Act 2 Scene 2 | Cymbeline | Royal Shakespeare Company Royal Shakespeare Company 2016-10-20 | Watch Bethan Cullinane as Innogen and Oliver Johnstone as Iachimo in Act 2, Scene 2 of our production of Cymbeline, directed by Melly Still. The production played in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon and was screened around the world. rsc.org.uk/cymbeline/about-the-play
The New Real | On Stage Trailer Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-10-16 | Join us in The Other Place this October for David Edgar's The New Real. A 'witty and intelligent' (Times) political drama that's 'epic and important' (What'sOnStage), presented in association with Headlong and directed by Holly Race Roughan.Playing at The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon, until 2 November. Book now to enjoy a unique theatre experience with traverse staging and digital screens placing you at the heart of the play's action.Book now: rsc.org.uk/the-new-real#newwriting #politicaldrama
The Buddha of Suburbia | Rehearsals in London Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-10-16 | We took a trip to the rehearsal room to catch up with Director and Co-Adaptor, Emma Rice and The Buddha of Suburbia company, ahead of the production arriving at London’s Barbican next week. The Buddha of Suburbia plays in the Barbican Theatre from 22 October, book now via the Barbican website. #theatre #london #buddha #thebuddhaofsuburbia #wisechildren #rsc
Kyoto transfers to Londons @sohoplace Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-10-02 | Kyoto, the 'truly remarkable' (WhatsOnStage) new political thriller transfers to London's West End in 2025. Brought to you by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Good Chance, fresh from a critically acclaimed run in Stratford-upon-Avon, this 'tense and gripping' (Guardian) show brings a world of hope to @sohoplace for a strictly limited 16-week season from 9 January.Priority booking for RSC supporters opens tomorrow from 10am via the @sohoplace website. Book using your exclusive booking link and find out more on our Priority Booking page. Public booking opens from 10am on 4 October via the @sohoplace website. #Kyoto #Theatre #Play #StephenKunken #RoyalShakespeareCompany #RSC #SwanTheatre
Othello | Trailer Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-09-27 | Watch John Douglas Thompson as Othello, alongside Will Keen as Iago and Juliet Rylance as Desdemona, in this new trailer for Tim Carroll's invigorating new adaptation of Othello.Othello plays at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, from 11 October to 23 November. Book now: rsc.org.uk/othello#shakespeare #othello
Northern Ballet Romeo & Juliet | The Balcony Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-09-19 | Don't miss this opportunity to see ballet back on our main stage for the first time in decades, playing for a limited 12 performance run from the 19-28 September. Take a peek at the ballet in action with our exclusive clip of the iconic Balcony Scene.Romeo & Juliet is one of Northern Ballet’s most loved and critically acclaimed productions with critics calling it 'a must see' (Yorkshire Post) and praising the 'iconic love story told in all its full-blooded glory' (Guardian). Book now: rsc.org.uk/northern-ballet-romeo-and-juliet
Northern Ballet Romeo & Juliet | Touch Tours and Audio Described performances Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-09-19 | Find out more about the experience of attending an Audio Described performance or Touch Tour Insight Workshop for a Northern Ballet production with this useful in depth video presented by Amar Latif. Originally recorded for The One Show for Northern Ballet's production of Casanova.We have Audio Described performances of Romeo & Juliet and Touch Tour Insight Workshops on the 26 and 28 September.Romeo & Juliet is one of Northern Ballet’s most loved and critically acclaimed productions with critics calling it 'a must see' (Yorkshire Post) and praising the 'iconic love story told in all its full-blooded glory' (Guardian). Book now: rsc.org.uk/northern-ballet-romeo-and-juliet/assisted-performances
Launching 9 Interdisciplinary Fellowships Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-09-19 | We're creating a dream team of people who are asking in lots of different ways "What could our cultural sector be like?"This collaborative international research project will explore the future of creative practice, responding to the challenges faced by the creative industries and wider society. Nine Fellows – including artists, researchers and those working in performing arts – will lead a major programme of research over the next year, supported by UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the Rothschild Foundation.The programme has been developed in collaboration with seven global organisations including Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), The Music Center, Watershed, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s OpenDoc Lab and Co-Creation Studio, Stanford University’s Interdisciplinary Arts, and TORCH - The Oxford Research Centre for the Humanities. Each will also host Fellows throughout the year to support their research and development.if.rsc.org.uk
The New Real | Trailer Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-09-18 | Martina Laird and Lloyd Owen play political strategists Rachel and Larry with Sergo Vares as Leonid Zhudov, in this new trailer for David Edgar's The New Real. The New Real plays at The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon, from 3 October to 2 November. Book now: rsc.org.uk/the-new-real#newwriting #politicaldrama
Barbican Season 2024 Trailer Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-09-16 | This winter, the RSC returns to the Barbican stage with two extraordinary plays, The Buddha of Suburbia and A Midsummer Night's Dream for a limited season. Book now at barbican.org.ukDirector Emma Rice brings her unique and joyful style to Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning 1990 novel, exploring family, friends, sex, theatre and, ultimately, belonging, in a critically acclaimed production of The Buddha of Suburbia.A Midsummer Night's Dream comes to London following a sell-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon. With Mathew Baynton (Ghosts, Horrible Histories) as Bottom, this hilarious production of Shakespeare’s captivating comedy will transport you from deepest midwinter to the most magical of midsummer nights. #RSC #royalshakespearecompany #london #theatre
Pericles | British Sign Language synopsis Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-08-22 | A British Sign Language synopsis of Pericles, playing in The Swan Theatre until 21 September 2024.This video features British Sign Language interpreter Rachael Merry.Find out more: rsc.org.uk/pericles#bsl #pericles #signlanguage
Pericles | On Stage Trailer Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-08-20 | Swept away on an epic voyage of storms and shipwrecks, abduction and devastating loss, Pericles is adrift in an ocean of grief. Will he ever see his family again?Watch the trailer for Shakespeare’s rarely performed tale of adventure, loss and reconciliation that will have you at the edge of your seat.Pericles plays in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, until 21 September.#pericles
Pericles | Synopsis Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-08-15 | The cast delivers a thorough and engaging synopsis, capturing all the twists and turns of Pericles.Pericles is playing in the Swan Theatre until 21 September.rsc.org.uk/pericles #pericles #shakespeare
As You Like It | Holloway Garden Theatre Construction Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-08-15 | See how we constructed our beautiful outdoor theatre this summer.Our outdoor theatre is home to a wide range of shows and events this summer. From the Next Generation performances of The Gentleman of Verona to our Open Stage workshops and an edited version of As You Like It, there's something for everyone.At just 1 hour 20 minutes long, this production is a great first introduction to Shakespeare, or simply a new way to experience Shakespeare's timeless comedy.Book now: rsc.org.uk/as-you-like-it#shakespeare #outdoortheatre #asyoulikeit #familydaysout
As You Like It | Character Insights Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-08-15 | Letty Thomas (Rosalind) and Chris Nayak (Silvius, Duke Frederick) talk you through their characters in As You Like It. At just 1 hour 20 minutes long, this edited version is a great first introduction to Shakespeare, or just a lovely way to see his timeless comedy. Book now: rsc.org.uk/as-you-like-it#shakespeare #outdoortheatre #asyoulikeit #familydaysout
Northern Ballet Romeo & Juliet | Trailer Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-08-13 | Don't miss this opportunity to see ballet back on our main stage for the first time in decades, playing for a limited run this September. Romeo & Juliet is one of Northern Ballet’s most loved and critically acclaimed productions with critics calling it 'a must see' (Yorkshire Post) and praising the 'iconic love story told in all its full-blooded glory' (Guardian). Book now: rsc.org.uk/northern-ballet-romeo-and-juliet/about-the-ballet#ballet #romeojuliet #shakespeare
Pericles | First Week of Rehearsals Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-08-02 | Hear from the Pericles cast about what they've been up to in the rehearsal room. Pericles is playing in the Swan Theatre until 21 September.#pericles #shakespeare
Pericles | Behind the scenes of the trailer Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-08-02 | An exclusive insight to behind the scenes of the making of the Pericles trailer. Actors Alfred Enoch and Rachelle Diedericks, and Director Tamara Harvey explain how the trailer captivates the essence of this production. Pericles plays in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon until 21 September 2024. #pericles #shakespeare
Tamara Harvey on Pericles Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-08-02 | Hear from our Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey about her directorial debut and her vision for Shakespeare's rarely performed Pericles. Pericles is playing at the Swan Theatre until 21 September. #pericles #shakespeare
As You Like It | On stage Trailer Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-07-29 | Don't miss our delightful summer show As You Like It, performed in the beautiful surroundings of our outdoor Holloway Garden Theatre.At just 1 hour 20 minutes long, this edited version is a great first introduction to Shakespeare, or just a lovely way to see his timeless comedy. Book now: rsc.org.uk/as-you-like-it#shakespeare #outdoortheatre #asyoulikeit #familydaysout
Pericles and me - Alfred Enoch Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-07-26 | Alfred Enoch talks about playing Pericles, and his special relationship with the play. Pericles plays in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon until 21 September 2024#pericles #shakespeare
The Merry Wives of Windsor | BSL Synopsis Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-07-23 | A British Sign Language synopsis of The Merry Wives of Windsor, playing in The Royal Shakespeare Theatre until 7 September 2024.This video features British Sign Language interpreter Clare Edwards.
The School for Scandal | On Stage Trailer Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-07-16 | Before Bridgerton there was Sheridan's farcical scandalous comedy, and all the delicious gossip and period flair that goes with it.Don't miss this 'highlight of the RSC's summer season' (Brum Humour), The School for Scandal is officially in session.Book now rsc.org.uk/the-school-for-scandal#periodcostume #richardbrinsleysheridan #renaissancecomedy #schoolforscandal
Kyoto | Stephen Kunken on playing Don Pearlman Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-07-13 | Actor Stephen Kunken talks about playing Don Pearlman in Kyoto at the RSC. Kyoto was written by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson, directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, and co-produced with Good Chance.#Kyoto #Theatre #Play #StephenKunken #RoyalShakespeareCompany #RSC #SwanTheatre
Kyoto | Olivia Barrowclough on playing the Secretariat Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-07-12 | Olivia Barrowclough sheds light on researching the role of the Secretariat in Kyoto.Kyoto was written by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson, directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, and co-produced with Good Chance.#Kyoto #Theatre #Play #OliviaBarrowclough #RoyalShakespeareCompany #RSC #SwanTheatre
Kyoto | Scene from the show Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-07-12 | In the lead up to the 1997 Kyoto Climate Conference, the importance of language plays a key role as negotiations unfold.Watch a clip from Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson's 'compelling' (Financial Times) play, directed at the RSC by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin. Kyoto was presented in collaboration with Good Chance. Find out more: rsc.org.uk/kyoto#Kyoto #Theatre #RoyalShakespeareCompany #StephenKunken
Pericles | Trailer Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-07-12 | Swept away on an epic voyage of storms and shipwrecks, abduction and devastating loss, Pericles is adrift in an ocean of grief. Will he ever see his family again?In this new trailer for Pericles, Alfred Enoch plays the title role, alongside Rachelle Diedericks. Pericles plays in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, from 26 July to 21 September. Book now: rsc.org.uk/pericles#AlfredEnoch #RachelleDiedericks #Pericles #RoyalShakespeareCompany #SwanTheatre
Kyoto | Kwong Loke on playing Dr Zhong Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-07-11 | What's it like playing a real-life character? We asked Kwong Loke who plays the Chinese delegate Dr Zhong in Kyoto. Kyoto was written by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson, directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, and co-produced with Good Chance.#Kyoto #Theatre #Play #KwongLoke #RoyalShakespeareCompany #RSC #SwanTheatre
Kyoto | Jude Akuwudike on playing Professor Mark Mwandosya Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-07-11 | Jude Akuwudike shares more about his Kyoto character, the Tanzanian delegate Professor Mark Mwandosya.Kyoto was written by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson, directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, and co-produced with Good Chance.#Kyoto #Theatre #Play #JudeAkuwudike #RoyalShakespeareCompany #RSC #SwanTheatre
Kyoto | Ingrid Oliver on playing Angela Merkel Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-07-10 | We asked Ingrid Oliver what is was like playing Angela Merkel in Kyoto in the Swan Theatre. Kyoto was written by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson, directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, and co-produced with Good Chance.#Kyoto #Theatre #Play #IngridOliver #AngelaMerkel #RoyalShakespeareCompany #RSC #SwanTheatre
Kyoto | On Stage Trailer Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-07-05 | Don't miss Kyoto, a five-star, fast-paced political thriller placing you right at the heart of the historic 1997 Kyoto climate summit. Playing a limited run in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, until 13 July.Award-winning directors Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin (Stranger Things: The First Shadow) reunite with writers Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson following their acclaimed collaboration on The Jungle. Book tickets: rsc.org.uk/kyoto
A Midsummer Nights Dream transfers to Londons Barbican Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-07-04 | Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) in the RSC’s smash-hit sell-out production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, transferring to London’s Barbican from 3 December.With Mathew Baynton (Ghosts, Horrible Histories) as Bottom, this hilarious production of Shakespeare’s captivating comedy will transport you from deepest midwinter to the most magical of midsummer nights.Public booking opens on Tuesday 9 July via the Barbican website.
Kyoto | Favourite moments from the play Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-06-28 | "A historical moment in terms of the environmental movement"Writers Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson share their favourite moments from their play Kyoto. Co-produced with Good Chance, Kyoto is a breathless and gripping tale following negotiators at the 1997 Kyoto climate summit, and the fight for international agreement.
Kyoto | Press Night Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-06-27 | David Tennant, Adrian Lester, Simon Evans and more joined critics and audiences to celebrate the press night of the 'tense of gripping' (Guardian) five-star Kyoto.Award-winning directors Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin (Stranger Things: The First Shadow) reunite with writers Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson following their acclaimed collaboration on The Jungle for this 'compelling' (Financial Times) new play.#Kyoto #Theatre #royalshakespearecompany #DavidTennant #AdrianLester #RichardOsman #SimonEvans #StephenDaldry #JustinMartin #PressNight #SwanTheatre #NewWriting
English | Scene from the show Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-06-21 | English is currently playing at the Kiln Theatre, London until 6 July. Don't miss your chance to see Sanaz Toossi's 'dazzling, clever and moving' play. Book now via the Kiln Theatre website kilntheatre.com/whats-on/english #royalshakespearecompany #englishplay #london #kilntheatre
The School for Scandal | Trailer Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-06-20 | Big wigs, big costumes and even bigger laughs are coming to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre this summer with The School for Scandal.Book now for Tinuke Craig's production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's farcical comedy playing in Stratford-upon-Avon from 2 July.
Costume Hire at the RSC Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-06-19 | Looking for a costume for personal or business hire? Visit our costume store in Stratford-upon-Avon, with 60,000+ items of clothing and accessories, from traditional theatrical costume to contemporary items and everything in between.Public hire: Seeking the perfect outfit for an upcoming event? Or a costume for a bit of fun? From red-carpet worthy to black-tie best, our costume and occasion-wear store might have exactly what you need.Professional Hire: Looking to dress the actors in your latest film, TV or stage production? We can help. From smaller commissions to bulk hire, we'll work with you to get exactly what you need for the perfect result.Find out more at: rsc.org.uk/costume-hire#costume #costumerservice #blacktie #redcarpet
The Merry Wives of Windsor | On-stage Trailer 2024 Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-06-18 | Don't miss The Merry Wives of Windsor, a big five-star summer comedy playing in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, until 7 September.
Kyoto | How the writers of The Jungle wrote their latest play together Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-06-17 | What's it like writing a play together?We spoke to Kyoto writers Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson about the process of writing their newest play together. Find out more: rsc.org.uk/kyoto
Kyoto | Why write a play about climate change? Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-06-12 | "Against all the odds, moments of miracle are possible"We sat down with Kyoto writers Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson about why they wanted to write a play about a climate conference.Co-produced with Good Chance, Kyoto is a breathless and gripping tale following negotiators at the 1997 Kyoto climate summit, and the fight for international agreement.Find out more: rsc.org.uk/kyoto#Kyoto #KyotoConference #ClimateChange #Theatre #RoyalShakespeareCompany #StratforduponAvon
The Buddha of Suburbia transfers to Londons Barbican Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-06-11 | The RSC and Wise Children’s ‘intoxicating, five-star’ (Times) production of The Buddha of Suburbia transfers to London’s Barbican from 22 October for a limited 4-week season only.Director Emma Rice brings her unique and joyful style to Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning 1990 novel, exploring family, friends, sex, theatre and, ultimately, belonging, in a production that will you leave you ‘on a rare high’ (Telegraph).Priority booking for RSC Members opens Thursday 27 June via the RSC website. Public booking opens on Tuesday 9 July via the Barbican website.
2024/25 Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-06-11 | RSC Co-Artistic Directors, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, announce their winter season at the Barbican, with the transfer of two critically-acclaimed productions. Plus, our autumn/winter Stratford season goes on sale.We're excited to announce our winter Barbican season, with the return of two of this year's most beloved productions: A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Buddha of Suburbia.This announcement marks our Co-Artistic Directors' first Barbican season, and coincides with the Stratford autumn/winter season going on sale.rsc.org.uk/news/barbican-shows-announced-and-stratford-autumn-winter-season-goes-on-sale
Kyoto | Behind the trailer Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-06-06 | Go behind the scenes of our Kyoto trailer filming, with actor Stephen Kunken. Find out more at rsc.org.uk/kyoto
Kyoto | Trailer Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-06-04 | "I'm the only one who can tell this story... because I'm the only one who was there."Stephen Kunken (Billions and The Handmaid’s Tale) plays oil lobbyist and master strategist Don Pearlman in Kyoto, a timely and fast-paced political thriller placing you right at the heart of the historic 1997 Kyoto climate summit. Award-winning directors Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin (Stranger Things: The First Shadow) reunite with writers Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson following their acclaimed collaboration on The Jungle. Kyoto plays a limited run at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from 18 June to 13 July. Book tickets: rsc.org.uk/kyoto
The Merry Wives of Windsor | Cast Q&A Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-05-31 | Catch all the exclusive gossip from The Merry Wives of Windsor cast in rehearsal. Playing in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from 5 June - 7 September.
English | Interview with the shows Designer Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-05-30 | Delve deeper into the design of English with the show's Set and Costume Designer Anisha Fields.Don't miss the five-star production of English written by Sanaz Toossi and directed by Diyan Zora.Performances at The Other Place must end 1 June 2024 before transferring to Kiln Theatre, London from 5 June.
Costume Change | The Buddha of Suburbia Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-05-24 | Actor Ankur Bahl bringing new meaning to the term 'quick change' 🕺Ankur wears 10(!) fabulous costumes in #TheBuddhaOfSuburbia Set Designer: Rachana JadhavCostume Designer: Vicki Mortimer Associate Costume Designer: Helen JohnsonChoreographer & Intimacy Coordinator: Etta Murfitt Associate Choreographer: Ankur BahlProps Supervisor: Katrina Stewart Costume Supervisor: Zarah MeheraliRunning Wardrobe: Siobhan BoydWigs, Hair and Makeup: Georgina Gabbie & Charlotte Veasey#WiseChildren #QuickChange #GRWM #GetReadyWithMe #OOTD #OutfitOfTheDay #Theatre #Costume
English | On Stage Trailer Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-05-22 | Book now for the five-star production of English written by Sanaz Toossi and directed by Diyan Zora. Performances at The Other Place must end 1 June 2024 before transferring to Kiln Theatre, London from 5 June.
English | British Sign Language Synopsis Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-05-22 | A British Sign Language synopsis of English, playing in the Other Place until 1 June 2024.This video features British Sign Language interpreter Anna Kitson.
The Buddha of Suburbia | British Sign Language Synopsis Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-05-21 | A British Sign Language synopsis of The Buddha of Suburbia, playing in the Swan Theatre until 1 June 2024.This video features British Sign Language interpreter Clare Edwards.
Behind the scenes of English Press Night Royal Shakespeare Company 2024-05-17 | Take an exclusive sneak peek into English Press Night with the cast and the show's Director and Writer.Don't miss English, a comic and deeply moving play written by Sanaz Toossi and directed by Diyan Zora. Playing at The Other Place until 1 June before transferring to Kiln Theatre, London from 5 June.Find out more at: rsc.org.uk/english
