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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Featured Content, News and Events
Exit the King
Watch the new trailer for Exit the King
The Lehman Trilogy | Behind the scenes
Hear from the creative team behind The Lehman Trilogy.
What is an Audio-Described Performance?
Join Yusuf on a touch tour and audio-described performance of Mosquitoes.
The Prisoner
Director Peter Brook tells us the story behind The Prisoner