Welcome to Royal Shakespeare Company Archives: From Playwrights to Performance 1889-2013

 

Royal Shakespeare Company Archives provides a comprehensive record of the performance history of the Royal Shakespeare Company and its predecessor, the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. Browse and compare almost 1,400 prompt books to uncover how productions took shape, and explore the creative process behind the company's most important presentations in extensive additional documentation including production records, costume designs, music files and photographs.

 

Nature and Scope

Find out more about the content included in Royal Shakespeare Company Archives.

Introduction to the RSC

Discover the rich history of the RSC in an interview with Artistic Director Emeritus Gregory Doran.

Highlighted Productions

Browse archival records of 53 groundbreaking Shakespeare Memorial Theatre and RSC productions, selected for inclusion by our Editorial Board.

Search Directories

Browse documents in this collection by director, cast members, creative personnel, play, genre, and more.

Comparing Sources

Learn more about the tools which can be used to aid comparative study in Royal Shakespeare Company Archives.

Essays and Video Interviews

Learn more about how to get the most out of Royal Shakespeare Company Archives, with introductory and contextual contributions from leading scholars and theatre practitioners.