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Each year the three superb venues in the National Theatre put on a significant proportion of the world's best productions. From intimate character studies in the Dorfman Theatre, to grand spectacles in the Olivier, the National Theatre is the spiritual centre of the British theatrical tradition. Free music in the foyer, experimental outdoor performances on the roof and terraces, backstage tours, bars, restaurants, cafes and remarkable (if controversial) architecture complete the picture of the greatest theatre in the world. The Temporary Theatre, formerly opened as The Shed during the Dorfman's closure for refurbishment, will remain in situ until 2017 and the recently opened Clore Learning Centre offers a new dedicated space for learning at the National, transforming the theatre's approach to education with events and courses for all ages. Exploring all forms of theatre-making, from playwriting to technical skills, the courses will be frequently led by the National's own artists and staff.
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The Tell-Tale HeartThe Tell-Tale HeartAnthony Neilson directs his own darkly comic and twisted thriller at the National's Dorfman Theatre. Based on a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, the story is about the twisted relationship between a young playwright with writer's block and her landlady who has a life-altering condition. Pressure mounts on the writer, and her relationship with the la2018-12-17T19:30:00+00002019-01-09T00:00:00+0000
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event > Film Events > Film - Thriller
DATES 5th December 2018 to 9th January 2019
VENUE National Theatre: Dorfman
Anthony Neilson directs his own darkly comic and twisted thriller at the National's Dorfman Theatre. Based on a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, the story is about the twisted relationship between a young playwright with writer's block and her landlady who has a life-altering condition. Pressure mounts on the writer, and her relationship with the la... More about this event
War HorseWar HorseThis moving adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's World War I epic War Horse returns to the theatre where it all started, the National Theatre, eleven years after its debut here to mark the centenary of Armistice Day. When his beloved horse Joey is shipped off to the front lines, Albert, still too young to enlist, embarks on a mission to bring him home.2018-12-17T00:00:00+00002019-01-05T00:00:00+0000
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PRICING £15-£68
DATES 8th November 2018 to 5th January 2019
VENUE National Theatre: Lyttelton Theatre
This moving adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's World War I epic War Horse returns to the theatre where it all started, the National Theatre, eleven years after its debut here to mark the centenary of Armistice Day. When his beloved horse Joey is shipped off to the front lines, Albert, still too young to enlist, embarks on a mission to bring him home.... More about this event
I'm Not RunningI'm Not RunningThe world premiere of David Hare's new play I'm Not Running stars a strong cast which includes Doctor Foster actress Sian Brooke, Alex Hassell and Joshua McGuire. The lead actress will be familiar to most from her TV role in Doctor Foster - a part written especially for her by playwright Mike Bartlett - as well as her appearance in Sherlock in whic2018-12-17T00:00:00+00002019-01-31T00:00:00+0000
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event > Theatre > Dramas
PRICING £15-£68
DATES 2nd October 2018 to 31st January 2019
VENUE National Theatre: Lyttelton Theatre
The world premiere of David Hare's new play I'm Not Running stars a strong cast which includes Doctor Foster actress Sian Brooke, Alex Hassell and Joshua McGuire. The lead actress will be familiar to most from her TV role in Doctor Foster - a part written especially for her by playwright Mike Bartlett - as well as her appearance in Sherlock in whic... More about this event
When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each OtherWhen We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each OtherCate Blanchett makes her debut at the National Theatre in January 2019 starring in the world premiere of Martin Crimp's powerful new play, When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other. Katie Mitchell returns to the National following a sold out production of Cleansed in 2016 to direct a cast which includes Stephen Dillane whose films include Welco2019-01-04T00:00:00+00002019-03-04T00:00:00+0000
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event > Theatre > Dramas
DATES 4th January to 4th March 2019
Cate Blanchett makes her debut at the National Theatre in January 2019 starring in the world premiere of Martin Crimp's powerful new play, When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other. Katie Mitchell returns to the National following a sold out production of Cleansed in 2016 to direct a cast which includes Stephen Dillane whose films include Welco... More about this event
Ian McKellen On StageIan McKellen On StageMost people think about putting their feet up at the age of 80 but Ian McKellen, star of stage and legend on screen celebrates his 80th birthday with an 80-date, 8-month country wide tour. In London, alone, he's appearing on 20 dates at theatres and arts centres across the city and, what's more, all the profits will be donated to each theatre's cha2019-01-28T00:00:00+00002019-01-28T00:00:00+0000
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event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Monday 28th January 2019
VENUE National Theatre: Lyttelton Theatre
Most people think about putting their feet up at the age of 80 but Ian McKellen, star of stage and legend on screen celebrates his 80th birthday with an 80-date, 8-month country wide tour. In London, alone, he's appearing on 20 dates at theatres and arts centres across the city and, what's more, all the profits will be donated to each theatre's cha... More about this event
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20 Upper Ground, SE1 | 6 minutes from National Theatre
London landmark Sea Containers House, situated between the OXO Tower and Blackfriars Bridge on the South Bank, has been transformed into the Mondrian London, a luxury ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
336-337 The Strand, WC2R | 8 minutes from National Theatre
A luxurious 5-star hotel situated right in the heart of the city, ME London offers guests a lavish accommodation experience. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide the impeccable guestrooms ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £69 37% off
372 Strand, WC2R | 8 minutes from National Theatre
This West End Art Deco hotel right on the Strand and next to Covent Garden is in a fantastic location for accessing central London and theatreland. ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as National Theatre
In place of the National Theatre's Cottesloe Theatre, which closed in 2013, the Dorfman Theatre offers a greater capacity, more comfortable seats, better sightlines and enlarged ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
National Theatre, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as National Theatre
Replacing the National Theatre's Cottesloe Theatre, which closed in 2013, the Dorfman Theatre offers a greater capacity, more comfortable seats, better sightlines and enlarged foyer spaces. ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
National Theatre, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as National Theatre
Originally called 'The Shed' when it first opened in March 2013, the Temporary Theatre run by and to the front of the National Theatre, is unmissable ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from National Theatre
With a huge 26m x 20m screen, a 12,000 watt digital surround sound-system, and the special multi-dimensional technology of the IMAX format (short for Image Maximum), ... More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from National Theatre
London's hub of cultural arts, The Southbank Centre announced in March 2013 that it's set for a £100 million revamp that will see the 1960s design ... More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from National Theatre
Housed in the same modernist block as the Royal Festival Hall and sandwiched between it and the Hayward Gallery, the Purcell Room has a 372-seat auditorium, ... More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 8th November 2018 to 5th January 2019
National Theatre, South Bank, Covent Garden, London SE1 | Same location as National Theatre
This moving adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's World War I epic War Horse returns to the theatre where it all started, the National Theatre, eleven years after ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 13th December 2018 to 6th January 2019
National Theatre, Belvedere Road, SE1 | 3 minutes from National Theatre
Award-winning Australian theatre companies Windmill Theatre Co and State Theatre Company South Australia present the UK premiere of their unique spin on the fantastic fairytale Rumpelstiltskin. ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 14th February to 26th March 2019
National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 | 3 minutes from National Theatre
After a sold-out run, Follies, winner of the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival in 2018, returns to the National Theatre in 2019. Joanna Riding takes ...More
Sights and Attractions near National Theatre
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Queens Walk, SE1 | 2 minutes from National Theatre
Every summer, from the end of May until the beginning of September, the Southbank Centre brings the beach to ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from National Theatre
The Hayward Gallery has been the originator or host of influential exhibitions since 1968. It mounts temporary exhibitions of contemporary and historical art. The gallery, named ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from National Theatre
Situated just 2 minutes walk from Oxo Tower Wharf, this paved area becomes an oasis of outdoor eating as soon as the sun comes ... More
London > Shopping > Books
Riverside, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from National Theatre
The family-run Foyles book shop has been in the book selling business since 1906. Around 30,000 books are stocked at this branch on a broad range ... More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
22 Cornwall Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from National Theatre
Konditor & Cook specialise in the creation of amazingly tasty cakes which are also sold on to some of the finest restaurants in the city. This, ... More
London > Shopping > Arts and Crafts
Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from National Theatre
As you stare across the river at this bustling, stylish, multi-faceted venue, it’s hard to believe that this riverside warehouse was once a reprocessing plant for ... More
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London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
National Theatre, Upper Ground - South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as National Theatre
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from National Theatre
Benugo is a high class chain of cafes selling handmade sandwiches, salads and desserts. What makes it stand out from the over-crowded coffee shop market is ... More
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Thames Path, outside Queen Elizabeth Hall, SE1 | 2 minutes from National Theatre
Dine in your own personal snow globe alongside the Thames this winter. The four glass igloos are part of Jimmy's Lodge On The River created by ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 6 minutes from National Theatre
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 10 minutes from National Theatre
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 13 minutes from National Theatre
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
Leisure near National Theatre
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Upper Ground, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from National Theatre
Located between Oxo Tower Wharf and Gabriel's Wharf, Bernie Spain Gardens is a pleasant green space to stop off on a riverside walk along the South ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Mondrian London, 20 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from National Theatre
Six private treatment rooms, including a couples' suite and a private thermal suite, make up agua Bathhouse and Spa within Mondrian London at Sea Containers. Bringing ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from National Theatre
Fancy detoxing in the building where the Greater London Council used to run the city? The Spa at the London Marriott County ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
62 Stamford Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from National Theatre
If you're the kind of drinker who gets thirsty, very thirsty, and you don't have the time or patience to queue for at a very busy ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 Roupell Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from National Theatre
A short walk from the South Bank Centre, The Old Vic and The National Theatre this traditional old watering hole is a good place to have ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 Blackfriars Bridge, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from National Theatre
Functional, multi-purpose pub whose saving grace is its excellent Southbank location and views of the river. Doggett's Coat and Badge could hardly be described as a ... More
Nightlife near National Theatre
London > Nightlife > Bars
Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from National Theatre
Designed by the Eden Project, the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden is the place to be on a summer's evening for stunning sundown views over the ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from National Theatre
Boasting one of the best views in town, the Oxo Tower Bar is perfect for combining a spot of leisurely (if static) sightseeing with some classy ... More
London > Nightlife >
8 Victoria Embankment, WC2R | 6 minutes from National Theatre
Baz Luhrmann meets Cirque du Soleil at Proud Embankment, an immersive cabaret-dining experience and the largest club of its kind in ... More
Meeting venue hire near National Theatre
London > Business > Venue Hire
South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as National Theatre
The Deck is a modern roof-top venue with stunning views over the Thames, available for hire at the National Theatre, part of the Southbank Centre which ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | Same location as National Theatre
The greatest theatre in the world? Probably. Each year the three superb venues in the National Theatre put on a significant proportion of the world's best ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from National Theatre
The Royal Festival Hall's refurbishment has done away with 'The People's Palace', the marvellously 1950s restaurant that used to occupy this space, and replaced it with ... More
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Hotels Near National Theatre What's On Today Near National Theatre  The Tell-Tale Heart Theatre | Until 9th January 2019 Anthony Neilson directs his own darkly comic and twisted thriller at the National's Dorfman Theatre. Based on a short story ...More  I'm Not Running Theatre | Until 31st January 2019 National Theatre: Lyttelton Theatre The world premiere of David Hare's new play I'm Not Running stars a strong cast which includes Doctor Foster actress ...More  War Horse Theatre | Until 5th January 2019 National Theatre: Lyttelton Theatre This moving adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's World War I epic War Horse returns to the theatre where it all started, ...More  Space Shifters Exhibitions | Until 6th January 2019 The Hayward Gallery 2 minutes walk from National Theatre Thousands of litres of recycled oil form a waist-high horizon that surrounds you as you walk down a gangway through ...More Feelings of Home: Tomorrow's Warriors And WFRW Concerts | On 17th December 2018 Southbank Centre 3 minutes walk from National Theatre Consider what home means to different people during winter with a performance from Tomorrow's Warriors and Women for Refugee Women....More Maureen Lipman Is Up For It Comedy | Until 30th December 2018 Southbank Centre 3 minutes walk from National Theatre Anecdotes, rants, sketches and ramblings from the actor and writer whose career has spanned West End plays to TV and ...More  Winter at Southbank Centre Seasonal | Until 6th January 2019 Southbank Centre 3 minutes walk from National Theatre Two brand new family shows are at the heart of this year's Winter programme at the Southbank Centre. The award-winning ...More Antony & Cleopatra Theatre | Until 19th January 2019 National Theatre: Olivier Theatre 3 minutes walk from National Theatre Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play the ill-fated couple, who fall fiercely under each other's spell as a war-torn empire ...More  Antony and Cleopatra Theatre | Until 19th January 2019 National Theatre: Olivier Theatre 3 minutes walk from National Theatre Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play lovers Antony and Cleopatra at the National Theatre as Simon Godwin follows the success ...More  Good Grief, Charlie Brown! Celebrating Snoopy And The Enduring Power Of Peanuts Exhibitions | Until 3rd March 2019 Somerset House 6 minutes walk from National Theatre Showing the enduring power of Peanuts, 70 years since Charlie Brown was created, original drawings by Charles M Schulz are ...More New on LondonTown  Meridian Water Attractions Meridian Water is a major £6 billion, 20-year London regeneration programme led by Enfield Council, ...More London Events 2019 Feature Cate Blanchett comes to the National Theatre in 2019, the Spice Girls reunite and Christian Dior is the Designer of Dreams at the V&A. Two new musicals are dedicated to Dolly Parton and Mary Poppins, ...More  Mamma Mia! The Party Theatre | From 29th August Be immersed in the world of sunshine and ABBA songs as Mamma Mia! The Party ...More Richard Alston Dance Company: Quartermark Dance | From 1st March The acclaimed Richard Alston Dance Company, entering its 25th year, makes the first of its final two visits to Sadler's Wells. The company presents two new works and ...More  Damien Jalet & Kohei Nawa: Vessel Dance | From 16th April Filling the Sadler's Wells stage with 7,500 litres ...More  Les Antliaclastes: Waltz Of The Hommelettes Theatre | From 15th January Masked performers, sound, music, automatons and sculptural puppets ...More  Grief Is The Thing With Feathers Theatre | From 25th March Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy "is riveting as ...More  Lee Krasner: Living Colour Exhibitions | From 30th May One of the pioneers of Abstract Expressionism, Lee ...More  The Lehman Trilogy Theatre | From 11th May Following a sold-out run at the National Theatre, the critically acclaimed The Lehman Trilogy transfers ...More  Swinging London: A Lifestyle Revolution / Terence Conran - Mary Quant Exhibitions | From 8th February Ahead of and tying in nicely with Mary ...More  Mary Quant Exhibitions | From 6th April Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum Following on from Christian Dior and Balenciaga, both the subject of fashion forward V&A exhibitions, ...More  The Moon Exhibitions | From 1st July Not just for the lunatics and the conspiracy theorists, The Moon is a major exhibition ...More  Bussey Rooftop Bar Drinking Parallel to Frank's Cafe on the roof of the Bussey Building, the Bussey Rooftop Bar ...More  Dabbers Social Bingo Entertainment The UK's first immersive modern bingo hall, Dabbers Social Bingo revitalises the iconic British pastime ...More December in London 2018 Article Christmas favourites like The Nutcracker, Carols at The Royal Albert Hall and the Santa Dash return along with a Festive Feast at Hampton Court Palace and a new puppet show from the puppeteers behind ...More  December in London 2018 Article Christmas favourites like The Nutcracker, Carols at The Royal Albert Hall and the Santa ...More  Best Events in London for October Half Term Article From Storystock at Battersea Power Station to The ...More 
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