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The National has three theatres - the Olivier, Lyttelton and Cottesloe - and on each day we present up to three different shows. We also have a programme of talks and events - Platforms - giving insight into the work of the theatre, plus outdoor events in summer. Every day there is also free music in the main foyer, prior to performances, and free exhibitions.
The listing below displays what's on today:
Shows:
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Dr. Seuss’s
The Cat in the Hat at the Young VicTransfer to the Young Vic. Based on the much-loved book by Dr. Seuss, this tale will be colourfully adapted for the stage, for 3-6-year olds, by director Katie Mitchell.
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The 14th Tale
The 14th Tale is a free-flowing narrative that tells the hilarious exploits of a natural born mischief growing from the clay streets of Nigeria to the rooftops of Dublin, and finally to London.
Mar 11, 12, 13 -
London Assurance
Simon Russell Beale and Fiona Shaw play Sir Harcourt and Lady Spanker – two of the great comic roles of the English stage.
Mar 11, 17, 18, 19, 20 > -
War Horse in the West End
The National Theatre's smash hit is now playing at the New London Theatre in Drury Lane.
Discover Events:
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Writing for the Stage
Writing masterclass with Tamsin Oglesby, author of Really Old, Like Forty Five and Sebastian Born, NT Associate Director, Literary.
Mar 11
Free Music:
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Jonathan Gee Trio
Pianist and band perform originals classic blue note music.
Mar 11
Free Exhibitions:
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Alison Chitty: Design Process 1970-2010
This exhibition shows us the process of award-winning theatre designer Alison Chitty.
Mar 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 > -
From Congo with Love
Fashion photographer Rankin returned to the Congo with Oxfam in October 2009 and ran a series of photographic workshops, designed to enable one community to tell their own stories of love in a conflict zone.
Mar 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 > -
Sergei Paradjanov through the lens of Yuri Mechitov
This exhibition is composed of rarely seen photographs taken by Mechitov during their 11-year friendship.
Mar 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 >
