The Royal Court Theatre

The Royal Court Theatre, established in 1956 in London is renowned as a leading British venue for new writing, championing innovative, provocative, and contemporary playwrights, giving voice to diverse perspectives that reflect modern society. The theatre has been instrumental in shaping postwar British drama, launching numerous careers and movements in playwriting. The Royal Court continues to nurture emerging talent through workshops, international exchanges, and writer development programmes. It attracts an average annual audience of around 120,000 people, with a reputation for bold, socially engaged, and artistically daring productions.