Royal Court Theatre

A home for sharp, contemporary writing and the premiere of daring new plays. Expect bold voices and stories that spark conversation long after the curtain falls. One of London’s most exciting places to discover the next major playwright.
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John Proctor Is the Villain

Ages 12+

A Tony-nominated Broadway hit arrives in London. Five young women in a small town use pop music, optimism and fury to expose buried secrets and challenge the narratives around them. Written by Kimberly Belflower and directed by Danya Taymor.

Man to Man

Ages 14+

Tilda Swinton leads this stirring revival about a German woman in the 1930s who adopts her dead husband’s identity as the world shifts towards dictatorship. A stark, character-driven exploration of gender, survival and reinvention.

The Afronauts

Ages 14+

Written by Ryan Calais Cameron, creator of For Black Boys, this vivid, imaginative production takes inspiration from Ghana’s 1960s space ambitions. A bold fusion of Afrofuturist vision, history and identity.

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Archduke

Ages 14+

A bold new play charting the events around the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the spark of World War I. A visceral re-examination of politics, power and unintended consequences.

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Between The River and The Sea

Ages 14+

A powerful and intimate work that traces family ties, migration and the spaces between land, identity and belonging. A thoughtful meditation on roots and movement.

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The Shitheads

A darkly comic, raw production that pushes boundaries and challenges comfort zones. Expect sharp humour, gritty realism and a rebellious voice.

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Guess How Much I Love You ?

Ages 14+

A warm family-friendly adaptation of the beloved children’s book, celebrating imagination, love and childhood togetherness. Perfect for younger audiences and the young at heart.

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Are You Watching?

Ages 16+

A tense, contemporary story exploring surveillance, connection and the digital age’s effect on personal relationships. A smart and urgent piece of theatre.

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Blood of my Blood

An intense family drama where history, trauma and legacy collide. A powerful exploration of how the past flows through us and how we carry it forward.

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Monument

Ages 14+

A poetic, thought-provoking piece examining memory, monuments and what we choose to honour. A challenging look at history and public space.

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Godot’s To-Do List

Ages 14+

A surreal, funny short by Leo Simpe-Asante where a lone figure follows a strange list of tasks commanded by an unseen voice, blending absurdity with sharp humour.

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Krapp’s Last Tape/Godot’s To-Do List

Ages 14+

Gary Oldman stars in a striking revival of Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape, where an ageing man listens back to recordings of his younger self. A bold, minimalist double bill paired with Godot’s To-Do List.