Royal National Theatre
The Royal National Theatre, more commonly known as the National Theatre, is an off-West End theatre located on the Southbank in London.
Founded by Laurence Olivier in 1963, the National Theatre houses three auditoriums: the 1160-seat Olivier Theatre, the 890-seat Lyttleton Theatre, and the 400-seat Dorfman Theatre.
The Royal National Theatre produces globally renowned theatre and has launched the careers of beloved actors, directors, and writers. Notable productions that have come out of the National in recent years include 'Hadestown', 'War Horse', 'The Lehman Trilogy' and 'People, Places and Things'.
Productions (47)
A community confronts tragedy as they find resilience in the wake of unimaginable events.
A rising politician fights for power—but his family’s secrets could cost him everything.
A UN relief worker faces a moral dilemma with a child displaced by war.
A lifelong love story reaches its final chapter in a poignant and heartfelt exploration of devotion.
A tailor’s ambitions unravel as tensions rise in this comedy of dreams and sacrifices.
Three adopted sisters pursue their dreams in a house full of fossils and unexpected allies.
Double lives lead to romantic entanglements in this witty comedy of errors.
Two sisters reunite after their father's death, facing guilt, grief, and greed.
Rome’s greatest soldier, Coriolanus, faces political ambition and becomes its most dangerous enemy.
New Wing Order faces love, family, and laughter in this comedic play.
In icy depths, kin and love quests unfold, probing human roots in Complicité’s evocative narrative.
Ben Power's adaptation of Charles Dickens’ 'Our Mutual Friend' exploring the corruption that wealth can bring.
