Royal Shakespeare Company8 Jan 2026Actor 'honoured' to play BFG roleBirmingham-born John Leader says it is an "absolute joy" to play the part.8 Jan 20267 Oct 2025Actor Adrian Lester talks of overcoming insecurityThe former star of TV's Hustle is making his RSC debut in an adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac.7 Oct 202511 Sep 2025Kenneth Branagh returns to Royal Shakespeare CompanyThe Oscar-winning actor and director will play Prospero in The Tempest for the first time.11 Sep 202512 May 2025Creative businesses offered grants of up to £10kThe funding scheme aims to drive research and skills development in creative industries.12 May 202529 Jan 2025RSC announces world premiere of Roald Dahl's BFGThe BFG is the 10th most popular children's fiction book and has sold over 21 million copies globally.29 Jan 202527 Nov 2024RSC to help firms develop new uses for technologyThe West Midlands and Merseyside will share a £13.5m government investment in the creative sector.27 Nov 202420 Mar 2024RSC to hold festivities for Shakespeare's birthdayPlans for the Bard's 460th birthday celebrations in Stratford-upon-Avon are unveiled.20 Mar 20243 Feb 2024Young actors perform Shakespeare in shopping centreA tour of Romeo and Juliet is visiting schools, theatres and community venues until April.3 Feb 202431 Dec 2023RSC veteran 'delighted' at knighthood honourGregory Doran enjoys sharing "Shakespeare's genius with as many as possible around the world".31 Dec 2023...
