Smart caption glasses are a revolutionary new way for people with hearing loss to enjoy performances at the National Theatre.
See the guide below for more details of how to book.
Smart caption glasses are now available for performances of Hadestown and War Horse.
From the end of October, members will be able to book glasses for productions in 2019, with public booking opening on 9 November.
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.
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 90 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 and time.
And you can also book by calling the Box Office on 020 7452 3961.
Eleven years after its NT debut, War Horse returns to the National Theatre to mark the centenary of Armistice Day.
After a sold-out run, Follies, winner of the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, returns in 2019.
This exciting version of Shakespeare's play is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for younger audiences.
For the first time, the National Theatre stages Caryl Churchill’s wildly innovative play about a country divided by its own ambitions.
A new musical mixing modern American folk with vintage New Orleans jazz to reimagine Orpheus' journey to the underworld.
A scalpel-sharp comedy looking at the lengths we go to find meaning – and what happens when we find chaos instead.
Four men convicted of sex crimes against minors share a group home where they live out their lives in the shadow of the offences they committed. Content advisory details are on the show page.
Tartuffe, Follies, Top Girls, Downstate and The Winters Tale.
Public booking opens on Friday 9 November, 8.30am.
Tickets for When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other will be managed via ballot, details are on the show page, found via What's on
Members get access to tickets in advance - see membership benefits and booking dates
