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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

7 new shows for 2027 🤩 🌾 Coriolanus 🪶 Born With Teeth 👑 Richard II 🪻 Mrs Dalloway 🌊 Piranesi ❤️‍🔥 Romeo & Juliet 👯 The Comedy of Errors Shakespeare’s enduring stories. World premieres of beloved novels. New work fresh from the West End. Welcome to 2027 with us 🌟 Public Booking opens 21 October 🎟️

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to our two nominees in the Best West End Debut Performer category at @thestage.co.uk Debut Awards, including: 🎭 Levi Brown, for Christian in Cyrano de Bergerac 🎭 Alistair Nwachukwu, for William in The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind Vote now for your favourite👉 lnkd.in/etgGqAfF

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The Stage @thestage.co.uk · 20/08/2026

Ralph Fiennes, Sadie Sink, Brendan Gleeson and Tom Fletcher are among the nominees for The Stage Debut Awards 2026, in association with Netflix, with winners to be revealed on 27th September. Read more in The Stage 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/the...

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

📣 NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED 📣 🦪 Othello 🦡 Brock’s Mill 🐻 The Bear and the Piano Extraordinary tales of revenge and passion, family tensions and inspiring whimsy will be brought to life across our stages in the new year with shows for *all* audiences. 🎟️Public Booking opens 16 July

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We are deeply saddened by the death of Dame Penelope Keith, one of Britain's most distinguished actors, who joined the RSC in 1963. She appeared in landmark productions including The Tempest, Richard III and Julius Caesar establishing a remarkable stage presence that would define a 60 year career.

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Shakespeare & @radiohead.wastehq.social collide in Hamlet Hail To The Thief, a mesmerising live experience that fuses theatre, music and movement. Our co-production lands @barbican.bsky.social following its sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon for a limited time from 31 Oct👉 hamlethailtothethief.com

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the Ian Charleson Awards! 👏 We are proud to say that Isis Hainsworth has won for her role in Measure for Measure! Congratulations as well to our other nominees, Daniel Adeosun for Much Ado About Nothing, Ned Costello for Titus Andronicus, and Nia Towle for Hamlet

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

This evening our Patron, His Majesty the King, attended a performance of The Tempest in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre ✨

His Majesty the King at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. HIs Majesty looks at costumes, with RSC Co-Artistic Directors Tamara Harvey and Daniel Evans.

His Majesty the King at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, meeting Kenneth Branagh who is playing the role of Prospero in The Tempest, directed by Richard Eyre.

His Majesty the King at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, meeting the cast of Shakespeare's The Tempest, directed by Richard Eyre.

His Majesty the King at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. HIs Majesty looks at costumes and shakes hands with an RSC staff member.

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We are incredibly sad to hear that RSC Honorary Associate Artist Michael Pennington passed away at the age of 82 yesterday. A Shakespearean to his very bones, Michael’s long & distinguished career with us spanned an astonishing 50 years. Our thoughts go to all those who knew him.

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The Stage @thestage.co.uk · 28/04/2026

Up next: our keynote session exploring the future of theatre with the Royal Shakespeare Company's Andrew Leveson, Tamara Harvey, and Daniel Evans. Great ideas incoming. #FutureOfTheatre

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Adaptor Duncan Macmillan and Director Dominic Cooke discuss what to expect from George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new stage epic playing in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre this July. Priority Booking starts today for Artists Circle & Gold Patrons. Public Booking is on 22 April 👇

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Sir Nick Varney and Baroness Martha Lane-Fox join as Governors to the RSC Board. Sir Nick Varney brings extensive experience as the founding Chief Executive of Merlin Entertainments. Baroness Martha Lane-Fox was a co-founder of Lastminute.com and Gov.uk. View more👉 www.rsc.org.uk/about-us/who...

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

A long winter thaws in Harrenhal, and spring is promised... Game of Thrones: The Mad King will play in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from 20 July to 5 September Join now for Priority Booking from 14 April 👑 Public Booking opens from 22 April

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Say hello to the cast of The Tempest 🌊 Directed by Richard Eyre, Shakespeare's final play comes to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from 13 May. 🎟️ This show is currently sold out, please check back regularly for any returns.

18 headshots arranged on a great background. Underneath, in yellow text reads: The Tempest by William Shakespeare. In the bottom right, a man's head lies next to a pool of water, where ripples disrupt the reflection.

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

SecEd Podcast: Inspired by the launch of the new @the-rsc.bsky.social Shakespeare Curriculum, our new episode offers practical ideas & #teaching techniques for how #teachers can make #Shakespeare enjoyable & engaging for students in the English classroom & beyond: buff.ly/EgEDVOy #education #edusky

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The SecEd Podcast: Teaching Shakespeare Effectively: Practical tips and classroom ideas - SecEd

RSC-inspired ideas and teaching techniques for engaging secondary students in the work of William Shakespeare

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

"Working with the RSC has been transformative. It’s given me a clearer sense of my future and the confidence that I’m exactly where I should be.” Our Running Wardrobe Apprentice Hassan is showing a day in his life working on The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind. Read more👉 www.rsc.org.uk/jobs/where-d...

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

New shows for 2026 💫 🌳 As You Like It, with Jonathan Groff 🩸 Julius Caesar, with Harriet Walter 🏠 Middlemarch Parts 1 and 2 ⚔️ The Three Musketeers

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Game of Thrones: The Mad King 👑 We’re announcing a sweeping new stage epic from the world of George R. R. Martin, written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke.

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Last week we gave evidence about the importance of Shakespeare in education to the Shakespeare APPG, chaired by our local MP @mp4stratford.bsky.social

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

👑Ahead of our new production of Henry V, we brought Alfred Enoch, Kenneth Branagh, Alex Hassall, and Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey together to reflect on Shakespeare's epic history play. Watch the full video here 👉 youtu.be/UmdJiEBwmFg

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Kenneth Branagh, Alfred Enoch, Alex Hassell and Tamara Harvey in conversation | Henry V Roundtable

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The RSC supports the creative industry's call for the proposed tourism tax to bring together culture and hospitality to grow the visitor economy through ringfencing investment for culture to spark a virtuous circle of growth 👇 www.ft.com/content/7d5e...

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Letter: Ensure culture is the main beneficiary of a tourism tax

From Elaine Bedell, CEO, Southbank Centre, London SE1, UK

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Today is Safer Internet Day, which is a reminder that safeguarding in theatre doesn’t stop at the stage door From young performers and online rehearsals to audience engagement and social media, digital spaces are now part of our workplaces. saferinternet.org.uk/safer-intern...

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

To celebrate the role theatre plays in putting the UK on the global stage, the Prime Minister met with cast and creatives from our international tour of Matilda The Musical, with our Co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans, as part of the trip to China. Read the full round-up here 👉 lnkd.in/edHpP8dH

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

We recently hosted local families with guide dogs to experience our Touch Tour of The BFG. Touch Tours are free pre-show Tours which are offered to visually impaired patrons attending an audio described performance on the same day. Find out more here 👉 secure.rsc.org.uk/overview/573...

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

"What [Shakespeare Curriculum] does - if you're a young person, put yourself in the mindset of an actor, or a director, or the set designer." RSC Trustee Geoff discusses the impact of rehearsal room techniques on young people's learning More on Shakespeare Curriculum👉 www.shakespearecurriculum.com

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

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The SecEd Podcast: Teaching Shakespeare Effectively: Practical tips and classroom ideas - SecEd

RSC-inspired ideas and teaching techniques for engaging secondary students in the work of William Shakespeare

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

The Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans on the trip to China to see behind-the-scenes at Matilda The Musical. They met with company and creatives from the production's international tour, to learn more about the craft and skills that bring the production to life.

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Co-AD Daniel Evans joins the West Midlands contingent on Number 10's trip to China with the PM and @richardparkerwm.bsky.social 👇 The CEO of JLR, CEO of Birmingham Museums Trust and CEO of Holland & Barrett which is headquartered in Nuneaton, are all representing the region on the visit.

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

We've partnered with University of Birmingham’s Shakespeare Institute to collaborate on the Spring into Shakespeare online short course 👇 The course covers key areas of Shakespeare Studies, including genre, language, & Early Modern playing practices www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/short-...

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

RSC Co-AD Daniel Evans has arrived in China as part of Number 10 delegation. He joins leaders including @richardparkerwm.bsky.social and members of the West Midlands business community to support opportunities for collaboration and growth. 📸: Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Following the announcement from @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social of a landmark funding package for the arts, @lisanandymp.bsky.social has praised the RSC's outreach work as an example of how national institutions could engage visitors across the country.

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Today, we’re at BETT Conference 2026 ✨ Visit us on stand SM84 throughout the day to hear more about the Shakespeare Curriculum, following our Tech Lab session this morning with Stratford School where they are using the Shakespeare Curriculum 👉https://www.shakespearecurriculum.com/

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The RSC welcomes the announcements made today by @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social and the embedding of capital investment in the funding model for arts organisations. Read our full response here 👉 www.rsc.org.uk/news/our-res...

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We welcome today’s report from VisitBritain and VisitEngland which clearly demonstrates the value of tourism to the British economy and its potential to support growth. Culture is a crucial driver of tourism, but there needs to be a joined-up approach. Read more 👉 www.rsc.org.uk/news/our-res...

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Join us at BETT Conference to see how our Shakespeare Curriculum is revolutionising how Shakespeare is taught in schools. We'll be at Bett Arena Theatre on Thurs - visit us on stand SM84 or join our Tech Lab session on Fri to experience our award-winning rehearsal room approaches 🧑‍🏫

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

We are very sorry to hear of the death of the inimitable Blanche Marvin, theatre critic & champion of the arts. Blanche reviewed RSC shows well into her 90s, her passion for theatre undimmed. Always a joy to be around, we will miss her. www.whatsonstage.com/news/theatre...

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Theatre world pays tribute to Blanche Marvin, who has died aged 100

Marvin was a beloved part of the theatre world for decades

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Hamnet's on a US tour! Based on Maggie O'Farrell's novel and adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti & directed by Erica Whyman. Our co-production with Neal Street Productions is at: 🍎Chicago Shakespeare Theater 🌿Shakespeare Theatre Company ☀️American Conservatory Theater 🎟️ www.rsc.org.uk/hamnet/tour-...

A casting asset with multiple small headshots of actors. At the bottom, two trees frame a warm yellow light and in large blue text in the centre is: Hamnet.

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

SecEd Podcast: Our new episode in partnership with @the-rsc.bsky.social offers practical ideas & #teaching techniques for engaging students in the work of William #Shakespeare. Some amazing tips from @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social Jacqui O'Hanlon & Emma Aubrey, head of Dowdales School buff.ly/EgEDVOy

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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FE Week @feweek.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

'I learnt that I’m capable of showing up every day, making connections with people and challenging myself' Hassan Ahmed, apprentice with @the-rsc.bsky.social whose life was changed by a course delivered by the King's Trust and Warwickshire College Group

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Following the Review of Arts Council England that was published today containing recommendations for the future of ACE, our Executive Director and Co-Artistic Directors have responded. Read our full response here 👉 rsc.org.uk/news/our-res... 📸 : David Tett ©

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

By the end of its run today at Dane Court School in Peterborough, our First Encounters King Lear tour will have reached over 11,000 people 🙌 The touring production for young people has visited schools, partner theatres and community venues across England. Photos by Joe Bailey ©

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

We were saddened to hear about the recent death of Andrew Jarvis, an award-winning Shakespearean actor who inspired many over the years, especially those in their early careers. Andrew performed with the RSC throughout the 1980s, in 30 productions over 10 years.

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

SecEd Podcast: Our new episode offers practical ideas & #teaching techniques for engaging students in the work of William #Shakespeare. We have partnered with our friends at @the-rsc.bsky.social to offer some great advice for the English classroom & across the school: buff.ly/EgEDVOy #teachers

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Welcome to Giant Country 👣 Here’s your first look at Sophie and The BFG on stage in Roald Dahl's unforgettable story ✨ Wishing everyone a fantastic Press Night this evening 📸 John Leader as The BFG in The BFG. Photo by Marc Brenner.

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

We’re delighted to have been shortlisted for #TheStageAwards Innovation Award, with Akhila Krishnan and Zoe Spurr 🙌 Akhila and Zoe’s research into combining video, lighting and sound into a single tool is being used in our production of The BFG to bring a magical world to life

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Our First Encounters King Lear arrives in Peterborough this week! 🎭 Ormiston Bushfield Academy hosts four performances, leading a vibrant local school cluster through our Associate Schools Programme. Discover their story 👇 www.rsc.org.uk/learn/associ... Photo by Joe Bailey (c)

Actor playing the fool leads a wooden cart wearing a gold crown on her head as other members of the company look on.

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This week, The Big Give are matching any donations to our Get Thee To The Theatre campaign 🙌 This funding will help cover the cost of coach travel for schools across England to see Shakespeare performed in Stratford-upon-Avon 📸 The company of Hamlet Hail to the Thief. Photo by Manuel Harlan.

People in dark clothing dance around a stage. The wall in the background has square black windows and speakers built into it. Orange lights shine out from the back of the stage.

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The RSC @the-rsc.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

We welcomed Ian McKellen and Judi Dench to The Other Place where they performed in Trevor Nunn’s 1976 production of Macbeth and nearly 50 years later, they were joined by our current cast Sam Heughan and Lia Williams, for an intimate celebration of Shakespeare, craft, and the legacy of the RSC.

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