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Dear England
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Dear England

James Graham’s Olivier-Award winning smash-hit returns to the National Theatre, directed by Rupert Goold.
Until 24 May 2025
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Olivier Theatre - South Bank
Here We Are
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Here We Are

Two-time Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello directs Stephen Sondheim’s ‘cool, and impossibly chic’ (New York Times Critic’s Pick) final musical with a book by David Ives.
Until 28 June 2025
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Lyttelton Theatre - South Bank
London Road
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London Road

Alecky Blythe and Adam Cork reunite for their award-winning verbatim musical. Rufus Norris directs this ‘Extraordinary show’ (Financial Times).
6 — 21 June 2025
Info & Tickets for London Road
Olivier Theatre - South Bank
Nye
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Nye

Michael Sheen reprises his role as Nye Bevan in this ‘valiant and valuable affirmation of the NHS’ (Telegraph). Written by Tim Price and ‘vividly directed’ (The Times) by Rufus Norris.
3 July — 16 August 2025
Info & Tickets for Nye
Olivier Theatre - South Bank
The Estate
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The Estate

Adeel Akhtar is Angad in this razor-sharp exploration of family, power and the lies we tell about ourselves. Daniel Raggett directs Shaan Sahota’s remarkable debut play.
9 July — 23 August 2025
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Dorfman Theatre - South Bank
Inter Alia
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Inter Alia

Suzie Miller and Justin Martin reunite following their smash-hit Prima Facie for this searing examination of motherhood and masculinity.
10 July — 13 September 2025
Info & Tickets for Inter Alia
Lyttelton Theatre - South Bank
The Land of the Living
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The Land of the Living

Juliet Stevenson is Ruth in this remarkable and timely new play by David Lan exploring the shapeshifting nature of memory and morality. Directed by Stephen Daldry.
9 September — 1 November 2025
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Dorfman Theatre - South Bank
End
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End

Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves feature in this touching and funny play which completes David Eldridge’s trilogy exploring love and relationships. Directed by Rachel O'Riordan.
13 November 2025 — 17 January 2026
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Dorfman Theatre - South Bank

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Bacchae
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Bacchae

Indhu Rubasingham (The Father and the Assassin) begins her tenure as National Theatre Director by bringing Nima Taleghani’s (Heartstopper) new version of Euripides’ tragedy to the stage
13 September — 1 November 2025
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Olivier Theatre
Hamlet
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Hamlet

Something’s rotten in Denmark. Olivier winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in a bold, darkly funny take on Shakespeare’s tragedy, directed by Robert Hastie.
25 September — 22 November 2025
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Lyttelton Theatre
The Playboy of the Western World

The Playboy of the Western World

Caitríona McLaughlin directs Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) in Jon Millington Synge’s story of youth and self-discovery.
4 December 2025 — 28 February 2026
Info & Tickets for The Playboy of the Western World
Lyttelton Theatre - South Bank
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West End and on tour

Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre

Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre

The Tony and Grammy Award®-winning musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin. Now booking to 28 September 2025.
Now playing
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Lyric Theatre
Tickets from £20
Till the Stars Come Down at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
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Till the Stars Come Down

Beth Steel’s ‘deliriously funny’ (Telegraph) new play transfers to the West End for a limited summer season. Bijan Sheibani directs this ‘unmissable theatrical event’ (WhatsOnStage).
1 July — 27 September 2025
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War Horse UK Tour

War Horse

Our acclaimed production is an unforgettable theatrical experience, which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey in a remarkable story of courage, loyalty and friendship.
Now playing
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UK tour
Dear England at the Lowry
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Dear England at the Lowry

James Graham’s Olivier-Award winning smash-hit, directed by Rupert Goold, plays at The Lowry for four weeks.
29 May — 29 June 2025
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Lowry, Salford
Dear England National Tour
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Dear England National Tour

From acclaimed writer James Graham and director Rupert Goold, our Olivier Award-winning smash hit kicks off a highly anticipated national tour this Autumn.
From 15 September
Info & Tickets for Dear England National Tour
On tour
An Inspector Calls on tour
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An Inspector Calls

Stephen Daldry's multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley's classic thriller returns for a UK tour in 2025
Until 31 May 2025
Info & Tickets for An Inspector Calls on tour
UK tour
Handbagged
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Handbagged

Moira Buffini’s clever, funny and charming political comedy unlocks the palace door, imagining the untold conversations of two of history’s most powerful women, Margaret Thatcher and Queen Elizabeth II.
Until 24 May 2025
Info & Tickets for Handbagged
UK tour
Boys from the Blackstuff on Tour
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Boys from the Blackstuff: UK tour

James Graham’s powerful new adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s BAFTA award-winning TV series touring the UK in 2025.
29 January - 5 July
Info & Tickets for Boys from the Blackstuff on Tour
UK Tour

In cinemas

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Dr. Strangelove
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Dr. Strangelove

Seven-time BAFTA winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in Armando Iannucci and Sean Foley's hit West End adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece.
In cinemas now
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At cinemas nationwide
A Streetcar Named Desire NT Live Young Vic
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A Streetcar Named Desire

Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece.
Back in cinemas from 5 June
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At cinemas nationwide
Inter Alia
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Inter Alia

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.
In cinemas from 4 September
Info & Tickets for Inter Alia
At cinemas nationwide
The Importance of Being Earnest
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The Importance of Being Earnest

Max Webster's fresh take on Oscar Wilde's bold comedy, featuring Ncuti Gatwa, Sharon D Clarke and Hugh Skinner.
In cinemas now
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At cinemas nationwide
Prima Facie

Prima Facie

Jodie Comer's critically acclaimed West End debut in Suzie Miller’s award-winning play returns to cinemas.
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At cinemas nationwide

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The Wind in the Willows
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The Wind in the Willows

Join Ratty, Badger, Mole and impulsive Toad on their crazy adventure spiralling from Toad's insatiable need for speed!
Streaming soon
Streaming soon on National Theatre at Home
Online
Life of Pi
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Life of Pi

Puppetry, magic and storytelling combine in a unique Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the best-selling novel. Now streaming on National Theatre at Home.
Now streaming
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The Other Place
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The Other Place

Emma D’Arcy makes their National Theatre debut in this striking reimaging of the Antigone story.
Now streaming
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Online
Waitress: The Musical
Three women in waitress uniforms stand behind a kitchen counter, blowing flour from their hands playfully. They are surrounded by baking ingredients, including mixing bowls and measuring cups. Steam rises behind them, creating a cozy kitchen vibe.

Waitress: The Musical

Sara Bareilles is Jenna Hunterson in the Tony-nominated Broadway musical phenomenon. Now streaming on National Theatre at Home.
Now streaming
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Online
Death of England: The Plays
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Death of England: The Plays

4 points of view. 3 plays. 2 families. 1 incredible theatrical experience. Three interconnected plays exploring the joys and challenges of what it means to be British today. With Paapa Essiedu, Thomas Coombes, Erin Doherty, and Sharon Duncan-Brewster. Directed by Clint Dyer.
Now streaming
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Coriolanus
A shirtless man with a muscular build stands defiantly behind a marble pedestal between two large, classical columns, set against a textured marble background. He wears worn and dirty brown trousers, has a determined expression and has leather strapping wound around one hand and the wrist of his other arm.

Coriolanus

David Oyelowo made his highly anticipated return to the London stage in the title role. Lyndsey Turner directs a thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s timeless political tragedy.
Now streaming
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The Grapes of Wrath
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The Grapes of Wrath

The great American novel reimagined. Carrie Cracknell directs Frank Galati’s award-winning adaptation of John Steinbeck’s masterpiece, with Tony Award-winner Cherry Jones, Harry Treadaway and Natey Jones.
Now streaming
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Present Laughter

Present Laughter

Andrew Scott is Garry Essendine in the multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter, filmed live from The Old Vic in London.
Now streaming
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