Henry V at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre is visually striking but dramatically unfocused. Read our full two-star review.

There’s something undeniably interesting about watching the Royal Shakespeare Company take on Hamlet with a concept this bold. Director Rupert Goold relocates the entire play onto the deck of the Titanic, a literal ship of state heading straight towards inevitable disaster. It’s a striking idea, no doubt about it. But as the evening unfolds, you can’t help but wonder… is this a stroke of theatrical genius, or are we starting to overthink how to stage Shakespeare?

★★★★★ With 37 plays in rotation, the Royal Shakespeare Company is no stranger to reinventing the Bard, and their 2025 Measure for Measure is no exception. Emily Burns’ modern reimagining swaps out the comedy for a sharp exploration of power, hypocrisy, and consent, drawing bold parallels with today’s political climate.

★★★★★ What if Hamlet swapped Denmark’s cold castles for a North Carolina backyard barbecue, complete with paper plates, smoky ribs, and a family reunion laced with secrets? Well that's Fat Ham

★ ★ ★☆☆  A cinematic marvel that dazzles the eye but slightly dulls the heart? The Royal Shakespeare Company’s 2025 revival of The Winter’s Tale is one of those rare Shakespeare productions you appreciate before you understand.

Hamlet: The Rest Is Silence is a community project born from the exciting partnership between Nottingham Theatre Royal & Concert Hall and the RSC’s Shakespeare Nation initiative. If this is what TRCH can achieve with a cast of amateur performers, then in-house productions deserve a permanent place in the theatre’s future.

★★★☆☆ Titus Andronicus is easily Shakespeare’s most savage tragedy. A relentless tale of revenge, brutality, and the cost of honour.

★★★☆☆This modern interpretation of Macbeth strips back the traditional grandeur to spotlight the actors

★★★☆☆ Step into the chilling world of Derby Shakespeare's Dracula-inspired Macbeth.

Experience Derby Shakespeare's captivating modern twist on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

★★★★☆ Indulge in a vibrant and modern take on Shakespeare's 'Love's Labour's Lost' at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

Before diving into the question of Mercutio’s sexuality, let’s first acknowledge one key fact: Mercutio is a fictional character from...