'I'll bandy with the barons and the earls, and either die or live with Gaveston.' There has been much conjecture over the centuries as to the true nature of Edward II’s relationship with Piers Gaveston; were they friends, committed partners, or something in between? It’s not something for which we can ever have conclusive proof, thanks to the passing of time and the fact that sexuality wasn’t as rigidly defined in medieval times as it is now. Christopher Marlowe had his own thoughts about the pair, and that is what we see brought to life in his history play.
Chichester Festival Theatre’s Festival 2025 has been announced by Artistic Director, Justin Audibert and Executive Director, Kathy Bourne. Festival 2025 includes five world and two UK premieres, two musicals, and masterpieces from world drama.
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!
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.
The BFG will be presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company. It has been adapted by Tom Wells and will be directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans in his directorial debut for the company.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Laura Benanti will play Marmee March and Julian Ovenden will play Father in a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women. Learn more here!
El próximo 10 de diciembre el Teatre Condal de Barcelona acogerá el concierto 30 ANYS LLUNY DE BROADWAY, que celebrará la trayectoria del actor, cantante y músico Daniel Anglès.
Alfred Enoch, Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Joshua James, Samantha Spiro, Marisha Wallace and Lia Williams will join the charity gala performance, A Marvellous Party, at London's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 17 November 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.
Award-winning Phluxus2 Dance Collective will bring together an impressive list of local creatives including Nerida Matthaei (Angel Monster, Love Stories, Boy Swallows Universe), Ben Ely (Brisbane band Regurgitator) and Lisa Fa’alafi (of well-known arts collective Polytoxic) to present a genre-defying production in QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre from 28 to 29 November 2024.
The Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Court Theatre have announced a new co-production of 4.48 Psychosis, which sees the original cast and creative team re-visit Sarah Kane’s final masterpiece 25 years on.
The RSC has announced the appointment of Zoe Cooper and Stewart Pringle as the company's new Writers-in-Residence. In their new roles, the playwrights will lead the New Works team at the RSC and develop their own writing.
The Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL will embark on a major new tour across the UK and Ireland starting October 2025, bringing the acclaimed production to new audiences.
Kyoto will transfer to @sohoplace for a limited 16-week run from Thursday 9 January to Saturday 3 May 2025. Plus, learn more about Twelfth Night and The Red Shoes here!
Radiohead's Thom Yorke has teamed up with directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones for a new adaptation of Shakespeare's HAMLET, blending innovative music and theatrical direction.
