SIZE OF COMPANY Varies
SCALE OF VENUE Small to large
PERMANENT STAFF Artistic Director Dominic Cooke Associate Producer Diane Borger Head of International Department Elyse Dodgson International Administrator Chris James
ARTISTIC POLICY The English Stage Company Limited, or The Royal Court Theatre, is a national company dedicated to finding, developing, and producing writers from all over the world, bringing their work to the widest possible audience. Through its International Department, projects take place in many different countries, and regular seasons of developed work take place in the theatre. Through its Studio, the theatre works extensively in London and throughout the UK with new and established writers.
REVIEW EXTRACTS Life, in short, would be unthinkable without the Royal Court. Michael Billington, Guardian Cooke strikes me as possibly the most gifted director in the country. Paul Taylor, Independent The theatre of 2007 was the Royal Court. David Benedict, Variety
PRODUCTIONS Visit www.royalcourttheatre.com for details of each season as it is announced
WRAP-AROUND Touring productions can be supported by playwriting workshops and residencies as well as post-show talks and discussions.
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK 2008 USA: The Seagull by Anton Chekov (Russia) in a new version by Christopher Hampton 2008 Poland: The Ugly One by Marius von Mayenburg (Germany) 2007 Ireland: Kebab by Gianina Carbunariu (Romania) 2007 USA: Rock n Roll by Tom Stoppard (UK) 2006 USA, Ireland: My Name is Rachel Corrie (USA) 2006 Austria: Motortown by Simon Stephens (UK) 2006 Mexico: On Insomnia and Midnight by Edgar Chías (Mexico)
TOURING AVAILABILITY The Royal Court only occasionally produces work specifically designed to tour, but is always interested in discussing possibilities with promoters for one-off visits, residencies and remounting productions. The company’s planning cycle tends to be approximately six months in advance.
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