The National Theatre began in 1963 with the first Artistic Director Lord Laurence Olivier begin directing and producing shows from The Old Vic Theatre. By 1977, the National Theatre moved into its current home on the South Bank. The building designed by Sir Denys Lasdun has become noted and famed for the brutalist concrete fly towers that overlook the National's Olivier and Lyttelton theatres. The National Theatre is home to four theatres as of 2015, the amphitheatre style Olivier, the Lyttelton for smaller productions, the recently reopened Dorfman (previously Cottesloe) and the red crate Temporary Theatre which looks out over the River Thames.
As a producing theatre, the National Theatre produce around 30-40 productions each year covering a wide range of genres from Shakespeare to classics and of course musical theatre. Notable productions include Here Lies Love, the London transfer of the off-Broadway hit by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim which reopened the Dorfman in October 2015, Jerry Springer The Opera opened in 2003 at the National as part of the then new Artistic Director Sir Nicholas Hytner's opening season, Tori Amos and Marianne Elliott bought the new work The Light Princess in 2013 which garnered positive reviews. A number of musical theatre productions took place under Artistic Director Trevor Nunn between 1997 and 2003 and many transferred into the nearby West End.
Calling all teachers! In the spirit of World Book Day, why not stream our world-class selection of plays from the comfort of your classroom?
Explore our collection, available to stream worldwide on the National Theatre Collection with Drama Online, and free for UK state schools.
Head to our website to find out more:
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/learn-explore/schools/national-theatre-collection/
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
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End is streaming soon on ntathome.com.
Life has been one of music, laughter and good memories. But, with an agonising occasion approaching, Alfie and Julie must reflect on a life well spent together.
End is the ‘beautiful conclusion’ (Daily Telegraph) of David Eldridge’s trilogy exploring love and relationships. With ‘tremendous’ (London Theatre) performances from Saskia Reeves (Slow Horses) and Clive Owen (Closer), this standalone, critically acclaimed play is truly moving.
Heartwarming and heartbreaking in the same breath- End is coming soon to National Theatre at Home.
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Inter Alia is now streaming on ntathome.com
Jessica Parks is a judge, a mother, a wife, a friend. Her career exists inter alia (among other things). How will one unthinkable event pull into question all aspects of her life?
Following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, the ‘dream creative collaboration’ (Radio Times) of Suzie Miller and Justin Martin reunite with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity. Featuring a ‘gale force performance’ (Time Out) from Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) and music from Erin Le Count and Jakwob.
Stream the sold-out, critically acclaimed show ‘that we should all be talking about’ (Broadway world), on National Theatre at Home today.
Currently unavailable to stream in the UK.
Playing a strictly limited run at London's Wyndham's Theatre from 19 March.
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
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Inter Alia is now streaming on ntathome.com
Jessica Parks is a judge, a mother, a wife, a friend. Her career exists inter alia (among other things). How will one unthinkable event pull into question all aspects of her life?
Following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, the ‘dream creative collaboration’ (Radio Times) of Suzie Miller and Justin Martin reunite with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity. Featuring a ‘gale force performance’ (Time Out) from Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) and music from Erin Le Count and Jakwob.
Stream the sold-out, critically acclaimed show ‘that we should all be talking about’ (Broadway world), on National Theatre at Home today.
Currently unavailable to stream in the UK.
Playing a strictly limited run at London's Wyndham's Theatre from 19 March.
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/
Streaming online: https://www.ntathome.com/
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Inter Alia is now streaming on ntathome.com
Jessica Parks is a judge, a mother, a wife, a friend. Her career exists inter alia (among other things). How will one unthinkable event pull into question all aspects of her life?
Following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, the ‘dream creative collaboration’ (Radio Times) of Suzie Miller and Justin Martin reunite with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity. Featuring a ‘gale force performance’ (Time Out) from Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) and music from Erin Le Count and Jakwob.
Stream the sold-out, critically acclaimed show ‘that we should all be talking about’ (Broadway world), on National Theatre at Home today.
Currently unavailable to stream in the UK.
Playing a strictly limited run at London's Wyndham's Theatre from 19 March.
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/
Streaming online: https://www.ntathome.com/
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This spring, get up close to all the twists and turns, tender moments and powerful performances, with five new productions streaming soon on National Theatre at Home: The Importance of Being Earnest, End, Ballet Shoes, Mrs. Warren’s Profession and Audra McDonald: I Am What I Am (Director's Cut). All from the comfort of home.
Find out more at ntathome.com
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/
Streaming online: https://www.ntathome.com/
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Grab your friends and family (or not), and join our free YouTube premiere of The Importance of Being Earnest, 12 March 7pm GMT.
Can’t make it? The stream will remain accessible on demand, for free, for one week only.
Learn more:
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/take-your-seats/
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/
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On Thursday 12 March (7pm GMT), lose yourself in the hit production of The Importance of Being Earnest, featuring the brilliant Ncuti Gatwa, at our free YouTube premiere.
Accessible worldwide, and with British Sign Language, Audio Description and Closed Caption versions available, it’s free for everyone, everywhere.
Can’t make it? The stream will remain accessible on demand, for free, for one week only.
Learn more:
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/take-your-seats/
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/
Streaming online: https://www.ntathome.com/
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Take your seats is back! This year, stream the ★★★★★ hit production of The Importance of Being Earnest, featuring the brilliant Ncuti Gatwa, available to audiences worldwide for one week only. Premiere at 7pm GMT March 12, and free to watch until March 18.
Brought to you by National Theatre at Home and made possible by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Find out more about Take Your Seats:
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/take-your-seats/
You can also watch a non audio-described version here: https://youtu.be/obX-HGs-PS8
Access the British sign language version:
https://youtu.be/nlkmusUSD_4
Captions are available in Spanish and English.
Max Webster directs a joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa and Hugh Skinner in this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance.
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
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As your enjoy this stream, please consider making a donation to share more stories around the world.
To support us by making a donation online, please visit nationaltheatre.org.uk/donate-today
Or in the UK text:
STORIES 5 to 70560 to donate £5
STORIES 10 to 70560 to donate £10
Texts cost your donation amount plus one standard rate message. UK networks only.
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/
Streaming online: https://www.ntathome.com/
Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/NationalTheatre
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Take your seats is back! This year, stream the ★★★★★ hit production of The Importance of Being Earnest, featuring the brilliant Ncuti Gatwa, available to audiences worldwide for one week only. Premiere at 7pm GMT March 12, and free to watch until March 18.
Brought to you by National Theatre at Home and made possible by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Find out more about Take Your Seats:
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/take-your-seats/
You can also watch the non BSL version here: https://youtu.be/obX-HGs-PS8
Access the audio described version:
https://youtu.be/u5y9fBtjj84
Captions are available in Spanish and English.
Max Webster directs a joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa and Hugh Skinner in this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance.
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
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As your enjoy this stream, please consider making a donation to share more stories around the world.
To support us by making a donation online, please visit nationaltheatre.org.uk/donate-today
Or in the UK text:
STORIES 5 to 70560 to donate £5
STORIES 10 to 70560 to donate £10
Texts cost your donation amount plus one standard rate message. UK networks only.
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/
Streaming online: https://www.ntathome.com/
Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/NationalTheatre
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Learn more about Summerfolk from show director and National Theatre deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie.
Maxim Gorky’s razor-sharp portrait of class, privilege and denial, revived for 2026 in a new adaptation from Nina Raine (Consent) and Moses Raine (Donkey Heart) plays in the Olivier Theatre from 6 March.
Book tickets and find out more on the National Theatre website: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/summerfolk/
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/summerfolk/
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Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/
Streaming online: https://www.ntathome.com/
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'We'll take you on holiday' ⛱️
Learn more about Summerfolk from show director and National Theatre deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie.
Maxim Gorky’s razor-sharp portrait of class, privilege and denial, revived for 2026 in a new adaptation from Nina Raine (Consent) and Moses Raine (Donkey Heart) plays in the Olivier Theatre from 6 March.
Book tickets and find out more on the National Theatre website: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/summerfolk/
The position of Deputy Artistic Director is supported by James and Victoria Corcoran.
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/
Streaming online: https://www.ntathome.com/
Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/NationalTheatre
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Take your seats is back! This year, stream the ★★★★★ hit production of The Importance of Being Earnest, featuring the brilliant Ncuti Gatwa, available to audiences worldwide for one week only. Premiere at 7pm GMT March 12, and free to watch until March 18.
Brought to you by National Theatre at Home and made possible by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Find out more about Take Your Seats:
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/take-your-seats/
Access the audio described version:
https://youtu.be/u5y9fBtjj84
Access the British sign language version:
https://youtu.be/nlkmusUSD_4
Captions are available in Spanish and English.
Max Webster directs a joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa and Hugh Skinner in this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance.
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
--
As your enjoy this stream, please consider making a donation to share more stories around the world.
To support us by making a donation online, please visit nationaltheatre.org.uk/donate-today
Or in the UK text:
STORIES 5 to 70560 to donate £5
STORIES 10 to 70560 to donate £10
Texts cost your donation amount plus one standard rate message. UK networks only.
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/
Streaming online: https://www.ntathome.com/
Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/NationalTheatre
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We’re once again inviting you to Take Your Seats for world-class theatre courtesy of National Theatre at Home, completely free.
On Thursday 12 March (7pm GMT), lose yourself in the hit production of The Importance of Being Earnest, featuring the brilliant Ncuti Gatwa, at our free YouTube premiere.
Accessible worldwide, and with British Sign Language, Audio Description and Closed Caption versions available, it’s free for everyone, everywhere.
Can’t make it? The stream will remain accessible on demand, for free, for one week only.
Find out more:
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/take-your-seats/
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke (Ellis) is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) and Hugh Skinner (Fleabag) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar façade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/
Streaming online: https://www.ntathome.com/
Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/NationalTheatre
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Learn more about Summerfolk from the cast themselves.
This new adaptation from Nina Raine (Consent) and Moses Raine (Donkey Heart) after Maxim Gorky, directed by Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge), plays in the Olivier Theatre from 6 March 2026.
Book tickets and find out more on the National Theatre website: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/summerfolk/
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/
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The Playboy of the Western World plays in the Lyttelton Theatre until 28 Feb then available to watch in cinemas with National Theatre Live from 28 May.
Head to our website for more info and tickets: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-playboy-of-the-western-world/
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/
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Go behind-the-scenes at the photoshoot for Summerfolk, Nina and Moses Raine's take on Gorky's razor-sharp portrait of privilege and denial.
Playing in the Olivier Theatre from 6 March.
Buy tickets and find out more on our website: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/summerfolk/
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/
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Who's most likely to... with Nicola Coughlan, Siobhán McSweeney and Éanna Hardwicke.
Catch them in The Playboy of the Western World, playing in the Lyttelton Theatre until 28 February 2026.
Head to our website for more info and tickets: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-playboy-of-the-western-world/
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
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Following a sell-out national tour, the Tony Award–winning global sensation returns to where it all began, nearly two decades after its debut at the National Theatre.
Don't miss 'Joey' in his grand return, galloping back into the Olivier Theatre from 16 May.
Book now and find out more on our website: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/war-horse/
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
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Following a sell-out national tour, the Tony Award–winning global sensation returns to where it all began, nearly two decades after its debut at the National Theatre.
Don't miss 'Joey' in his grand return, galloping back into the Olivier Theatre from 16 May 2026.
Book now and find out more on the National Theatre website: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/war-horse/
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Who doesn't love a pub quiz?
Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke and Siobhán McSweeney put their show knowledge to the test!
The Playboy of the Western World plays in the Lyttelton Theatre until 28 February 2026.
Head to our website for more info and tickets: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-playboy-of-the-western-world/
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Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge). In cinemas worldwide from 16 April, find your local venue here: https://www.ntlive.com/plays/all-my-sons/tickets/
One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions?
Filmed live from the West End, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon), and Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.
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About National Theatre Live
For over 15 years, we’ve given our audience the best seat in the house.
We film unmissable theatre live from Britain’s most exciting stages and screen it in thousands of cinemas around the globe. Our productions have been seen by more than 13 million people worldwide.
We capture the magic of every moment on stage, letting you get closer, delve deeper and take in the spectacle. No wonder is left unseen.
Wherever you are, from Tyneside to Tokyo, you’ll find us in a cinema near you.
About the author
Arthur Miller was an American actor and writer of plays in the 20th-century American theatre. Among his most popular plays are All My Sons (1947), Death of a Salesman (1949), The Crucible (1953), and A View from the Bridge (1955). He wrote several screenplays, including The Misfits (1961). The drama Death of a Salesman is considered one of the best American plays of the 20th century.
About Bryan Cranston
Bryan Cranston is an American actor. After taking minor roles in television, he established himself as a leading actor in both comedic and dramatic works on stage and screen. He has received several accolades, including seven Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Laurence Olivier Award and two Tony Awards, as well as nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award.
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Lesley Nicol (Downton Abbey, Mr Bates vs The Post Office) takes us through her process of getting ready to play Nana in Ballet Shoes.
Catch her live in the Olivier Theatre until 21 February 2026.
Head to the National Theatre website for more info and tickets: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/ballet-shoes/
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Stream Bacchae worldwide on National Theatre at Home at https://www.ntathome.com/bacchae
Fierce and unstoppable, the Bacchae are a chorus of wild energy ready to shake Thebes to its core - and liberate its women.
But their god Dionysos has his own reckoning. In a showdown with his cousin, King Pentheus, family loyalty, political power and human desire are pushed to breaking point.
Opening her tenure as National Theatre Artistic Director, Indhu Rubasingham (The Father and the Assassin) stages Nima Taleghani’s (Heartstopper) thrilling new version of Euripides’ timeless tragedy.
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Fierce and unstoppable, the Bacchae are a chorus of wild energy ready to shake Thebes to its core - and liberate its women.
But their god Dionysos has his own reckoning. In a showdown with his cousin, King Pentheus, family loyalty, political power and human desire are pushed to breaking point.
Opening her tenure as National Theatre Artistic Director, Indhu Rubasingham (The Father and the Assassin) stages Nima Taleghani’s (Heartstopper) thrilling new version of Euripides’ timeless tragedy.
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Stream Bacchae worldwide on National Theatre at Home at https://www.ntathome.com/bacchae
Fierce and unstoppable, the Bacchae are a chorus of wild energy ready to shake Thebes to its core - and liberate its women.
But their god Dionysos has his own reckoning. In a showdown with his cousin, King Pentheus, family loyalty, political power and human desire are pushed to breaking point.
Opening her tenure as National Theatre Artistic Director, Indhu Rubasingham (The Father and the Assassin) stages Nima Taleghani’s (Heartstopper) thrilling new version of Euripides’ timeless tragedy.
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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'I just remember the magic of sitting in that theatre' ✨
Lesley Nicol (Downton Abbey, Mr Bates vs The Post Office) takes us through her process of getting ready to play Nana in Ballet Shoes.
Catch her live in the Olivier Theatre until 21 February 2026.
Head to the National Theatre website for more info and tickets: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/ballet-shoes/
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You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Nicola Coughlan, Siobhán McSweeney and Éanna Hardwicke battle it out for Pub Quiz champion.
The Playboy of the Western World plays in the Lyttelton Theatre until 28 February 2026.
Head to our website for more info and tickets: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-playboy-of-the-western-world/
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
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Inter Alia is now streaming on ntathome.com.
Jessica Parks is a judge, a mother, a wife, a friend. Her career exists inter alia (among other things). How will one unthinkable event pull into question all aspects of her life?
Following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, the ‘dream creative collaboration’ (Radio Times) of Suzie Miller and Justin Martin reunite with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity. Featuring a ‘gale force performance’ (Time Out) from Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) and music from Erin Le Count and Jakwob.
Stream the sold-out, critically acclaimed show ‘that we should all be talking about’ (Broadway world), on National Theatre at Home.
Currently unavailable to stream in the UK.
Playing a strictly limited run at London's Wyndham's Theatre from 19 March.
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
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There’s the truth and then there’s the story.
When a white teacher is killed in a black neighbourhood, four journalists race to get the headline – at any cost. But when shocking new evidence pulls them into the dark heart of the case, they are each forced to confront what they’re prepared to risk to tell their version of the truth.
Gripping and adrenaline-fuelled, Tracey Scott Wilson’s seminal newsroom thriller is directed by Clint Dyer (Death of England) with a cast including BAFTA Award-winner Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Ashley Thomas (Hostage), Lorraine Toussaint (Orange is the New Black), and Wilf Scolding (Cabaret).
The Story plays in the Olivier Theatre from 27 August 2026.
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
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There’s the truth and then there’s the story.
When a white teacher is killed in a black neighbourhood, four journalists race to get the headline – at any cost. But when shocking new evidence pulls them into the dark heart of the case, they are each forced to confront what they’re prepared to risk to tell their version of the truth.
Gripping and adrenaline-fuelled, Tracey Scott Wilson’s seminal newsroom thriller is directed by Clint Dyer (Death of England) with a cast including BAFTA Award-winner Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Ashley Thomas (Hostage), Lorraine Toussaint (Orange is the New Black), and Wilf Scolding (Cabaret).
The Story plays in the Olivier Theatre from 27 August 2026.
Head to the National Theatre website for more info: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-story/
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
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You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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Introducing National Theatre Live's new season of shows. We're bringing The Audience back to cinema screens and West End hit All My Sons, alongside two classics reimagined at the National Theatre; The Playboy of the Western World and Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Find your local venue now: ntlive.com
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Man and Boy cast-members Ben Daniels, Nick Fletcher, Isabella Laughland, and Leo Wan race against the clock to describe this Terence Rattigan tale in only 30 seconds.
Catch them live in the Dorfman Theatre until 14 March 2026.
Find tickets and more online: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/man-and-boy/
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
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An in-rehearsal scene from Man and Boy, playing in the Dorfman Theatre from 30 January - 14 March 2026.
In his National Theatre debut, director Anthony Lau (The Crucible) brings a sharp, contemporary edge to Terence Rattigan’s tale of paternity and corruption, with Ben Daniels (The Normal Heart) and Laurie Kynaston (Long Day’s Journey into Night) playing father and son, and Phoebe Campbell (House of the Dragon) as the actress girlfriend of the titular "boy".
More information and tickets can be found on the National Theatre website: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/man-and-boy/
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Helen Mirren stars as Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning National Theatre Live production directed by Stephen Daldry. Back in cinemas from 26 February find your venue: https://www.ntlive.com/plays/the-audi...
For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch.
Peter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon The Crown was based on this hit play which was captured live from London’s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions.
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National Theatre's One Man, Two Guvnors is now streaming on ntathome.com
James Corden gives a Tony Award-winning performance in 'the funniest show on the planet' (Daily Mail). Full of high-energy physical comedy and crackling banter, One Man, Two Guvnors moves at a breakneck pace and will leave you rolling in the aisles (or your sofa).
Written by Richard Bean and directed by Nicholas Hytner.
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
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About National Theatre at Home
Unmissable theatre, whenever you want it.
With National Theatre at Home, you can stream incredible British theatre anytime, anywhere.
Watch world class plays from the comfort of your home. With new plays added every month you can stream brand new productions straight from the National Theatre stages or delve into the treasure trove of classics.
All recordings are captioned with optional subtitles, while many also offer audio description and a selection offer British Sign Language.
Watch at home or on-the-go, on any internet browser or through the National Theatre at Home app, available on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV and Roku TV.
Get up close to all the twists and turns, laughter and heart break with some of the biggest names of stage and screen.
About James Corden
Is an English actor, comedian, writer, producer, singer, and television host. In the United Kingdom, he is best known for co-writing and starring in the critically acclaimed BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey. In the United States, he gained recognition as the host of The Late Late Show with James Corden, a late-night talk show that aired on CBS from 2015 to 2023.
Originally airing from 2007 to 2010, Corden co-wrote and co-starred with Welsh actress Ruth Jones in Gavin & Stacey, for which he won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Comedy Performance. He was featured, along with grime artist Dizzee Rascal, on the UK number one single "Shout". Corden created his Carpool Karaoke sketch in 2011. He hosted the Brit Awards (2009, 2011 and 2014), the Tony Awards (2016 and 2019), and the Grammy Awards (2017 and 2018). From 2010 to 2019, he presented the panel show A League of Their Own on Sky One.
Corden has acted in films, including Gulliver's Travels (2010), Kill Your Friends (2015), and Peter Rabbit (2018) and its 2021 sequel (in which he voiced the title character). He also acted in the musical films Into the Woods (2014), Cats (2019), The Prom (2020), and Cinderella (2021).
In 2011, Corden starred in the National Theatre show One Man, Two Guvnors, which transferred from the West End to Broadway, where Corden won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. In 2015, he received the BAFTA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year. Corden has been nominated for 29 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning 12 in total, including for The Late Late Show, Carpool Karaoke, and hosting the 70th Tony Awards. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to drama.
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National Theatre's One Man, Two Guvnors is now streaming on ntathome.com
James Corden gives a Tony Award-winning performance in 'the funniest show on the planet' (Daily Mail). Full of high-energy physical comedy and crackling banter, One Man, Two Guvnors moves at a breakneck pace and will leave you rolling in the aisles (or your sofa).
Written by Richard Bean and directed by Nicholas Hytner.
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
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You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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About National Theatre at Home
Unmissable theatre, whenever you want it.
With National Theatre at Home, you can stream incredible British theatre anytime, anywhere.
Watch world class plays from the comfort of your home. With new plays added every month you can stream brand new productions straight from the National Theatre stages or delve into the treasure trove of classics.
All recordings are captioned with optional subtitles, while many also offer audio description and a selection offer British Sign Language.
Watch at home or on-the-go, on any internet browser or through the National Theatre at Home app, available on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV and Roku TV.
Get up close to all the twists and turns, laughter and heart break with some of the biggest names of stage and screen.
About James Corden
Is an English actor, comedian, writer, producer, singer, and television host. In the United Kingdom, he is best known for co-writing and starring in the critically acclaimed BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey. In the United States, he gained recognition as the host of The Late Late Show with James Corden, a late-night talk show that aired on CBS from 2015 to 2023.
Originally airing from 2007 to 2010, Corden co-wrote and co-starred with Welsh actress Ruth Jones in Gavin & Stacey, for which he won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Comedy Performance. He was featured, along with grime artist Dizzee Rascal, on the UK number one single "Shout". Corden created his Carpool Karaoke sketch in 2011. He hosted the Brit Awards (2009, 2011 and 2014), the Tony Awards (2016 and 2019), and the Grammy Awards (2017 and 2018). From 2010 to 2019, he presented the panel show A League of Their Own on Sky One.
Corden has acted in films, including Gulliver's Travels (2010), Kill Your Friends (2015), and Peter Rabbit (2018) and its 2021 sequel (in which he voiced the title character). He also acted in the musical films Into the Woods (2014), Cats (2019), The Prom (2020), and Cinderella (2021).
In 2011, Corden starred in the National Theatre show One Man, Two Guvnors, which transferred from the West End to Broadway, where Corden won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. In 2015, he received the BAFTA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year. Corden has been nominated for 29 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning 12 in total, including for The Late Late Show, Carpool Karaoke, and hosting the 70th Tony Awards. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to drama.
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An in-rehearsal scene from Man and Boy, playing in the Dorfman Theatre from 30 January - 14 March 2026.
In his National Theatre debut, director Anthony Lau (The Crucible) brings a sharp, contemporary edge to Terence Rattigan’s tale of paternity and corruption, with Ben Daniels (The Normal Heart) and Laurie Kynaston (Long Day’s Journey into Night) playing father and son, and Phoebe Campbell (House of the Dragon) as the actress girlfriend of the titular "boy".
More information and tickets can be found on the National Theatre website: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/man-and-boy/
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Ian McKellen, Rory Kinnear, Adrian Lester, Alex Jennings, Michelle Terry and Hiran Abeysekera share their insights and experiences playing Hamlet at the National Theatre and beyond, revealing the challenges and joys behind Shakespeare’s most iconic role. Generations of Hamlets come together in one unforgettable conversation led by Robert Hastie.
After its run at the National Theatre in London, the 2025 version of Hamlet directed by Robert Hastie, deputy artistic director of the National Theatre and led by Hiran Abeysekera makes its worldwide debut on cinemas this 22 January with National Theatre Live, find your venue: hamlet.ntlive.com
Audio Description version for this roundtable is available here https://youtu.be/QAdmZ4HUJiY
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Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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About National Theatre Live
For over 15 years, we’ve given our audience the best seat in the house.
We film unmissable theatre live from Britain’s most exciting stages and screen it in thousands of cinemas around the globe. Our productions have been seen by more than 13 million people worldwide.
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About the Author
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" or simply "the Bard". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted
About the roundtable
Throughout the 50‑minute conversation, the actors share deeply personal reflections on when Hamlet first “appeared on their professional horizon,” often unexpectedly, and how stepping into the role impacted them.
Sir Ian McKellen offers historical context spanning decades of theatrical evolution, including influential productions, set designs, and the philosophical discoveries he made portraying numerous Hamlets both as a young man and again at 81.
The roundtable also highlights the emotional resonance of performing Hamlet on film for NT Live, bringing the work to global audiences unable to see it in person — a sentiment especially meaningful to the newest Hamlet, Hiran Abeysekera, whose family in Sri Lanka can now witness his performance.
Together, these seven artists paint a rich, multigenerational portrait of Hamlet — a role that continues to challenge, provoke, and reinvent itself with every actor who dares to ask, “To be, or not to be?”
#williamshakespeare #theatre #nationaltheatre #nationaltheatrelive #london #interview #roundtable #broadway #westwnd #shakespeare #ianmckellen #hamlet #rorykinnear #arteducation #artsed
Ian McKellen, Rory Kinnear, Adrian Lester, Alex Jennings, Michelle Terry and Hiran Abeysekera share their insights and experiences playing Hamlet at the National Theatre and beyond, revealing the challenges and joys behind Shakespeare’s most iconic role. Generations of Hamlets come together in one unforgettable conversation led by Robert Hastie.
After its run at the National Theatre in London, the 2025 version of Hamlet directed by Robert Hastie, deputy artistic director of the National Theatre and led by Hiran Abeysekera makes its worldwide debut on cinemas this 22 January with National Theatre Live, find your venue: hamlet.ntlive.com
Audio Description version for this roundtable is available here https://youtu.be/QAdmZ4HUJiY
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Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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About National Theatre Live
For over 15 years, we’ve given our audience the best seat in the house.
We film unmissable theatre live from Britain’s most exciting stages and screen it in thousands of cinemas around the globe. Our productions have been seen by more than 13 million people worldwide.
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About the Author
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" or simply "the Bard". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted
About the roundtable
Throughout the 50‑minute conversation, the actors share deeply personal reflections on when Hamlet first “appeared on their professional horizon,” often unexpectedly, and how stepping into the role impacted them.
Sir Ian McKellen offers historical context spanning decades of theatrical evolution, including influential productions, set designs, and the philosophical discoveries he made portraying numerous Hamlets both as a young man and again at 81.
The roundtable also highlights the emotional resonance of performing Hamlet on film for NT Live, bringing the work to global audiences unable to see it in person — a sentiment especially meaningful to the newest Hamlet, Hiran Abeysekera, whose family in Sri Lanka can now witness his performance.
Together, these seven artists paint a rich, multigenerational portrait of Hamlet — a role that continues to challenge, provoke, and reinvent itself with every actor who dares to ask, “To be, or not to be?”
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From fabulous fossils to 1930s London, Set Designer Frankie Bradshaw reveals how the world of Ballet Shoes comes to life on stage.
Playing in the Olivier Theatre until 21 February.
Helen Mirren stars as Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning National Theatre Live production directed by Stephen Daldry. Back in cinemas from 26 February find your venue: https://www.ntlive.com/plays/the-audience/tickets/
For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch.
Peter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon The Crown was based on this hit play which was captured live from London’s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions.
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Jessie Buckley and Josh O’Connor star as Juliet and Romeo in a stunning new National Theatre film. A powerful, romantic reinterpretation of William Shakespeare's classic, you don’t want to miss.
We're streaming the film around the world* on National Theatre at Home: https://www.ntathome.com/romeo-juliet
*Except Australia due to rights restrictions.
Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together. In defiance of their feuding families, they chase a future of joy and passion as violence erupts around them.
This new film brings to life the remarkable backstage spaces of the National Theatre in which desire, dreams and destiny collide to make Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy sing in an entirely new way.
Jessie Buckley (Wild Rose, Judy) and Josh O’Connor (The Crown, God’s Own Country) play Juliet and Romeo. The award-winning cast includes Tamsin Greig, Fisayo Akinade, Adrian Lester, Lucian Msamati, Deborah Findlay.
Romeo & Juliet premiered in 4 April 2021 on Sky Arts (UK)
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
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You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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About National Theatre at Home
Unmissable theatre, whenever you want it.
With National Theatre at Home, you can stream incredible British theatre anytime, anywhere.
Watch world class plays from the comfort of your home. With new plays added every month you can stream brand new productions straight from the National Theatre stages or delve into the treasure trove of classics.
All recordings are captioned with optional subtitles, while many also offer audio description and a selection offer British Sign Language.
Watch at home or on-the-go, on any internet browser or through the National Theatre at Home app, available on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV and Roku TV.
Get up close to all the twists and turns, laughter and heart break with some of the biggest names of stage and screen.
About the Author
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" or simply "the Bard". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted
#williamshakespeare #theatre #nationaltheatre #nationaltheatreathome #london #onlinetheatre #streaming #streamingnow #fullshow #trailer #trailers #teaser #Broadway #WestEnd #joshoconnor #shakespeare #Jessie Buckley #RomeoAndJulietFilm #Shakespeare #SkyArts #PBS
Directed by Max Webster, this joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest stars Sharon D Clarke, Ncuti Gatwa and Hugh Skinner.
A hilarious tale of identity, impersonation and romance.
Available to stream worldwide on National Theatre Collection, and free for UK state schools.
Find out more here: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/learn-explore/schools/national-theatre-collection/
Francesca Mills stars as Ophelia in Robert Hastie's sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining of Shakespeare's famous tragedy.
Hamlet hits cinemas on 22 January with National Theatre Live.
Find out more here: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/hamlet/
Francesca Mills (Silent Witness, Harlots) is Ophelia in Hamlet. Watch the full play in cinemas from 22 January with National Theatre Live, find your local venue: https://hamlet.ntlive.com/
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.
National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat ) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
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You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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About National Theatre Live
For over 15 years, we’ve given our audience the best seat in the house.
We film unmissable theatre live from Britain’s most exciting stages and screen it in thousands of cinemas around the globe. Our productions have been seen by more than 13 million people worldwide.
We capture the magic of every moment on stage, letting you get closer, delve deeper and take in the spectacle. No wonder is left unseen.
Wherever you are, from Tyneside to Tokyo, you’ll find us in a cinema near you.
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About the Author
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" or simply "the Bard". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted
#williamshakespeare #theatre #nationaltheatre #nationaltheatrelive #london #fullshow #trailer #trailers #teaser #Broadway #WestEnd #shakespeare
Generations of Hamlets come together to reflect on playing one of Shakespeare’s most iconic roles.
Ian McKellen, Rory Kinnear, Adrian Lester, Alex Jennings, Michelle Terry and Hiran Abeysekera share their insights and experiences playing Hamlet at the National Theatre and beyond, revealing the challenges and joys behind Shakespeare’s most iconic role. Generations of Hamlets come together in one unforgettable conversation.
After its run at the National Theatre in London, the 2025 version of Hamlet directed by Robert Hastie, deputy artistic director of the National Theatre and led by Hiran Abeysekera makes its worldwide debut on cinemas this 22 January with National Theatre Live, find your venue: hamlet.ntlive.com
Audio Description version for this roundtable is available here https://youtu.be/QAdmZ4HUJiY
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We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together.
Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach.
You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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About National Theatre Live
For over 15 years, we’ve given our audience the best seat in the house.
We film unmissable theatre live from Britain’s most exciting stages and screen it in thousands of cinemas around the globe. Our productions have been seen by more than 13 million people worldwide.
We capture the magic of every moment on stage, letting you get closer, delve deeper and take in the spectacle. No wonder is left unseen.
Wherever you are, from Tyneside to Tokyo, you’ll find us in a cinema near you.
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About the Author
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" or simply "the Bard". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted
About the roundtable
Throughout the 50‑minute conversation, the actors share deeply personal reflections on when Hamlet first “appeared on their professional horizon,” often unexpectedly, and how stepping into the role impacted them.
Sir Ian McKellen offers historical context spanning decades of theatrical evolution, including influential productions, set designs, and the philosophical discoveries he made portraying numerous Hamlets both as a young man and again at 81.
The roundtable also highlights the emotional resonance of performing Hamlet on film for NT Live, bringing the work to global audiences unable to see it in person — a sentiment especially meaningful to the newest Hamlet, Hiran Abeysekera, whose family in Sri Lanka can now witness his performance.
Together, these seven artists paint a rich, multigenerational portrait of Hamlet — a role that continues to challenge, provoke, and reinvent itself with every actor who dares to ask, “To be, or not to be?”
#williamshakespeare #theatre #nationaltheatre #nationaltheatrelive #london #interview #roundtable #broadway #westwnd #shakespeare #ianmckellen #hamlet #rorykinnear #arteducation #artsed
Ian McKellen, Rory Kinnear, Adrian Lester, Alex Jennings, Michelle Terry and Hiran Abeysekera share their insights and experiences playing Hamlet at the National Theatre and beyond, revealing the challenges and joys behind Shakespeare’s most iconic role. Generations of Hamlets come together in one unforgettable conversation.
After its run at the National Theatre in London, the 2025 version of Hamlet directed by Robert Hastie, deputy artistic director of the National Theatre and led by Hiran Abeysekera makes its worldwide debut on cinemas this 22 January with National Theatre Live, find your venue: hamlet.ntlive.com
This version of the content has audio description.
Standard version of this content can be found here: https://youtu.be/gwRDir7yr1w
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You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online.
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About the Author
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" or simply "the Bard". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted
About the roundtable
Throughout the 50‑minute conversation, the actors share deeply personal reflections on when Hamlet first “appeared on their professional horizon,” often unexpectedly, and how stepping into the role impacted them.
Sir Ian McKellen offers historical context spanning decades of theatrical evolution, including influential productions, set designs, and the philosophical discoveries he made portraying numerous Hamlets both as a young man and again at 81.
The roundtable also highlights the emotional resonance of performing Hamlet on film for NT Live, bringing the work to global audiences unable to see it in person — a sentiment especially meaningful to the newest Hamlet, Hiran Abeysekera, whose family in Sri Lanka can now witness his performance.
Together, these seven artists paint a rich, multigenerational portrait of Hamlet — a role that continues to challenge, provoke, and reinvent itself with every actor who dares to ask, “To be, or not to be?”
#williamshakespeare #theatre #nationaltheatre #nationaltheatrelive #london #interview #roundtable #broadway #westwnd #shakespeare #ianmckellen #hamlet #rorykinnear #arteducation #artsed
Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear - the Musical
Who likes bears? Everyone likes bears! Well, not quite everyone... Mr Gum is a complete horror who hates children, animals and fun of any kind – so when a big bear called Padlock strolls into town, trouble can’t be far off. Can nine-year-old Polly and her band of misfit friends help Padlock escape the vill...
Follies
Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of the "Weismann's Follies", a musical revue (based on the Ziegfeld Follies), that played in that theatre between the world wars.
Creat...
Hadestown
In the warmth of summertime, songwriter Orpheus and his muse Eurydice are living it up and falling in love. But as winter approaches, reality sets in: these young dreamers can’t survive on songs alone. Tempted by the promise of plenty, Eurydice is lured to the depths of industrial Hadestown. On a quest to save her, Orpheus journeys to th...
Pinocchio
On a quest to be truly alive, Pinocchio leaves Geppetto’s workshop with Jiminy Cricket in tow. Their electrifying adventure takes them from alpine forests to Pleasure Island to the bottom of the ocean. This spectacular new production brings together the director of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the writer of Matilda the Musical.
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Follies
Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of the "Weismann's Follies", a musical revue (based on the Ziegfeld Follies), that played in that theatre between the world wars.
Creat...
A PACIFIST'S GUIDE TO THE WAR ON CANCER
A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer is an all-singing, all-dancing examination of life with a cancer diagnosis. This brand new musical takes you on a whistle-stop tour through five unconventional stories about cancer, confronting the highs and lows of the scariest word we know.
Bryony Kimmings creates ...
London scrubs up for the coronation. The thieves are on the make, the whores on the pull, the police cutting deals to keep it all out of sight.
Mr and Mrs Peachum are looking forward to a bumper day in the beggary business, but their daughter didn’t come home last night.
Mack the Knife is back in town.
A landmark of twentieth century musical the...
Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour
From the creator of Billy Elliot (Lee Hall) comes the uplifting and moving story of six Catholic school girls from Oban, let loose in Edinburgh for the day. Funny, raucous and heart-breaking, Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour is adapted from Alan Warner’s brilliant novel about six young friends on the cusp of change. ...
A new musical inspired by Lewis Carroll’s iconic story,wonder.land is a coming-of-age adventure that explores the blurred boundaries between our online and offline lives.
Aly is struggling with all the pressures of being a teenager: family, school, friends and her own insecurities. Then she discovers wonder.land – a mysterious online world where, ...
When will be able to see our fave West End musicals again? The rolling cancellations continue as the National Theatre artistic director Rufus Norris and Nimax Theatres' owner Nica Burns warn that many theatres may not survive...
After the success of its transfer of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, still running in the West End, Sheffield Crucible will bring another award-winning musical premiere to London next year. Standing at the Sky’s Edge will transfer to the National Theatre’s Olivier in January 2021, following a return to Sheffield this autumn.
The battle is on for your votes in the run up to West End Eurovision 2019 including ‘The Best ident Movie’. From previous winner The Phantom of the Opera to new kid on the block Only Fools and Horses – The Musical, #StageFaves has brought together several of the video contenders to help you make up your mind.
There will be many a musical theatre fan secretly listening to the National Theatre cast recording of Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical Follies at work today. Plus, it’s not long before the production returns to the venue on 12 February 2019. Here they come, those beautiful girls…
What originally started as a concept album, then a community project, has over the passing of many years, found itself a record-breaking New York production, currently playing at the National Theatre ahead of a Broadway run! HADESTOWN is taking the musical theatre world by storm and if these reviews are anything to go by, it's got a long life ahead of it!
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