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Coriolanus
Coriolanus
David Oyelowo makes his highly anticipated return to the London stage in Lyndsey Turner’s thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s timeless political tragedy.
Until 9 November 2024
A Tupperware of Ashes
A Tupperware of Ashes
Meera Syal is Queenie in Tanika Gupta's new play, a vivid and heart-breaking family drama about life, immigration and the Indian spiritual cycle of death and rebirth.
25 September — 16 November 2024
The Other Place
The Other Place
Emma D’Arcy is Annie in this retelling of the classic Antigone story, from Alexander Zeldin (The Confessions). With music by Yannis Philippakis (Foals).
27 September — 9 November 2024
The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest
Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa and Hugh Skinner, in Max Webster’s joyful and flamboyant production of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
20 November 2024 — 25 January 2025
Ballet Shoes
Ballet Shoes
The beloved best-selling book is spectacularly reinvented for the stage in this new adaptation by Kendall Feaver.
From 23 November
Dear England
Dear England
James Graham’s Olivier-Award winning smash-hit returns to the National Theatre, directed by Rupert Goold.
10 March — 24 May 2025
Stream the worldwide online premiere of Vanya and People, Places & Things
Join in live for the ultimate theatre marathon evening, featuring 5-star talent and Olivier award-winning performances, from the comfort of your own home. Starting from 7 pm BST, on 19 September on National Theatre at Home.
Latest news
The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
The landmark Tony Award®-winning production returns to the West End for a strictly limited encore season this autumn.
Vanya is now streaming on National Theatre at Home
Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Now streaming on National Theatre at Home.
The Understudy is turning 10
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Join us Friday 18 October, 5pm until late.
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