March 18, 2013

I'm Sorry that Line is Engaged

This is the message that greeted visitors on the RSC website today March 18, 2013.  Booking for Richard II opened to the general public!

If you can't get Stratford tickets try The Barbican!

March 1, 2013

RSC releases first Merchandise - Official Poster

The RSC has now added the official poster to the online shop - a bargain at £5.00!  (£1.95 shipping in the UK £5.95 within the EU and £6.95) 

This is the dispatch times from their website:

"Most UK orders are sent through Royal Mail packet post; this is a 3 day service from dispatch. Overseas orders are sent by Airmail. For European destinations this is a 5-7 day service; for the rest of the world it is a 7-10 day service."

Click here to order.


February 26, 2013

What;s On Stage Barbican Email


Barbican Ticket Prices and Discounts


Exact Dates and Times for London Performances

 

Original Music for the Production

Emmy Winner Paul Englishby is composing the music for the show.

He composed the music for the RSC productions of Hamlet and Loves Labours Lost which also starred David, as well as the music of the BBC TV version of Hamlet with the RSC cast.
Photograph by Ellie Kurttz - Paul pictured at the piano with Patrick Stewart and other Hamlet cast members  
 

John of Gaunt Cast

Michael Pennington will play John of Gaunt in Gregory Doran's Richard II.

Michael Pennington joins David Tennant in the title role and Oliver Ford Davies as Duke of York.

 
Michael Pennington last appeared on the RSC stage in 2004 as the narrator in Venus and Adonis. In 1999 he played Timon in Timon of Athens.
You might recognise him from his Star Wars appearance in Return of the Jedi!