RSC 2027 Season: Elizabeth Debicki to Play Richard II in Stratford

The RSC has announced its 2027 Stratford shows: Elizabeth Debicki as Richard II, Damien Molony as Coriolanus, plus Romeo & Juliet, Piranesi and Mrs Dalloway. Public booking opens 21 October.

By Alex Harrington 1 min read Source: Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre and its tower seen across the River Avon in Stratford-upon-Avon, with rowing boats on the river
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre from across the Avon. Photo: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced its 2027 shows in Stratford-upon-Avon, headed by Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown, Tenet) as Richard II and Damien Molony (Bergerac) as Coriolanus, both at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Public booking opens on Wednesday 21 October.

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  1. The RSC’s 2027 shows
  2. When can you book?
  3. Planning a theatre trip

The RSC’s 2027 shows

ShowTheatreDatesWho’s involved
CoriolanusRoyal Shakespeare Theatre6 Feb – 20 Mar 2027Damien Molony in the title role; directed by Elizabeth Freestone
Born With TeethSwan Theatre12 Feb – 3 Apr 2027Written by Liz Duffy Adams; directed by Daniel Evans
Richard IIRoyal Shakespeare Theatre10 Apr – 22 May 2027Elizabeth Debicki as Richard II; directed by Daniel Raggett
Mrs DallowaySwan Theatre16 Apr – 12 Jun 2027Adapted from Virginia Woolf by Zoe Cooper; directed by Tamara Harvey
PiranesiSwan Theatre3 Jul – 21 Aug 2027Adapted from Susanna Clarke’s novel by Sami Ibrahim; directed by Ned Bennett
Romeo & JulietRoyal Shakespeare Theatre6 Jul – 28 Aug 2027Directed by Joanna Bowman
First Encounters: The Comedy of ErrorsThe Other Place, then on tour16 Jul – 4 Sep 2027Directed by Francesca Goodridge; tour venues to be announced

When can you book?

Priority booking for patrons has already opened. The remaining dates are:

  • RSC Members: Wednesday 14 October
  • Subscribers: Tuesday 20 October
  • Everyone else: Wednesday 21 October

You can buy up to nine tickets per performance online, and groups of 10 or more should email the RSC’s groups team at groups@rsc.org.uk. The RSC hasn’t published prices for these shows yet. For ways to pay less, including the RSC’s £10 tickets, see our guide to cheaper RSC tickets.

Planning a theatre trip

Our Royal Shakespeare Theatre guide covers where to sit, dress code (there isn’t one), and pre-theatre dinner. You’ll also find where to stay and where to park near the theatres.

Alex Harrington

Alex Harrington grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon and runs What's up, Stratford? as an independent guide to the town.

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