Royal Court Theatre
The Royal Court Theatre was established in 1870 as The New Chelsea Theatre, later renamed the Court Theatre. The original building was a Nonconformist chapel converted into a theatre, but after its demolition in 1887, the new and current Royal Court Theatre (first called the New Court Theatre) was built in 1888 on Sloane Street. Since 1956, the Royal Court has been the home of the English Stage Company, which presents contemporary works from British and international writers. Notable plays like Top Girls, Blasted, Hangmen, and The Ferryman have all had their world premieres in either the Royal Court's 380-seat Downstairs space or 85-seat Upstairs space.
John Proctor Is the Villain
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
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
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.
Archduke
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.
Between The River and The Sea
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.
The Unbelievers
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A gripping new drama that questions faith, doubt and what happens when belief systems collide. A sharp, modern look at evidence, truth and personal reckoning.
The Shitheads
A darkly comic, raw production that pushes boundaries and challenges comfort zones. Expect sharp humour, gritty realism and a rebellious voice.
Guess How Much I Love You ?
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.
Are You Watching?
A tense, contemporary story exploring surveillance, connection and the digital age’s effect on personal relationships. A smart and urgent piece of theatre.
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.
