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The Audience with Helen Mirren (Official Trailer) | National Theatre Live

Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award®-winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. Back in cinemas from 26 February, find your local 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. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

Jessie Buckley’s Juliet #romeoandjuliet #shakespeare #nationaltheatre

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) -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- 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

Those are his emotional support muffins

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/

A masterclass in monologue from Francesca Mills

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/

Ophelia's Monologue from Hamlet | National Theatre Live

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. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- 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 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

The ultimate question from Sir Ian McKellen #IanMcKellen #Hamlet #NationalTheatreLive #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 -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- 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 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

Hamlet in the round (Audio Description) | National Theatre

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 -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- 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

Hamlet in the round | National Theatre

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 -- 00:00 Hamlet roundtable introduction 00:12 A collection of Hamlets 00:46 Was Hamlet your dream role? 05:48 Ian McKellen played a Hamlet at 81 years old 08:06 Ian McKellen – Hamlet ‘To be or not to be’ 08:53 Adrian Lester – When did Hamlet appear in his life? 10:57 Ian McKellen on a Hamlet Ballet 11:36 The physical demands of playing Hamlet 14:19 Rory Kinnear – Live audience changes everything 17:17 The different Hamlet costumes 18:00 Hamlet rehearsal memories 23:37 Rory Kinnear sword fight choreography 27:30 Is Hamlet a lonely role? 33:46 Performing Hamlet, emotions and family 35:37 Filmed Theatre, National Theatre Live 36:54 Watching others play Hamlet 39:53 Live capture brings theatre to more people 41:46 Ian McKellen ‘There are many Hamlets as there are actors to play it’ 43:06 The legacy of Hamlet 45:50 Audience reactions in Hamlet 47:54 The great Hamlets that never were 50:52 Roundtable End -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- 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. -- 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

Why Costume Colour in Theatre Is Never Random| National Theatre at Home

This behind-the-scenes look at The Land of the Living from National Theatre at Home explores how costume colour creates emotion, identity, and historical realism on stage. Stream The Land of the Living on National Theatre at Home at ntathome.com Discover how costume designer Nicky Gillibrand translates history, character, and feeling through colour, with meticulous dyeing and designing, making costumes narrative tools. Male Arcucci and Aurora Street guide us to the collaborative effort to make costume colour reflect post-war life, identity, and lived experience. From UNRRA browns to military greens, every shade tells a story. Germany, 1945. Thomas, one of thousands of children stolen by the Nazis from Eastern Europe during WWII, is under the care of Ruth, a UN relief worker. Should she try to find his parents or leave him with those he’s grown up with? The choice she makes will shape his life. London, 1990. Years later, Thomas visits Ruth. As they untangle the past, the decisions Ruth made as a very young woman are called powerfully into question. Juliet Stevenson is Ruth in this remarkable and timely new play by David Lan, former Artistic Director of the Young Vic. Immersed in the shapeshifting nature of memory and morality, it’s directed by Stephen Daldry (The Jungle, The Inheritance). -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- 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.

Colour as Character | The Land of the Living | National Theatre at Home

This behind-the-scenes look at The Land of the Living from National Theatre at Home explores how costume colour creates emotion, identity, and historical realism on stage. Stream The Land of the Living on National Theatre at Home at ntathome.com Discover how costume designer Nicky Gillibrand translates history, character, and feeling through colour, with meticulous dyeing and designing, making costumes narrative tools. Male Arcucci and Aurora Street guide us to the collaborative effort to make costume colour reflect post-war life, identity, and lived experience. From UNRRA browns to military greens, every shade tells a story. Germany, 1945. Thomas, one of thousands of children stolen by the Nazis from Eastern Europe during WWII, is under the care of Ruth, a UN relief worker. Should she try to find his parents or leave him with those he’s grown up with? The choice she makes will shape his life. London, 1990. Years later, Thomas visits Ruth. As they untangle the past, the decisions Ruth made as a very young woman are called powerfully into question. Juliet Stevenson is Ruth in this remarkable and timely new play by David Lan, former Artistic Director of the Young Vic. Immersed in the shapeshifting nature of memory and morality, it’s directed by Stephen Daldry (The Jungle, The Inheritance). -- 00:22 Introduction to The Land of the Living 00:38 The vision from designer Nicky Gillibrand 01:25 Exploring colours for the costumes of Land of the Living 03:48 The textile studio dyeing and colour tests 04:59 Final costumes for Land of The Living -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- 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.

The Authenticator | Official Trailer | National Theatre

This house is full of secrets...

That stained glass window though

Set and Costume Designer Gary McCann explores the process of bringing Alfie and Julie's London townhouse to life on the play END by David Eldridge at the National Theatre. Hats off to our Scenic Painting team for creating that gorgeous stained-glass window and bringing this house to life for this show. End, one of the final productions in National Theatre Director Rufus Norris' Dorfman programme, plays until 17 January. Find out more here: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/end/ -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive About Gary McCann Originating from Northern Ireland, and now based in Brighton, England, Gary McCann works internationally as both set and costume designer for opera, musicals, and theatre. Current engagements include his highly anticipated design debut at Teatro alla Scala, Milan (Nabucco), the upcoming production of End for The National Theatre (starring Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves), and La Clemenza di Tito for Teatro La Fenice, Venice. Recent productions include his first ballet designs for The Great Gatsby (Royal Danish Ballet, Copenhagen), the rapturously received The Merry Widow (Glyndebourne), and Fedra (Fondazione INDA) which was presented in the ancient amphitheatres of Syracuse and Pompeii. About David Eldridge His plays have been performed at major new writing institutions in the UK, including The Royal Court Theatre, the Bush Theatre, the Finborough Theatre and the National Theatre. His stage adaptation of the film Festen transferred from the Almeida Theatre to the West End and Broadway. His play Market Boy, informed by his childhood working on a stall at Romford Market, played at the National Theatre's largest space, the Olivier in June 2006. In July 2008 his play Under the Blue Sky was revived at the Duke of York's Theatre starring Chris O'Dowd, Catherine Tate and Francesca Annis. In October 2017 The National Theatre presented the world premiere of his play Beginning in the Dorfman Theatre directed by Polly Findlay. Beginning transferred from The National Theatre to the Ambassadors Theatre in the West End, opening in January 2018 with both Sam Troughton and Justine Mitchell reprising their original roles. Beginning was revived for a tour starting at the Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch, in 2021. It became the first in his trilogy of plays about love and relationships for the National Theatre to be premièred in its Dorfman Theatre. The second, Middle, had its first performances rescheduled to start in April 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The final play in the trilogy, End, had its first performance at the National Theatre in 2025. #artsed #artseducation #setdesign #theatredesign #nationaltheatre

The Playboy of the Western World | Lifting the Curtain | National Theatre

'This skirt lifts up and the audience are ushered into the play.' Set and Costume Designer Katie Davenport explains the creative process behind the iconic front curtain for The Playboy of the Western World. Now playing in the Lyttelton Theatre until 28 February. Find out more here: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-playboy-of-the-western-world/ -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

All My Sons with Bryan Cranston (Official Teaser) | National Theatre Live

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 All My Sons, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge). In cinemas from 16 April with National Theatre Live, find your local venue: 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. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- 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. #nationaltheatre #nationaltheatrelive #allmysons #westend #westendtheatre #bryancranston #arthurmiller #filmedtheatre

One Man, Two Guvnors | 'Big boned' | National Theatre at Home

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. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- 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. #nationaltheatre #nationaltheatreathome #jamescorden #fullshow

One Man, Two Guvnors | James Corden Plays the Marimba | National Theatre at Home

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. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- 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. #nationaltheatre #nationaltheatreathome #jamescorden #fullshow

A breathless set design #ThePlayboyOfTheWesternWorld

Katie Davenport shares the process and ideas behind the set design for Playboy of the Western world at the National Theatre Caitríona McLaughlin directs Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting story of youth and self-discovery. The Playboy of the Western World plays in the Lyttelton Theatre until 28 February. In cinemas from 28 May 2026 with National Theatre Live. https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-playboy-of-the-western-world/ -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

Shakespeare's Hamlet coming to cinemas! | National Theatre Live

Hamlet from 22 January, 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. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- 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 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

Hamlet's Soliloquy: O, what a rogue and peasant slave am I! | National Theatre Live

Hamlet from 22 January, 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. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- 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 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

One Man, Two Guvnors | Trailer | National Theatre at Home

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. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- 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. #nationaltheatre #nationaltheatreathome #jamescorden #fullshow

Weekend Watch | Trailer | National Theatre at Home

Stay in this new year and discover world-class theatre every weekend in January and February. We’ve curated the must-see shows from the National Theatre’s stages and beyond, from timeless classics to bold new voices. All ready to stream, anytime, anywhere. Each weekend offers something new to inspire us, delight us, and remind us of the power of great theatre. The curtain’s up on your weekend of unmissable theatre. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

Nicola Coughlan is our Queen

We're celebrating the opening of The Playboy of The Western World. Here, Nicola Coughlan performs a beautiful reading of 'Queens' by Writer John Millington Synge. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

Hamlet | Meet Me at Stage Door with Francesca Mills | National Theatre

'I think I take all of me on and then add to it.'

Francesca Mills approach to Shakespeare's Ophelia is

Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (The Father and the Assassin, Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

The Playboy of the Western World | Audience Reactions | National Theatre

'Completely mad and wild!' Caitríona McLaughlin directs Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting story of youth and self-discovery. The Playboy of the Western World plays in the Lyttelton Theatre until 28 February. In cinemas from 28 May 2026 with National Theatre Live. https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-playboy-of-the-western-world/ -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

Hadestown | Nicola Roberts performs 'Livin it up' | National Theatre

The acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin, is now playing at the Lyric Theatre. ‘An epic celebration of music, togetherness and hope’ (Forbes), Hadestown is the winner of 8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album. Take an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back, intertwining two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. A deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience, the show invites you to imagine how the world could be. https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/hadestown/ -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

Stories worth sharing | Waitress: The Musical | National Theatre at Home

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Stories worth sharing | Present Laughter | National Theatre at Home

Gift world-class theatre on demand at https://www.ntathome.com/checkout/subscribe/gift?campaign=gifting2025&gift=1&duration=3 Put your loved ones centre stage with monthly or annual subscriptions to National Theatre at Home - unmissable shows ready to stream anywhere, at any time. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

Hamlet (Official Trailer) | National Theatre Live

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi ) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Find your local venue: https://hamlet.ntlive.com/ 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. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- 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 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

The Playboy of the Western World | Nicola Coughlan reads 'Queens' | National Theatre

To celebrate the opening of The Playboy of the Western World, Nicola Coughlan performs a reading of 'Queens' by Writer John Millington Synge. -- About The Playboy of the Western World At the edge of the earth, you could be anyone Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when, on a normal day, a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer Christy Mahon becomes a local hero. The welcome murderer wins hearts and races as he beds himself into village life. That is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… Caitríona McLaughlin (Artistic Director of the Abbey Theatre, Dublin) directs Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting story of youth and self-discovery. https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-playboy-of-the-western-world/ -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

The Land of The Living | Official Trailer | National Theatre at Home

Stream The Land of the Living on National Theatre at Home at ntathome.com Germany, 1945. Thomas, one of thousands of children stolen by the Nazis from Eastern Europe during WWII, is under the care of Ruth, a UN relief worker. Should she try to find his parents or leave him with those he’s grown up with? The choice she makes will shape his life. London, 1990. Years later, Thomas visits Ruth. As they untangle the past, the decisions Ruth made as a very young woman are called powerfully into question. Juliet Stevenson is Ruth in this remarkable and timely new play by David Lan, former Artistic Director of the Young Vic. Immersed in the shapeshifting nature of memory and morality, it’s directed by Stephen Daldry (The Jungle, The Inheritance). -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

Spring 2026 | Season Trailer | National Theatre Live

Introducing National Theatre Live's new season of shows. We're bringing The Audience back to cinema screens, 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 -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

Dear England | Official Trailer | National Theatre

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End | Official Trailer | National Theatre

Every love story has a final chapter. Alfie and Julie’s love story has been one of music, laughter, and heartache. On one early morning in June, they must write their ending. Following the critically acclaimed Beginning and Middle, End is the final play in David Eldridge’s trilogy exploring love and relationships. Rachel O’Riordan (Romeo and Julie) directs Clive Owen (Closer) and Saskia Reeves (Slow Horses) in this touching and funny play on a life well lived. End, one of the final productions in National Theatre Director Rufus Norris' Dorfman programme, plays from 13 November. Find out more here: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/end/ -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

Inter Alia with Rosamund Pike | Exclusive Clip National | Theatre Live

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. In cinemas now, find your local venue: https://interalia.ntlive.com/ Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- About Inter Alia A searing new play from the team behind Prima Facie Jessica Parks is smart, compassionate, a true maverick at the top of her career as an eminent London Crown Court Judge. At work she’s changing and challenging the system one case at a time. But behind the robe, Jessica is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. While managing the impossible juggling act faced by every working mother, an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance. Can she hold her family upright? Rosamund Pike (Saltburn) makes her National Theatre debut as Jessica. Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie with this searing examination of modern masculinity and motherhood. About Suzie Miller Suzie Miller is a contemporary international playwright, screenwriter and author, drawn to complex human stories often exploring injustice. Her plays have been produced in over 40 productions around the world and won multiple prestigious awards. Her one-woman stage play ‘Prima Facie’ won an Olivier Award for Best New Play and an Olivier and Tony Award for actress Jodie Comer who performed in the West End and Broadway productions. It has been translated into over 20 languages, produced all over the world and also published as a novel in various countries. Miller is currently under commission with several new plays, alongside film and television projects and ‘Inter Alia’, starring Rosamund Pike. About NT 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. #suziemiller #rosamundpike #interalia #nationaltheatre #nationaltheatrelive #livetheater

Next to Normal | 'Superboy and the Invisible Girl' | National Theatre at Home

Next to Normal, the Tony® and Pulitzer Prize winning musical, is now streaming on National Theatre at Home at https://www.ntathome.com/next-to-normal Next to Normal is an intimate exploration of family and illness, loss and grief. At its heart is Caissie Levy as Diana Goodman, a suburban wife and mother living with bipolar disorder and haunted by her past. Michael Longhurst directs this powerful and emotionally charged rock musical with music by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. The production was filmed at London's Wyndham's Theatre after a celebrated season at Donmar Warehouse. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

Next to Normal | 'I am the one' | National Theatre at Home

Next to Normal, the Tony® and Pulitzer Prize winning musical, is now streaming on National Theatre at Home at https://www.ntathome.com/next-to-normal Next to Normal is an intimate exploration of family and illness, loss and grief. At its heart is Caissie Levy as Diana Goodman, a suburban wife and mother living with bipolar disorder and haunted by her past. Michael Longhurst directs this powerful and emotionally charged rock musical with music by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. The production was filmed at London's Wyndham's Theatre after a celebrated season at Donmar Warehouse. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

Ballet Shoes | Audience Reactions | National Theatre

'Like magic bottled up' ✨ Katy Rudd returns to the National Theatre to direct Noel Streatfeild’s beloved novel, in a new version by Kendall Feaver. Now playing in the Olivier Theatre until 21 February. Find out more here: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/ballet-shoes/ -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

'Be kind and make a good impression.'

-- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

Will never get over this iconic set for the play Alterations

Discover the insights of her creative process behind the design for Alterations and how the model box becomes a working tool for the set design. Stream now Alterations on National Theatre at Home https://www.ntathome.com/videos/alterations-full-play -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- Frankie Bradshaw Award winning set and costume designer based in London, working across theatre, opera, dance and film. She won the Critics' Circle Award for Best Design in 2025. In the same year she was nominated for an Olivier award for Best Set Design for her design for Ballet Shoes at the National Theatre, and was nominated for an Olivier award for Best Costume Design in 2023 for her work on Blues for an Alabama Sky, also at the National Theatre. In 2019 she won the Stage Debut award for Best Creative West End Debut with director Lynette Linton for their partnership on creating Sweat at the Gielgud Theatre. Frankie was winner of the Off West-End Award for Best Set Design in 2016 for Adding Machine (Finborough Theatre) and was also a Linbury Prize Finalist in 2015, and a Jerwood Young Designer in 2017. Frankie has worked across the UK in the West End and in venues including the National Theatre, the RSC, the Donmar Warehouse, the Young Vic, Kiln Theatre and the Royal Exchange in Manchester. #Theatre #theatredesign #architecture #modeling #craft #Frankiebradshaw #London #NationalTheatre #NationalTheatreLive #NationalTheatreatHome #UK #WestEnd #balletshoes

GOOD | 'I'm a doctor' | National Theatre at Home

Stream GOOD on National Theatre at Home at https://www.ntathome.com/good David Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays. As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences. Olivier Award-winner Dominic Cooke (Follies) directs C.P. Taylor’s timely tale, with a cast that also features Elliot Levey (Coriolanus) and Sharon Small (Bacchae). Filmed live from the Harold Pinter Theatre in London. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

GOOD | 'Two women love me' | National Theatre at Home

Stream GOOD on National Theatre at Home at https://www.ntathome.com/good David Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays. As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences. Olivier Award-winner Dominic Cooke (Follies) directs C.P. Taylor’s timely tale, with a cast that also features Elliot Levey (Coriolanus) and Sharon Small (Bacchae). Filmed live from the Harold Pinter Theatre in London. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

#JackLowden and #MartinFreeman invite you to see #TheFifthStep

The Fifth Step | 'We don't belong there' | National Theatre Live

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. In cinemas from 27 November, find your local venue at https://thefifthstep.ntlive.com/ After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

Next to Normal | Official Trailer | National Theatre at Home

Stream Next to Normal on National Theatre at Home from 2 December at ntathome.com Caissie Levy is Diana Goodman in Next to Normal, a Tony® and Pulitzer Prize winning exploration of family, mental illness, loss and grief. During celebrated seasons at London’s Donmar Warehouse and Wyndham’s Theatre, Michael Longhurst directed this powerful and emotionally charged rock musical, with music by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. Next to Normal will currently be unavailable to stream in the US. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive #Nationaltheatreathome #jackwolfe #caissielevy #EleanorWorthington-Cox #jamieparker #nextonormal #musical #musicaltheatre

'Timing is everything'

-- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive

An intricate modular #SetDesign for a magical play #Balletshoes

Discover the insights of her creative process behind the design for Ballet Shoes and how the model box becomes a working tool for the set design. -- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive -- Frankie Bradshaw Award winning set and costume designer based in London, working across theatre, opera, dance and film. She won the Critics' Circle Award for Best Design in 2025. In the same year she was nominated for an Olivier award for Best Set Design for her design for Ballet Shoes at the National Theatre, and was nominated for an Olivier award for Best Costume Design in 2023 for her work on Blues for an Alabama Sky, also at the National Theatre. In 2019 she won the Stage Debut award for Best Creative West End Debut with director Lynette Linton for their partnership on creating Sweat at the Gielgud Theatre. Frankie was winner of the Off West-End Award for Best Set Design in 2016 for Adding Machine (Finborough Theatre) and was also a Linbury Prize Finalist in 2015, and a Jerwood Young Designer in 2017. Frankie has worked across the UK in the West End and in venues including the National Theatre, the RSC, the Donmar Warehouse, the Young Vic, Kiln Theatre and the Royal Exchange in Manchester. #Theatre #theatredesign #architecture #modeling #craft #Frankiebradshaw #balleshoes #London #NationalTheatre #NationalTheatreLive #NationalTheatreatHome #UK #WestEnd

Hamlet | The Ultimate Fight: Extended Cut | National Theatre

'It's the ultimate fight.'

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'Prepare to get messy'

-- 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. -- 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 National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive