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Sound and music

  • Music

    Music at the National Theatre (Overview)

    The National has a proud tradition of live music, which encompasses many different styles of composition and performance.

  • Sound

    Sound's journey through the Lyttelton

    The electronic treatment of sound complements the National's live music and natural vocal policies in a number of ways; our sound engineers amplify music in the band room, sometimes give a gentle boost to voices on stage and mix in pre-recorded sound effects, before sending the signals off to a network of speakers around the three theatres.

Your Visit

  • Getting Here

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    Your guide to getting to the National Theatre on the South Bank

  • First Time Visitor

    First time visitors frequently asked questions, image of audience

    FAQs from people who have not been to the National Theatre before

  • Food and Drink

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    Restaurants, Cafes and Bars at the National Theatre

  • Backstage Tours

    People on a Backstage Tour

    Behind the scenes tours, up to six times a day

  • Front of House

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    Free exhibitions and music, interactive Big Wall, spacious foyers