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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)
Click Here to Buy Tickets5/8/2026 - 5/30/2026 Godot’s To-Do List (2026)
Click Here to Buy Tickets11/6/2025 - 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
Phil Daniels Joins Cast of David Hare's TEETH 'N' SMILES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Review: GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU?, Royal Court Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Jan 24, 2026
What would you do if the results of your 20-week pregnancy scan were not what you were expecting? Would you continue with the pregnancy and adapt to the serious additional needs your baby is likely to have, or could you take the decision to have a termination? That is the choice facing Rosie Sheehy and Robert Aramayo’s characters in Guess How Much I Love You?, the current production in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs.
by Debbie Gilpin - Jan 24, 2026
What would you do if the results of your 20-week pregnancy scan were not what you were expecting? Would you continue with the pregnancy and adapt to the serious additional needs your baby is likely to have, or could you take the decision to have a termination? That is the choice facing Rosie Sheehy and Robert Aramayo’s characters in Guess How Much I Love You?, the current production in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs.
Midgitte Bardot To Present SHOOTING FROM BELOW At Southbank Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026
Midgitte Bardot will present Shooting From Below at Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room in April. Written and performed by Tamm Reynolds, the live art and performance work examines power, representation, and performance culture.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026
Midgitte Bardot will present Shooting From Below at Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room in April. Written and performed by Tamm Reynolds, the live art and performance work examines power, representation, and performance culture.
Queer Theatre Reveals Upcoming Queer Play Reading Club guests
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Queer Theatre will return this year with its newly announced award-winning guest playwrights for its monthly Queer Play Reading Club, delivered in partnership with Nick Hern Books.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Queer Theatre will return this year with its newly announced award-winning guest playwrights for its monthly Queer Play Reading Club, delivered in partnership with Nick Hern Books.
Full Cast Set For THE HOLY ROSENBERGS at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for its upcoming revival of Ryan Craig's THE HOLY ROSENBERGS, directed by Lindsay Posner.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for its upcoming revival of Ryan Craig's THE HOLY ROSENBERGS, directed by Lindsay Posner.
2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Judges and Key Dates Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced the Judging Panel for the 48th Annual Award. The Winner of the 2026 Prize will be announced on February 26 in a special invitation-only celebration at London's Royal Court Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced the Judging Panel for the 48th Annual Award. The Winner of the 2026 Prize will be announced on February 26 in a special invitation-only celebration at London's Royal Court Theatre.
Ramin Gray To Return To the London Stage With Wilde's AN IDEAL HUSBAND at White Bear Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
Oscar Wilde's wittiest and most politically charged play, An Ideal Husband, will receive a bold contemporary reimagining from acclaimed director Ramin Gray (RSC, Royal Court, Young Vic), former Artistic Director of Actor's Touring Company who staged 15 world premieres at the Royal Court Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
Oscar Wilde's wittiest and most politically charged play, An Ideal Husband, will receive a bold contemporary reimagining from acclaimed director Ramin Gray (RSC, Royal Court, Young Vic), former Artistic Director of Actor's Touring Company who staged 15 world premieres at the Royal Court Theatre.
Janie Dee and Stefan Bednarczyk Will Perform COWARD & FRIENDS For One Night Only at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
With their production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels currently running, the Menier Chocolate Factory have announced that Janie Dee will be staging a one-night-only performance of Coward & Friends with Stefan Bednarczyk.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
With their production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels currently running, the Menier Chocolate Factory have announced that Janie Dee will be staging a one-night-only performance of Coward & Friends with Stefan Bednarczyk.
Glenn Moore's WILL YOU STILL NEED ME, WILL YOU STILL FEED ME, GLENN I'M SIXTY MOORE to Stream
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee stand-up Glenn Moore's debut special, Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore, will land on Sky Comedy and streaming service NOW.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee stand-up Glenn Moore's debut special, Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I'm Sixty Moore, will land on Sky Comedy and streaming service NOW.
Ania Magliano Will Perform New Stand-Up Special and Adds More Dates to New Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
This month will see the release of star of Taskmaster series 20 Ania Magliano's debut stand-up special on Sky Comedy as well as on streaming service NOW. Learn more about her upcoming events here.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
This month will see the release of star of Taskmaster series 20 Ania Magliano's debut stand-up special on Sky Comedy as well as on streaming service NOW. Learn more about her upcoming events here.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU?
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Full cast and creative team have been announced for the world-premiere of Guess How Much I Love You? by Luke Norris, the first production in the Royal Court Theatre's 70th Anniversary Season.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Full cast and creative team have been announced for the world-premiere of Guess How Much I Love You? by Luke Norris, the first production in the Royal Court Theatre's 70th Anniversary Season.
Collective Fringe Festival Will Return With New Programme in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Collective Arts Community Trust has announced the return of Collective Fringe, an artist led festival that platforms emerging and upcoming creatives. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Collective Arts Community Trust has announced the return of Collective Fringe, an artist led festival that platforms emerging and upcoming creatives. Learn more here!
THE SHITHEADS By Jack Nicholls Comes To The Royal Court
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
The Royal Court Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Jack Nicholls' debut play The Shitheads. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
The Royal Court Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Jack Nicholls' debut play The Shitheads. Learn more here!
Bess Wohl, Jen Silverman and More Named as Finalists for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award- the largest and oldest award recognising women+ writers for plays of outstanding quality written for the English-speaking theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025
The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award- the largest and oldest award recognising women+ writers for plays of outstanding quality written for the English-speaking theatre.
Festive Choirs For THE GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT Are Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 24, 2025
Community choirs and performers from all around the Liverpool city region and Halton have been working hard with Jay McWinen over the past few months for a collaborative festive concert which celebrates diversity, culture, age, ethnicity, ability or disability coming together as one to show how our region of the Northwest of England can example community inclusion through the art of group singing.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 24, 2025
Community choirs and performers from all around the Liverpool city region and Halton have been working hard with Jay McWinen over the past few months for a collaborative festive concert which celebrates diversity, culture, age, ethnicity, ability or disability coming together as one to show how our region of the Northwest of England can example community inclusion through the art of group singing.
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 6/15/2006 to 2/25/2007, The Cane which ran from 12/6/2018 to 1/26/2019, Restoration which ran from 7/21/1981 to 9/5/1981, The Unbelievers which ran from 10/16/2025 to 11/29/2025 and
What show is next for Royal Court Theatre?
Royal Court Theatre's next show is Archduke which begins performances on 6/20/2026.
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