Patron events
We are delighted to offer supporters of the National Theatre a range of special events. To book your place, please contact the Development team at support@nationaltheatre.org.uk, or call 020 7452 3218.
Available now
Opening Nights
Thursday 8 May 2025, Here We Are
Thursday 12 June 2025, London Road
Thursday 10 July 2025, Nye
Wednesday 23 July 2025, Inter Alia
Wednesday 24 September 2025, Bacchae
Thursday 2 October 2025, Hamlet
Thursday 11 December 2025, The Playboy of the Western World
Attend our Opening Night celebrations for Olivier and Lyttelton productions, with a champagne reception ahead of the performance and a post-show party with the company.
Available to: Benefactors and Olivier Circle Members
Frequency: 2 per year (Benefactor) or 5 per year (Olivier Circle)
Cast Talkbacks
Thursday 23 October 2025, The Land of the Living
Wednesday 19 November 2025, Hamlet
Wednesday 14 January 2025, End
Enjoy complimentary pre-show and interval drinks receptions and attend a private post-show talk with members of the cast.*
Available to: Premier Patrons, Benefactors and Olivier Circle Members
Frequency: 4 per year
*Our pre-show drinks receptions are complimentary with the purchase of a performance ticket.
Creative Insights
Tuesday 6 May 2025, Here We Are
Tuesday 29 July 2025, Inter Alia
Wednesday 8 October 2025, Bacchae
Enjoy complimentary pre-show and interval drinks receptions, and stay on for an exclusive discussion with a creative from the production.*
Available to: Patrons, Premier Patrons, Benefactors and Olivier Circle Members
Frequency: 3 per year
*Our pre-show drinks receptions are complimentary with the purchase of a performance ticket.
Our Creative Insight around Inter Alia will include a pre-show discussion with writer Suzie Miller ahead of the performance.
NT Revealed
Friday 30 May 2025, Here We Are
Head on stage and go behind-the-scenes at the National Theatre. Through a series of insightful talks and demonstrations with our theatre-makers, discover how our productions are taken from page to stage.
Available to: Young Patron Premium, Supporting Cast, Young Patron Ambassador, Patrons, Premier Patrons, Benefactors and Olivier Circle Members
Frequency: 1 per year
Olivier Circle Dinner
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Join us in a beautiful venue for a very special celebration of your support, hosted by Indhu Rubasingham and Kate Varah. Enjoy a seated dinner and exclusive performances, all in the company of National Theatre artists.
Available to: Olivier Circle Members
Frequency: 1 per year
Coming soon
Annual Directors’ Lunch
Join Indhu Rubasingham, Kate Varah and a host of special guests at our Annual Directors’ Lunch.
Available to: Benefactors and Olivier Circle Members
Frequency: 1 per year
Recent event: Annual Directors’ Lunch at the National Theatre, November 2024
Family Day
Bring the younger theatregoers in your life to an activity-packed afternoon at the National Theatre. Immerse yourselves in the world of one of our productions before taking your seat for that afternoon’s performance.
Available to: Patrons, Premier Patrons, Benefactors and Olivier Circle Members
Frequency: 1 per year
Recent event: Family Day around Ballet Shoes, December 2024
Annual Supporters’ Celebration
Enjoy a pre-show and post-show reception with members of the cast and creative team, in celebration of your brilliant support.
Available to: Young Patron Premium, Supporting Cast, Young Patron Ambassador, Patrons, Premier Patrons, Benefactors and Olivier Circle Members
Frequency: 1 per year
Recent event: Annual Supporters’ Celebration around The Importance of Being Earnest, January 2025
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