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Coriolanus
A shirtless man with a muscular build stands defiantly behind a marble pedestal between two large, classical columns, set against a textured marble background. He wears worn and dirty brown trousers, has a determined expression and has leather strapping wound around one hand and the wrist of his other arm.

Coriolanus

David Oyelowo makes his highly anticipated return to the London stage in Lyndsey Turner’s thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s timeless political tragedy.
Until 9 November 2024
Info & Tickets for Coriolanus
Olivier Theatre - South Bank
A Tupperware of Ashes
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A Tupperware of Ashes

Meera Syal is Queenie in Tanika Gupta's new play, a vivid and heart-breaking family drama about life, immigration and the Indian spiritual cycle of death and rebirth.
Until 16 November 2024
Info & Tickets for A Tupperware of Ashes
Dorfman Theatre - South Bank
The Other Place
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The Other Place

Emma D’Arcy is Annie in this retelling of the classic Antigone story, from Alexander Zeldin (The Confessions). With music by Yannis Philippakis (Foals).
Until 9 November 2024
Info & Tickets for The Other Place
Lyttelton Theatre - South Bank
The Importance of Being Earnest
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The Importance of Being Earnest

Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa and Hugh Skinner, in Max Webster’s joyful and flamboyant production of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
21 November 2024 — 25 January 2025
Info & Tickets for The Importance of Being Earnest
Lyttelton Theatre - South Bank
Ballet Shoes
Three performers in whimsical costumes pose against a colorful, painted backdrop. One is upside down on a trapeze, another stands holding a prop, and the third hangs from aerial hoops. They wear fluffy dresses and expressive accessories.

Ballet Shoes

The beloved best-selling book is spectacularly reinvented for the stage in this new adaptation by Kendall Feaver.
From 23 November
Info & Tickets for Ballet Shoes
Olivier Theatre - South Bank
Alterations
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Alterations

In an evening Walker Holt must complete a large order but it’s going to cost him. This seminal comedy illuminates the experience of the Windrush generation in 1970’s London
20 February — 5 April 2025
Info & Tickets for Alterations
Lyttelton Theatre - South Bank
Dear England
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Dear England

James Graham’s Olivier-Award winning smash-hit returns to the National Theatre, directed by Rupert Goold.
10 March — 24 May 2025
Info & Tickets for Dear England
Olivier Theatre - South Bank
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Prima Facie is back in cinemas now

Catch Jodie Comer‘s Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller‘s gripping one-woman play.

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Students sit on the floor watching a theatrical performance on a large monitor in a classroom. The screen displays actors on stage with jungle scenery. Classroom walls have educational posters and lists.

Celebrating five years of National Theatre Collection in schools

The best of British Theatre is available to stream for schools, universities, and the wider education sector. Free for all UK state schools and FE colleges.

National Theatre Collection
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The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

The landmark Tony Award®-winning production is now playing in the West End, for a strictly limited encore season.

The Lehman Trilogy

The Art of National Theatre Live: Posters that take the spotlight

The National Theatre Live team, cinema staff and our brand ambassadors share their favourite NT Live artwork.

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Christmas at Lasdun

Join us this festive season for delicious seasonal dining in our modernist restaurant on the South Bank.

 

Lasdun Restaurant

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28 October – 3 November

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Members’ Week – 25 September to 1 October