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Stage Management

  • Stage management

    The logistics, scheduling and liaison experts who make up the stage management teams play a crucial role in the rehearsal room, and in the theatres.

  • Stage operations

    What is the drum revolve?

    Scene changes at the National are achieved by a range of methods, ranging from traditional manpower to the famous drum revolve in the Olivier.

  • Production management

    Production Management Introduction with Sacha Milroy

    Explanations of the roles and activities of a Production Manager from planning an NT production through design and models, to tech and fit-up.

Your Visit

  • Getting Here

    getting here

    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

    Image of fruit, cheese and cured meats

    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

    Image of person interacting with the Big Wall

    Free exhibitions and music, interactive Big Wall, spacious foyers