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BIO

Harvey was a directing intern at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Her first professional job in theatre was as assistant director at Shakespeare’s Globe under Mark Rylance.


Harvey was artistic director of Theatr Clwyd in Wales from 2015 to 2023. She was previously an associate director at the Bush Theatre in London.

On 21 September 2022, it was announced that Harvey with Daniel Evans with Tamara Harvey will become joint Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company succeeding Gregory Doran (as Emeritus Artistic Director) and Erica Whyman (Acting Artistic Director) from June 2023. Their first season was announced on 16 January 2024.

Harvey will direct Alfred Enoch in Pericles at the Swan Theatre in July 2024.

Productions

 
[West End, 2025]
Co-Artistic Director
 
[West End, 2013]
Director

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Cast Set For THE CHERRY ORCHARD at The Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

The RSC announced full casting for Laura Wade's THE CHERRY ORCHARD, directed by Tamara Harvey. Alfred Enoch, Chumisa Dornford-May, Esther Smith, and Sophie Stone join Kenneth Branagh, Helen Hunt, and Bill Pullman at the Swan Theatre.
His Majesty King Charles III Attends Opening Of THE TEMPEST
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 24, 2026

His Majesty King Charles III joined audiences at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon for a performance of The Tempest directed by Sir Richard Eyre and starring Sir Kenneth Branagh.
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Extends For Final Time in London
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

The multi-award winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro will extend in the West End for the final time. Learn more about the show here!
Video: Watch a Scene From RSC's HENRY V With Alfred Enoch
by Michael Major - Apr 23, 2026

Take an exciting look at Henry V on stage with our new scene clip. Directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey and with Alfred Enoch in the title role, watch the video now!
Bill Pullman Joins the Cast of THE CHERRY ORCHARD at RSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026

Bill Pullman will play Gaev in RSC's production of The Cherry Orchard, a new version of Anton Chekhov’s final play by Olivier Award-winning playwright Laura Wade.
Dates Set For Premiere of GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

The RSC announced the world premiere of GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING, adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from July 20 – September 5, 2026.
Review: HENRY V, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Mar 29, 2026

Henry V of England is one of those big roles for an actor. Alfie Enoch follows in the footsteps of Laurence Olivier and Tom Hiddleston as the king who led a battalion of tired and outnumbered soldiers to victory. Excellent performances may save it, but co-artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company Tamara Harvey’s take on this history play is unfortunately bland and unfocused. It’s something we’ve seen too many times before.
WHATSONSTAGE Awards Winners Announced; Full List of Winners
by Gillian Blum - Mar 8, 2026

At a ceremony at The London Palladium hosted by Gina and Mazz Murray, the winners of the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards in association with AudienceView were announced.
Kate Burton and Patricia Kalember to Star in PEN PALS at Theatre Aspen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Theatre Aspen will present Pen Pals: A New Play by Michael Griffo, playing at Paepcke Auditorium. The production will star three-time Tony Award nominee and two-time Emmy nominee Kate Burton and Outer Critics Circle nominee Patricia Kalember
Jonathan Groff-Led AS YOU LIKE IT and More Set For Royal Shakespeare Company 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company will present a new season of theatrical productions in 2026-27, featuring classic and contemporary plays. Learn more about the lineup here!
Photos: In Rehearsal with HENRY V at Royal Shakespeare Company
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2026

Royal Shakespeare Company has released rehearsal photos for its forthcoming production of Henry V, directed by Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey. The production runs at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, from March 14 through April 25, 2026, with press night set for March 24 at 7:00 p.m.
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Reveals New Cast Ahead of West End Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

New casting has been announced for the stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro. This March the multi-award winning show also celebrates one year at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in the West End.
Review: THE CONSTANT WIFE, Theatre Royal Brighton
by Caroline Cronin - Feb 24, 2026

Adapted by Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade from Somerset Maugham’s original play, The Constant Wife, this new version is directed by Co-Artistic Director of the RSC Tamara Harvey and is now embarking on a UK Tour which, delightfully, opened in Brighton this week. It may not have played to a full house, but this superb adaptation certainly brought the house down.
Video: George R. R. Martin Talks Bringing GAME OF THRONES to the Stage
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Game of Thrones will be coming to the stage this summer. Author George R.R. Martin, Adaptor Duncan Macmillan, Director Dominic Cooke and RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey chatted in a new video about bringing the show to the stage.
Interview: 'It's Always Loomed Large In My Imagination': Actor Alfred Enoch on Legacy, Innovation and Playing HENRY V at the RSC
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 27, 2026

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Alfred Enoch about taking on the titular role of Shakespeare's Henry V. We discussed how he has been connected with the Bard of Avon since his theatrical beginnings, what it is like to be a part of the legacy of the Royal Shakespeare Company and even his own hypothesis on what makes Shakespeare such a legendary writer!
Full Cast Set For The Royal Shakespeare Company's HENRY V
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

Full casting has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of Henry V, Shakespeare's great history play, directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director, Tamara Harvey.
Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Cast for US Premiere of HAMNET
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the cast for the US premiere of HAMNET, set to run from February 10 to March 8. This highly anticipated production will showcase a talented ensemble at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, offering audiences a fresh interpretation of Shakespeare's legacy through the lens of his son's perspective.
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL and More Nominated For WhatsOnStage Awards
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

Nominations have been announced for the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards. The announcement of the nominations marks the opening of the final voting stage. Learn more and check out the full list here!
THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND Will Make West End Premiere @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) production of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind will make its West End premiere @sohoplace following its run at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
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.

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