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.

Matilda The Musical reaches 13 million audience members as cast updates revealed

16 July 2026

The multi-award-winning musical - currently playing in London, across the UK on its second tour and in China - reveals its new West End and young touring cast.

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First Encounters: Julius Caesar Cast & Creatives

14 July 2026

Meet the full cast and creative team for First Encounters: Julius Caesar, including RSC Associate Artist Harriet Walter as Brutus.

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George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones: The Mad King Behind the Scenes

13 July 2026

Get a glimpse of the company of George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones: The Mad King in rehearsal.

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ACE celebrates 80 years with new essay collection

9 July 2026

The collection titled Made in England: Art and Culture in Changing Times features an essay by our Deputy Executive Director and Director of Creative Learning, Jacqui O’Hanlon.

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The Cherry Orchard Rehearsal Images

3 July 2026

Take a first look at The Cherry Orchard company in rehearsals

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RSC hosts panel at 16th Festival of Education

2 July 2026

We took part in this year's Festival of Education, as part of our celebrations to mark 20 years of transformational partnerships with schools, theatres and communities.

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New shows announced for our 2026-27 season

1 July 2026

In addition to our previously announced 2026-27 season line-up, we've added three new shows, one UK-wide touring production, and a swathe of new Artistic appointments.

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The Three Musketeers Cast & Creatives

26 June 2026

Meet the cast and creative team for our production of The Three Musketeers at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

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RSC Associate Artist Dame Helen Mirren named in King's Birthday Honours List

16 June 2026

The King's Birthday Honours mark the extraordinary contributions and service of people across the UK.

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Shakespeare meets Radiohead as Hamlet Hail to the Thief has its London premiere at the Barbican Theatre

11 June 2026

Hamlet Hail to the Thief will have its London premiere at the Barbican Theatre from 31 October 2026 to 23 January 2027.

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The Cherry Orchard Cast & Creatives

28 May 2026

Meet the full cast and creative team for The Cherry Orchard, with multi-award winners Helen Hunt, Kenneth Branagh and Bill Pullman, and director Tamara Harvey.

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The Tempest Production Images

26 May 2026

Take a look at this beautiful production of Shakespeare's classic The Tempest on the Royal Shakespeare Theatre stage in these new production photos.

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A Visit from our Patron, His Majesty the King

22 May 2026

We had the tremendous honour of hosting the Patron of the RSC, His Majesty King Charles III, to watch The Tempest and meet members of the cast, creative team and staff.

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RSC and Education in Motion win UK-China Business Award for Cultural Partnership of the Year

22 May 2026

The award has been given in recognition of their decade-long collaboration to transform experiences of Shakespeare in classrooms across Asia.

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RSC Announces Four-Year, National Touring Programme

21 May 2026

The programme has been developed in collaboration with 280 Associate Schools and 16 Associate Regional Theatres, with and is made possible with funding from Arts Council England.

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My Neighbour Totoro announces final West End extension

15 May 2026

The multi-award-winning musical based on the beloved Studio Ghibli film will extend its final West End run until January 2027.

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