Royal Court Theatre
Latest News on Royal Court Theatre:
London Theatre to See in 2026- What's Coming to the West End and Beyond (Jan 5, 2026)
Ramin Gray To Return To the London Stage With Wilde's AN IDEAL HUSBAND at White Bear Theatre (Dec 22, 2025)
Janie Dee and Stefan Bednarczyk Will Perform COWARD & FRIENDS For One Night Only at The Menier Chocolate Factory (Dec 22, 2025)
London Theatre to See in 2026- What's Coming to the West End and Beyond (Jan 5, 2026)
Ramin Gray To Return To the London Stage With Wilde's AN IDEAL HUSBAND at White Bear Theatre (Dec 22, 2025)
Janie Dee and Stefan Bednarczyk Will Perform COWARD & FRIENDS For One Night Only at The Menier Chocolate Factory (Dec 22, 2025)
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Play
Royal Court Theatre Productions, The Lonesome West
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Play
Royal Court Theatre Productions, The Beauty Queen of Leenane
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Revival of a Play
Royal Court Theatre Productions, The Chairs
Videos
Video: Miriam Buether and Benjamin Pearcy React to Tony Win for Best Scenic Design of a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 21:20:45
VIDEO: Aigul Akhmetshina and Piotr Beczała Perform “Je vais danser en votre honneur” from Bizet's CARMEN At The Metropolitan Opera
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-12-26 20:47:54
Video: Patrick Marber Celebrates Tony Win for 'Best Direction of a Play'
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-12 09:14:09
VIDEO: Carey Mulligan Hosts SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE; Watch Her Monologue!
by Stephi Wild - 2021-04-11 09:31:30
VIDEO: Carey Mulligan's Mother Gave Her a Strange Pre-Oscars Gift
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-04-09 09:57:14
VIDEO: Lennie James Talks About Writing His First Play on a Bet
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-01-14 09:46:28
VIDEO: Alfred Molina Shares His Roundabout Memories of MOLLY SWEENEY
by A.A. Cristi - 2020-04-10 21:30:47
VIDEO: Dan Stevens Talks His Return to Broadway in HANGMEN
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-03-02 10:35:56
BWW Exclusive: Hear Alfred Molina Sing on Disney's VAMPIRINA
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-08-15 11:31:00
VIDEO: A Frantic Assembly & Theatre Royal Plymouth Production THE UNRETURNING
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-10-04 18:24:43
VIDEO: Watch a Trailer for Michael Rosen's CHOCOLATE CAKE at Polka Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2018-03-08 09:28:51
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for Michael Grandage Company's RED
by Stephi Wild - 2018-02-16 08:26:04
TV: Hangin' with the Company of THE CHILDREN on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2017-12-13 16:46:43
TV: What's THE CHILDREN All About? The Broadway-Bound Company Explains!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-11-07 16:03:11
TV: First Look - Teaser Released for Mike Bartlett's CONTRACTIONS Presented by Deafinitely Theatre
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-10-27 08:05:30
Tony Awards Close-Up: Lucas Hnath Explains How to Build A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-05-09 17:32:26
News
Ramin Gray To Return To the London Stage With Wilde's AN IDEAL HUSBAND at White Bear Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
Oscar Wilde's wittiest and most politically charged play, An Ideal Husband, will receive a bold contemporary reimagining from acclaimed director Ramin Gray (RSC, Royal Court, Young Vic), former Artistic Director of Actor's Touring Company who staged 15 world premieres at the Royal Court Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
Oscar Wilde's wittiest and most politically charged play, An Ideal Husband, will receive a bold contemporary reimagining from acclaimed director Ramin Gray (RSC, Royal Court, Young Vic), former Artistic Director of Actor's Touring Company who staged 15 world premieres at the Royal Court Theatre.
Janie Dee and Stefan Bednarczyk Will Perform COWARD & FRIENDS For One Night Only at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
With their production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels currently running, the Menier Chocolate Factory have announced that Janie Dee will be staging a one-night-only performance of Coward & Friends with Stefan Bednarczyk.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
With their production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels currently running, the Menier Chocolate Factory have announced that Janie Dee will be staging a one-night-only performance of Coward & Friends with Stefan Bednarczyk.
Glenn Moore's WILL YOU STILL NEED ME, WILL YOU STILL FEED ME, GLENN I'M SIXTY MOORE to Stream
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee stand-up Glenn Moore's debut special, Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore, will land on Sky Comedy and streaming service NOW.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee stand-up Glenn Moore's debut special, Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore, will land on Sky Comedy and streaming service NOW.
Ania Magliano Will Perform New Stand-Up Special and Adds More Dates to New Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
This month will see the release of star of Taskmaster series 20 Ania Magliano's debut stand-up special on Sky Comedy as well as on streaming service NOW. Learn more about her upcoming events here.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
This month will see the release of star of Taskmaster series 20 Ania Magliano's debut stand-up special on Sky Comedy as well as on streaming service NOW. Learn more about her upcoming events here.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU?
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Full cast and creative team have been announced for the world-premiere of Guess How Much I Love You? by Luke Norris, the first production in the Royal Court Theatre's 70th Anniversary Season.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Full cast and creative team have been announced for the world-premiere of Guess How Much I Love You? by Luke Norris, the first production in the Royal Court Theatre's 70th Anniversary Season.
Collective Fringe Festival Will Return With New Programme in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Collective Arts Community Trust has announced the return of Collective Fringe, an artist led festival that platforms emerging and upcoming creatives. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Collective Arts Community Trust has announced the return of Collective Fringe, an artist led festival that platforms emerging and upcoming creatives. Learn more here!
THE SHITHEADS By Jack Nicholls Comes To The Royal Court
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
The Royal Court Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Jack Nicholls' debut play The Shitheads. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
The Royal Court Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Jack Nicholls' debut play The Shitheads. Learn more here!
Bess Wohl, Jen Silverman and More Named as Finalists for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award- the largest and oldest award recognising women+ writers for plays of outstanding quality written for the English-speaking theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award- the largest and oldest award recognising women+ writers for plays of outstanding quality written for the English-speaking theatre.
Festive Choirs For THE GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT Are Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 24, 2025
Community choirs and performers from all around the Liverpool city region and Halton have been working hard with Jay McWinen over the past few months for a collaborative festive concert which celebrates diversity, culture, age, ethnicity, ability or disability coming together as one to show how our region of the Northwest of England can example community inclusion through the art of group singing.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 24, 2025
Community choirs and performers from all around the Liverpool city region and Halton have been working hard with Jay McWinen over the past few months for a collaborative festive concert which celebrates diversity, culture, age, ethnicity, ability or disability coming together as one to show how our region of the Northwest of England can example community inclusion through the art of group singing.
Anna Ziegler's EVENING ALL AFTERNOON Will Make World Première At The Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025
Anna Ziegler's new play Evening All Afternoon will make its world première at the Donmar Warehouse next year. Diyan Zora, making her Donmar debut, directs Anastasia Hille and Erin Kellyman in this new play.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025
Anna Ziegler's new play Evening All Afternoon will make its world première at the Donmar Warehouse next year. Diyan Zora, making her Donmar debut, directs Anastasia Hille and Erin Kellyman in this new play.
The RSC Announces Six New Playwrights-in-Residence For 2025-26
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
The RSC has announced Pamela Carter, James Fritz, Natasha Gordon, Karim Khan, Laura Lomas and Vinay Patel as the six playwrights taking part in its 2026 COHORT programme.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
The RSC has announced Pamela Carter, James Fritz, Natasha Gordon, Karim Khan, Laura Lomas and Vinay Patel as the six playwrights taking part in its 2026 COHORT programme.
New Associate Directors Revealed By Royal Exchange Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Selina Cartmell, Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange Theatre, has announced that Emma Baggott and Katie Greenall will join the company as Associate Directors in 2026-2027.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Selina Cartmell, Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange Theatre, has announced that Emma Baggott and Katie Greenall will join the company as Associate Directors in 2026-2027.
Luke Hereford's NICE THINGS: A QUEER LOVE STORY to Premiere at Pleasance Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
The new play by Luke Hereford will make its world premiere at Pleasance Theatre, London in a production directed by Izzy Rabey and co-produced by Porter's Theatre, Cardiff, where the play will also run.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
The new play by Luke Hereford will make its world premiere at Pleasance Theatre, London in a production directed by Izzy Rabey and co-produced by Porter's Theatre, Cardiff, where the play will also run.
STILT By Joy Nesbitt to Have World Premiere at Corrib Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
Corrib Theatre will present the world premiere of Stilt, a new play by writer and director Joy Nesbitt, running November 13–December 7, 2025, at the Historic Alberta House in Portland.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025
Corrib Theatre will present the world premiere of Stilt, a new play by writer and director Joy Nesbitt, running November 13–December 7, 2025, at the Historic Alberta House in Portland.
Tilda Swinton Will Lead MAN TO MAN in London and New York
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton will return to the stage for the first time in more than three decades, reprising her 1988 performance in Manfred Karge’s Man to Man in London, ahead of a run in New York.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025
Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton will return to the stage for the first time in more than three decades, reprising her 1988 performance in Manfred Karge’s Man to Man in London, ahead of a run in New York.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Royal Court Theatre been nominated for?
Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Lonesome West, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Beauty Queen of Leenane and Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Chairs.
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