Catherine Mallyon

Birmingham Hippodrome Welcomes Four New Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre will lcome four new Trustees to its expert and diverse Board. Jacqui O'Hanlon, Dr Justin Varney-Bennett, Ranjit Dhindsa and Rob Valentine.

Birmingham Hippodrome Reveals Catherine Mallyon as New Chair of the Board
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2023

Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre Trust has today, (Thu 26 Oct) announced Catherine Mallyon as its new Chair.

Catherine Mallyon to Step Down as RSC Executive Director
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 12, 2023

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced that Catherine Mallyon will step down as Executive Director, leaving the Company at Christmas 2023, after eleven years in post. Catherine’s final day will be Friday 22 December. 

Royal Shakespeare Company Appoints Daniel Evans And Tamara Harvey As Co-Artistic Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2022

The RSC has announced that Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, will be the Co-Artistic Directors of the Royal Shakespeare Company taking up the post from June 2023. 

Gregory Doran To Step Down as RSC Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2022

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) announced that Gregory Doran will step down as Artistic Director from today after 35 years with the Company including the last ten years as Artistic Director.

Royal Shakespeare Company Updates COVID-19 Regulations
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2021

From Wednesday 15 December, all audience members over the age of 18 attending The Magician’s Elephant in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre will be required to provide proof of a current lateral flow test result (taken within the previous 48 hours of their visit) or of their double vaccination status before being able to enter the building, unless otherwise exempt.

Shakespearean Actor Antony Sher Passes Away at 72
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2021

Today the RSC announced the death of Sir Antony Sher, Honorary Associate Artist and husband of Artistic Director, Gregory Doran. Antony was diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier this year with Gregory taking compassionate leave from his role in September to care for Antony.

VIDEO: MATILDA Celebrates 10 Years in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2021

A new behind-the-scenes video from the 10th birthday press day was released, featuring interviews with Tim Minchin (music and lyrics), Dennis Kelly (writer), Catherine Mallyon (Executive Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company), Elliot Harper (Miss Trunchbull) and Landi Oshinowo (Mrs Phelps).

Sir Antony Sher Diagnosed with Terminal Illness; Gregory Doran Announces Leave from RSC
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2021

It has been reported that acclaimed stage actor Sir Antony Sher has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.

The Royal Shakespeare Company Will Increase Capacity in the Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Garden Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2021

Following the confirmed easing of government restrictions on Monday 19 July, the RSC increased its capacity from 250 to 310 seats per performance and will move to 80% capacity, 400 seats from mid-August.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Return to the West End This September
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2021

The Royal Shakespeare Company's West End production of Matilda The Musical has announced that it will return to the Cambridge Theatre from 16 September 2021. Seen by more than 10 million people across more than 90 cities worldwide, this autumn marks 10 years since the multi-award-winning show opened in the West End.

Royal Shakespeare Company Announces New Trustee Appointments
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2021

The Royal Shakespeare Company today announced five new Trustee appointments at its Extraordinary General Meeting. The appointments have been made following a public and far-reaching recruitment campaign for RSC Board members.

Royal Shakespeare Company To Focus 2021 Statford-Upon-Avon Programme In Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2020

The Royal Shakespeare Company will focus its programming in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Stratford-upon-Avon over the coming year, with the Swan Theatre and The Other Place remaining closed until 2022.

Royal Shakespeare Company Announces They Will Not Reopen for Full Productions Before 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2020

Responding to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and the direct impact on the RSC, Artistic Director, Gregory Doran and Catherine Mallyon, Executive Director today confirmed that RSC theatres will not reopen for full productions before 2021, and the Company's activity will continue outdoors and online.

Andre Ptaszynski, Producer of British Theatre and Television, Dies at 66
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2020

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that André Ptaszynski, British theatre producer and board member at the National Theatre, has died at age 66.

Judi Dench, Ray Fearon, Harriet Walter and Patrick Stewart Launch TALKING SHAKESPEARE At The RSC
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2020

With the Royal Shakespeare Company's theatres currently closed to the public, RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran has invited Associate and Honorary Associate Artists from throughout the Company's history to join him for an exclusive series of online conversations discussing their experience of performing Shakespeare at the RSC and beyond.

Roundup: UK Artists and Institutions Respond to the Government's £1.57 Billion Rescue Package For The Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2020

The UK Government has announced a £1.57 billion rescue package to help the nation's cultural, arts and heritage institutions weather the impact of the health crisis.  Arts institutions are responding to this announcement, including the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, and more!

Royal Shakespeare Company Postpones THE WINTER'S TALE, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2020

The Company has made the difficult decision to postpone all remaining planned performances of The Winter's Tale and The Comedy of Errors and all other ticketed events scheduled to take place during the summer season, which was due to end on 3 October 2020. 

Royal Shakespeare Company Suspends All Programming Through 30 June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) today (Thursday 9 April 2020) announced that all performances, events and activities will be cancelled up to and including Tuesday 30 June 2020.

Royal Shakespeare Company Cancels Performances Through April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2020

Responding to the Coronavirus pandemic, Executive Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Catherine Mallyon, said: