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National Theatre

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The National Theatre

Set within an icon of Brutalist architecture - discover why National Theatre is a world-leading performance venue.

UPDATE: In line with new Tier 3 restrictions, The National Theatre will be temporarily closing. You can still access their new streaming service NT at home, to bring the best of theatre into your home.  

The National Theatre is an internationally-renowned arts centre with three auditoriums presenting new writing, classics, comedies and musicals. Responsible for smash-hits such as War Horse and One Man, Two Guvnors, the venue presents over 20 productions every year.

NT is committed to nurturing new talent, from writers and directors to creative artists and performers - with much of this work carried out at the NT Studio. Thanks to the Clore Learning Centre, the venue also acts as an educational hub managing a range of learning programmes.

In addition to the innovative productions, enjoy backstage tours, free exhibitions and a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars.

Covid-19 Update

UPDATE: In line with new Tier 3 restrictions, The National Theatre will be temporarily closing. You can still access their new streaming service NT at home, to bring the best of theatre into your home.  

Covid-19 Safety Measures

As our attractions and venues begin to re-open, the highest hygiene and safety precautions are being followed to ensure the experience is safe for all. 

We will update you on the hygiene policies at this venue when reopening has been confirmed. 

Opening times


Mon – Sat 9.30am - 11pm
Most Sundays 12noon - 6pm
For Sunday and holiday opening times see website. 

Admission

Please see website for available ticket prices 

Contact

T (+44) 020 7452 3000
E boxoffice@nationaltheatre.org.uk
W National Theatre

Accessibility

Full access guide available here.

Full access guide for House Restaurant available here.

Full access guide for Dorfman Theatre available here.

Full access guide for Lyttelton Theatre available here.

Full access guide for Olivier Theatre available here.

Full access guide for The Deck available here.

Restaurants and Bars

Enjoy a variety of cafés, restaurants and bars, perfect for daytime or pre-performance drinks and light meals. House offers a modern take on classic dishes while Terrace Restaurant offers small sharing plates. Plus, visit craft beer pub The Understudy for a range of draft beers, wines and cocktails.

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did you know?

  • The roof of the National Theatre is home to approximately 60,000 bees; they keep bee hives to promote the declining bee population and sell the honey in the National Theatre shop.
  • The Royal National Theatre was founded at the site of The Old Vic in 1963 until it found its permanent home on the South Bank in 1976.
  • Sir Denis Lasdun is the architect behind one of the countries most celebrated brutalist buildings.
  • Sir Laurence Olivier was the theatre's first Artistic Director in 1963.
  • It's completely free to access the Sherling High-Level Walkway, which offers visitors views into The National Theatres busy backstage area.The walkway is high above the production workshops for set construction and assembly, scenic painting and prop-making.

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is it?

the national theatre

Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PX 

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