Royal Shakespeare Company

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a renowned British theatre company based in Stratford-upon-Avon, known for its productions of Shakespearean plays and contemporary works. The RSC is currently newsworthy due to several upcoming and recent projects. Most notably, they are staging a prequel to George RR Martin's *Game of Thrones*, titled *The Mad King*, which Martin himself endorsed. Additionally, the RSC is collaborating with the band Placebo to create the score for a production of Bertolt Brecht's *The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui*. These productions highlight the RSC's commitment to both classic and modern theatre, as well as its willingness to experiment with different artistic collaborations. The RSC's activities are relevant in the context of discussions about arts funding and accessibility, as well as debates surrounding trigger warnings in theatre.