Travelling Light
4 Stars
'Antony Sher is explosively energetic.' Evening Standard
‘A love letter to the movies.’ Guardian
Nicholas Wright's new play is now playing at the National following a UK tour. Last chance to see - ends 2 June.
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Beyond the National
4 Stars
'Antony Sher is explosively energetic.' Evening Standard
‘A love letter to the movies.’ Guardian
Nicholas Wright's new play is now playing at the National following a UK tour. Last chance to see - ends 2 June.
4 Stars
'A wry, acute portrait of contemporary suburban living.' Time Out
Lisa D’Amour’s brutal, hilarious play makes its London debut in a new production following its hugely acclaimed premiere at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre. Now playing.
A funny, touching and savage portrait of a family that's losing its grip. Julie Walters plays Judy Haussman, with Rory Kinnear and Helen McCrory as her wayward offspring. From 12 June
Jodie Whittaker plays Antigone and Christopher Eccleston her uncle, Creon, in this thrilling contemporary staging of Sophocles’ great drama. From 23 May. Many performances nearly sold out - book now!
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