Beyond the Library—uncover the hidden history of the Royal Court’s past and help inform its future.
Following the launch of the Living Archive in 2023, the Royal Court is introducing its Beyond the Library initiative this autumn—a series of events designed to delve deep into the theatre’s archives, connecting the past with the present.
Beginning with a monthly book club, participants are invited to consider lesser-known works by writers from across the Royal Court’s 60-year history, alongside our current programme. These sessions spotlight rare and unpublished texts, placing underrepresented writing at the heart of the discussion.
On the last week of the month, a different facilitator will guide the conversation, encouraging participants to generate new materials that will shape the future of our archive.
Schedule:
Wed 2 Oct, 17:30 – 19:00: Sus by Barrie Keefe (Archive) & G by Tife Kusoro (Current)
Tue 29 Oct, 17:30 – 19:00: The Mulberry Bush by Angus Wilson (Archive, 1956) & Giant by Mark Rosenblatt (Current)
Tue 26 Nov, 17:30 – 19:00: Archive play TBC & Brace Brace by Oli Forsyth (Current)
Tue 17 Dec, 17:30 – 19:00: Archive play TBC & Expendable by Emteaz Hussain (Current)
Once you have signed-up up for your free ticket, you will receive your archive and current script to read 7 days before this discussion.
Royal Court Theatre
Last Tue or Wed of the month
Level 3 Rehearsal Room
Once you have signed-up up for your free ticket, you will receive your archive script to read 7 days before this discussion.
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