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  1. The Merchant of Venice: John Douglas Thompson and Arin Arbus in conversation with Ayanna Thompson (Part IV of IV): Staging Merchant

    9 December 2024
    AYANNA THOMPSON is a Regents Professor of English at Arizona State University and the Director of the Arizona Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies (ACMRS). Bio continues at interview end. This interview was originally published in…
  2. The Merchant of Venice: John Douglas Thompson and Arin Arbus in conversation with Ayanna Thompson (Part III of IV): The Women of Merchant

    29 November 2024
    AYANNA THOMPSON is a Regents Professor of English at Arizona State University and the Director of the Arizona Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies (ACMRS). Bio continues at interview end. This interview was originally published in…
  3. The Merchant of Venice: John Douglas Thompson and Arin Arbus in conversation with Ayanna Thompson (Part II of IV): Merchant in Rehearsal

    25 November 2024
    AYANNA THOMPSON is a Regents Professor of English at Arizona State University and the Director of the Arizona Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies (ACMRS). Bio continues at interview end. This interview was originally published in…
  4. The Merchant of Venice: John Douglas Thompson and Arin Arbus in conversation with Ayanna Thompson (Part I of IV): The Making Of Merchant

    15 November 2024
    AYANNA THOMPSON is a Regents Professor of English at Arizona State University and the Director of the Arizona Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies (ACMRS). Bio continues at interview end. This interview was originally published in…
  5. James Brining announced as The Lyceum's new Artistic Director

    15 October 2024
    The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, is delighted to announce the appointment of their new Artistic Director and co-CEO, James Brining, who will take over from David Greig from April 2025.Brining is currently Artistic Director at Leeds Playhouse,…
  6. David Greig, a white man with a beard, stands in front of an illuminated auditorium.

    David Greig to step down as Artistic Director after eight trailblazing years

    26 July 2024
    After a trailblazing eight years, David Greig will be stepping down as Artistic Director of the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh at the end of the 2024/2025 season to focus on writing, directing and other literary projects. David will…
  7. Lisbeth Burian on Designing for 'Two Sisters'

    7 February 2024
    Hear from Designer Lisbeth Burian about the process and inspiration behind designing for 'Two Sisters'.
  8. Q&A: Morna Young on The Snow Queen

    30 October 2023
    Morna Young, who has adapted Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen for The Lyceum's stage, sat down with us to talk about the show, the rehearsal process, and the festive season:
  9. Behind Stage Door: In the Wings of Macbeth (an undoing)

    20 February 2023
    Seems fitting that my final post comes to you from the wings during a performance of Macbeth (an undoing), and if you love theatre as much as everyone who works here at the Lyceum does, you will understand just how exciting this is for me.…
  10. Behind Stage Door: Macbeth (an undoing)'s Post-Show Talk

    13 February 2023
    The run of Macbeth (an undoing) is under way and after one performance, Kerrie, from our Creative Learning team sat down with the wonderful Zinnie Harris, The Lyceum's associate artistic director but also of course the writer and director…
  11. Behind Stage Door: Tech Rehearsals

    6 February 2023
    Getting an entire show on stage in just a week is no easy feat! From lighting to sound to set to costume, there is a lot that needs to come together but never underestimate how amazing the team are at the Lyceum! But the end of tech…
  12. Behind Stage Door: Building the world on Stage

    6 February 2023
    The stage is being transformed into the world of Macbeth (an undoing) and it’s all systems go. The theatre is now entering a busy couple weeks leading up to various Previews and Press night. It is full of setting up lighting, set and sound…