Shakespeare Memorial Theatre
Latest News on Shakespeare Memorial Theatre:
Review: MR BURTON, in cinemas (Apr 18, 2025)
Photos: Go Behind the Scenes of SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL At Royal Shakespeare Company (Jul 26, 2024)
Photos: First Look at the New Lydia & Manfred Gorvy Garden Theatre (Jul 6, 2021)
Review: MR BURTON, in cinemas (Apr 18, 2025)
Photos: Go Behind the Scenes of SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL At Royal Shakespeare Company (Jul 26, 2024)
Photos: First Look at the New Lydia & Manfred Gorvy Garden Theatre (Jul 6, 2021)
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Review: MR BURTON, in cinemas
by Gary Naylor - Apr 18, 2025
Richard Burton acquires a new name, a new voice and a new authority under the guidance of a loving teacher
by Gary Naylor - Apr 18, 2025
Richard Burton acquires a new name, a new voice and a new authority under the guidance of a loving teacher
Photos: Go Behind the Scenes of SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL At Royal Shakespeare Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2024
See new behind-the-scenes images of The School for Scandal, currently running at the Royal Shakespeare theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon (until 6 September).
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2024
See new behind-the-scenes images of The School for Scandal, currently running at the Royal Shakespeare theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon (until 6 September).
Photos: First Look at the New Lydia & Manfred Gorvy Garden Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2021
The new Garden Theatre will open this Summer with a reconceived version of The Comedy of Errors, one of Shakespeare’s earliest and arguably funniest plays, running from 13 July – 26 September. The production, directed by Phillip Breen, was due to be part of the RSC’s 2020 season, but was postponed owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2021
The new Garden Theatre will open this Summer with a reconceived version of The Comedy of Errors, one of Shakespeare’s earliest and arguably funniest plays, running from 13 July – 26 September. The production, directed by Phillip Breen, was due to be part of the RSC’s 2020 season, but was postponed owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amanda Muggleton Returns To Brisbane's Twelfth Night Theatre This April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2021
In 2019, Amanda Muggleton packed her bags for the UK to star in the London premiere season of the outrageously titled play Coral Browne: This F**king Lady!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2021
In 2019, Amanda Muggleton packed her bags for the UK to star in the London premiere season of the outrageously titled play Coral Browne: This F**king Lady!
Four-Time Tony Award Winner Zoe Caldwell Dies At 86
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2020
Zoe Caldwell, the four-time Tony Award-winning Broadway actress, died peacefully at the age of 86 at her home in Pound Ridge, New York, on Sunday, February 16, 2020. The cause of death was complications due to Parkinson's disease, according to her son, Charlie Whitehead.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2020
Zoe Caldwell, the four-time Tony Award-winning Broadway actress, died peacefully at the age of 86 at her home in Pound Ridge, New York, on Sunday, February 16, 2020. The cause of death was complications due to Parkinson's disease, according to her son, Charlie Whitehead.
Will Gregory Joins RSC Winter Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2019
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that singer-songwriter Will Gregory will compose the music for a new production of William Shakespeare's rarely performed tale of a nation in turmoil, King John, directed by Eleanor Rhode.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2019
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that singer-songwriter Will Gregory will compose the music for a new production of William Shakespeare's rarely performed tale of a nation in turmoil, King John, directed by Eleanor Rhode.
BWW Interview: Julian Glover Talks THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA
by Gary Naylor - Jul 1, 2019
Julian Glover talks about his long life on stage and screen, and about his role in the new production of The Night of the Iguana at the Noel Coward Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jul 1, 2019
Julian Glover talks about his long life on stage and screen, and about his role in the new production of The Night of the Iguana at the Noel Coward Theatre
RSC Launches Public Fundraising Campaign to Support the Redevelopment of its Costume Workshop
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2017
The Royal Shakespeare's Company's (RSC) Costume Workshop is the focus of a fundraising campaign launched today.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2017
The Royal Shakespeare's Company's (RSC) Costume Workshop is the focus of a fundraising campaign launched today.
Catherine Zuber and Tony Straiges Among 2017 Theatre Development Fund/Irene Sharaff Awardees
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017
Six-time Tony Award-winning costume designer CATHERINE ZUBER and legendary scenic designer TONY STRAIGES are among the 2017 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients which were just announced by Theatre Development Fund (TDF), a not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017
Six-time Tony Award-winning costume designer CATHERINE ZUBER and legendary scenic designer TONY STRAIGES are among the 2017 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients which were just announced by Theatre Development Fund (TDF), a not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts.
Junction Theatre to Present West Coast Premiere of RED VELVET
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 17, 2016
The Junction Theatre will present the West Coast Premiere of RED VELVET, a critically acclaimed play written by Lolita Chakrabarti, directed by Benjamin Pohlmeier, to be presented at Atwater Playhouse, 3191 Castitas Avenue, #100, Los Angeles, CA 90039, on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 5:00 p.m., March 26 - April 30, 2016. Tickets can be purchased by calling Brown Paper Tickets 24/7 at 1-800-838-3006, or online at http://redvelvet.brownpapertickets.com. General Admission is $25 per person; Students, Seniors and Veterans are $20 per person; and Groups of 10 or more $15 per person. To learn more, please visit www.thejunctiontheatre.org and http://atwaterplayhouse.com/
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 17, 2016
The Junction Theatre will present the West Coast Premiere of RED VELVET, a critically acclaimed play written by Lolita Chakrabarti, directed by Benjamin Pohlmeier, to be presented at Atwater Playhouse, 3191 Castitas Avenue, #100, Los Angeles, CA 90039, on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 5:00 p.m., March 26 - April 30, 2016. Tickets can be purchased by calling Brown Paper Tickets 24/7 at 1-800-838-3006, or online at http://redvelvet.brownpapertickets.com. General Admission is $25 per person; Students, Seniors and Veterans are $20 per person; and Groups of 10 or more $15 per person. To learn more, please visit www.thejunctiontheatre.org and http://atwaterplayhouse.com/
Royal Shakespeare Company to Begin Restoration on Swan Wing
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 1, 2014
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced the start of a major project which will see the restoration of the oldest part of the Company's theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon, plus the opening of a new exhibition, which will immerse visitors in the RSC's rich history and showcase how the Company makes its world famous productions. The project is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 1, 2014
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced the start of a major project which will see the restoration of the oldest part of the Company's theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon, plus the opening of a new exhibition, which will immerse visitors in the RSC's rich history and showcase how the Company makes its world famous productions. The project is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
RSC's THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE to Feature Wilfred Owen Violin on Christmas Eve
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 10, 2014
A violin that has been made to commemorate 100 years since the start of the First World War, named The Wilfred Owen Violin, will be used during a special Christmas Eve performance of Phil Porter's new play, The Christmas Truce at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 10, 2014
A violin that has been made to commemorate 100 years since the start of the First World War, named The Wilfred Owen Violin, will be used during a special Christmas Eve performance of Phil Porter's new play, The Christmas Truce at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Royal Shakespeare Company to Bring HENRY IV Parts 1 & 2 to Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2014
THE ROYAL Shakespeare Company bring the critically-acclaimed Henry IV Parts I And II to Canterbury next month.
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2014
THE ROYAL Shakespeare Company bring the critically-acclaimed Henry IV Parts I And II to Canterbury next month.
Tony Nominee & West End Star Donald Sinden Dies at Age 90
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 12, 2014
British stage, film and TV actor Donald Sinden has passed away at the age of 90 after suffering from prostate cancer
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 12, 2014
British stage, film and TV actor Donald Sinden has passed away at the age of 90 after suffering from prostate cancer
Full Casting Announced for Royal Shakespeare Company's CHRISTMAS TRUCE
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 8, 2014
Full casting is announced for the world premiere of Phil Porter's new play, The Christmas Truce. Inspired by the real events of the First World War exactly 100 years ago and directed by Deputy Artistic Director Erica Whyman
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 8, 2014
Full casting is announced for the world premiere of Phil Porter's new play, The Christmas Truce. Inspired by the real events of the First World War exactly 100 years ago and directed by Deputy Artistic Director Erica Whyman
RSC to Tour HENRY IV PART I and II this Autumn
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2014
The Royal Shakespeare Company will tour Henry IV Parts I and II, Shakespeare's celebrated history plays, to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norwich, Salford, Bradford, Bath and Canterbury between September - November 2014. The productions will take to the road after a season at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon between March - September 2014, and before playing at the Barbican in London between November 2014 - January 2015.
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2014
The Royal Shakespeare Company will tour Henry IV Parts I and II, Shakespeare's celebrated history plays, to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norwich, Salford, Bradford, Bath and Canterbury between September - November 2014. The productions will take to the road after a season at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon between March - September 2014, and before playing at the Barbican in London between November 2014 - January 2015.
LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST & LOVE'S LABOUR'S WON Pairing, THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE & More Set for RSC's Winter 2014 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 4, 2014
As part of a season marking the centenary of the First World War, Christopher Luscombe returns to the Royal Shakespeare Company to direct a single company of actors in a fresh pairing of two of Shakespeare's most sparkling comedies, set in the shadow of war.
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 4, 2014
As part of a season marking the centenary of the First World War, Christopher Luscombe returns to the Royal Shakespeare Company to direct a single company of actors in a fresh pairing of two of Shakespeare's most sparkling comedies, set in the shadow of war.
RSC Celebrates New Leadership, JULIUS CAESAR and MATILDA in NY This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2013
With a new leadership team of Gregory Doran, Artistic Director, and Catherine Mallyon, Executive Director, at the helm, the Royal Shakespeare Company returns to New York this spring with two productions, Julius Caesar and Matilda The Musical. Both began their lives at the RSC's Stratford-upon-Avon home and reflect the Company's continuing commitment to Shakespeare and the work of contemporary playwrights and theatre artists, as it celebrates one hundred years of touring work from Shakespeare's birthplace to the US.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2013
With a new leadership team of Gregory Doran, Artistic Director, and Catherine Mallyon, Executive Director, at the helm, the Royal Shakespeare Company returns to New York this spring with two productions, Julius Caesar and Matilda The Musical. Both began their lives at the RSC's Stratford-upon-Avon home and reflect the Company's continuing commitment to Shakespeare and the work of contemporary playwrights and theatre artists, as it celebrates one hundred years of touring work from Shakespeare's birthplace to the US.
The Hub to Host The Guthrie Thrust Stage Exhibition
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 24, 2012
The Hub, home of the Edinburgh International Festival, is to host the Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) exhibition, The Guthrie Thrust Stage 1948 - 2011: A Living Legacy. The scale models and photographs can be seen from this week and throughout this year's Edinburgh International Festival.
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 24, 2012
The Hub, home of the Edinburgh International Festival, is to host the Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) exhibition, The Guthrie Thrust Stage 1948 - 2011: A Living Legacy. The scale models and photographs can be seen from this week and throughout this year's Edinburgh International Festival.
Royal Shakespeare Company Unveils Transformed Home in Stratford-upon-Avon
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 23, 2010
Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres reopen on time and on budget following a three and a half year £112.8m transformation.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 23, 2010
Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres reopen on time and on budget following a three and a half year £112.8m transformation.
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