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'.
A tailor’s ambitions unravel as tensions rise in this comedy of dreams and sacrifices.
Joseph Fiennes stars in James Graham's new play about the England men’s football team.
A brunch gone awry leads to strange events in Stephen Sondheim’s final, chic masterpiece.
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 fierce judge and devoted mother fights to balance justice, family, and an unexpected crisis.
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.
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.