WHAT'S ON AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE, LONDON
What's On at the National Theatre, London
The National Theatre opened in 1976 and is a Grade II listed building. The National Theatre Company formed in 1963 with their first performance at The Old Vic under Sir Laurence Olivier. The NT has an impressive list of artistic directors, including Sir Peter Hall, Sir Richard Eyre, Sir Trevor Nunn, Sir Nicholas Hytner, Rufus Norris, and Indhu Rubasingham.
The National Theatre has three theatres. The Olivier Theatre holds around 1160 seats, the Lyttelton 890 seats, and the Dorfman Theatre 400 seats. It has a worldwide reputation for championing new writing, including the premiere of Amadeus, and encouraged a new generation of directors. NT live broadcasts productions in cinemas, NT At Home is a streaming service, NT Collection streams for education, and NT Connections is a yearly youth theatre festival.
National Theatre tours include Dear England, War Horse, and An Inspector Calls. Olivier Award Winning Hadestown runs in the West End. Other notable productions and shows include The History Boys, One Man, Two Guvnors, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, The Lehman Trilogy, and The Ocean At The End Of The Lane. You can book tickets online below for the National Theatre.
The National Theatre opened in 1976 and is a Grade II listed building. The National Theatre Company formed in 1963 with their first performance at The Old Vic under Sir Laurence Olivier. The NT has an impressive list of artistic directors, including Sir Peter Hall, Sir Richard Eyre, Sir Trevor Nunn, Sir Nicholas Hytner, Rufus Norris, and Indhu Rubasingham.
The National Theatre has three theatres. The Olivier Theatre holds around 1160 seats, the Lyttelton 890 seats, and the Dorfman Theatre 400 seats. It has a worldwide reputation for championing new writing, including the premiere of Amadeus, and encouraged a new generation of directors. NT live broadcasts productions in cinemas, NT At Home is a streaming service, NT Collection streams for education, and NT Connections is a yearly youth theatre festival.
National Theatre tours include Dear England, War Horse, and An Inspector Calls. Olivier Award Winning Hadestown runs in the West End. Other notable productions and shows include The History Boys, One Man, Two Guvnors, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, The Lehman Trilogy, and The Ocean At The End Of The Lane. You can book tickets online below for the National Theatre.
Most Popular Shows and Events at National Theatre, London
What's On at the National Theatre, London
Some Woman
Dorfman Theatre
Tuesday 27 October - Saturday 21 November 2026
Anne-Marie Duff (Bad Sisters) is Julie in this provocative new play from Helen Edmundson (Small Island), directed by Blanche McIntyre (Tartuffe). 'I don't want to be this woman' Julie Robson is used to being overlooked. At work, at home, ev...Cloud 9
Lyttelton Theatre
Monday 2 November 2026 - Wednesday 13 January 2027
A modern classic from one of Britain?s most influential playwrights In Victorian Africa, where Clive is a colonial administrator and patriarch, his wife, son and servant struggle to be what?s expected of them. When the family turn up a hund...The Jungle Book
Olivier Theatre
Friday 13 November 2026 - Saturday 6 February 2027
In the mangroves of the Sundarbans, wolves howl, birds soar and tigers roar. At the heart of this wild and vibrant kingdom, an unlikely child is growing up? Mowgli. Danger stalks the shadows, and threats lie hidden beneath every rock. To pr...The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Dorfman Theatre
Wednesday 2 December 2026 - Saturday 23 January 2027
A joyful, tender and bittersweet celebration of music, ambition and the courage it takes to be heard, Francesca Mills (Silent Witness) is Little Voice, Jill Halfpenny (The Long Shadow, ITV) is Mari and Paul Chuckle (The Madame Blanc Myster...Samira
Dorfman Theatre
Thursday 4 February - Saturday 13 March 2027
2011, Damascus. As protests flood the streets, Samira stands at the heart of a movement demanding change. Charismatic, radical and fiercely funny, she shares an unfiltered account of events as they unfold. Thousands of miles away, a group o...Suddenly Last Summer
Olivier Theatre
Friday 19 February - Saturday 24 April 2027
Michael Grandage returns to the National Theatre after more than 15 years to direct Emma Corrin (The Crown) and Harriet Walter (The House of Bernarda Alba) in this rarely performed masterpiece. A haunting tale of family, trauma and competi...Mr Loverman
Lyttelton Theatre
Thursday 25 February - Saturday 24 April 2027
Danny Sapani is Barrington and Gary Beadle is Morris in Natasha Gordon's (Nine Night) funny and tender adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo's acclaimed novel, directed by Paulette Randall MBE (Doctor Faustus). Barrington Walker will tell you h...How to get to the National Theatre, London
National Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
Upper Ground South Bank, London, SE1 9PX
National Theatre has an underground carpark which is accessed via the south-west corner of the National Theatre, on Upper Ground.
Tube - Waterloo, Southwark, Embankment
Bus - Nearest stops are Waterloo Bridge, Upper Ground, Waterloo Road, and Stamford Street.
The National Theatre has a seating capacity of 1160 in The Olivier Theatre.
Click here to view a seating plan.
For more information on tickets at The National Theatre, you can visit their ticket information page.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from The National Theatre Box Office, they are open:
Monday - Saturday - 11am - 6pm
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
For individual shows and concerts, if the timing is not listed under our 'more info' tab for that particular event, you can contact National Theatre for further assistance and information.
Please click here for more information regarding access at The National Theatre
Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to feedback to the National Theatre, please click here to email them.
If you lose an item during a visit to the National Theatre, you can call them on 020 7452 3473.
Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for accommodation near the National Theatre.
The National Theatre has bars, restaurants and cafes where you can purchase food and drink. These may be allowed into the theatre.
Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break in the performance.
The National Theatre has numerous cafes, bars and restaurants.
Click here for some great places and ideas for food whilst in London.
You can visit the National Theatre's FAQ page.
You can visit the National Theatre's Contact us page.
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