During a production's preview performances, an approximate running time will be added to that show's webpage.

Click the What's on link above, select the show you are seeing and the running time will be in the top left of the page.

The majority of productions at the NT have an interval, which usually lasts for 20 minutes. If a production does not have an interval, it will be shown alongside the running time on the show page.

The interval is normally midway through the play.

If you need more specific timings, please contact the box office.

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To find out what is currently playing at the National Theatre, please visit What's on

Future productions which are already on sale are listed on our What's on page.

To be informed of new productions, you can sign up to NT News or become and Advance Member or join one of our supporter level memberships

An overview of the play is given on each production's show page. You will also be able to find out more about who has been cast and who is in the production team.

Visit 'What's On' to find out more about what is playing at the NT.

Members receive priority access to tickets for all NT productions. You can find out about booking information from the pages of new shows which are listed on the What's on page.

Performance dates and times can be found on the individual show and event pages - just clck on the Dates and buy tickets link, near the top right on each page.

Tickets are released for new productions in one of our booking periods which occur every two to three months. Members are amongst the first to know, or Register and subscribe to the NT News regular email and we'll let you know when each new booking period opens.

Not all our productions are extended from one booking period to the next. Look out for the words  'Last performance' on the dates listings for each show, which confirms that there will be no more performances.

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Information about the cast and production team can be found on each production's show page.

Go to What's On to find out more about what is playing at the NT.

Details of the each play's production team, including the director, can be found on the production's show page.

Go to 'What's On' to find out more about what is playing at the NT.

The writer – or adaptor – is named under the title of the production.

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Age guidance: 12+ yrs.

The production contains the following effects; high intensity lighting and strobe, haze and smoke, pyrotechnics, loud sound, and blackouts

This production contains some adult themes that some people may find distressing, including dealing with suicide, drowning, domestic violence (including parental abuse) and depictions of death.

If there are certain themes that you would find particularly upsetting and you’d like to speak to one of National Theatre team to find out more before you book please contact our Box office at [email protected]

The production contains references to and/or staging of: violent behaviour including domestic violence, self-injury, meltdowns and distress caused by sensory overload.  It also depicts some negative attitudes towards autistic people.

We suggest bringing ear defenders with you if you are sensitive to loud noises. We will have some ear defenders at each venue for you to borrow if you need them.

There is an appendix to the production after the final audience applause.  This contains loud sound effects, bright lighting and directly addresses the audience. The doors will remain open at all times during this sequence and you may leave at any time.

If you would like any further information before you book your tickets:
For performances at the National Theatre, please email us at [email protected]
For performances of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time on tour, please contact the appropriate Box Office

Some of our productions do contain nudity, swearing and/or scenes of a violent or sexual nature and so may not be suitable for younger audiences. For guidance on content and suitability, please contact the box office who can provide specific information, on 020 7452 3060, or [email protected].

Lighting effects, smoke effects and gunshots are sometimes used in productions. Details are available from the Box Office after the first Preview.

We always endeavour to ensure that any strobe-like effects are used within limits so as not to affect customers with epilepsy but, if you have any concerns, please contact the Box Office for further details, on 020 7452 3060, or [email protected].

We don't publish specific age recommendations for all our productions. For guidance on content and suitability, please call 020 7452 3060, or email [email protected].

Children under four are welcome in the foyers, however, they cannot be admitted to the auditoriums.

When promoting a show, we aren’t always able to reveal certain moments or themes without spoiling key plot twists. However, if there are themes that you know may cause you distress and you’d like to know more about the show, you can speak to someone at the National Theatre by contacting the Box Office on 020 7452 3060, or [email protected].

We don't publish specific age recommendations for all our shows. For guidance on content and suitability, please call 020 7452 3060, or email [email protected].

Children under four are welcome in the foyers, however, they cannot be admitted to the auditoriums.

If a show does have a specific age restriction, it will be listed on the individual production page.

If you still have unanswered questions, please contact us

Yes, The NT Archive holds material on all National Theatre productions from 1963 right up to present day. The Archive is open to all by appointment and you can find out more on our Archive page.

If you still have unanswered questions, please contact us