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    Royal Shakespeare Company *

    The Royal Shakespeare Company is the world's leading classical theatre company. It is committed to presenting Shakespeare in a vibrant and living context and developing new writing alongside classical works. The company will be redeveloping its base in Stratford over the coming years.

    Funding awards

    • 2012-2013: £15,675,270
    • 2013-2014: £16,035,801
    • 2014-2015: £16,466,778

    Video feed

    Quickchange | Royal Shakespeare Company

    'Keep calm' Dresser Kate Anderson helps Actor Nia Gwynne through a quick change.

    What the audience thinks | Hamlet | Royal Shakespeare Company

    'Gobsmacked!' Some of the audience of Hamlet says what they thought of the show. Our new production of Hamlet, directed by David Farr, with Jonathan Slinger in the title role, plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon until 28 September 2013, then in the Theatre Royal, Newcastle Upon Tyne from 18 to 26 October. http://www.rsc.org.uk/whats-on/hamlet/

    Footage from As You Like It | Royal Shakespeare Company

    Show footage from As You Like It, playing in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon until 28 September 2013. http://www.rsc.org.uk/asyou When Rosalind and Orlando are banished from the oppressive court, they are forced to run for their lives into the wild depths of the Forest of Arden. However, in that harsh, lyrical wilderness, they discover an unexpected freedom, and as their anarchic love story unfolds, Arden bursts into summer. Maria Aberg directs following her riotous production of King John in the Swan Theatre as part of the World Shakespeare Festival. Music for the production is composed by Laura Marling.

    Interview with Stephen Boxer | Titus Andronicus | Royal Shakespeare Company

    Stephen Boxer, who plays the title role, talks about the challenging themes Shakespeare forces us to confront in arguably his most harrowing of plays. http://www.rsc.org.uk/titus

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    'Filthy Fun' | A Mad World My Masters | Royal Shakespeare Company

    'Filthy fun' http://www.rsc.org.uk/whats-on/a-mad-world-my-masters/ A Mad World My Masters Director Sean Foley talks about sex, drugs and rock and roll in a play that he hopes will make you laugh your socks off. A Mad World My Masters plays in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from 6 June to 25 October 2013.

    Midsummer Night's Dreaming | Billy trailer | Royal Shakespeare Company

    Midsummer Night's Dreaming is a one-off digital theatre project and our 40th interpretation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream a tale of love, fairies and mischief. Billy Shakespeare and his pig Francis can tell you more about the story. Across Midsummer weekend (21 -- 23 June) the play will be performed by an acting company in real time, directed by our Artistic Director Gregory Doran, culminating in a wedding, which you can attend. More information about the live events and the cast will be released shortly. Meanwhile, the story will be shared through photos, snippets and news stories online from the perspectives of some lesser known characters, as if it was happening in real life. Where ever you are in the world you can watch the play unfold via some clever technology on our website, and we are inviting you to share your take on the production. Find out more at http:// www.rsc.org.uk/dreaming and follow the RSC on Google+ http://google.com/+royalshakespearecompany

    Trailer | Titus Andronicus | Royal Shakespeare Company

    Titus Andronicus, directed by Michael Fentiman Swan Theatre Stratford-upon-Avon 16 May - 26 October 2013 Shakespeare's bloody and brutal revenge thriller plays in the Swan Theatre this summer. http://www.rsc.org.uk/titus

    Teaser trailer | Titus Andronicus | Royal Shakespeare Company

    Titus will have his revenge. Watch out for the full trailer to be released soon www.rsc.org.uk/titus

    What the audience thinks | The Empress | Royal Shakespeare Company

    'Captivating' and 'moving' The audience for Tanika Gupta's new play, The Empress, says what they thought of the performance. Directed by Kneehigh's Emma Rice, The Empress plays in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon until 4 May 2013. http://www.rsc.org.uk/whats-on/the-empress/

    Emma Rice interview | The Empress | Royal Shakespeare Company

    'Corsets, bustles, saris and an elephant' The Empress Director Empress talks about a radical story that must be told, about India, race and the monarchy, accompanied by a punk rock sitar player and a punk rock dulcimer player. The Empress plays in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon until 4 May 2013. http://www.rsc.org.uk/whats-on/the-empress/

    What the audience thinks | As You Like It | Royal Shakespeare Company

    'Set the stage on fire' The audience of As You Like It say what they thought of our new production, directed by Maria Aberg. http://www.rsc.org.uk/whats-on/as-you-like-it/

    A New Landmark | Transformation | Royal Shakespeare Company

    'Nothing much short of a revolution' Michael Wood introduces the Transformation of the Royal Shakespeare Company, showing why the RSC needs to embark on an 'enormous operation' to transform its buildings.

    Completion in Sight | Transformation | Royal Shakespeare Company

    We're going to get this thin opened, we're going to get it finished' Two and a half years after demolition of the old theatre began, Michael Wood talks about the most exciting phase of the Transformation project.

    Six Years On | Transformation | Royal Shakespeare Company

    Six years after we decided to transform our Stratford-upon-Avon, Michael Wood catches up with the project's progress as we open our doors to the public.

    Spoken word synopsis | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Kate Tempest

    A spoken word synopsis of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, by rapper, poet and playwright, Kate Tempest.

    'A Day to Masscacre Them All' | Titus Andronicus | Royal Shakespeare Company

    Titus Andronicus Director Michael Fentiman talks about handling the blood in Shakespeare's most violent play. http://www.rsc.org.uk/whats-on/titus-andronicus/

    Preview video | In Stitches | Royal Shakespeare Company

    A sneak preview as we prepare our In Stitches exhibition of costume for its opening on Saturday 20 April.

    Act 1, Scene 2 | Hamlet | Royal Shakespeare Company

    Actor Jonathan Slinger performs Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Hamlet for our new production, Directed David Farr. Hamlet plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon until 28 September 2013, then transfers to the Theatre Royal, Newcastle Upon Tyne from 18 to 26 October. http://www.rsc.org.uk/whats-on/hamlet/

    Alex Waldmann | Hamlet | Royal Shakespeare Company

    'Passion gets the better of him' Actor Alex Waldmann talks about playing Horatio in David Farr's new production of Hamlet, and Horatio's relationship with his close friend. Hamlet plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon until 28 September 2013, then transfers to the Theatre Royal, Newcastle Upon Tyne from 18 to 26 October. http://www.rsc.org.uk/whats-on/hamlet/

    The Empress | Trailer | Royal Shakespeare Company

    The trailer for our new play, The Empress, written by Tanika Gupta and directed by Emma Rice. The Empress plays in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from 11 April to 4 May 2013.

    Charlotte Cornwell | Hamlet | Royal Shakespeare Company

    'If there's one redeeming feature - it is that she loves her son more than anything else' Actor Charlotte Cornwell talks about finding Gertrude for David Farr's new production of Hamlet. Hamlet plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon until 28 September 2013, then transfers to the Theatre Royal, Newcastle Upon Tyne from 18 to 26 October. http://www.rsc.org.uk/whats-on/hamlet/

    Made in Stratford-upon-Avon | Royal Shakespeare Company

    RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran explains what's special about Shakespeare's home town, Stratford-upon-Avon.

    Pippa Nixon | Hamlet | Royal Shakespeare Company

    'Two people completelely in love with each other' Actor Pippa Nixon talks about the challenges of playing Ophelia, for David Farr's new production of Hamlet. Hamlet plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon until 28 September 2013, then transfers to the Theatre Royal, Newcastle Upon Tyne from 18 to 26 October. http://www.rsc.org.uk/whats-on/hamlet/

    Tanika Gupta interview | The Empress | Royal Shakespeare Company

    Rewriting history The Empress Writer Tanika Gupta explains why her new play, about Asians in Britain, was personal for her. The Empress plays in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from 11 April to 4 May 2013. http://www.rsc.org.uk/whats-on/the-empress/

    Trailer | As You Like It | Royal Shakespeare Company

    Watch the trailer for Maria Aberg's new production of As You Like It, with music by Laura Marling. As You Like It plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from 12 April to 28 September 2013, then at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle Upon Tyne from 29 October to 2 November. http://www.rsc.org.uk/whats-on/as-you-like-it/

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