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BUILT: 1888
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Shows at the Royal Court Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 6/20/2026 - 7/25/2026 Archduke (2026)
Click Here to Buy Tickets5/8/2026 - 5/30/2026 Krapp's Last Tape (2026) 5/8/2026 - 5/30/2026 Godot’s To-Do List (2026) 11/6/2025 - 12/13/2025 P*rn Play (2025) 10/10/2025 - 11/29/2025 The Unbelievers (2025) 1/11/2024 - 2/10/2024 Cowbois (2024) 11/18/2022 - 12/17/2022 Baghdaddy (2022) 6/9/2022 - 6/18/2022 The Song Project (2022) 5/6/2022 - 6/1/2022 two Palestinians go dogging (2022) 12/6/2018 - 1/26/2018 The Cane (2018) 7/12/2018 - 8/11/2018 Pity (2018) 4/7/2018 - 5/19/2018 Instructions for Correct Assembly (2018) 2/8/2018 - 3/17/2018 Girls & Boys (2018) 6/3/2006 - 7/15/2006 Rock 'n' Roll (2006) 10/6/1989 - 10/6/1989 Apples (1989) 7/21/1981 - 9/5/1981 Restoration (1981) 8/10/1976 - 8/10/1976 T. Zee (1976) 3/11/1965 - 3/11/1965 Happy End (1965) 2/13/1964 - 2/13/1964 Spoon River Anthology (1964) 1/27/1960 - 1/27/1960 The Lily White Boys (1960) 2/9/1956 - 2/9/1956 The Threepenny Opera (1956) 12/19/1955 - 12/19/1955 Let's Make an Opera (1955) 3/10/1955 - 3/10/1955 The Burning Boat (1955) 4/22/1953 - 4/22/1953 Airs on a Shoestring (1953) 3/26/1914 - 3/26/1914 Pango-Pango (1914) 2/3/1914 - 2/3/1914 All Tickets, Please (1914) 6/13/1912 - 6/13/1912 The Vegetarians (1912) 12/12/1910 - 12/12/1910 The Socialist (1910) 9/19/1910 - 9/19/1910 The Pigeon House (1910) 11/25/1893 - 11/25/1893 Under the Clock (1893)
News
LANNY, PERICLES, and More Set For English Touring Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
English Touring Theatre announced a season of five plays, including world premieres of APPLICATION 39, LANNY, and PERICLES, alongside a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET, touring venues across the UK.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026
English Touring Theatre announced a season of five plays, including world premieres of APPLICATION 39, LANNY, and PERICLES, alongside a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET, touring venues across the UK.
John Lithgow Becomes Oldest Man to Win Tony Award in an Acting Category
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
For his performance as Roald Dahl in Giant, John Lithgow has broken records with his third Tony Award, making him the oldest man to ever receive an award in an acting category.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
For his performance as Roald Dahl in Giant, John Lithgow has broken records with his third Tony Award, making him the oldest man to ever receive an award in an acting category.
Video: Chloe Lamford Reacts to Tony Win and Shares Easter Eggs from Her Scenic Design
by Talking Tonys - Jun 8, 2026
Chloe Lamford took home a Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
by Talking Tonys - Jun 8, 2026
Chloe Lamford took home a Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
OEDIPUS's Lesley Manville Wins 2026 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Lesley Manville has won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for OEDIPUS.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Lesley Manville has won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for OEDIPUS.
Video: John Lithgow Reacts to Tony Win- 'It Feels Like a Real Pinnacle'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 8, 2026
John Lithgow took home a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for GIANT. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction! Watch in this video.
by Talking Tonys - Jun 8, 2026
John Lithgow took home a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for GIANT. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction! Watch in this video.
GIANT's John Lithgow Wins 2026 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
John Lithgow has won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for GIANT.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
John Lithgow has won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for GIANT.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 5, 2026- Meet 2026 Tony Award Nominees Ben Levi Ross and More
by - Jun 5, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jun 5, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Royal Court Reveals First Nationwide Winners Of The Young Playwrights Award 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
The Royal Court Theatre announced six winners of its Young Playwrights Award 2026, the first cohort since the programme expanded nationwide. The winning plays will be performed as rehearsed readings at the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs and published by Nick Hern Books.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
The Royal Court Theatre announced six winners of its Young Playwrights Award 2026, the first cohort since the programme expanded nationwide. The winning plays will be performed as rehearsed readings at the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs and published by Nick Hern Books.
Two UK Premieres And More Set for Kiln Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.
Ryan Calais Cameron and Monique Tuoko Revealed as Co-Directors of THE AFRONAUTS
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Ryan Calais Cameron and Monique Touko announced as co-directors of THE AFRONAUTS, a world premiere play about the Zambian Space Program, closing the Royal Court Theatre's 70th anniversary season.
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
Ryan Calais Cameron and Monique Touko announced as co-directors of THE AFRONAUTS, a world premiere play about the Zambian Space Program, closing the Royal Court Theatre's 70th anniversary season.
Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe announced the full cast for LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Indiana Lown-Collins in her Globe directorial debut, featuring flamenco dancers and a singer alongside a 14-member cast.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe announced the full cast for LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Indiana Lown-Collins in her Globe directorial debut, featuring flamenco dancers and a singer alongside a 14-member cast.
Cast Set For SHEAR MADNESS at The Mill At Sonning
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
The Mill At Sonning announced the cast for SHEAR MADNESS, Paul Portner's record-breaking comedy whodunit directed by Sally Hughes, featuring Rosaleen Burton, Daniel Cane, Gwithian Evans, Jonathan Markwood, Natalie Ogle, and Paul O'Neill.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
The Mill At Sonning announced the cast for SHEAR MADNESS, Paul Portner's record-breaking comedy whodunit directed by Sally Hughes, featuring Rosaleen Burton, Daniel Cane, Gwithian Evans, Jonathan Markwood, Natalie Ogle, and Paul O'Neill.
Pentabus to Open Applications for 2027 Jerwood Writer in Residence
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Pentabus is seeking an emerging playwright for its 2027 Jerwood Writer in Residence programme, offering a £12,000 bursary and up to a year at its base in Ludlow, South Shropshire, supported by the Jerwood Foundation.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Pentabus is seeking an emerging playwright for its 2027 Jerwood Writer in Residence programme, offering a £12,000 bursary and up to a year at its base in Ludlow, South Shropshire, supported by the Jerwood Foundation.
JULIUS CAESAR VARIETY SHOW to Make UK Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Joy Nesbitt's multi-award-nominated play JULIUS CAESAR VARIETY SHOW will make its UK premiere at Summerhall's Red Lecture Theatre during Edinburgh Festival Fringe, exploring identity and representation through a darkly comic Shakespeare audition set against the 2023 Dublin riot.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Joy Nesbitt's multi-award-nominated play JULIUS CAESAR VARIETY SHOW will make its UK premiere at Summerhall's Red Lecture Theatre during Edinburgh Festival Fringe, exploring identity and representation through a darkly comic Shakespeare audition set against the 2023 Dublin riot.
THE KING OF ALL BIRDS to Make UK Premiere at Summerhall During Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Irish theatremaker Martha Knight's gig-theatre show THE KING OF ALL BIRDS will make its UK premiere at Summerhall as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, after winning awards at Dublin Fringe Festival and touring Ireland and Canada.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Irish theatremaker Martha Knight's gig-theatre show THE KING OF ALL BIRDS will make its UK premiere at Summerhall as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, after winning awards at Dublin Fringe Festival and touring Ireland and Canada.
MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE Will Open at True Mirage Theater's New Miami Venue
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
True Mirage Theater will inaugurate its new Miami black box venue with MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE, directed by Daniel Gil and starring Celia Voges in her professional debut.
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
True Mirage Theater will inaugurate its new Miami black box venue with MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE, directed by Daniel Gil and starring Celia Voges in her professional debut.
Creative Team Set for World Premiere of LANNY at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Bristol Old Vic, in association with ETT, has announced the full creative team for the world premiere stage adaptation of Max Porter's novel LANNY, with direction by Nancy Medina and writing by Bea Roberts.
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Bristol Old Vic, in association with ETT, has announced the full creative team for the world premiere stage adaptation of Max Porter's novel LANNY, with direction by Nancy Medina and writing by Bea Roberts.
Marius von Mayenburg's ELLEN B. To Receive World Voices Reading at The Segal Theatre Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center will present a World Voices reading of ELLEN B., a psychological thriller by Marius von Mayenburg, directed by Whitney White, with a post-show talk and reception. The event is free and open to the public.
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center will present a World Voices reading of ELLEN B., a psychological thriller by Marius von Mayenburg, directed by Whitney White, with a post-show talk and reception. The event is free and open to the public.
Johnny Flynn to Play Paul Simon in Bill Condon's THE ROAD HOME
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2026
Olivier Award-nominated actor Johnny Flynn will play singer-songwriter Paul Simon in The Road Home, Bill Condon's forthcoming historical musical drama.
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2026
Olivier Award-nominated actor Johnny Flynn will play singer-songwriter Paul Simon in The Road Home, Bill Condon's forthcoming historical musical drama.
John Lithgow to Receive 13th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has named John Lithgow as the winner of the 13th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has named John Lithgow as the winner of the 13th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
Royal Court Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in Royal Court Theatre?
Royal Court Theatre's current show is Cowbois which began performances on 1/11/2024.
What when was Royal Court Theatre built?
Royal Court Theatre was built in 1888.
How many seats does Royal Court Theatre have?
Royal Court Theatre has 642 seats.
What were the longest running shows at Royal Court Theatre?
Rock 'n' Roll which ran from 06/15/2006 to 02/25/2007, The Cane which ran from 12/06/2018 to 01/26/2019, Restoration which ran from 07/21/1981 to 09/05/1981, and The Unbelievers which ran from 10/16/2025 to 11/29/2025
What show is next for Royal Court Theatre?
Royal Court Theatre's next show is Archduke which begins performances on 06/20/2026
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