We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of Indhu Rubasingham as the next Director and Joint Chief Executive of the National Theatre. Indhu will work alongside Executive Director Kate Varah who also becomes Joint Chief Executive in a co-leadership model.

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.

Find out how we used the principles of the Theatre Green Book to bring a lush Irish landscape to the Olivier stage.

This programme offers paid placements on the production of The Effect for 18 – 25 year olds from underrepresented backgrounds in the arts.

We’re thrilled to share that playwright and actor Natasha Gordon and voice coach and performer Hazel Holder have been invited to join the National Theatre as Associates.