We create exceptional theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, London and around the world, performing plays by Shakespeare, his contemporaries and today's playwrights.

We perform plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries, as well as commissioning a wide range of original work from contemporary writers. Our purpose is to ensure that Shakespeare is for everyone, unlocking the power of his plays and live performance, throughout the UK and across the world.

The Royal Shakespeare Company was founded in 1961 by Peter Hall, based in Stratford-upon-Avon and the theatre was renamed the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Our first Live from Stratford-upon-Avon production was broadcast to cinemas and schools across the world in 2013.

The weekend will feature talks with leading academics, actors, directors, and RSC theatre makers. From a seat in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, learn more about how we make theatre, how creative teams have approached our current season, and how these plays have been interpreted across history.

The RSC and the London Symphony Orchestra were both involved in the planning of the Barbican in the 1960s. The centre opened in 1982 with Trevor Nunn's Henry IV Parts I and II and was our main London hub into the 2000s.

A list of all Shakespeare's plays by genre: comedies, tragedies & histories, with links to in-depth information, from plot synopses to famous scenes.

Wellbeing and RSC Teaching Approaches 24 February 2025 Education practitioner Niall Whitehead considers how drama in schools enhances wellbeing and promotes student voice.

We've recently announced our new 2025 Summer Season - we have five new Shakespeare productions, including Simon Russell Beale's return to the RSC in Titus Andronicus, a sparkling new version of Somerset Maugham’s The Constant Wife, the European premiere of Fat Ham and a nationwide tour of Rupert Goold’s Hamlet.

Shakespeare’s great tragedy and Radiohead’s seminal album collide for a feverish experience that fuses theatre, music, and movement.

From Simon Russell Beale's return to the RSC in Titus Andronicus, to our upcoming festive show, The BFG, a big, friendly production to delight the whole family - read on for the full programme and book your tickets now!