The Alchemist RSC at the Barbican
The RSC’s acclaimed production of The Alchemist at the Barbican Theatre.
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Doctor Faustus RSC at the Barbican Theatre
Maria Aberg’s Royal Shakespeare Company production of Doctor Faustus at the Barbican Theatre
In pictures: Romeo and Juliet rehearsal
Shakespeare’s heartbreaking tale of forbidden love stars Lily James and Richard Madden
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Barbican Theatre
The RSC acclaimed production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Barbican Theatre
Henry V at Regents Park Open Air Theatre
Olivier Award-winning actress Michelle Terry takes the title role in Henry V at Regents Park Open Air Theatre.
Jack Savoretti to perform at 2016 Olivier Awards
Jack Savoretti is to perform Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 at the 2016 Olivier Awards.
Simon Callow nominated for STR Theatre Book Prize
The short list for the annual STR Theatre Book prize has been announced
Video: Roger Allam as King Lear: ‘Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks’
Shakespeare Solos – Roger Allam playing King Lear in Shakespeare’s tragedy.
Video: Ayesha Dharker as Shakespeare’s Titania: ‘The forgeries of jealousy’
Shakespeare Solo’s – Ayesha Dharker playing Titania, the queen of the fairies in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Video: Joanna Vanderham as Juliet: ‘The mask of night is on my face’
Shakespeare Solo’s – Joanna Vanderham marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death – speaking Juliet’s monologue from the balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet.
Video: Eileen Atkins as Emilia in Othello: ‘If wives do fall’
Shakespeare Solos – Eileen Atkins marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death – speaking the lines from Othello ‘If wives do fall’
Video: David Morrissey as Richard III: ‘Now is the winter of our discontent’
Shakespeare Solos – David Morrissey marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death – speaking the opening lines from Richard III: ‘Now is the winter of our discontent’
VIDEO: Adrian Lester as Hamlet: ‘To be or not to be’
Shakespeare Solos – Adrian Lester marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death – speaking Hamlet’s soliloquy ‘To be or not to be’
King Lear at the Old Vic Theatre starring Glenda Jackson
Shakespeare’s King Lear starring Glenda Jackson at the Old Vic Theatre.
Rehearsal pictures of Benedict Cumberbatch and the cast of Hamlet
Rehearsal pictures of Benedict Cumberbatch and the cast of Hamlet
Photos: Measure for Measure at Shakespeare’s Globe
Production photos of Measure for Measure at Shakespeare’s Globe
Kenneth Branagh’s The Winter’s Tale at the Garrick Theatre
Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, part of the Kenneth Branagh Season at the Garrick Theatre.
Macbeth starring James McAvoy at the Trafalgar Studios
Acclaimed actor James McAvoy (The Last King of Scotland, Atonement) stars as Shakespeare’s Macbeth in Jamie Lloyd’s new production at the Trafalgar Studios. Also starring Claire Foy.
Free Plays and Drama eBooks on Amazon Kindle
There are literally hundreds of free books available to download in Amazon’s Kindle book store, including a wealth of classic drama and plays.
Photos: Antony and Cleopatra at Chichester Festival Theatre
Production photos of Antony and Cleopatra at Chichester Festival Theatre starring Kim Cattrall.
Henry V | Michael Grandage Company at the Noel Coward Theatre starring Jude Law
Award-winning actor Jude Law and acclaimed director Michael Grandage continue their collaboration following Hamlet and Anna Christie with Law playing Shakespeare’s Henry V in a brand new production at the Noel Coward Theatre as part of the Michael Grandage Company season.
A Midsummer Nights Dream | Michael Grandage Company at the Noel Coward Theatre starring Sheridan Smith and David Walliams
Michael Grandage directs Sheridan Smith as Titania and David Walliams as Bottom in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Nights Dream, at the Noel Coward Theatre as part of the Michael Grandage Company season.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre 2012 Season
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre promises a fun-filled 2012 season including new productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Ragtime.
The Tempest tickets at the Theatre Royal Haymarket starring Ralph Fiennes
One of the highlights of this year’s theatrical calendar, Trevor Nunn directs Ralph Fiennes in William Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
Richard III at the Old Vic Theatre starring Kevin Spacey – Round-up of Reviews
A round-up of reviews of Richard III at the Old Vic Theatre starring Kevin Spacey.
Royal Mail launches RSC stamps
The Royal Mail has launched a new set of stamps to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Richard III tickets at the Old Vic Theatre starring Kevin Spacey
Oscar winner Sam Mendes directs Oscar winner Kevin Spacey in the title role of Shakespeare’s Richard III in the final season of their multi-award winning Bridge Project venture.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre 2011 Season
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre promises a fun-filled 2011 season including new productions of Lord of the Flies, The Beggar’s Opera, Pericles and Crazy for You.
Much Ado About Nothing tickets at the Wyndham’s Theatre starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate
Former Doctor Who co-stars David Tennant and Catherine Tate are reunited on stage this summer in a glittering new production of Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Josie Rourke.
David Tennant And Catherine Tate To Star In William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing
David Tennant And Catherine Tate To Star In William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing
OLIVIER AWARDS – Best Play Winners
OLIVIER AWARDS – Best Play Winners
OLIVIER AWARDS – Best Musicals Winners
OLIVIER AWARDS – Best Musicals Winners
London Theatre – 2009 Preview
If theatre mirrors life then you would expect 2009 to be a bad year for the performing arts in London: economic downturns and credit crunches sound like gloomy news for our discretionary entertainment spending. But West End theatre box office figures have kept on going up in recent years, and the huge number of new productions sailing into town during 2009 could mean that Theatreland manages to buck the trend. THE GREAT REVIVAL The RSC, National Theatre, Donmar and Old Vic dominated straight drama in the West End in 2008, and they haven’t finished yet. Big hitters coming to …