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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Play
Royal Court Theatre Productions, The Lonesome West
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Play
Royal Court Theatre Productions, The Beauty Queen of Leenane
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Revival of a Play
Royal Court Theatre Productions, The Chairs
Videos
Video: Chloe Lamford Reacts to Tony Win and Shares Easter Eggs from Her Scenic Design
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 23:18:54
Video: John Lithgow Reacts to Tony Win- 'It Feels Like a Real Pinnacle'
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 21:30:08
Video: Miriam Buether and Benjamin Pearcy React to Tony Win for Best Scenic Design of a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 21:20:45
VIDEO: Aigul Akhmetshina and Piotr Beczała Perform “Je vais danser en votre honneur” from Bizet's CARMEN At The Metropolitan Opera
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-12-26 20:47:54
News
MEMORIAM to Make London Premiere at Southwark Playhouse Starring Beverley Klein
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
Tangram Theatre Company will present the London premiere of MEMORIAM, a new play exploring Holocaust memory and AI ethics, starring 2025 Olivier Award nominee Beverley Klein as the world's last living Holocaust survivor.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
Tangram Theatre Company will present the London premiere of MEMORIAM, a new play exploring Holocaust memory and AI ethics, starring 2025 Olivier Award nominee Beverley Klein as the world's last living Holocaust survivor.
Video: Watch the Trailer For GIANT Starring John Lithgow in Cinemas
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
John Lithgow will reprise his Olivier and Tony Award-winning role as Roald Dahl in the cinema release of GIANT, filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre and screening in 18 countries. Check out the new trailer in the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
John Lithgow will reprise his Olivier and Tony Award-winning role as Roald Dahl in the cinema release of GIANT, filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre and screening in 18 countries. Check out the new trailer in the video here!
MAN TO MAN With Tilda Swinton to Transfer to Traverse Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
Tilda Swinton returns to the stage in MAN TO MAN, reuniting with the original creative team for a run at the Royal Court Theatre before transferring to Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre and later the Berliner Ensemble.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
Tilda Swinton returns to the stage in MAN TO MAN, reuniting with the original creative team for a run at the Royal Court Theatre before transferring to Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre and later the Berliner Ensemble.
Guest Post: 'How Do We Find The Next Generation Of Playwrights?': Young Writers Associate Beth Flintoff On The Royal Court's Nationwide Young Playwrights Award
by Guest Author - Jul 9, 2026
The Young Playwrights Award is a free, open-access competition for any teenager in the UK interested in writing a play, spearheaded by Beth Flintoff (Associate Playwright & Young Writers Associate at the Royal Court Theatre). It challenges the lack of playwriting in the school curriculum by combining free creative support with an open-access competition.
by Guest Author - Jul 9, 2026
The Young Playwrights Award is a free, open-access competition for any teenager in the UK interested in writing a play, spearheaded by Beth Flintoff (Associate Playwright & Young Writers Associate at the Royal Court Theatre). It challenges the lack of playwriting in the school curriculum by combining free creative support with an open-access competition.
ARGONAUTS Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026
Argonauts will come to Edinburgh Fringe. In this world premiere from Brazilian company Technis, Argonauts is a sharp, funny and devastating tragicomedy that holds a black mirror up to the words of the stage.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026
Argonauts will come to Edinburgh Fringe. In this world premiere from Brazilian company Technis, Argonauts is a sharp, funny and devastating tragicomedy that holds a black mirror up to the words of the stage.
Cast Set For AS YOU LIKE IT at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for AS YOU LIKE IT, co-directed by Sean Holmes and Charlie Josephine, who also stars as Orlando. Lola Shalam leads as Rosalind in the Globe Theatre production.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026
Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for AS YOU LIKE IT, co-directed by Sean Holmes and Charlie Josephine, who also stars as Orlando. Lola Shalam leads as Rosalind in the Globe Theatre production.
Larkin Reilly Shares Backstage Secrets From THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
In this edition of Words From The Wings, Larkin Reilly took us backstage at The Rocky Horror Show to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
In this edition of Words From The Wings, Larkin Reilly took us backstage at The Rocky Horror Show to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
From Stage to Westeros: Theatre Veterans in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 5, 2026
Whether you are Team Black or Team Green, there is probably a stage veteran on your side. Like other HBO shows such as The Gilded Age and Julia, the Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon, is full of Broadway, West End, and stage alums.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 5, 2026
Whether you are Team Black or Team Green, there is probably a stage veteran on your side. Like other HBO shows such as The Gilded Age and Julia, the Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon, is full of Broadway, West End, and stage alums.
Sophie Okonedo Will Lead A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
Sophie Okonedo will lead the cast of A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at the Donmar Warehouse, directed by Lyndsey Turner. The production is Brian Friel's reworking of Turgenev's classic play.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026
Sophie Okonedo will lead the cast of A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at the Donmar Warehouse, directed by Lyndsey Turner. The production is Brian Friel's reworking of Turgenev's classic play.
Full Cast Set For New UK Tour of BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026
Jane Asher and Samantha Womack will lead the UK tour of BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT, Daisy Goodwin's debut play, directed by Anthony Banks, visiting Cambridge Arts Theatre and several other venues.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026
Jane Asher and Samantha Womack will lead the UK tour of BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT, Daisy Goodwin's debut play, directed by Anthony Banks, visiting Cambridge Arts Theatre and several other venues.
Photos: Russell Tovey Stars in THE GUILTY at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026
All new photos have been released of Russell Tovey in the world premiere production of The Guilty at the Donmar Warehouse. Learn more and check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026
All new photos have been released of Russell Tovey in the world premiere production of The Guilty at the Donmar Warehouse. Learn more and check out photos here!
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Breaks House Record at Studio 54
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2026
For the week ending Sunday, June 28, 2026, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show broke the house record at Studio 54 – with a box office take of $1,215,225 – and became the highest grossing production to play at the theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2026
For the week ending Sunday, June 28, 2026, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show broke the house record at Studio 54 – with a box office take of $1,215,225 – and became the highest grossing production to play at the theatre.
THE PASS Will Make American Debut Off-Broadway at La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026
John Donnelly's THE PASS, directed by Max Hunter, will make its American premiere at La MaMa in a five-week limited run starring Matisse Ratron-Neal, Terry Bell, Ino Badanjak, and Oliver Rowland-Jones.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026
John Donnelly's THE PASS, directed by Max Hunter, will make its American premiere at La MaMa in a five-week limited run starring Matisse Ratron-Neal, Terry Bell, Ino Badanjak, and Oliver Rowland-Jones.
James Norton Will Lead HAMLET New West End Production
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026
James Norton will play the title role in a new production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, conceived and directed by Thomas Ostermeier in the West End in Autumn 2027. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026
James Norton will play the title role in a new production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, conceived and directed by Thomas Ostermeier in the West End in Autumn 2027. Learn more here.
Mel Giedroyc, Christopher Eccleston, and More Join WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT 15th Anniversary Production
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026
Further artists have been announced for White Rabbit Red Rabbit in a celebratory 15th anniversary West End run, including Mel Giedroyc, Christopher Eccleston, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026
Further artists have been announced for White Rabbit Red Rabbit in a celebratory 15th anniversary West End run, including Mel Giedroyc, Christopher Eccleston, and more.
Citizens Theatre Announce First Director of Producing
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 28, 2026
The Citizens Theatre is delighted to announce that Callum Smith will be joining the company as its first Director of Producing. Callum is currently Director of Producing at the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. He will join the Citz in September.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 28, 2026
The Citizens Theatre is delighted to announce that Callum Smith will be joining the company as its first Director of Producing. Callum is currently Director of Producing at the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh. He will join the Citz in September.
SAD BRIDE to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2026
Charlotte Merriam's playwriting debut SAD BRIDE, a queer dark comedy about the wedding industry and compulsory heterosexuality, will have its world premiere at Pleasance Courtyard during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2026
Charlotte Merriam's playwriting debut SAD BRIDE, a queer dark comedy about the wedding industry and compulsory heterosexuality, will have its world premiere at Pleasance Courtyard during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
THE THREE MUSKETEERS to Open at RSC With All-Female Titular Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2026
The RSC and Told by an Idiot announced that Ayesha Antoine, Patricia Rodríguez, and Sophie Russell will play Athos, Porthos, and Aramis in Paul Hunter's adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas classic at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2026
The RSC and Told by an Idiot announced that Ayesha Antoine, Patricia Rodríguez, and Sophie Russell will play Athos, Porthos, and Aramis in Paul Hunter's adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas classic at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Original Cast to Return to NYC's Town Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW returns to Town Hall in New York City with original cast members Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, and Patricia Quinn for a Spooktacular featuring a costume contest, live performance, and VIP meet-and-greet options.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW returns to Town Hall in New York City with original cast members Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, and Patricia Quinn for a Spooktacular featuring a costume contest, live performance, and VIP meet-and-greet options.
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Plays Final Performance in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Michael Major - Jun 21, 2026
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez has played her final performance in The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway. The production's Instagram account confirmed on June that the Golden Globe Award-winning actress has departed the production.
by Michael Major - Jun 21, 2026
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez has played her final performance in The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway. The production's Instagram account confirmed on June that the Golden Globe Award-winning actress has departed the production.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Royal Court Theatre been nominated for?
Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Lonesome West, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Beauty Queen of Leenane and Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Chairs.
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