Skip to main content

Become a member

National Theatre members do amazing things. Your support nurtures unforgettable stories for our stages and helps share them with audiences across the UK and around the world.

A group of seven actors on stage in the set of a grand house. The actor in the centre is stood on a circular wooden table with his arms up in a joyful pose. The other actors are around him looking up at him with varying smiles or frowns.

Please note: Membership sales are currently unavailable online. Sorry for the inconvenience; please check back later.

Bold black text reading

Get pre-sale access to tickets

Members book first for our new productions, including Bacchae, Hamlet and The Playboy of the Western World.

Tuesday 6 May, midday: Supporting Cast, Patron, Premier Patron, Benefactor, Life Benefactor, Olivier Circle, Young Patron Premium, Young Patron Ambassador

Thursday 8 May, midday: Member (Priority), Member Plus (Priority Plus), Digital+, Young Patron Member, Young Patron Associate

Monday 12 May, midday: Advance (current members only)

Michael Sheen wearing red striped pyjamas. He is mid-song. The ensemble cast move hospital beds behind him.

Memberships

Support the creation of world-class work and enjoy regular updates and early access to tickets.

Member: £84 by Direct Debit (£96 by card)
Member Plus: £210 by Direct Debit (£240 by card)
Supporting Cast: £600

Under 30s receive a discount on our Member and Member Plus levels.

Find out about Memberships and join

Memberships

Patrons

Patrons get closer to our cast and creative teams, putting you at the very heart of the work we create. The Patron levels available are:

Patron: £1,500 (£125 monthly)
Premier Patron: £3,000 (£250 monthly)
Benefactor: £6,000 (£500 monthly)
Olivier Circle: £12,000 (£1,000 monthly)

Find out about Patrons and join

Patrons
A joyous scene with five men in a kitchen. Four of them are standing together, smiling and laughing, while the fifth man stands at the stove with a smile. Various cleaning supplies and a plant are on the counter. The setting is bright and lively.

Young Patrons

Under 45? Support us as a Young Patron to enjoy great ticket access and special events

Premium: £500
Ambassador: £1,000

Find out about Young Patrons and join

Young Patrons
Performers in glamorous costumes with feathered headdresses dance on stage under a large marquee reading

Give a gift that lasts all year

Treat someone you love to the joy of theatre, all year round.

Gift Membership includes priority booking, special events, regular updates and exclusive member content.

Give the gift of theatre

Gift Membership

Other ways to join

Bryan Cranston on stage in Network

NT in America

US Taxpayers may be interested in supporting the National Theatre in America. The NT in America offer their own membership ladder in dollars.

NT in America Individual Memberships

Personal philanthropy

To discuss bespoke levels of involvement, and to find out how your philanthropy can support the NT please contact Rachel Clarke Ederle, Head of Major Gifts at rclarkeederle@nationaltheatre.org.uk

The National Theatre strives for best practice in fundraising and is registered with the Fundraising Regulator.
We are transparent with our donors and supporters, ensuring that our fundraising is legal, open, honest and respectful.