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Paul Bhattacharjee

We are deeply shocked and completely devastated at the loss of our dear friend and brilliant colleague. Paul has been such an important part of the world of theatre in so many ways and we shall miss him terribly. We can't even begin to imagine the impact his loss will have on everyone who knew him and all of our thoughts are with his loved ones.

Vicky Featherstone announces first season as Artistic Director of Royal Court

Royal Court Theatre- Sep 2013 - Feb 2014 Season Announced

Vicky Featherstone announces her first season as Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre.

Ken Livingstone taken hostage as part of Kids Court

Former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone will be held hostage by a group of young playwrights aged 8-11, when they take over the Royal Court Theatre this summer (17-20 July) with a week of plays, workshops and special events.

Open Court Launch Event

Open Court was officially launched last night with a special event in the newly decked out Royal Court Bar & Kitchen.

Cast Announced for Weekly Rep

The Royal Court Theatre's company of 14 actors has been announced. The ensemble will perform in the Weekly Rep, performing six plays in six weeks as part of Open Court - a festival of plays, ideas and events chosen and suggested by a group of over 140 writers in new Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone's first summer at the helm from 10 June

Royal Court Theatre Tackles the Big Idea

The Royal Court Theatre tackles 'the big idea' this summer, as part of Open Court - a six week festival (10 June - 20 July) of plays, ideas and events chosen and suggested by a group of over 140 writers in new Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone's first summer at the helm.

Cast Announced for Circle Mirror Transformation

Jerwood Theatre Upstairs Recognised at 2013 Olivier Awards

The Royal Court Theatre's Jerwood Theatre Upstairs was recognised in the category for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre at the Olivier Awards last night (Sunday).

Vicky Featherstone announces Summer 2013 at Royal Court

In her first summer at the helm of the Royal Court Theatre, new Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone will hand over the building to the playwrights in Open Court - a six week festival (10 June - 20 July) of plays, ideas and events chosen and suggested by a group of over 140 writers.

Beckett's Landmark Work Not I to Return to the Royal Court Theatre after 40 years

Samuel Beckett's landmark one-woman piece Not I will return to the Royal Court Theatre, 40 years after the theatre held its UK premiere in a performance by Lisa Dwan from 22, 23, 24 May in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs.

Cast Announced for Narrative by Anthony Neilson

The cast has been announced for Anthony Neilson's new play Narrative at the Royal Court Theatre. Zawe Ashton, Imogen Doel, Brian Doherty, Christine Entwisle, Barnaby Power and Oliver Rix will work with Anthony Neilson in the rehearsal room to create a new play opening in the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs on 5 April (press night 10 April).

Cast Announced for New Plays from Georgia and Ukraine

The Royal Court Theatre announces a season of readings by Georgian and Ukrainian playwrights from 12 to 16 March to complement the run of Polish writer Anna Wakulik's A Time to Reap in the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs.

Cast Announced for The Low Road by Bruce Norris

The cast of Bruce Norris' new play The Low Road has been confirmed, with a company of 19, opening at the Royal Court on Friday 22 March until Saturday 11 May in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs (press night 27 March)

New Plays from Georgia and Ukraine

The Royal Court Theatre announces a season of readings by Georgian and Ukrainian playwrights from 12 to 16 March to complement the run of Polish writer Anna Wakulik's A Time to Reap in the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs.

The Low Road by Bruce Norris to extend

Cast Announced for If You Don't Let Us Dream, We Won't Let You Sleep at Royal Court

The cast has been announced for Anders Lustgarten's new play If You Don't Let Us Dream, We Won't Let You Sleep. Susan Brown, Ben Dilloway, Laura Elphinstone, Daniel Kendrick, Damien Molony, Lucian Msamati, Ferdy Roberts and Meera Syal will all appear in the production, directed by Simon Godwin from 15 February (press night 20 February) until 9 March.

Max Bennett, Sinéad Matthews and Owen Teale in A Time to Reap

Max Bennett, Sinéad Matthews and Owen Teale have been cast in A Time to Reap by Polish writer Anna Wakulik in the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs at the Royal Court from 15 February (press night 20 February).

Will Adamsdale's The Victorian in the Wall at the Royal Court

The Perrier-award winning performer, writer and comedian Will Adamsdale will open his new show The Victorian in the Wall at the Royal Court Theatre in a co-production with Fuel from Saturday 11 May - Saturday 8 June 2013 (press night Thursday 16 May), following a UK tour.

Free December desktop calendar

To accompany In the Republic of Happiness by Martin Crimp (16 Dec - 19 Jan), here is your free desktop wallpaper (background), complete with a handy December calendar.

Simon Godwin wins Emerging Director at Evening Standard Awards

Simon Godwin, Associate Director at the Royal Court was given a special award for Emerging Director at the Evening Standard Awards last night (Sunday 25 November).