Royal National Theatre
The Royal National Theatre, more commonly known as the National Theatre, is an off-West End theatre located on the Southbank in London.
Founded by Laurence Olivier in 1963, the National Theatre houses three auditoriums: the 1160-seat Olivier Theatre, the 890-seat Lyttleton Theatre, and the 400-seat Dorfman Theatre.
The Royal National Theatre produces globally renowned theatre and has launched the careers of beloved actors, directors, and writers. Notable productions that have come out of the National in recent years include 'Hadestown', 'War Horse', 'The Lehman Trilogy' and 'People, Places and Things'.
Productions (38)
Ben Power's adaptation of Charles Dickens’ 'Our Mutual Friend' exploring the corruption that wealth can bring.
New Wing Order faces love, family, and laughter in this comedic play.
Beth Steel's new play about a larger-than-life family struggling with a changing world.
Amit Lahav's physical theatre piece meditating on themes around migration.
The world premiere of a musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's dark fantasy novel.
Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Baker's new play about a group of women grappling with the end of life.
Alexander Zeldin's new play exploring his relationship with his mother, based on interviews with her.
Anupama Chandrasekhar's drama about the man who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi.
Jamie Lloyd directs Lucy Prebble’s examination of love and ethics.
A new verbatim play about the people at the heart of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Joseph Fiennes stars in James Graham's new play about the England men’s football team.
Sam Mendes directs a new play by Jack Throne about the making of Burton and Gielgud’s Hamlet.
