What's On

War Horse

Waves

The return of the five-star, ground-breaking production which brings Virgina Woolf's novel to life with live video and sound.

Oedipus with Ralph Fiennes

Oedipus

by Sophocles
in a new version by Frank McGuinness


Oedipus is one of the most famous stories from classical Greek literature and one of the greatest tragedies ever written.

War Horse

War Horse

The return of the National's spectacular, award-winning hit production, based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo.

The Revenger's Tragedy

The Revenger's Tragedy

A ferociously dark play by Thomas Middleton, set in an avaricious world that seethes with vice and retribution - with explicit content suitable for 15yrs+

Lesley Sharp in Harper Regan

Harper Regan

a new play by Simon Stephens

Afterlife

Afterlife

a new play by Michael Frayn

 

Some Trace of Her with Hattie Morahan

...some trace of her

a multimedia performance from the groundbreaking director Katie Mitchell, inspired by The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Her Naked Skin image

Her Naked Skin

a new play by Rebecca Lenkiewicz

Simon Russell Beale and Hayley Atwell in Major Barbara

Major Barbara

This gripping and witty play raises difficult moral questions for Salvation Army Major Barbara when she learns her father is the country's largest weapons manufacturer.

 

Harold MacMillan. Never So Good

Never So Good

The fascinating story of Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, following his life through two world wars, political scandal and some of the most important events of the 20th century.

Vanessa Redgrave in The Year of Magical Thinking

The Year of Magical Thinking

a play by Joan Didion
based on her memoir

Backstage Tours

An NT tour takes you behind-the scenes to see three auditoriums, front-of-house, scenic workshops and backstage areas. A special, Entry Pass members-only tour is taking place on Saturday 10 May at 12.15. Tickets cost £2.50 and can be booked through the box office on 020 7452 3000.  Book your place now!

The Big Wall

The Big Wall is your portal into the world of War Horse. Located in the main foyer, you can browse the Big Wall interactively through images, characters and the story of this incredible show.