Unmissable shows for summer
![Mnemonic-cast-at-the-National-Theatre-Photo-Johan-Persson-5-masthead Six silhouetted figures bow low on a dark stage with chairs in front of a transparent blue-lit curtain. The shadow of a person holding a long walking stick is visible through the curtain.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/07/Mnemonic-cast-at-the-National-Theatre-Photo-Johan-Persson-5-masthead.jpg?resize=30%2C10&gravity)
![River-Stage-2023-The-Glory2-aspect-ratio-2000-1000 A large group of performers in colourful and vibrant outfits performing at an outdoor summer event in the evening. They are surrounded by a large crowd watching.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/River-Stage-2023-The-Glory2-aspect-ratio-2000-1000-2.jpg?resize=30%2C10&gravity)
![Standing-at-the-Skys-Edge-West-End-cast-2-Photo-Brinkhoff-Moegenburg-masthead A brightly lit stage is full of cast members standing, many at microphone stands. A band can be seen on balconys above them.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/07/Standing-at-the-Skys-Edge-West-End-cast-2-Photo-Brinkhoff-Moegenburg-masthead.jpg?resize=30%2C10&gravity)
![People-Places-and-Things-West-End-Denise-Gough-4-Photo-Marc-Brenner-masthead A dynamic theater scene featuring five actors in expressive poses on a minimalist set, highlighted by striking blue lighting and dramatic, oversized shadows cast on the walls.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/07/People-Places-and-Things-West-End-Denise-Gough-4-Photo-Marc-Brenner-masthead.jpg?resize=30%2C10&gravity)
![Hadestown-West-End-2024-Donal-Finn-and-cast-Photo-Marc-Brenner-masthead A man stands and on a raised platform, centre stage, and behind him stand a group of people in leather workwear and all of them are singing.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/07/Hadestown-West-End-2024-Donal-Finn-and-cast-Photo-Marc-Brenner-masthead.jpg?resize=30%2C10&gravity)
![The-Lehman-Trilogy-Aaron-Krohn-John-Heffernan-Howard-W-Overshown-2-Photo-Kevin-Berne-masthead Three men stand in a modern office with large glass windows overlooking a cityscape. The office is neatly arranged with desks, chairs, and stacks of papers and document boxes. The background through the windows shows a gloomy, cloudy sky. The scene has a dramatic, theatrical lighting.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/07/The-Lehman-Trilogy-Aaron-Krohn-John-Heffernan-Howard-W-Overshown-2-Photo-Kevin-Berne-masthead.jpg?resize=30%2C10&gravity)
What’s on
![Mnemonic-2024-National-Theatre-2000x2000 Artwork with two superimposed images, one of a very blurred human face over which is a translucent image of a leaf. On top of these is a meandering line in blue, red and blue again, that could be a river, or capilliaries.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/01/Mnemonic-2024-National-Theatre-2000x2000-1.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
Mnemonic
![The-Hot-Wing-King-National-Theatre-mobile-v2 A collage of four photos featuring six men against a red background. In the top-left, two men pose with one pointing forward. In the top-right, another man wearing a crown makes a surprised face. The bottom-right shows two men back-to-back, and the bottom-left features a man with a crown looking up. All are wearing white clothes.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/07/The-Hot-Wing-King-National-Theatre-mobile-v2.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
The Hot Wing King
![The-Grapes-of-Wrath-National-Theatre-artwork-v2-mobile A woman and two men sit together in front of the open flap of a canvas tent. Packing boxes and canvas bags are either side of them and an open fore is before them.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/05/The-Grapes-of-Wrath-National-Theatre-artwork-v2-mobile.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
The Grapes of Wrath
![Coriolanus-David-Oyelowo-National-Theatre-v2a-2000x2000 A shirtless man with a muscular build stands defiantly behind a marble pedestal between two large, classical columns, set against a textured marble background. He wears worn and dirty brown trousers, has a determined expression and has leather strapping wound around one hand and the wrist of his other arm.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/05/Coriolanus-David-Oyelowo-National-Theatre-v2a-2000x2000-1.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
Coriolanus
![A-Tupperware-of-Ashes-National-Theatre-2000x2000 A blurred or shaken photo of a woman (Meera Syal), smiling and wearing gold jewellry and a blue dress.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/05/A-Tupperware-of-Ashes-National-Theatre-2000x2000-1.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
A Tupperware of Ashes
![The-Other-Place-National-Theatre-image-v2-2000x2000 A person with short brown hair wearing a white tank top lies on their side on a grassy surface looking slightly upward. The image is taken from an angle that makes it appear as if the person is standing against a vertical grass wall, with a blue sky background.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/05/The-Other-Place-National-Theatre-image-v2-2000x2000-1.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
The Other Place
![The-Importance-of-Being-Earnest-National-Theatre-artwork-2-mobile A man, wearing top hat and tails, is running, against a bright pink background.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/05/The-Importance-of-Being-Earnest-National-Theatre-artwork-2-mobile.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
The Importance of Being Earnest
![Ballet-Shoes-National-Theatre-mobile-artwork-v3 Text reading](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/04/Ballet-Shoes-National-Theatre-mobile-artwork-v3.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
Ballet Shoes
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![The-Lehman-Trilogy-Gillian-Lynne-Theatre-2000X1250 Text reads](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/06/The-Lehman-Trilogy-Gillian-Lynne-Theatre-2000X1250.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
The landmark Tony Award®-winning production returns to the West End for a strictly limited encore season this autumn.
![NT-Live-Present-Laughter-1920x960](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/06/NT-Live-Present-Laughter-1920x960-1.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Present Laughter in cinemas from 18 July
Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) dazzles in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy.
![Lindsay Duncan (Dora) in Dear Octopus at the National Theatre (c) Marc Brenner 0374 An elderly woman with blonde hair, wearing a long blue dress with a detailed white collar, stands thoughtfully in a dimly lit, vintage-style room. An elderly man in a suit is in the background, leaning over a piano and reading a book with the staircase on his side.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/07/Lindsay-Duncan-Dora-in-Dear-Octopus-at-the-National-Theatre-c-Marc-Brenner-0374-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Stream Dear Octopus
Stream Lindsay Duncan as Dora in this beautiful, captivating revival of Dodie Smith’s play on National Theatre at Home.
![LASDUN-Summer-terrace-bar-1-Photo-Joe-Howard A person holding a sandwich filled with smoked salmon and cucumber. The table also has plates with similar sandwiches, a bowl of nuts, a bowl of green olives, and a bowl of crisps. Another person's hand is reaching for food in the background.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/06/LASDUN-Summer-terrace-bar-1-Photo-Joe-Howard.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Summer on the South Bank
A Taste of KERB, Forza Taps and Lasdun Bar are popping up outside on the National Theatre terraces and riverside.
![The company of Public Acts in rehearsal for As You Like It. A large crowd of people stand waving at the camera. The crowd includes people from a diverse range of ages, accessibility needs and ethnicities.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2022/08/As-You-Like-It_2000x1250_Rehearsal__0012_National-Theatre-Public-Acts-Company-in-rehearsal-for-As-You-Like-It-produced.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
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![River-Stage-2023-The-Glory2-aspect-ratio-2000-1000](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/River-Stage-2023-The-Glory2-aspect-ratio-2000-1000.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Get ready for River Stage
Our FREE outdoor festival returns, every weekend from 5 – 28 July