The RSC

Game of Thrones: The Mad King 👑 We’re announcing a sweeping new stage epic from the world of George R. R. Martin, written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke.

She last appeared with the RSC in Richard II & Henry V, both directed by Greg Doran. Our thoughts are with Jane’s family & friends. 📸 Jane Lapotaire as Queen Isobel in Henry V, 2015. Photo by Keith Pattison © RSC

We are saddened to hear of the death of Jane Lapotaire. A truly brilliant actress her RSC credits include Piaf, winning her TONY & Olivier awards, & Gertrude opposite Kenneth Branagh in Adrian Noble’s Hamlet.

Read more about what’s in store, including tours, special events and more at rsc.org.uk/new-season-2027

From sweet-natured romance to anarchic adventures, these classic stories and universal struggles come to our stages this autumn, brought to life by some of the most exciting artists today Public Booking opens 18 March 🎟️ For Priority Booking, become a Member now

New shows for 2026 💫 🌳 As You Like It, with Jonathan Groff 🩸 Julius Caesar, with Harriet Walter 🏠 Middlemarch Parts 1 and 2 ⚔️ The Three Musketeers

Story of Malawian boy who saved flooded village hits the stage channel4.com/news/story-of-…

This new play has its world premiere in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Summer 2026. Join now for Priority Booking from 14 April. Find out more: rsc.org.uk/game-of-throne… 📸 Photo by Seamus Ryan

Taking place over a decade before the events of the novels, this powerful drama reveals a legendary chapter of Westerosi history. Come face to face with familiar characters and witness the events that set the stage for the world’s most critically acclaimed series.

Game of Thrones: The Mad King 👑 We’re announcing a sweeping new stage epic from the world of George R. R. Martin, written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke.

Congratulations to the cast, crew and creatives of The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind on their first preview last night! ✨ Get your tickets now! #TheBoyWhoHarnessedTheWind #NewMusical #RSC @TheRSC

The RSC supports the creative industry's call for the proposed tourism tax to bring together culture and hospitality to grow the visitor economy through ringfencing investment for culture to spark a virtuous circle of growth 👇 ft.com/content/7d5e57…

Creating safer, respectful online environments protects audiences, performers, and staff - and supports wellbeing, boundaries, and trust across the industry. saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet… 📸: Sara Beaumont ©

Today is Safer Internet Day, which is a reminder that safeguarding in theatre doesn’t stop at the stage door From young performers and online rehearsals to audience engagement and social media, digital spaces are now part of our workplaces.

The Shakespeare Curriculum uses award-winning rehearsal room techniques to radically transform the way Shakespeare is taught in schools. Find out more 👉 shakespearecurriculum.com

Our Deputy Executive Director @jacquiohanlon is giving evidence @ShakespeareAPPG on our work teaching Shakespeare in schools Shakespeare remains fundamental to young people's education with 2 million studying his work each year in the UK, yet many feel alienated by his plays👇

Delegates at Bett Global got a taste of the rehearsal room last week when actor Chris Nayak, joined RSC Head of Learning Fiona Ingram; RSC Board member Geoff Barton; and English teacher, Stephanie Hill to discuss the Shakespeare Curriculum👉 shakespearecurriculum.com

"What [Shakespeare Curriculum] does - if you're a young person, put yourself in the mindset of an actor, or a director, or the set designer." @RealGeoffBarton discusses the impact of rehearsal room techniques on young people's learning 👇

We work with over 500,000 young people, 1,000 schools and 2,000 teachers each year with a national network of 280 associate schools across 100 towns and cities. Read more 👉 theguardian.com/culture/2026/j…

Following the announcement from @DCMS of a landmark funding package for the arts, @lisanandy has praised the RSC's outreach work as an example of how national institutions could engage visitors across the country.

Today, we’re at BETT Conference 2026 ✨ Visit us on stand SM84 throughout the day to hear more about the Shakespeare Curriculum, following our Tech Lab session this morning with Stratford School where they are using the Shakespeare Curriculum 👉shakespearecurriculum.com