New shows announced for 2026/27

New shows announced for 2026/27

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The Bear and the Piano
A co-production with
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

The Bear and the Piano

By David Litchfield
Adapted by Toby Olié and Tom Brady

Stratford-upon-Avon
From 11 December 2026 to 10 January 2027
Othello

Othello

William Shakespeare

Stratford-upon-Avon
From 13 February to 3 April 2027
Brock's Mill

Brock's Mill

By Stewart Pringle

Stratford-upon-Avon
From 26 March to 8 May 2027

2026/27 SEASON

A Midsummer Night's Dream
A co-production with the Unicorn Theatre

A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare
Edited by Robin Belfield

Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 30 August 2026
The Cherry Orchard

The Cherry Orchard

By Anton Chekhov in a version by Laura Wade

Stratford-upon-Avon
Until 29 August 2026

Game of Thrones: The Mad King
George R. R. Martin's

Game of Thrones: The Mad King

Adapted by Duncan Macmillan

Stratford-upon-Avon
As You Like It

As You Like It

William Shakespeare

Stratford-upon-Avon
From 26 September to 7 November 2026
First Encounters:<br>Julius Caesar
A Co-Production with KPPL Productions
Originally Produced by the Donmar Warehouse

First Encounters:
Julius Caesar

William Shakespeare

Stratford-upon-Avon,Various
From 21 September 2026 to 23 October 2026 and 5 November 2026 to 28 November 2026
Middlemarch<br>Parts 1 & 2
A Co-Production with Second Half Productions

Middlemarch
Parts 1 & 2

By Nina Raine
From the novel by George Eliot

Stratford-upon-Avon
From 1 October 2026 to 16 January 2027 and 10 October 2026 to 16 January 2027
The Three Musketeers
A Co-production with Told by an Idiot

The Three Musketeers

By Paul Hunter
From the Novel by Alexandre Dumas

Stratford-upon-Avon
From 28 November 2026 to 9 January 2027

RSC IN LONDON

Cyrano De Bergerac

Cyrano De Bergerac

By Edmond Rostand
In a new version by Simon Evans and Debris Stevenson

London
Until 5 September 2026
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
A New Musical

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Book and Lyrics by Richy Hughes
Music and Lyrics by Tim Sutton
Adapted from/based on the book by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer and Potboiler Productions Film

London
Until 18 July 2026
Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Hamlet Hail to the Thief

By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Christine Jones with Steven Hoggett
Orchestrations by Thom Yorke
Directed by Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones
Music by Radiohead

London
From 31 October 2026 to 23 January 2027
Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical

West end + UK & Ireland tour
Booking to January 2027
My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro

London
Booking until 10 January 2027

Latest news and updates

New shows announced for our 2026-27 season

New shows announced for our 2026-27 season

In addition to our previously announced 2026-27 season line-up, we've added three new shows, one UK-wide touring production, and a swathe of new Artistic appointments.

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 Rehearsal Images

The Cherry Orchard Rehearsal Images

Take a first look at The Cherry Orchard company in rehearsals

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 Matilda The Musical reaches 13 million audience members as cast updates revealed

Matilda The Musical reaches 13 million audience members as cast updates revealed

The multi-award-winning musical - currently playing in London, across the UK on its second tour and in China - reveals its new West End and young touring cast.

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 Behind the Scenes

George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones: The Mad King Behind the Scenes

Get a glimpse of the company of George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones: The Mad King in rehearsal.

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