What's on by event
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
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
Dear England
Dear England
Joseph Fiennes plays Gareth Southgate in this gripping examination of both nation and game. A new play by James Graham, directed by Rupert Goold.
13 June — 11 August 2023
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
The Crucible
The Crucible
Our acclaimed new production of The Crucible transfers to the West End. Olivier Award-winner Lyndsey Turner directs Arthur Miller’s masterpiece, a gripping parable of power and its abuse.
7 June — 2 September 2023
Dr Semmelweis
Dr Semmelweis
Mark Rylance stars as maverick doctor Ignaz Semmelweis in this 'compelling new drama' (Telegraph) directed by Tom Morris. Playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 29 June.
29 June — 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
New shows announced for summer 2023
Dr Semmelweis
Mark Rylance plays maverick doctor Ignaz Semmelweis in this “compelling new drama” (Telegraph) directed by Tom Morris. Playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 29 June.
The Odyssey
The final act of our new multi-venue nationwide production of The Odyssey. Created with our Public Acts partners, this episode will be a full-scale musical written by Chris Bush and with music by Jim Fortune played out on the Olivier stage.
River Stage
Our free outdoor River Stage festival returns for summer 2023. Join us for a whole host of incredible acts on the South Bank, from live music, family workshops and comedy to dance, drag and club nights.
In cinemas
Othello
Othello
An extraordinary new production of Shakespeare's most enduring tragedy directed by Clint Dyer.
In cinemas now
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