The Royal Court Theatre in London presents an extraordinary season of plays for 2026, led by Artistic Director David Byrne.

This new season showcases exceptional writing from both celebrated playwrights and bold new voices, continuing the Royal Court’s legacy as London’s home of new writing.

Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026, the Royal Court presents the London stage debuts of Broadway hit John Proctor is the Villain and The Afronauts, plus major revivals including Krapp’s Last Tape starring Gary Oldman and Man to Man with Tilda Swinton.

Book Royal Court Theatre tickets now to experience the best new plays and revivals in London.



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John Proctor is the Villain

20 March 2026 - 25 April 2026
Kimberly Belflower’s provocative, Broadway smash-hit new play John Proctor is the Villain comes to the Wyndham's Theatre in London.
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The Shitheads

6 February 2026 - 14 March 2026
Jack Nicholls’ fierce new prehistoric drama The Shitheads at the Royal Court, co-directed by David Byrne and Aneesha Srinivasan.
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Between the River and the Sea

15 April 2026 - 9 May 2026
Between the River and the Sea is a poignant, internationally acclaimed exploration of identity, fatherhood, and life beyond borders.
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Krapp's Last Tape

8 May 2026 - 30 May 2026
Oscar-winner Gary Oldman returns to the London stage to star in Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape, a haunting reflection on memory and the march of time.
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Are You Watching?

29 May 2026 - 4 July 2026
Are You Watching? at the Royal Court Theatre - a provocative world premiere exploring the dark intersection of technology, voyeurism, and consent.
Archduke - Royal Court Theatre - London - Tickets

Archduke

20 June 2026 - 25 July 2026
Archduke, an intense play by Rajiv Joseph at the Royal Court, follows the three unlikely assassins behind the world-changing plot to kill Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
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Man to Man

5 September 2026 - 24 October 2026
Tilda Swinton reprises her legendary performance in Man to Man at the Royal Court, a rare revival of Manfred Karge’s modern classic about survival.
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The Afronauts

14 November 2026 - 19 December 2026
Acclaimed writer Ryan Calais Cameron (Retrograde) presents his visionary new play The Afronauts, inspired by the true story of the 1960s Zambian Space Programme.
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Venue Information

Royal Court Theatre , Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS

Nearest Tube or Train: Sloane Square (Circle Line, District Line)

Nearest Buses: 19, 22, 319, C1, N19, N22, 137, 452

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