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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.

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[West End, 2013]
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News


RSC's WENDY & PETER PAN and TWELFTH NIGHT Set For The Barbican This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2025

Director Jonathan Munby's spectacular production of Wendy & Peter Pan will play the Barbican Theatre this autumn. Learn more about the full upcoming season here!
Review: THE CONSTANT WIFE, Starring Rose Leslie
by Cheryl Markosky - Jul 7, 2025

It's a bold move for the Royal Shakespeare Company to slip in a remake of W Somerset Maugham's 1920s lesser-known comedy about infidelity in amongst more serious offerings like King Lear and Timon of Athens.
RSC & Unicorn Theatre Will Host New Co-Production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

For the first time, the Royal Shakespeare Company is joining forces with the Unicorn Theatre on a new co-production of Shakespeare's riotous tale of mischief, magic and mayhem; A Midsummer Night's Dream. 
Alfred Enoch, Adrian Lester, and More Will Lead Royal Shakespeare Company's 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2025

RSC Co-Artistic Directors Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey have announced a new programme of productions playing in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2025/26, bringing together stories from across the centuries and from across the globe.
Jamie Cullum Will Compose Music For THE CONSTANT WIFE at the Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025

Singer-songwriter and BBC Radio 2 host Jamie Cullum has joined The Constant Wife creative team at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Learn more about the production here!
Tickets Now On Sale For BORN WITH TEETH With Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2025

Tickets are now on general sale for the West End premiere of Born With Teeth, featuring Ncuti Gatwa as Christopher Marlowe and Edward Bluemel as William Shakespeare.
Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel Will Lead BORN WITH TEETH at Wyndham's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

Born With Teeth will make its West End premiere, featuring Ncuti Gatwa as Christopher Marlowe and Edward Bluemel as William Shakespeare. Learn more about the show here!
Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, and More Sign Statement Opposing Government's AI Proposal
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, and more are among the 35 arts leaders and theatre companies to sign a statement on behalf of UK Performing Arts CEOs regarding copyright and artificial intelligence.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Adds New Dates to UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl's beloved book, will add five further dates to its upcoming tour of the UK and Ireland. 
Full Canon Of Shakespeare's Plays From The Royal Shakespeare Company Now Available To Stream
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

The full canon of Shakespeare's plays performed and recorded by the Royal Shakespeare Company is now available to stream in one place for the first time on Marquee TV. Learn more!
Interview: 'It's Irritating To Be Suddenly Old and Wise': Actor Elliot Levey on Playing Polonius in HAMLET
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 8, 2025

A new production of Hamlet is arriving at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Directed by Rupert Goold and starring Luke Thallon in the titular role, the play, which is being described as “high concept,” promises to bring a new take to the iconic story. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Elliot Levey, who plays Polonius, the father of Ophelia and Laertes. We discussed how Shakespeare has been a part of his acting career since he first auditioned for the National Youth Theatre, how one should treat the work of Shakespeare and even how he connects with Polonius as a father himself!
Royal Shakespeare Company Leaders Believe Young Directors Lack Training to Produce Shakespeare
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

The leaders of the Royal Shakespeare Company have spoken out about the lack of Shakespeare productions being put on in recent years. Learn more about their opinions here.
Royal Shakespeare Company Reveals Summer 2025 Season Featuring THE BFG and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Details have been announced for the RSC's Summer 2025 season and upcoming festive family show, The BFG. Learn more about the full season lineup and how to get tickets here!
Photos: RSC's EDWARD II in Rehearsals
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the RSC’s production of Christopher Marlowe’s rarely performed tragedy, Edward II, which runs in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon beginning next month.
Royal Shakespeare Company Will Launch Lady Macbeth-Inspired Video Game, LILI
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced a new collaboration with iNK Stories, a New York based independent game studio and publisher, to create a new game, Lili. Set in contemporary Iran, this interactive, trailblazing vision from iNK Stories puts Lady Macbeth, one of Shakespeare's most iconic female leads, front and centre.
Cassie Bradley and Barney White Join ONE DAY WHEN WE WERE YOUNG at the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

Cassie Bradley and Barney White have been announced as the cast of Nick Payne’s One Day When We Were Young, presented by Greenwich Theatre in association with Park Theatre. 
Cast Set For RSC's EDWARD II
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

Casting has been announced for the RSC’s forthcoming production of Christopher Marlowe’s rarely performed tragedy, Edward II, which runs in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Critics' Choice: Aliya Al-Hassan's Women of the Year 2024
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 19, 2024

Who run the world? Well in 2024, the women certainly showed what they could do.
BroadwayWorld's 2024 Christmas Book Gift Guide
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 4, 2024

Christmas is nearly here and there is no better time of year to dive into a new book. You're in luck, because theatre's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre history; check out BroadwayWorld's recommendations for books that every theatre lover will adore!
Full Cast Set For The RSC's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the RSC's upcoming production of Twelfth Night, which runs at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon between Thursday 5 December 2024 and Saturday 18 January 2025, with a press performance on Thursday 12 December, 7pm.

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