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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
The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Reveals Joint Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026
The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to both U.S. playwright Ro Reddick for her play Cold War Choir Practice and U.K./Ireland playwright Hannah Doran for her play The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026
The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to both U.S. playwright Ro Reddick for her play Cold War Choir Practice and U.K./Ireland playwright Hannah Doran for her play The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights.
Katie Mitchell Named As Schaubühne Find Festival 2026 Artist In Focus
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
The Royal Court Theatre has announced that two of their productions directed by Katie Mitchell will transfer to Berlin's Schaubühne in April 2026 as part of FIND, Europe's foremost international festival of contemporary theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
The Royal Court Theatre has announced that two of their productions directed by Katie Mitchell will transfer to Berlin's Schaubühne in April 2026 as part of FIND, Europe's foremost international festival of contemporary theatre.
Playwright Winsome Pinnock Penning Dinah Washington Biopic
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2026
Award-winning playwright Winsome Pinnock, known for her work in the UK, is penning the screenplay for a biographical film about jazz performer Dinah Washington.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2026
Award-winning playwright Winsome Pinnock, known for her work in the UK, is penning the screenplay for a biographical film about jazz performer Dinah Washington.
HFH Productions to Debut FOAL by Titas Halder at Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026
HFH Productions, in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre, have announced the world premiere of Foal by Associate Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Titas Halder.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026
HFH Productions, in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre, have announced the world premiere of Foal by Associate Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Titas Halder.
Review: THE SHITHEADS, Royal Court Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Feb 14, 2026
The Shitheads is the perfect example of the importance of the Royal Court to London’s present day new theatre scene. The debut play from poet Jack Nicholls, this is a show that swings big... and the result is unlike anything else currently playing in the city.
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Feb 14, 2026
The Shitheads is the perfect example of the importance of the Royal Court to London’s present day new theatre scene. The debut play from poet Jack Nicholls, this is a show that swings big... and the result is unlike anything else currently playing in the city.
Jennifer Saunders Will Lead THE SEA at Theatre Royal Bath This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
Jennifer Saunders will star as Mrs Rafi, one of the greatest comic roles in British theatre, in the first major revival of Edward Bond's intoxicating The Sea for almost two decades.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
Jennifer Saunders will star as Mrs Rafi, one of the greatest comic roles in British theatre, in the first major revival of Edward Bond's intoxicating The Sea for almost two decades.
THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE Will Embark on UK Tour This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
A new stage adaptation of Shirley Jackson's bestselling novel The Haunting of Hill House will make its world premiere with a UK tour this autumn. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
A new stage adaptation of Shirley Jackson's bestselling novel The Haunting of Hill House will make its world premiere with a UK tour this autumn. Learn more here!
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!
Rachel Dratch, Stephanie Hsu, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Juliette Lewis & More Join THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW- Full Cast Announced
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2026
It's time to meet Broadway's new creatures of the night! Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, with direction by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2026
It's time to meet Broadway's new creatures of the night! Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, with direction by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.
Video: Luke Evans Rehearses for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
You can now get a first look at Luke Evans (Frank-N-Furter) and Sam Pinkleton (Director) in rehearsal for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway at Roundabout Theatre Company this spring!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
You can now get a first look at Luke Evans (Frank-N-Furter) and Sam Pinkleton (Director) in rehearsal for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway at Roundabout Theatre Company this spring!
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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 14, 2026- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Jan 14, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jan 14, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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.
London Theatre to See in 2026- What's Coming to the West End and Beyond
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 5, 2026
2025 was a stellar year from theatre, but now the New Year has rolled in, we can put away the festive decorations, throw out the last bit of leftover turkey and look forward to an even better twelve months of theatrical goodies.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 5, 2026
2025 was a stellar year from theatre, but now the New Year has rolled in, we can put away the festive decorations, throw out the last bit of leftover turkey and look forward to an even better twelve months of theatrical goodies.
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.
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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