For Families
Tours and Workshops
National Theatre Learning offers families a range of opportunities to engage with National Theatre productions and explore behind the scenes.
During school holidays families can uncover the secrets of theatre in a variety of exciting and interactive ways.
Island Family Workshops:
Become an explorer as we lead you on a very special expedition to Herschel Island, the intriguing Arctic setting of Nicky Singer's new play for younger audiences.
Through a range of games and creative activities, families will discover the secrets of this fascinating place, inventing their own stories inspired by the unusual landscape.
This workshop is specifically designed for family audiences seeing the production of Island in the Cottesloe Theatre.
The workshops are suitable for all family members aged 8+.
All children must be accompanied by an adult and all adults must be accompanied by a child.
Workshops are available on the following dates and times:
Wednesday 15 - Saturday 18 February
1.00pm - 2.30pm
Saturday 25 February
10.30am - 12.00pm
Tickets: £4 per person
Buy tickets online or call the Box Office on 0207 452 3000.
Family Backstage Tours:
Discover more about the journey from rehearsal room to stage and get a sneak peek at where the magic of theatre is created on one of our specially tailored family backstage tours.
- Visit the on-site workshops where everything that you will see on the NT stages is made
- Handle props from previous productions
- Step into the shoes of an actor and try on a few costumes
- Get a chance to meet a real War Horse puppet
Family Backstage Tours are available during the run of Island on the following dates and times:
Monday 13 - Saturday 18 February
11.45am and 1.00pm
Saturday 25 February
10.30am
The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and are suitable for children aged 5 - 12.
Tickets:
Adults £8.50
For each paying adult up to 2 children go free.
Please note that, for health and safety reasons, Family Backstage Tours are not suitable for children under the age of 5.
To book please call the Information Desk on 020 7452 3400 or email info@nationaltheatre.org.uk
