What are the National Theatre opening times?
The National Theatre foyers are open from 10am Monday to Saturday.
Opening times on bank holidays may vary. Please check Your Visit for details.
Do I have to wear a mask or face covering?
Whilst wearing a face covering is no longer mandatory, and we do not enforce face coverings for our visitors or our team, visitors are welcome to wear them if they feel more comfortable.
Do I need to show a Covid pass?
Covid passes are not currently required.
You can rest assured that all areas, including our theatres, are well ventilated and undergo enhanced cleaning between every show.
Whilst wearing a face covering is no longer mandatory, and we do not enforce face coverings for our visitors or our team, visitors are welcome to wear them if they feel more comfortable.
How do I book tickets?
Online
Tickets can booked online and are available up to 30 minutes before a performance starts.
There is no fee for online bookings.
Just click on What's On to select your preferred show and date.
By Phone
To book tickets by phone, call 020 3989 5455 from 9.30am - 6pm Monday to Friday and 10am - 6pm on Saturdays.
A £3 fee per transaction applies to phone bookings.
For information about ticket exchange options, visit our Tickets FAQs
In Person
Tickets can be booked in person from 10am-6pm, Monday to Saturday. After 6pm, we can only help with ticket sales for that night's performances.
Access Bookings
To book Disabled concession tickets and for any additional support you may require, please call our Access line 020 7452 3961 from 11am-6pm, Monday to Saturday.
Our Access pages have more detailed information for users with specific access requirements.
Group Bookings
To book tickets for a group of 10 or more, call 020 7452 3010 from 11am-6pm, Monday to Saturday.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane at the Duke of Yorks' Theatre
We sell tickets for this show until 24 hours before each performance. To book tickets on the day of the performance go to the Duke of York's Theatre website.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
We sell tickets for this show until 24 hours before each performance. To book tickets on the day of the performance go to the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre website.
Can I return my tickets? Will I get a refund?
We do not offer refunds but we can issue you with credit on your National Theatre accunt in lieu of your tickets, or exchange to another performance, as long as we have 24 hours notice before the start of the show.
If your performance takes place over 24 hours from now and you would like to exchange your tickets for credit or to a later performance, please contact the Box Office on [email protected] with details of the tickets you wish to return.
It helps us speed up the process if you can make your request by replying to your original Order Confirmation email as that contains all of your booking details.
Will hand sanitiser stations be available?
Yes, we will have hand sanitiser stations available throughout the building. We ask all audience members to follow government advice on regular handwashing or use of hand sanitiser.
How can I support the National Theatre?
We would welcome any donation you feel able to give in these unprecedented times. Our recent closure period has had a huge financial impact, so donations will help to ensure that we can continue to share our work with as many people as possible and reopen as strong as ever. Click here to go to our National Theatre at Home Support Us page, if you are able to donate.
Contact us
If you still have unanswered questions, please contact us