RSC Classics

A series of rarely performed plays from the 16th and 17th centuries, published alongside their resurrection by the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford and the West End in 2002-03.

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Eastward Ho!

4f 13m

A collaboratively written City Comedy which sees true love and virtue triumphing over social-climbing, deception and trickery. In the Nick Hern Books RSC Classics series.

Edward III

2f 15m

Officially attributed to Shakespeare only in 1998, Edward III is set in the age of chivalry and chronicles the beginning of the 100 Years War. Following the exploits of Edward, the Black Prince, it also acts as a prequel to Richard II.

The Island Princess

3f 13m

A lyrical and poetic Discovery Play about Princess Quisara of the Indonesian island of Tidore, who vows to marry the man who can free her imprisoned brother.

The Malcontent

5f 12m

A tragicomedy full of courtly intrigue, betrayal and jealousy. In the Nick Hern Books RSC Classics series.

The Roman Actor

4f 14m, doubling possible

Philip Massinger's chilling play of revenge, lust and murder.

The Tamer Tamed

6f 14m

An irreverent and hugely entertaining 'sequel' to Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.

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Jeremy Sams, Original authors John Esmonde and Bob Larbey