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In Theatres
Phaedra
Phaedra
Writer-Director Simon Stone (Yerma, Young Vic) reimagines Seneca’s famous tragedy in this striking new play.
Until 8 April 2023
Standing at the Sky's Edge
Standing at the Sky's Edge
A love letter to Sheffield and a history of modern Britain of the last six decades, set to the irresistible songs of Richard Hawley. Winner of Best Musical Production at the UK Theatre Awards and 2020 South Bank Sky Arts Award for Theatre.
Until 25 March 2023
Romeo and Julie
Romeo and Julie
Two 18-year-olds raised a few streets apart – but from entirely different worlds – crash into first love and are knocked off their feet.
Until 1 April 2023
Dancing at Lughnasa
Dancing at Lughnasa
Brian Friel’s Olivier Award-winning play is an astonishing evocation of a family’s world on the brink of change.
From 6 April
The Motive and the Cue
The Motive and the Cue
Sam Mendes directs Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton, Mark Gatiss as Sir John Gielgud and Tuppence Middleton as Elizabeth Taylor, in a fierce and funny new play by Jack Thorne.
From 20 April
Dixon and Daughters
Dixon and Daughters
Róisín McBrinn (Artistic Director, Gate Theatre, Dublin) returns to Clean Break (Favour) to direct this powerful story of family and forgiveness by Deborah Bruce (The House They Grew Up In).
From 15 April
The Lehman Trilogy at The Gillian Lynne Theatre
The Lehman Trilogy at The Gillian Lynne Theatre
The Tony Award®-winning Best Play makes a triumphant return to London, following an acclaimed season in Los Angeles and a highly lauded run on Broadway.
Until 20 May 2023
The Ocean at the End of the Lane on tour
The Ocean at the End of the Lane on tour
From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Coraline, Good Omens and The Sandman, comes this spectacular adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship.
Until 7 October 2023
Home, I'm Darling on tour
Home, I'm Darling on tour
BAFTA-winner Jessica Ransom leads the cast in this thought-provoking comedy about one woman’s quest to be the perfect 1950s housewife.
Until 13 May 2023
Poetry for Every Day of the Year
Poetry for Every Day of the Year
An entertaining evening of poems read by some of our leading actors. Full line-up to be announced soon.
17 March, 5:45pm
New shows announced for summer 2023
Dear England
Joseph Fiennes plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s new play about the beautiful game.
The Motive and the Cue
We’ve added additional performances for Jack Thorne’s startling new play about Burton & Gielgud, directed by Sam Mendes.
The Crucible
Olivier Award-winner Lyndsey Turner directs Arthur Miller’s masterpiece, as our acclaimed production transfers to the West End.
In cinemas
Othello
Othello
An extraordinary new production of Shakespeare's most enduring tragedy directed by Clint Dyer.
In cinemas from 23 February
Life of Pi
Life of Pi
Puppetry, magic and storytelling combine in a unique Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the best-selling novel.
In cinemas from 30 March 2023
GOOD
GOOD
David Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in one of Britain's most powerful, political plays.
In cinemas from 20 April 2023
Best of Enemies
Best of Enemies
David Harewood (Homeland) and Zachary Quinto (Star Trek) play feuding political rivals in James Graham's blistering new thriller.
In cinemas from 18 May 2023
Online
Hansard
Hansard
Olivier Award winners Lindsay Duncan and Alex Jennings play husband and wife, in Simon Woods’ witty and devastating portrait of the governing class
Now streaming
Consent
Consent
Nina Raine’s funny, painful and challenging play sifts the evidence from every side and puts justice herself in the dock.
Now streaming
Hedda Gabler
Hedda Gabler
Ivo van Hove directs Ruth Wilson and Rafe Spall in Patrick Marber's new version of Ibsen’s masterpiece.
Now streaming
Master Harold and the Boys
Master Harold and the Boys
Roy Alexander Weise directs Lucian Msamati and Hammed Animashaun in Athol Fugard’s semi-autobiographical masterpiece.
Now streaming
Paradise
Paradise
Kae Tempest, the astonishing writer, recording artist and performer, forges an epic new take on Greek legend.
Now streaming
Dara
Dara
Shahid Nadeem's epic tale of the dispute that shaped modern-day India and Pakistan. Directed by Nadia Fall.
Now Streaming
HOME
HOME
Nadia Fall’s verbatim play features performances from Michaela Coel, Antonia Thomas and Kadiff Kirwan.
Now streaming
Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Bursting with magic, mischief, music and make-believe, Sally Cookson’s wondrously inventive Peter Pan is a funny and moving version of a much-loved story for audiences of all ages.
Now streaming
Death of England
Death of England
Rafe Spall performs this fearless one-person play which asks explosive and enduring questions about identity, race and class in Britain.
Now Streaming
I Want My Hat Back
I Want My Hat Back
Wils Wilson directs Jon Klassen’s children’s picture book classic, featuring music by Arthur Darvill and a book and lyrics by Joel Horwood.
Now streaming
International
Hadestown on Broadway and US tour
Winner of 8 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical.
Now playing across the United States
Wuthering Heights US tour
A National Theatre, Wise Children, Bristol Old Vic and York Theatre Royal co-production, based on the novel by Emily Brontë
Now playing across the United States
