National Theatre at Home
Watch our shows anytime, anywhere, using our streaming service National Theatre at Home.
Unmissable theatre, whenever you want it.
With National Theatre at Home, you can stream incredible British theatre anytime, anywhere.
Watch world class plays from the comfort of your home. With new plays added every month you can stream brand new productions straight from the National Theatre stages or delve into the treasure trove of classics.
All recordings are captioned with optional subtitles, while many also offer audio description and a selection offer British Sign Language.
Subscribe for unlimited access from £9.99 per month or pay for a single play.
Watch at home or on-the-go, on any internet browser or through the National Theatre at Home app, available on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV and Roku TV.
Get up close to all the twists and turns, laughter and heart break with some of the biggest names of stage and screen.
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Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches
A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Sponsors
Bloomberg Philanthropies is the Headline Sponsor of National Theatre at Home.
National Theatre at Home is also supported by The Linbury Trust and Sidney E Frank Foundation.
Official Payment Partner of the National Theatre
Frequently asked Questions
What is National Theatre at Home?
National Theatre at Home is a premium theatre streaming service that brings the magic of London’s West End and Broadway style shows into your home. Experience world-class theatre productions from the National Theatre, featuring a diverse selection of plays, from timeless classics to contemporary masterpieces, all from the comfort of your home.
Whether you’re a fan of Shakespeare, modern drama, or musical theatre, National Theatre at Home offers both on-demand rentals and subscription options, providing access to performances to delight every theatre enthusiast. Visit the dedicated National Theatre at Home website to search for your favourite theatre plays and start streaming.
What types of productions are available on National Theatre at Home?
National Theatre at Home features a range of productions, including Shakespearean classics like King Lear, Romeo & Juliet and Othello alongside contemporary plays, family-friendly shows, and more. New titles are added regularly to keep the content fresh and exciting.
How much does National Theatre at Home Cost?
You can choose to subscribe by the month, year or just rent a single play.
Subscription
- Monthly subscription £9.98 / US$12.99 + tax
- Annual subscription £99.98 / US$129.99 + tax – 12 months for the price of 10.
Rent
- National Theatre Archive play recording £5.99 / US$7.99 + tax
- National Theatre Live play recording £7.99 / US$9.99 + tax
Other international currencies available, please visit the check-out pages on ntathome.com for pricing in your country.
What titles are available to stream
For a text list of all titles on NT at Home (for individual home use only), National Theatre Collection (for schools), and other services, visit our National Theatre Streaming page. You can also browse the library on the National Theatre at Home website by genre, title or actor. Use the search bar to quickly find specific shows or explore curated collections for recommendations.
How can I find specific shows on National Theatre at Home?
You can browse the library on the National Theatre at Home website by genre, title, or actor. Use the search bar to quickly find specific shows or explore curated collections for recommendations.
Can I download shows to watch offline on National Theatre at Home?
The National Theatre at Home app supports offline downloads so you can download and stream theatre when you’re not connected to the internet. However, to watch content directly from the website, an internet connection is required.
How often are new shows added to National Theatre at Home?
National Theatre at Home is updated regularly with new shows and behind-the-scenes content. Check the website or subscribe to the newsletter for updates on the latest additions and upcoming releases.
Can I share my National Theatre at Home account with others?
National Theatre at Home subscriptions are intended for personal use. Sharing your account details with others is against the terms of service and may result in your account being suspended.
Are there any special features or bonus content available on National Theatre at Home?
Yes, National Theatre at Home often includes bonus content such as exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, interviews with cast and crew, and educational resources to enhance your viewing experience.
Does National Theatre at Home offer live streams of current productions, or just recordings?
At the moment our streaming service is just limited to a large number of pre-recorded live theatre productions. To search our full catalogue of theatre plays visit the dedicated National Theatre at Home website
Does the streaming service just include National Theatre productions?
The National Theatre at Home platform also includes award-winning streamed theatrical productions from world-renowned theatres including Donmar Warehouse, The Old Vic, Young Vic and Bristol Old Vic, Leeds Playhouse, Royal Exchange Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre, Kiln Theatre, Soho Theatre, Annapura Theatre and Soho Place.
What is included in a National Theatre at Home subscription?
Our at home theatre subscription comes with a range of great features that you can enjoy. With unlimited streaming, gain access to a diverse library of British theatre productions, including both new releases, classic plays and musicals.Exclusive backstage content, interviews with cast and crew, and special insights into productions is also included with a National Theatre at Home theatre subscription.
Does National Theatre at Home offer student subscriptions?
While National Theatre at Home currently doesn’t offer a specific student membership, the National Theatre provides significant discounts for young audiences. If you are aged 16-25, you can unlock tickets priced at £10 or less for live performances.
How long do shows stay on the platform for?
The length of time our shows are available to stream can vary. However, new shows are continually added to our collection on a monthly basis, meaning you always have access to the latest theatre productions. When a production is due to be removed from our library, we will notify subscribers.
Why has a show I like been removed from the show library?
Some of our shows are only available for a limited time due to licensing agreements and therefore must be removed from the library once the agreement expires.
What countries is National Theatre at Home available in?
How do I rent a single play?
Follow these easy steps to rent a play for 3 days from National Theatre at Home:
- Visit ntathome.com/products
- Choose the single play you want to rent.
- Create an account by entering your email and setting a password.
- Enter a payment method. You can pay by Visa, MasterCard, & American Express credit & debit cards.
Unfortunately, you cannot pay by PayPal at this time - If you have any problems, please visit the Vimeo Help Centre.
That’s it! Enjoy watching National Theatre at Home.
How do I subscribe?
Follow these easy steps to subscribe and start watching National Theatre at Home today:
- Visit ntahome.com/checkout/subscribe
- Choose the subscription option that is right for you
Monthly subscribers will be charged each month for full access to the platform. And you can cancel anytime.
Annual subscribers will only be charged once and will enjoy full access to the platform for 12 months for the price of 10. - Create an account by entering your email and setting a password.
- Enter a payment method. You can pay by Visa, MasterCard, & American Express credit & debit cards. Unfortunately, you cannot pay by PayPal at this time
- If you have any problems, please visit the Vimeo Help Centre.
That’s it! Enjoy watching National Theatre at Home.
What's the difference between subscribing and renting?
You can choose to subscribe month-by-month, or annually, and you can cancel anytime.
If you rent a single play, you will get access to this play only, and have three days (72-hours) to finish watching it once you click the play button. Make sure you finish it within this window as there are no extensions once the 72-hour period ends.
How long can I rent a play for?
Once you have purchased the play, you will receive an email confirmation. When you press play to start the play you have rented, you have three days (72 hours) from this point to finish watching.
At the end of the third day, after 72 hours, you will no longer have access to the play. Remember when you started your play to make sure you get to watch the play in full and don’t miss out!
If you subscribe to National Theatre at Home, you can watch our available catalogue of plays whenever you want, with no time restrictions.
Can I redeem my National Theatre credit on National Theatre at Home?
Please go to the National Theatre Help Centre for more information on how you can use your vouchers.
Can schools use National Theatre at Home in the classroom?
However, the good news is we already have a streaming service for schools and educational institutions called National Theatre Collection. Its programme is curated for learning, and it includes full play recordings and supporting educational resources that can be accessed worldwide.
You can find out more here.
How do I watch on my TV?
There are a few different ways you can watch our plays on your TV or Smart TV, depending on your set up at home. You can use our TV app, cast via Chromecast or Airplay with Apple devices, or you can use a HDMI cable.
Visit the Vimeo help centre for more information on how to watch our plays on your TV.
Is it easy to unsubscribe and cancel a National Theatre at Home subscription?
The steps to cancel your National Theatre at Home subscription will depend on how you signed up
- If you signed up within an Apple iOS or Apple TV app, follow the steps here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039
- If you signed up within a Google Play or Android app, follow the steps here: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7018481
- If you signed up within the Roku channel, follow the steps here: https://support.roku.com/article/208756478-how-do-i-manage-or-cancel-a-subscription
- If you signed up with Amazon, follow the steps here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GDT2SXJJ7K49JKYE
If you signed up on the National Theatre at Home website, you can cancel your subscription by logging into your account and following the steps below:
- Click on your circular profile icon in the top right corner of the screen and select ‘manage subscription’.
- Choose to cancel instead of one of the pause options if you do not want to be charged again.
- Finally, confirm the choice to cancel.
When you cancel, you will receive an email confirmation. When you cancel your subscription, video access will exist until the next charging cycle, but you will not be charged further.
Please note: If you signed up and paid on the website, you can only cancel via the website (and not via apps).
Do the plays have captions?
Captions are available on all productions. This ensures that the content is accessible to a wider audience, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
For more information about how to turn on captions, please visit the Vimeo Help Centre.
Do any plays have audio description?
National Theatre at Home offers audio described performance as part of our commitment to accessibility, ensuring that a broader audience can enjoy our performances.
These productions provide a verbal commentary to describe what is happening on screen, which is particularly useful for blind and partially sighted audiences. Each audio described performance is accompanied by Intro Notes (in MP4 format) that describe the story, cast and costumes for audiences to listen to in advance of watching the production.
Several productions are currently available with audio description, including titles like Othello, Much Ado About Nothing, The Cherry Orchard, and Yerma.
Do any plays have BSL?
A selection of our plays offer British Sign Language performances. Titles include The Little Big Things, Peter Pan and Othello.
You can find more information about our BSL offer on the National Theatre at Home website.
Please note: National Theatre at Home is for individual personal use only. Using the platform for any kind of public screening is against our terms of service. More information.