Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Review: THE TEMPEST, Starring Kenneth Branagh
by Cindy Marcolina - May 31, 2026

Kenneth Branagh has returned to Stratford-upon-Avon to tread the boards of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, where we last saw him 33 years ago as the Prince of Denmark directed by Adrian Noble. This time around, Branagh takes on Shakespeare’s swan song under Richard Eyre. He gets to tick Prospero off his Shakespearean to-do list, and we get to watch another project where the actor-director-writer-producer sticks out like a sore thumb. Eyre struggles to keep Branagh under control.

Full Cast Set For GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company announced the full cast for the world premiere of GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING, adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

His Majesty King Charles III Attends Opening Of THE TEMPEST
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 24, 2026

His Majesty King Charles III joined audiences at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon for a performance of The Tempest directed by Sir Richard Eyre and starring Sir Kenneth Branagh.

Mark Davy, Annie Hampson OBE, and More Will Judge The Great British Theatres Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Theatres Trust announced the judges for its inaugural Great British Theatre Awards, including West End actor Obioma Ugoala and leading voices in architecture, accessibility, and cultural leadership.

Video: Watch a Scene From RSC's HENRY V With Alfred Enoch
by Michael Major - Apr 23, 2026

Take an exciting look at Henry V on stage with our new scene clip. Directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey and with Alfred Enoch in the title role, watch the video now!

Dates Set For Premiere of GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026

The RSC announced the world premiere of GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING, adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from July 20 – September 5, 2026.

Review: HENRY V, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Mar 29, 2026

Henry V of England is one of those big roles for an actor. Alfie Enoch follows in the footsteps of Laurence Olivier and Tom Hiddleston as the king who led a battalion of tired and outnumbered soldiers to victory. Excellent performances may save it, but co-artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company Tamara Harvey’s take on this history play is unfortunately bland and unfocused. It’s something we’ve seen too many times before.

Interview: 'It's Always Loomed Large In My Imagination': Actor Alfred Enoch on Legacy, Innovation and Playing HENRY V at the RSC
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 27, 2026

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Alfred Enoch about taking on the titular role of Shakespeare's Henry V. We discussed how he has been connected with the Bard of Avon since his theatrical beginnings, what it is like to be a part of the legacy of the Royal Shakespeare Company and even his own hypothesis on what makes Shakespeare such a legendary writer!

Jonathan Groff-Led AS YOU LIKE IT and More Set For Royal Shakespeare Company 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company will present a new season of theatrical productions in 2026-27, featuring classic and contemporary plays. Learn more about the lineup here!

Photos: In Rehearsal with HENRY V at Royal Shakespeare Company
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026

Royal Shakespeare Company has released rehearsal photos for its forthcoming production of Henry V, directed by Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey. The production runs at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, from March 14 through April 25, 2026, with press night set for March 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Listen: THE MAGICIAN’S ELEPHANT World Premiere Recording Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

Center Stage Records has released the world premiere recording of THE MAGICIAN'S ELEPHANT, based on the acclaimed novel.

Full Cast Set For The Royal Shakespeare Company's HENRY V
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

Full casting has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of Henry V, Shakespeare's great history play, directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director, Tamara Harvey.

Photos: Backstage at The Royal Shakespeare Company's THE BFG
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026

All new photos have been released from backstage at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in The BFG. Learn more about the production and check out the backstage photos here!

Full Cast Revealed for RSC’s 2026 HAMLET Tour Across Eight English Cities
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

Full casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's forthcoming touring production of Hamlet which visits Truro, Bradford, Norwich, Nottingham, Blackpool, Newcastle upon Tyne, York and Canterbury.

THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY Tour to Continue Through 2026 After Sold-Out Shows
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

Following a highly successful run in 2025, THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY will resume its tour in January 2026, offering audiences another chance to experience this acclaimed production.

Critics' Choice: Gary Naylor's Best Theatre of 2025
by Gary Naylor - Dec 24, 2025

Theatre is, of course, a window on another world, often glitzier and brighter than our own, sometimes a reflection that can comfort or discomfit us and sometimes a portal into what it is to be human at all. It is an escape - and who can deny that we need such refuges more than ever - but it can be so much more than mere escapism. The best theatre of 2025 made those lofty promises - and kept them.

Review: THE BFG, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Dec 14, 2025

Co-Artistic Director of the RSC Daniel Evans brings to life one of Roald Dahl’s most darkly beloved children’s books in an utterly thrilling adaptation by Tom Wells. 

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 11, 2025- MARJORIE PRIME Opens On Broadway and More
by - Dec 11, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review Roundup: THE BFG at Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025

Royal Shakespeare Company is presenting The BFG, based on the novel by Roald Dahl and directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director, Daniel Evans. See what the critics are saying here!

Photos: THE BFG Celebrates Opening Night at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025

The official opening of The BFG was recently held at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Check out photos from the opening celebrations here!