The National Theatre has an international reputation for its award-winning shows. Three theatres present new writing, classics, comedies and musicals. Discover more at one of the Platforms. Enjoy Backstage Tours, free exhibitions, live foyer music and browse the bookshop. Get your hands on £10 Travelex tickets and check out Entry Pass, a membership scheme offering £5 tickets for 15-19s.
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![[Image] Back Stage Tours](/images/event/backstag.jpg)
1 Jan 10 - 1 Jan 11
National Theatre
Get exclusive access to unseen parts of the building at the National Theatre
Go backstage at Britain's largest theatre complex and discover the secrets behind bringing productions to the stage. More Info
Go backstage at Britain's largest theatre complex and discover the secrets behind bringing productions to the stage. More Info
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![[Image] Watch This Space Festival 2010](/images/event/WTSmim.jpg)
25 Jun - 26 Sep 10
National Theatre
A free summer festival outside National Theatre
Watch This Space Festival is a free summer festival of outdoor entertainment which runs from July through to September. More info
Watch This Space Festival is a free summer festival of outdoor entertainment which runs from July through to September. More info
![[Image] Press Photographer of the Year 2010](/images/event/127305206255.jpg)
12 Jul - 12 Sep 10
National Theatre
A showcase of UK media photography at National Theatre
The only competition that showcases the outstanding photography commissioned for and used in the UK media. More info
The only competition that showcases the outstanding photography commissioned for and used in the UK media. More info
![[Image] The Habit of Art](/images/event/habitmin.jpg)
5 Aug - 21 Sep 10
National Theatre
Alan Bennett's new production at National Theatre
A new play by Alan Bennett, with Richard Griffiths, Alex Jennings and Frances de la Tour, directed by Nicholas Hytner. More Info
A new play by Alan Bennett, with Richard Griffiths, Alex Jennings and Frances de la Tour, directed by Nicholas Hytner. More Info
![[Image] Blood and Gifts](/images/event/bloodand.jpg)
7 Sep - 2 Nov 10
National Theatre
A new play by J T Rogers at the National Theate
Blood and Gifts is an epic political thriller that sweeps from refugee camps to the corridors of power in Washington DC. More info
Blood and Gifts is an epic political thriller that sweeps from refugee camps to the corridors of power in Washington DC. More info
![[Image] Or You Could Kiss Me](/images/event/oryoucou.jpg)
28 Sep - 30 Oct 10
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A new play by Neil Bartlett showing at the National Theatre
Or You Could Kiss Me is an intimate history of two very private lives, lived in extraordinary times. More info
Or You Could Kiss Me is an intimate history of two very private lives, lived in extraordinary times. More info
![[Image] Hamlet](/images/event/hamlet.jpg)
30 Sep - 27 Oct 10
National Theatre
William Shakespeare's Hamlet is performed at the National Theatre
Following his celebrated performances at the National Rory Kinnear plays Hamlet in this classic piece. More info
Following his celebrated performances at the National Rory Kinnear plays Hamlet in this classic piece. More info
![[Image] Men Should Weep](/images/event/menshoul.jpg)
18 Oct - 7 Nov 10
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Ena Lamont Stewart's play showing at the National Theatre
A moving and funny portrayal of impoverished 1930s Glasgow, a raw salute to the human spirit. More info
A moving and funny portrayal of impoverished 1930s Glasgow, a raw salute to the human spirit. More info
![[Image] FELA!](/images/event/fela.jpg)
6 Nov - 4 Dec 10
National Theatre
A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music
FELA! explores the extravagant, decedant and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. More info
FELA! explores the extravagant, decedant and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. More info
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