What's on by event
At the South Bank
The Hot Wing King
![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
Katori Hall’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy makes its London debut in a fiery new production directed by Roy Alexander Weise.
Until 14 September 2024
The Grapes of Wrath
![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
Carrie Cracknell (Julie, The Deep Blue Sea) directs Frank Galati’s Tony Award-winning adaptation of John Steinbeck’s masterpiece.
Until 14 September 2024
Coriolanus
![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
David Oyelowo makes his highly anticipated return to the London stage in Lyndsey Turner’s thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s timeless political tragedy.
11 September — 9 November 2024
A Tupperware of Ashes
![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
Meera Syal is Queenie in Tanika Gupta's new play, a vivid and heart-breaking family drama about life, immigration and the Indian spiritual cycle of death and rebirth.
25 September — 16 November 2024
The Other Place
![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
Emma D’Arcy is Annie in this retelling of the classic Antigone story, from Alexander Zeldin (The Confessions). With music by Yannis Philippakis (Foals).
27 September — 9 November 2024
The Importance of Being Earnest
![the-importance-of-being-earnest-2000x2000 Five people in colorful vintage attire are framed within pink square cutouts against a bright pink background. They each pose differently, showcasing their unique outfits, which feature eccentric accessories like a large hat, pearls, and floral embellishments.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/08/the-importance-of-being-earnest-2000x2000-1.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
The Importance of Being Earnest
Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa and Hugh Skinner, in Max Webster’s joyful and flamboyant production of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
20 November 2024 — 25 January 2025
Ballet Shoes
![NTGDS_CC_Ballet Shoes_Website_Onsale assets_270824_2 Three young women in white tulle dresses create dynamic poses against a colorful, textured curtain background. One hangs upside down, another swings on a rope, and the third stands below reaching up. The scene is vibrant and whimsical, evoking a sense of playful elegance.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/08/NTGDS_CC_Ballet-Shoes_Website_Onsale-assets_270824_2.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
Ballet Shoes
The beloved best-selling book is spectacularly reinvented for the stage in this new adaptation by Kendall Feaver.
From 23 November
Dear England
![Dear-England-National Theatre-2000x2000 A lone figure stands, his back to us, wearing a waistcoat, shirt and trousers, in the centre of the red cross of the England flag that appears as a landscape rolling off into the distance.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2023/02/Dear-England-National-Theatre-2000x2000-1.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
Dear England
James Graham’s Olivier-Award winning smash-hit returns to the National Theatre, directed by Rupert Goold.
10 March — 24 May 2025
West End and on tour
The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
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The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
The landmark Tony Award®-winning production returns for a strictly limited encore season this autumn.
24 September 2024 — 5 January 2025
Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre
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Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre
The Tony and Grammy Award®-winning musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin is now playing at the Lyric Theatre.
Now playing
War Horse UK Tour
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War Horse
Our acclaimed production is an unforgettable theatrical experience, which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey in a remarkable story of courage, loyalty and friendship.
From 5 September
Dear England on tour
![Dear-England-National Theatre-2000x2000 A lone figure stands, his back to us, wearing a waistcoat, shirt and trousers, in the centre of the red cross of the England flag that appears as a landscape rolling off into the distance.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2023/02/Dear-England-National-Theatre-2000x2000-1.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
Dear England at The Lowry
James Graham’s Olivier-Award winning smash-hit, directed by Rupert Goold, plays at The Lowry for four weeks.
29 May — 29 June 2025
Death of England: The Plays
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Death of England: The Plays
Clint Dyer and Roy Williams’ three state of the nation plays will be performed together for the very first time. In a strictly limited season, from 15 July.
Until 28 September 2024
In cinemas
NT Live: Present Laughter
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Present Laughter
Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) dazzles in Noël Coward's provocative comedy.
In cinemas now
NT Live: Prima Facie
![Prima Facie by Suzie Miller.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2022/08/Square-PF.png?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
Prima Facie
Jodie Comer's critically acclaimed West End debut in Suzie Miller’s award-winning play returns to cinemas.
In cinemas from 12 September
Vanya
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Vanya
Andrew Scott (Fleabag) features in this radical new production of Chekhov’s classic.
In select international cinemas
The Motive and the Cue
![the-motive-and-the-cue-2000x2000-olivier-awards-win Two men (Mark Gatiss and Johnny Flynn) stand back to back, with pensive expressions, each with one hand raised to their mouth.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2022/11/the-motive-and-the-cue-2000x2000-olivier-awards-win.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
The Motive and the Cue
Sam Mendes directs Mark Gatiss and Johnny Flynn in the fierce and funny new play.
In select international cinemas
Online
Vanya
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Vanya
Vanya starring Andrew Scott will be streaming on National Theatre at Home from 19th September 2024.
Streaming from 19 Sept
People, Places and Things
![People-Places-and-Things-v2-2000x2000px A woman dances, wearing a white sleeveless top and dark trousers.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2024/03/People-Places-and-Things-v2-2000x2000px.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
People, Places & Things
People, Places & Things will be streaming on National Theatre at Home from 19 September 2024.
Streaming from 19 Sept
Underdog: The Other Other Brontë
![Underdog-National-Theatre-Northern-Stage-2000x2000 Three women stand together, all facing to camera, the middle one, slightly higher than the others, seems to be trying to push the others, who each hold a pen, aside. All wear red shirts and skirts and the middle one has a large red bow tied at her collar.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2023/10/Underdog-National-Theatre-Northern-Stage-2000x2000-1.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
Underdog: The Other Other Brontë
Directed by Northern Stage Artistic Director Natalie Ibu (The White Card), Sarah Gordon’s (The Edit) new play is an irreverent retelling of the life and legend of the Brontë sisters, and the story of the sibling power dynamics that shaped their uneven rise to fame.
Now streaming
Dear Octopus
![Dear-Octopus-Lindsay-Duncan-National-Theatre-v2-2000x2000 A woman in a brown long-sleeved dress stands, smiling, looking straight to camera. She is holding hands with a young girl who looks up at her. The blurred figures of five other people stand either side of them and the girl is also blurred.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2023/10/Dear-Octopus-Lindsay-Duncan-National-Theatre-v2-2000x2000-1.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
Dear Octopus
Lindsay Duncan plays Dora in this beautiful, captivating revival of Dodie Smith’s play. Steam this moving dissection of family and what it means to grow up and return home on National Theatre at Home.
Now streaming
Till the Stars Come Down
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Till the Stars Come Down
Till The Stars Come Down, the sold-out, critically acclaimed new play by Beth Steel, is now streaming exclusively on National Theatre at Home.
Now streaming
The Little Big Things: A New Musical
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The Little Big Things: A New Musical
An extraordinary true story about an ordinary family. Stream this colourful new musical based on the Sunday Times best-selling autobiography by Henry Fraser.
Now streaming
Constellations
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Constellations
Four casts. One relationship. Infinite Possibilities. Stream the Olivier award-winning Constellations on National Theatre at Home.
Now streaming
Kin
![Kin-National-Theatre A woman runs, carrying a black suitcase with metal trim, her coat and headscarf billowing and blurred, behind her.](https://images.nationaltheatre.org.uk/uploads/2023/06/Kin-National-Theatre-mobile.jpg?resize=10%2C10&gravity)
Ķīn
Kin - a powerful show from critically acclaimed physical theatre company Gecko. Streaming now on National Theatre at Home
Now streaming