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National Theatre expands its support for schools

National Theatre expands its support for schools

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Early evening performances
National Theatre entrance at dusk

We're piloting early-evening performances starting at 6.30pm

From February 2024 we’re piloting a selected number of early-evening performances, starting at 6.30pm.

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60 years on stage
Othello stands centre stage on a raised platform, his fist raised, surrounded by figures in expressive poses.

Take your seats for our 60 year celebration

We’re celebrating 60 years on stage by giving you the chance to see our productions for free.

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Rufus Norris to step down as Director in 2025
Rufus Norris stands next to the famous concreate walls of the national theatre.

Rufus Norris to Step Down as Director in 2025

Today, Director Rufus Norris announces upcoming programming with 12 new productions that will play on our South Bank stages, as he also confirms that he is to step down after ten years as Director in mid-2025 when his current term comes to an end.

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Standing at the Sky's Edge wins two Olivier Awards
A couple kiss in teh foreground, as someone watches on from a flat at t herear of stage in Standing at the Sky's Edge.

Our Olivier-Award winning musical transfers to the West End

We’re thrilled to announce that the critically acclaimed Sheffield Theatres’ production of Standing at the Sky’s Edge will transfer to the Gillian Lynne Theatre, in London’s West End, from February 2024.

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Inside Sheffield's Park Hill community: 1969-1970
About one hundred children play in a large concrete area. There is a brutalist building in the background. Black and white photograph.

Inside Sheffield's Park Hill community: 1969-1970

Photographer Mick Jones shares his photos and memories of Park Hill in Sheffield, the estate at the heart of Standing at the Sky’s Edge playing in the Olivier theatre until 25 March 2023.

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Nine Questions for ‘Nine Night’ Playwright Natasha Gordon
Five people sat around a kitchen table. Three women and two men. One woman talks while the others listen. Colourful wallpaper behind them.

Nine Questions for ‘Nine Night’ Playwright Natasha Gordon

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