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 (27)
April De Angelis's new comedy about a working-class woman's journey in operating a new restaurant.
Simon Stone's ('Yerma') reimagining of Seneca’s famous tragedy.
The London premiere of an award-winning British musical that serves as a love letter to Sheffield.
Callum Scott Howells & Rosie Sheely star in Gary Owen's reimagining of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers.
The National Theatre's reimagining of Shakespeare's tragedy for a young audience.
The UK Tour of Neil Gaiman's best-selling fantasy/adventure novel.
Sam Mendes directs a new play by Jack Throne about the making of Burton and Gielgud’s Hamlet.
Giles Terera and Rosy McEwen star in Clint Dyer's adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy.
Rufus Norris' musical reimagining of 'Sleeping Beauty' returns to the National Theatre for Christmas.
Francesca Martinez stars in her debut play about standing up for what you believe in.
Anupama Chandrasekhar's riveting new drama about the man who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi.
A new play which explores love and marriage in the modern-day by playwright David Eldridge.
