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'.
Francesca Martinez stars in her debut play about standing up for what you believe in.
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.
April De Angelis's new comedy about a working-class woman's journey in operating a new restaurant.
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.
Williams’ semi-autobiographical play about life in a poverty-stricken mining community in Wales.
Nancy Medina directs in this wry satire about racism in theatre.
The Tony Award-winning play charting three generations of a family navigating American ambition and…
A new play by Moira Buffini following a firey group of people stranded in an old manor house.
A celebratory 25th anniversary production of the popular comedy drama about clashing cultures.
A political exploration of the lives of London locals, moving between 1840 and modern day.