Roger Harcourt

27th May 2025

The BSA is saddened to announce the death of Roger Harcourt, who became the first schoolteacher to be appointed to an honorary fellowship of the BSA in 2018. Roger was a dedicated headteacher whose passion for education extended far beyond the classroom. For many years, he not only led his school with distinction but also inspired countless students through his dynamic teaching and direction of school Shakespeare plays. His legacy includes the renowned Shakespeare camp at Stratford-upon-Avon, latterly “Ariel Stratford”, which he ran for over 55 years. This enriched the lives of hundreds of young people (and many old too), coupling his drive for inspiring and educating others with his deep sense of community.

A full obituary appears in The Guardian
Tributes to Roger are being collected online
Donations in Roger’s memory can be made to the Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation and Cancer Research UK