What's on
Season productions
Man to Man
Written by Manfred Karge, translated by Anthony Vivis, revised by Stephen Unwin. Directed by Stephen Unwin
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In 1930s Germany, a woman puts on her dead husband’s trousers and never takes them off. As the world around her changes, she endures war and dictatorship,…
BBC Radio 4 x Royal Court Theatre
Online and Broadcast from Sep 26
Sat 26 Sep - Fri 2 Oct
Seven decades of radical Royal Court playwriting. One landmark radio collaboration. Coming to the airwaves this September.We’re celebrating 70 years of the…
About our events
Blood of my Blood
Written by Joy Nesbitt. Directed by Tatenda Shamiso
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'This belongs to me as much as it belongs to you.' Bullock Creek, South Carolina, 1862. As war rages beyond the plantation, Ginnie Good raises her five…
The Afronauts
Written by Ryan Calais Cameron. Co-directed by Ryan Calais Cameron and Monique Touko.
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'As long as a man can dream, he can push the limits of what’s possible.' Zambia, 1964: the space race has a new contender. As the world’s great powers set…
Monument
Written by Rhys Warrington. Directed by Francesca Goodridge
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'…But it’s us that have to live with it.' With the eyes of the world watching, a Welsh farming community, torn apart by tragedy, gathers to debate a planned…
Other Events
Open Technical Session for Man to Man
As part of our offering for directors at the Royal Court, we’re opening the door to our technical rehearsals. Our next technical session is Man to Man by…
Writers' Card: Career Surgeries (in-person)
Fancy a free coffee and a chat? We’re here for you.We know avenues for independent and freelance writers seeking guidance can be limited, and the challenges…
Writers' Card: Career Surgeries (on zoom)
Fancy a free coffee and a chat? We’re here for you.We know avenues for independent and freelance writers seeking guidance can be limited, and the challenges…
Writers' Card: Writers' Canteen
Come for lunch!Once a month, the building will open from 10am-5.30pm as a shared workspace across the front of house areas, with a buffet lunch served from 1pm…
Book Club
To celebrate our 70th Anniversary year, we’re reading a groundbreaking play from the Royal Court’s history every month – and then hosting a Book Club to chat…
First Words
Tuesday 15 September, 1-3pm, Royal Court Balcony Bar
First Words is a group for writers in the first year of parenthood. In our September session, we will be joined by poet Erica Hesketh, reading from her…
Backstage Tour
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Step behind the vermillion wall and discover the history of the Royal Court Theatre — described by The New York Times as “the most important theatre in…
Past Productions
Directors' Night for Man to Man
Join us post-show for free drinks, nibbles and an exclusive Q&A with a member of the show's directing team. A great way to connect with peers and discuss…
Writers' Card: Zoom Focus Sessions
Struggling to focus on your own?Keep putting off starting a draft, finishing a rewrite or getting an idea out of your head and onto the page? We know the…
How Not To Disappear
Wednesday 30 September, 10.30 - 1.30pm, The Site at the Royal Court
An open space style event for playwrights who are parents or guardians. We will explore HOW NOT TO DISAPPEAR WHEN BRINGING UP CHILDREN. Maybe that’s…
