Royal Court Theatre News

RSC European Premiere of ENGLISH Will Transfer to Kiln Theatre

by Stephi Wild — January 16, 2024

Kiln Theatre has announced the European première of Sanaz Toosi’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, English.

Cast Set For UNCLE VANYA at the Orange Tree Theatre

by Stephi Wild — January 16, 2024

Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full casting for Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.

Full Cast Set For THE HUMAN BODY at the Donmar Warehouse

by Stephi Wild — January 11, 2024

Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the full cast for the world première of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Human Body.

Save up to 56% on the West End Transfer of COWBOIS

by Aliya Al-Hassan — January 11, 2024

Grab your stetson and spurs and join us in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Cowbois by Charlie Josephine.

Cast Announced For Phoebe Eclair-Powell's SHED: EXPLODED VIEW

by Aliya Al-Hassan — January 11, 2024

Award-winning and critically acclaimed director Atri Banerjee returns to the Royal Exchange Theatre with Phoebe Eclair-Powell's original new drama, SHED: EXPLODED VIEW, a delicately woven play about violence, love, and loss.

HIROSHI-ME-ME-ME by Natalie Menna to be Presented at Theater for the New City This Month

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 9, 2024

HIROSHI-ME-ME-ME, written by Natalie Menna, is coming to Theater for the New City this month.

CRUEL INTENTIONS Leads Our Top Ten Shows for January

by Aliya Al-Hassan — January 1, 2024

We begin the new year with a bang in theatreland.

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 — December 26, 2023

The Met celebrates the new year with a new production of Bizet's Carmen by acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell, opening on Sunday, December 31, at 6:30PM.

A Guide to the Broadway Actors in MAESTRO; Who Michael Urie, Jordan Dobson & More Play in Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Film

by Michael Major — December 20, 2023

Bradley Cooper's Maestro is now streaming on Netflix, following the life of composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein.

Casting Announced for RSC'S BEN AND IMO, written by Mark Ravenhill

by Aliya Al-Hassan — December 19, 2023

Samuel Barnett and Victoria Yeates will make their Royal Shakespeare Company debuts to play, respectively, Benjamin Britten and Imogen Holst in the Company’s forthcoming production of Ben and Imo, written by Mark Ravenhill and directed by Erica Whyman.

Critics' Pick: Katie Kirkpatrick's Best Theatre of 2023

by Katie Kirkpatrick — December 19, 2023

2023 has been a big year for theatre.

Our Top Shows in Merseyside and Cheshire This Festive Season

by Sarah OHara — December 15, 2023

Whether you’re looking for a pantomime, Christmas concert, a musical classic or a spooky story for the festive season, there’s plenty to enjoy at theatres across Merseyside and Cheshire this Winter.

Three Choirs From Halton and Merseyside Will Come Together for a Unique Christmas Concert

by Sarah OHara — December 15, 2023

Choirs from Merseyside and Halton come together for Christmas Concert

New Production Of Bizet's CARMEN to Open at The Metropolitan Opera This Month

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 13, 2023

The Met's new production of Bizet's Carmen, directed by Carrie Cracknell, opens on December 31.

Review: TALKING ABOUT THE FIRE, Royal Court Theatre

by Katie Kirkpatrick — December 8, 2023

There are nine countries in the world with nuclear weapons.

The Yard Reveals Two World Premieres For 2024

by Stephi Wild — December 7, 2023

The Yard Theatre follows its run of James Fritz's The Flea, which saw a record-breaking number of people attend a new production at the venue, by announcing two world premieres for 2024.

Clean Break Reveals Associate Artistic Director and Patron

by Stephi Wild — December 4, 2023

Clean Break has announced two new appointments, as director and playwright Lakesha Arie-Angelo joins the company from March 2024 in the newly created role of Associate Artistic Director and award-winning actor Michelle Greenidge becomes a Patron with immediate effect.