I almost quit acting after the Harry Potter films'

Romola Garai and Robert Harris' Cicero series in new RSC season

Romola Garai and Robert Harris' Cicero series in new RSC season

Exclusive: Caroline Quentin and Mark Addy rehearse <em>The Hypocrite</em>

Exclusive: Caroline Quentin and Mark Addy rehearse The Hypocrite

Katie Leung leads cast of RSC's <em>Snow in Midsummer</em>

Katie Leung leads cast of RSC's Snow in Midsummer

Caroline Quentin joins cast of <em>The Hypocrite</em>

Caroline Quentin joins cast of The Hypocrite

Review: <em>The Seven Acts of Mercy</em> (Swan Theatre)

Review: The Seven Acts of Mercy (Swan Theatre)

Let's Talk About Sets: Tom Piper on <em>The Seven Acts of Mercy</em>

Let's Talk About Sets: Tom Piper on The Seven Acts of Mercy

Test your theatre knowledge: Quiz of the month

Test your theatre knowledge: Quiz of the month

I'm with Imelda: People shouldn't munch in the theatre

I'm with Imelda: People shouldn't munch in the theatre

Laura Mvula to write music for RSC's new season

Laura Mvula to write music for RSC's new season

The week in pictures: 29 October – 4 November

The week in pictures: 29 October – 4 November

Ten great things in <em>The Play's The Thing</em>

Ten great things in The Play's The Thing

Exclusive first look: Simon Russell Beale rehearses <em>The Tempest</em>

Exclusive first look: Simon Russell Beale rehearses The Tempest

Casting for Tara Arts' <em>Bollywood Jack</em> announced

Casting for Tara Arts' Bollywood Jack announced

Let's Talk About Sets: Simon Higlett on <em>Love's Labour's Lost</em> and <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em>

Let's Talk About Sets: Simon Higlett on Love's Labour's Lost and Much Ado About Nothing

Patrick Robinson: Returning to <em>The Rover</em> after 30 years is exhausting

Patrick Robinson: Returning to The Rover after 30 years is exhausting

Review: <em>King Lear</em> (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Review: King Lear (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Review: <em>The Two Noble Kinsmen</em> (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Review: The Two Noble Kinsmen (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

90 Seconds With: Blanche McIntyre

90 Seconds With: Blanche McIntyre

Edinburgh review: <em>Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.</em> (Traverse Theatre)

Edinburgh review: Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. (Traverse Theatre)

5 minutes with: Sidney Cole – 'I was told going into acting wasn't a good idea'

5 minutes with: Sidney Cole – 'I was told going into acting wasn't a good idea'

Review: <em>Always Orange</em>/<em>Fall of the Kingdom, Rise of the Foot Soldier</em> (RSC)

Review: Always Orange/Fall of the Kingdom, Rise of the Foot Soldier (RSC)

Mark Quartley to join Simon Russell Beale in <em>The Tempest</em>

Mark Quartley to join Simon Russell Beale in The Tempest

Casting announced for RSC's <em>Love’s Labour's Lost</em> and <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em>

Casting announced for RSC's Love’s Labour's Lost and Much Ado About Nothing

Come and help us open the Fairy Portal

Come and help us open the Fairy Portal

<em>The Alchemist</em> (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

The Alchemist (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Casting announced for RSC's <em>The Two Noble Kinsmen</em> and <em>The Rover</em>

Casting announced for RSC's The Two Noble Kinsmen and The Rover

RSC announces Making Mischief Festival

RSC announces Making Mischief Festival

5 minutes with: Gillian Bevan – 'Being the first woman to play Cymbeline at the RSC was too good to miss'

5 minutes with: Gillian Bevan – 'Being the first woman to play Cymbeline at the RSC was too good to miss'

<em>Cymbeline</em> (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Cymbeline (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Dominic Cooke: 'We mustn’t get stuck to an idea of how Shakespeare should be'

Dominic Cooke: 'We mustn’t get stuck to an idea of how Shakespeare should be'

Regional Theatre Focus: Head of Armoury at the RSC

Regional Theatre Focus: Head of Armoury at the RSC

Prince Charles to perform as part of <em>Shakespeare Live!</em>

Prince Charles to perform as part of Shakespeare Live!

Why I love Shakespeare

Why I love Shakespeare

5 Minutes with: Polly Findlay – 'Directing <em>Svengali</em> was a lesson in complete economy'

5 Minutes with: Polly Findlay – 'Directing Svengali was a lesson in complete economy'

Regional Theatre Focus: Backstage at The Other Place

Regional Theatre Focus: Backstage at The Other Place

Gregory Doran: 'Shakespeare was an outsider'

Gregory Doran: 'Shakespeare was an outsider'

RSC's <em>Doctor Faustus</em>, <em>The Alchemist</em> and more arrive in London

RSC's Doctor Faustus, The Alchemist and more arrive in London

Benedict Cumberbatch, Helen Mirren and more join <em>Shakespeare Live!</em> line up

Benedict Cumberbatch, Helen Mirren and more join Shakespeare Live! line up

Regional Theatre Focus: Backstage at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Regional Theatre Focus: Backstage at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre

<em>Hamlet</em> (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Hamlet (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Paapa Essiedu: 'I’ll probably be crying in the wings'

Paapa Essiedu: 'I’ll probably be crying in the wings'

Michael Boyd: 'I was either going to become a really annoying actor, or a director'

Michael Boyd: 'I was either going to become a really annoying actor, or a director'

RSC's The Other Place to reopen in March

RSC's The Other Place to reopen in March

Postcards from RSC's King and Country in Hong Kong

Postcards from RSC's King and Country in Hong Kong

<em>Don Quixote</em> (Swan, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Don Quixote (Swan, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Postcards from RSC's <em>King and Country</em> in Shanghai

Postcards from RSC's King and Country in Shanghai

Then and now: RSC's <em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em>

Then and now: RSC's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Postcards from RSC's <em>King and Country</em> in Beijing

Postcards from RSC's King and Country in Beijing

<em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em> (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

A Midsummer Night's Dream (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Further cast announced for <em>Luce</em> at Southwark Playhouse

Further cast announced for Luce at Southwark Playhouse

BBC announce 2016 Shakespeare Festival

BBC announce 2016 Shakespeare Festival

Alan Rickman obituary: He loved the baddies he played

Alan Rickman obituary: He loved the baddies he played

RSC casts female Cymbeline

RSC casts female Cymbeline

Rebecca Lenkiewicz: 'It’s not easy being a woman today'

Rebecca Lenkiewicz: 'It’s not easy being a woman today'

Simon Russell Beale to feature in new RSC season

Simon Russell Beale to feature in new RSC season

11 faces to look out for in 2016

11 faces to look out for in 2016

<em>RSC Shakespeare on Screen</em> to feature Vanessa Redgrave in <em>As You Like It</em>

RSC Shakespeare on Screen to feature Vanessa Redgrave in As You Like It

Paapa Essiedu and Tanya Moodie among cast of RSC's <em>Hamlet</em>

Paapa Essiedu and Tanya Moodie among cast of RSC's Hamlet

Ayesha Dharker stars in RSC's <em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em>

Ayesha Dharker stars in RSC's A Midsummer Night's Dream

<em>Wendy and Peter Pan</em> (RST, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Wendy and Peter Pan (RST, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Full casting announced for RSC's spring Swan productions

Full casting announced for RSC's spring Swan productions

Theatre etiquette: An actor's perspective

Theatre etiquette: An actor's perspective

Top 5 theatre openings this week – 23 – 29 November

Top 5 theatre openings this week – 23 – 29 November

John Heffernan: 'I never thought I would be cast in this play'

John Heffernan: 'I never thought I would be cast in this play'

<em>Henry V</em> (Barbican Centre)

Henry V (Barbican Centre)

5 minutes with: Alex Hassell

5 minutes with: Alex Hassell

Joanna Vanderham joins Andrew Scott in <em>The Dazzle</em>

Joanna Vanderham joins Andrew Scott in The Dazzle

Rose Theatre Kingston announces new Spring season

Rose Theatre Kingston announces new Spring season

<em>Love for Love</em> (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Love for Love (Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Hecuba (Swan, Stratford-Upon-Avon)

Hecuba (Swan, Stratford-Upon-Avon)

5 minutes with: Ray Fearon – 'I really wanted to be a tennis player but acting took over'

5 minutes with: Ray Fearon – 'I really wanted to be a tennis player but acting took over'

Casting announced for RSC's <em>Wendy and Peter Pan</em>

Casting announced for RSC's Wendy and Peter Pan

First look at new cast of <em>Sunny Afternoon</em>

First look at new cast of Sunny Afternoon

RSC announce 400th anniversary spring/summer season

RSC announce 400th anniversary spring/summer season

See the Royal Shakespeare Company's residency at the Barbican

See the Royal Shakespeare Company's residency at the Barbican

RSC reveals cast for <em>Love for Love</em> and <em>Queen Anne</em>

RSC reveals cast for Love for Love and Queen Anne

Last minute cast change for <em>Grand Hotel</em>

Last minute cast change for Grand Hotel

Full casting announced for RSC's <em>Hecuba</em>

Full casting announced for RSC's Hecuba

Actor Tom Beard dies aged 50

Actor Tom Beard dies aged 50

Roger Rees dies aged 71

Roger Rees dies aged 71

Henry Goodman on his RSC return in <em>Volpone</em>

Henry Goodman on his RSC return in Volpone

Michael Coveney: Do Shakespeare marathons echo box set binges?

Michael Coveney: Do Shakespeare marathons echo box set binges?

RSC announces amateur companies for <em>Dream</em> tour

RSC announces amateur companies for Dream tour

Steven Berkoff: White actors should be allowed to play Othello

Steven Berkoff: White actors should be allowed to play Othello

Othello (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Othello (Royal Shakespeare Theatre)

Trevor Nunn revives <em>Wars of the Roses</em> trilogy at Kingston Rose

Trevor Nunn revives Wars of the Roses trilogy at Kingston Rose

20 Questions: Hugh Quarshie – 'I want to swap places with Lewis Hamilton'

20 Questions: Hugh Quarshie – 'I want to swap places with Lewis Hamilton'

Richard Johnson, film star and artistic associate of the RSC, dies aged 87

Richard Johnson, film star and artistic associate of the RSC, dies aged 87

The Merchant of Venice (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, RSC)

The Merchant of Venice (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, RSC)

Full cast announced for Trevor Nunn's RSC <em>Volpone</em>

Full cast announced for Trevor Nunn's RSC Volpone

Death of a Salesman (Noel Coward Theatre)

Death of a Salesman (Noel Coward Theatre)

Casting announced for <em>The Dead Monkey</em>

Casting announced for The Dead Monkey

Read an exclusive extract from Antony Sher's <em>Year of the Fat Knight</em>

Read an exclusive extract from Antony Sher's Year of the Fat Knight

24 theatre openings this month that should be on your radar

24 theatre openings this month that should be on your radar

Michael Coveney: Shakespeare's Birthday as Branagh unfurls West End flag

Michael Coveney: Shakespeare's Birthday as Branagh unfurls West End flag

Love's Sacrifice (Swan Theatre)

Love's Sacrifice (Swan Theatre)

Death of a Salesman (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, RSC)

Death of a Salesman (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, RSC)

How stagey are you? Matthew Kelly vs Catrin Stewart

How stagey are you? Matthew Kelly vs Catrin Stewart

David Tennant reprises Richard II at Barbican

David Tennant reprises Richard II at Barbican

Leading Ladies: Nancy Carroll – 'I have no idea how anyone sustains a plan in this business'

Leading Ladies: Nancy Carroll – 'I have no idea how anyone sustains a plan in this business'

20 Questions: Lucian Msamati – 'Hold your nerve when holding it is the hardest thing to do'

20 Questions: Lucian Msamati – 'Hold your nerve when holding it is the hardest thing to do'

RSC to stage second relaxed performance of <em>Matilda</em>

RSC to stage second relaxed performance of Matilda

Alan Howard at the RSC – in pictures

Alan Howard at the RSC – in pictures

Tributes paid to RSC 'icon' Alan Howard, who has died aged 77

Tributes paid to RSC 'icon' Alan Howard, who has died aged 77

Major report calls for 'urgent action' on arts diversity

Major report calls for 'urgent action' on arts diversity

Full list: Winners of the 15th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Full list: Winners of the 15th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

<em>Miss Saigon</em> wins record haul at 15th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Miss Saigon wins record haul at 15th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Michael Coveney: Royal 'Sher-speare' Company makes plans as Dame Diana goes solo

Michael Coveney: Royal 'Sher-speare' Company makes plans as Dame Diana goes solo

Antony Sher to play King Lear at RSC

Antony Sher to play King Lear at RSC

RSC plans to reopen The Other Place in 2016

RSC plans to reopen The Other Place in 2016

Mark Strong and Helen McCrory win at Critics' Circle Awards

Mark Strong and Helen McCrory win at Critics' Circle Awards

Casting announced for RSC's summer season at Swan Theatre

Casting announced for RSC's summer season at Swan Theatre

Honours for Kristin Scott Thomas, James Corden and Sheridan Smith

Honours for Kristin Scott Thomas, James Corden and Sheridan Smith

Tributes paid to actor David Ryall

Tributes paid to actor David Ryall

The Shoemaker's Holiday (Swan Theatre, RSC)

The Shoemaker's Holiday (Swan Theatre, RSC)

Michael Coveney: Globe goes to war with RSC as Rupert Everett celebrates an anniversary

Michael Coveney: Globe goes to war with RSC as Rupert Everett celebrates an anniversary

Harriet Walter joins Antony Sher in RSC's <em>Death of a Salesman</em>

Harriet Walter joins Antony Sher in RSC's Death of a Salesman

The BFG (Birmingham REP)

The BFG (Birmingham REP)

First look at Ian McDiarmid and cast in rehearsal for <em>The Merchant of Venice</em>

First look at Ian McDiarmid and cast in rehearsal for The Merchant of Venice

<em>Richard II</em> helped RSC reach 1.7m audience in 2013-14

Richard II helped RSC reach 1.7m audience in 2013-14

Roy Williams: 'I find it difficult to condemn the police'

Roy Williams: 'I find it difficult to condemn the police'

Michael Coveney: Bill Bryden wraps up the Cottesloe, Eileen Atkins returns to Stratford

Michael Coveney: Bill Bryden wraps up the Cottesloe, Eileen Atkins returns to Stratford

First look at the cast of the RSC's <em>Witch of Edmonton</em> in action

First look at the cast of the RSC's Witch of Edmonton in action

Henry IV Part 2

Henry IV Part 2

EXCLUSIVE: Eileen Atkins and cast of RSC's <em>The Witch of Edmonton</em> in rehearsals

EXCLUSIVE: Eileen Atkins and cast of RSC's The Witch of Edmonton in rehearsals

Exclusive first look at The RSC's <em>Love's Labour's Lost</em> starring Michelle Terry and Edward Bennett

Exclusive first look at The RSC's Love's Labour's Lost starring Michelle Terry and Edward Bennett

Barbican to stage three-week Beckett Season

Barbican to stage three-week Beckett Season

West End lights to dim for Donald Sinden

West End lights to dim for Donald Sinden

Michael Coveney: 'Donald Sinden was one of the greatest comic actors of the last century'

Michael Coveney: 'Donald Sinden was one of the greatest comic actors of the last century'

Michael Coveney: Petherbridge revives his vaudeville Lear, more Bard news from the RSC

Michael Coveney: Petherbridge revives his vaudeville Lear, more Bard news from the RSC

Actress Clare Cathcart dies aged 48

Actress Clare Cathcart dies aged 48

Antony Sher stars in <em>Death of a Salesman</em> at RSC; Hugh Quarshie plays Othello

Antony Sher stars in Death of a Salesman at RSC; Hugh Quarshie plays Othello

<em>Matilda</em> holds gala performance for Children in Need

Matilda holds gala performance for Children in Need

Cast: RSC's <em>Witch of Edmonton</em> with Eileen Atkins, Park's <em>Vertical Hour</em>

Cast: RSC's Witch of Edmonton with Eileen Atkins, Park's Vertical Hour

Video: Ian McKellen helps The Handlebards take the Ice Bucket Challenge

Video: Ian McKellen helps The Handlebards take the Ice Bucket Challenge

Meera Syal, new HOME patron

Meera Syal, new HOME patron

The White Devil (RSC)

The White Devil (RSC)

Michael Coveney: A dog's life on the stage, Neil Bartlett steps out, and a grim new musical

Michael Coveney: A dog's life on the stage, Neil Bartlett steps out, and a grim new musical

Our highlights from this year's Latitude Festival

Our highlights from this year's Latitude Festival

Michael Coveney: Summer treats with Noël Coward and seaside piers; RIP Peter Whelan

Michael Coveney: Summer treats with Noël Coward and seaside piers; RIP Peter Whelan

Catherine Love: There's a small revolution brewing in Stratford-upon-Avon

Catherine Love: There's a small revolution brewing in Stratford-upon-Avon

RSC's Erica Whyman: 'We could be much more rebellious'

RSC's Erica Whyman: 'We could be much more rebellious'

RSC's <em>Wolf Hall</em> and <em>Bring Up the Bodies</em> extend to 4 October

RSC's Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies extend to 4 October

Director Maria Aberg: 'We have a responsibility to consider gender-blind casting'

Director Maria Aberg: 'We have a responsibility to consider gender-blind casting'

Cast: RSC announces <em>Love's Labour's</em> company, Joe McGann in <em>April in Paris</em>

Cast: RSC announces Love's Labour's company, Joe McGann in April in Paris

Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for June

Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for June

RSC's Mantel pieces transfer in triumph

Review Round-Ups

RSC's Mantel pieces transfer in triumph

Alex Hassell, the RSC's Prince Hal: 'I want to be measured in the great roles'

Alex Hassell, the RSC's Prince Hal: 'I want to be measured in the great roles'

Theatre highlights of the week: Ruthie Hensall joins <em>Billy</em>, <em>In The Heights</em> and <em>The Pajama Game</em> open

Theatre highlights of the week: Ruthie Hensall joins Billy, In The Heights and The Pajama Game open

Arden of Faversham (Swan Theatre, RSC)

Arden of Faversham (Swan Theatre, RSC)

Michael Coveney: Bob Hoskins remembered with fringe benefits, as <em>I Can't Sing!</em> flops and I battle the Bard

Michael Coveney: Bob Hoskins remembered with fringe benefits, as I Can't Sing! flops and I battle the Bard

Michael Coveney: On Stratford and Siracusa, Am-Dram, live music and Tommy Cooper

Michael Coveney: On Stratford and Siracusa, Am-Dram, live music and Tommy Cooper

Henry IV Part II (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, RSC)

Henry IV Part II (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, RSC)

Henry IV Part I (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, RSC)

Henry IV Part I (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, RSC)

The Roaring Girl (Swan Theatre, RSC)

The Roaring Girl (Swan Theatre, RSC)

20 Questions: <em>The Roaring Girl</em>'s Lisa Dillon – 'Don't be creative, be curious'

20 Questions: The Roaring Girl's Lisa Dillon – 'Don't be creative, be curious'

Theatre highlights of the week: Imelda Staunton in <em>Good People</em> and <em>Relative Values</em> with Rory Bremner

Theatre highlights of the week: Imelda Staunton in Good People and Relative Values with Rory Bremner

Blazing Bard – RSC to mark Shakespeare's 450th birthday with 'spectacular display'

Blazing Bard – RSC to mark Shakespeare's 450th birthday with 'spectacular display'

Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for April

Catherine Love: My top theatre picks for April

Michael Coveney: The passing of Kate O'Mara, comedy in Naples and opera in Casablanca

Michael Coveney: The passing of Kate O'Mara, comedy in Naples and opera in Casablanca

The top 10 theatre acts we are looking foward to most at Latitude Festival this year

The top 10 theatre acts we are looking foward to most at Latitude Festival this year

Michael Coveney: RSC asks, which is Shakespeare’s most popular play? And which is the best?

Michael Coveney: RSC asks, which is Shakespeare’s most popular play? And which is the best?

RSC First Encounter: The Taming of The Shrew (Tour – Blackpool)

RSC First Encounter: The Taming of The Shrew (Tour – Blackpool)

Our favourite theatre company/venue websites

Our favourite theatre company/venue websites

RSC's <em>Wolf Hall</em> and <em>Bring Up the Bodies</em> follow <em>Stephen Ward</em> at Aldwych?

RSC's Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies follow Stephen Ward at Aldwych?

Michael Coveney: RSC schools <em>Shrew</em> shares the Almeida’s shifting ground

Michael Coveney: RSC schools Shrew shares the Almeida’s shifting ground

How are theatres across the country commemorating the Great War?

How are theatres across the country commemorating the Great War?

RSC's <em>Wolf Hall</em> and <em>Bring Up the Bodies</em> transfers to West End?

RSC's Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies transfers to West End?

Plays cast: Lisa Dillon and Sharon Small in RSC's <em>Roaring Girls</em> season, <em>Superior Donuts</em> in Southwark and <em>Hotel Plays</em>

Plays cast: Lisa Dillon and Sharon Small in RSC's Roaring Girls season, Superior Donuts in Southwark and Hotel Plays

Michael Coveney: The joys of not going to theatres… for a short while

Michael Coveney: The joys of not going to theatres… for a short while

Bring Up the Bodies (RSC)

Bring Up the Bodies (RSC)

Looking forward: Michael Coveney previews the coming year in theatre

Looking forward: Michael Coveney previews the coming year in theatre

Catherine Love: Looking backwards, looking forwards

Catherine Love: Looking backwards, looking forwards

Looking back: Michael Coveney's theatre highlights of 2013

Looking back: Michael Coveney's theatre highlights of 2013

Spotlight On: The Tickets.com Best Regional Production Award

Spotlight On: The Tickets.com Best Regional Production Award

Wendy and Peter Pan (RSC)

Wendy and Peter Pan (RSC)

20 Questions with… Fiona Button, star of RSC's <em>Wendy and Peter Pan</em>

20 Questions with… Fiona Button, star of RSC's Wendy and Peter Pan

Richard II (Barbican)

Richard II (Barbican)

Catherine Love: The power of panto

Catherine Love: The power of panto

RSC <em>Richard II</em> creatives and cast reunite for <em>Henry IV Parts I and II</em>

RSC Richard II creatives and cast reunite for Henry IV Parts I and II

Antony & Cleopatra (RSC)

Tennant takes the crown in RSC's <em>Richard II</em>

Review Round-Ups

Tennant takes the crown in RSC's Richard II

Michael Coveney: David Tennant opens as Richard on a night of crowds and surprises

Michael Coveney: David Tennant opens as Richard on a night of crowds and surprises

Richard II (RSC)

Richard II (RSC)

Show Pics: David Tennant gives hair-raising performance as Richard II

Show Pics: David Tennant gives hair-raising performance as Richard II

Plays Cast: Humbley leads <em>Dickens Abridged</em>, more for RSC <em>Peter and Wendy</em>

Plays Cast: Humbley leads Dickens Abridged, more for RSC Peter and Wendy

Changing of the Guard: Gregory Doran at the RSC

Changing of the Guard: Gregory Doran at the RSC

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Exclusive Rehearsal Pics: David Tennant prepares for RSC Richard II

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Gregory Doran announces RSC’s Summer 2014 season, Antony Sher plays Falstaff

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Titus Andronicus (RSC)

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