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.

A new book by the RSC and HarperCollins - available from 23 April 2026 - explores Shakespeare's fiercest female characters.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

As we release final tickets for our International Women’s Day guided tour, meet three of many trailblazing women in the history of our buildings and organisation.

A brand-new prequel written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke will be staged this summer in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

Daniel Evans joined Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s trip to China to explore opportunities for collaboration and growth.

The critically acclaimed, five-star RSC production will transfer to the Noël Coward Theatre in June, with Adrian Lester in the title role.

Meet the cast and creative team for Henry V, directed by Tamara Harvey and starring Alfred Enoch.

Read our response to VisitBritain/VisitEngland’s report, published on 20 January 2026.

Read our response to Baroness Margaret Hodge's Arts Council England Review, published on 16 December 2025.

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