The Royal Shakespeare Company’s new adaptation of Roald Dahl’s much-loved story Matilda arrived in London in November after opening in Stratford last year - and the show has immediately been hailed as a five-star smash by the critics and audiences alike. Described as ‘utterly exhilarating’, ‘hilarious, moving and magical’, ‘gleefully nasty’ and an ‘absolute cracker,’ the show has been created … [Read more...]
Royal Shakespeare Company puchase Martin MAC III Profiles
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in Stratford-upon-Avon is one of the world's première classical theatre ensembles. Its location in the hometown of the Bard himself makes their productions even more memorable for theatregoers. A recent purchase of Martin MAC III Profile moving head luminaires by the RSC has further highlighted the company’s leading reputation. A senior member of RSC Lighting … [Read more...]
Rates at the RSC will rise by 3% in 2009/10
Members in the Film Artistes Association section of BECTU and at the Royal Shakespeare Company and English National Ballet have all agreed pay rises with effect from 1 April. The union's FAA members will benefit from a 5 per cent increase on their rates in an agreement which replaces that introduced in 2007. The FAA section is part of BECTU's London Production Division. Meanwhile, in the … [Read more...]