Enhanced security measures are in place at the National Theatre.
Our riverside walkway entrance is currently the only entry point, and bag searches are in place. Find out more
Welcome to the National Theatre
On the South Bank of the Thames, in London, the National Theatre presents up to 25 new shows a year. There are three theatres, a learning centre, theatre tours, restaurants, a riverside bar and a bookshop.
Our productions also play in the West End and on tour. We broadcast to cinemas worldwide through National Theatre Live, stream plays free to UK schools, and produce a wealth of digital content about theatre. Find out more about the National Theatre.
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News, featured content and events
Goodbye, West End
Say farewell to Curious's West End run at our special Platform event with the creative team on 1 June.
Podcast: Episode One
Listen to the first episode of our brand new podcast, with interviews from Rufus Norris and Ed Miliband.
Common Trailer
Watch Anne-Marie Duff and her crow-stars in the trailer for our new crow-production with Headlong.
Bright Young Tings
Black Theatre in London, 1979 - 1982 Exhibition of photos from the National's Archive.
