RSC Press Office

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[The RSC @TheRSC]

We are very pleased and relieved to hear news of the government’s support package and investment in the arts and culture sector during this critical time.

Read our full statement at: https://t.co/6sM96Lu36H

@OliverDowden
@RishiSunak
@DCMS

[Oliver Dowden @OliverDowden]

ARTS NEWS

🎭A £1.57 BILLION emergency support package

🩰 Weeks in the making to make this world leading fund to help the arts weather the storm of Covid

🎶 I said I wouldn’t let the arts down.
Culture and the arts matter, and this Govt backs you

@RishiSunak @ace_national

[The RSC @TheRSC]

When all the world's in lockdown we turn to William Shakespeare for inspiration on how to cope at this unusual time.

We present to you, the Seven Ages of Lockdown: https://t.co/LJU9fJN1SV

[Guardian culture @guardianculture]

Chain reaction: Why is there such unbridled lust for Connell's necklace in Normal People? https://t.co/9TyBVHzHr8

[Guardian Stage @guardianstage]

Michael Billington: What I've learned from 10,000 nights at the theatre https://t.co/Y00BdRSUKF

[RSC Press Office @RSCPress]

#RSCBoyinDress opens at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre @TheRSC https://t.co/II23ebfEmX

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First look at production photos for #RSCBoyinDress https://t.co/W0STCgCjiF

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RSC announces 2020 Summer Season, including The Winter's Tale, The Comedy of Errors and Pericles, and Projekt Europa, a season of plays exploring our relationship with Europe. Press release: https://t.co/1rICoVMPRj

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RSC to conclude partnership with BP. Press release: https://t.co/8AuClOc94X

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The RSC has released its Annual Review for 2018/19 https://t.co/ngHqFinN0m

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Full casting for #RSCBoyinDress👗⚽ has now been announced https://t.co/oj8N39eR3y

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Casting kicks off for #RSCBoyinDress! 👗⚽https://t.co/q4hKm1LUyE

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RSC achieves fundraising target as major visible construction work begins on its Costume Workshop. Press release: https://t.co/F774IgOzPH

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RSC to tour The Merchant of Venice to schools and theatre in Autumn 2019. Press release: https://t.co/8o3yIcWTYo

[Fiona Morris @FionaMorris_]

Today we say thank you @Fiona_Allan for her vision & hard work in helping The Space achieve all it has over the last few years & welcome @scarahnellis - Director of Digital Development @TheRSC as the new Chair of our Board https://t.co/AE6GrgS1fq

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Press release: RSC and Samsung help bring Romeo and Juliet to life through a digital takeover at Welcombe Hills School. https://t.co/DU7csmuDil

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Award-winning composer, Will Gregory, joins RSC Winter season. Press release: https://t.co/LahZ1IeiME

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RSC announces casting for King John and A Musuem in Baghdad. Press release: https://t.co/dcCs6LAnKN

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Fun in the sun with the return of the Swirl and summer holiday activities with @TheRSC https://t.co/7Jp0hYx8QS

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22 of the UK's top comedians join Live at the RSC: Comedy Festival in Stratford upon Avon this Autumn https://t.co/KPZcvuUPoX