Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)

Productions presentedin The year which marked The 400th anniversary of The publication of Shakespeare's first folio, The rsc presented a series of new artistic commissions which addressed The question of power: who holds it, who should, how does it change human beings, how might power shift and what could be transformed in our world as a result.the season featured ambitious re-imaginings of julius caesar, cymbeline, as you like it and macbeth which ran consecutively from april to october 2023 in a break from The Company's usual repertory model. The season also included a new production of hamlet, chosen and performed by next generation act, The rsc's Company for talented young people from backgrounds that are under-represented in The arts.we reopened The newly refurbished swan theatre, following its closure during The covid-19 pandemic in 2020. The refurbishment included a new infrastructure for lighting, sound and video, repairs to The woodwork and brickwork, new wider seats with armrests in all positions replacing The previous bench seating, improved access including more designated wheelchair spaces and an enhanced hearing loop.