EventThe WatsonsBased on Jane Austen’s incomplete novel, this sparklingly witty play looks under the bonnet of Jane Austen and explores the evolution of characters and their endless literary possibilities.
EventThe Last Days of Judas IscariotIn this hilarious and extraordinary courtroom drama, history's most infamous betrayal is dissected by the forces of good and evil.
EventRWCMD Percussion: Steve ReichIn his 90th birthday year, Steve Reich’s beautiful quartet for piano and percussion is featured alongside two exciting British contemporary composers, Dani Howard and Ayana Witter Johnson.
EventRWCMD Chamber Choir & members of I FagioliniMembers of vocal ensemble ‘I Fagiolini’, described by the Spectator as ‘musical shapeshifters’, come together with the college’s Chamber choir in a programme with the sheer richness of sound at its heart. Benevoli’s four-choir masses, which throw sounds around the building and uses an outrageous contemporary technique known as 'holding the mule', is followed by Monteverdi, whose visceral emotions seem to contain the whole world in a few bars, and Carissimi with sounds that seize the listener centuries later. And to finish? Two widely acknowledged modern masterpieces from Joanna Marsh.
EventInternational Women's Day: Discoveries and discussionsPresentations of research undertaken by RWCMD students
EventInternational Women's Day: Feminine PerspectivesMusic old and new, created by women, trans and non-binary composers, including current RWCMD students.
EventEric Hodges PrizeThe piano sonatas of Beethoven are a vast and varied compendium of human experience, and a colossal technical and musical challenge to any pianist. Students of the RWCMD are put through their paces as they tackle these immense sonatas head on, competing for the coveted annual Eric Hodges Prize.
EventMusical Theatre ShowcaseAn opportunity to see the musical theatre class of ‘26 show off their talent.
EventThe Wearable Art ShowDon't miss this unique performance of dance, light and music, perfect for ages 7 and above. Our avant-garde catwalk show features characters created from scrap and recycled material.