Shows
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Moon on a Rainbow Shawl
Set as returning troops from the Second World War fill the town with their raucous celebrations, Errol John’s Moon on a Rainbow Shawl, written in 1953, depicts a vibrant, cosmopolitan world that is as harsh as it is filled with colour and warmth.
May 23, 28, 29, 30, Jun 07, 08 > -
One Man, Two Guvnors at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
The National Theatre's smash-hit production transfers to the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
May 23, 24, 25, 26, 28 > -
War Horse in the West End
The National Theatre's smash hit is now playing at the New London Theatre in Drury Lane.
May 23, 24, 25, 26, 28 > -
Travelling Light
Antony Sher plays Jacob in a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood’s golden age.
May 29, 30, 31, Jun 01, 02 > -
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Collaborators in the Olivier
Transferring to the Olivier Theatre. Inspired by historical fact, Collaborators embarks on a surreal journey into the fevered imagination of Mikhail Bulgakov as he loses himself in a macabre and disturbingly funny relationship with Stalin.
Jun 04, 05, 06, 07, 11, 12 > -
GATZ at the Noël Coward Theatre
A remarkable re-enactment of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece The Great Gatsby. An epic 8-hour theatrical experience.
Jun 08, 09, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17 > -
The Last of the Haussmans
Stephen Beresford’s The Last of the Haussmans examines the fate of the revolutionary generation and offers a funny, touching and at times savage portrait of a family full of longing that’s losing its grip.
Jun 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 > -
Crow in Greenwich
Handspring Puppet Company breathe new theatrical life into Ted Hughes' mythic Crow poems
Jun 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25 > -
Get Stuff Break Free
Made in China ask 'If this is not freedom, what is?' in a secret rooftop location at the National.
Jun 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, Jul 01 >
Platforms
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A Short Lime: Trinidadian Writing
Readings, poetry, prose and song from members of the cast of Moon on a Rainbow Shawl
May 29 -
Polly Findlay on Antigone
The director talks about her new production.
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Orlando Figes
Historian Orlando Figes recounts the true love story of two young Muscovites in Stalin’s Soviet Union.
Jun 07 -
Janet Suzman
In her new book, Janet Suzman looks at some of her iconic roles and questions their impact on today’s audience.
Jun 08 -
Connections Writers' Forum
To celebrate this year's Connections plays, the writers reflect on how they created their new dramas for young people.
Jun 25
Free Music
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Cousin Alice
May 28 -
Majagua
South American Folk & Afro-Columbian Rhythms
May 29 -
Louise Jordan
Young folk singer who provides an enchanting twist on the traditional British folk song
May 30 -
Swinging Belles
Female Vocal Trio take you back to the 1920-40's era of sophisticated close harmony
May 31
Free Exhibitions
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Festival!
As we approach a summer of unprecedented festivity, images from the Corbis archive take us into the pop-up worlds of the vibrant, the sacred and the very, very odd.
May 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 > -
New Work by Hilary Rosen
Vibrant oil paintings depict the city at night illuminated by cars and the light spill from bars and clubs.
May 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 > -
National Theatre closed
No performances on these days - building closed.
Jun 03, 24, Jul 01, Sep 13 >
