See the guide below for more details of how to book.
If you're booking for multiple productions and require glasses for each performance in your booking, you'll need to add glasses for each performance you've booked.
Smart caption glasses are generally available for performances shortly after the Press Night for each show.
Watch our instructional video to find out how to use the glasses.
Yes you can. Smart caption glasses are adjustable and fit over your glasses.
No, you don't have to book for a captioned peformance. Smart glasses can be booked for any performance listed via the booking links at the bottom of this page.
Please come to Box Office when you arrive who will be able to assist with picking up your glasses for the performance. Glasses will be available to collect up to 30 minutes before the start of the performance. If possible, drop coats and bags in the cloakroom before collecting your glasses.
For booking enquiries email the Box Office on boxoffice@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call 020 7452 3961.
For Access information email access@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call 020 7452 3284.
For all other enquiries email smartglasses@nationaltheatre.org.uk.
A guide to buying tickets and getting smart caption glasses
If you already have tickets for any of these shows, you can select the glasses only - just make sure you select the correct date.
For both booking paths, please ignore the 12pm time - booked glasses will be available to collect from 30 mins prior to the performance you are attending.
And you can also book by calling the Box Office on 020 7452 3961.
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