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22 January 2025

The National Theatre launches a major research report

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21 January 2025

The National Theatre today shares further details and casting for previously announced shows in Director Rufus Norris’ final season

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15 January 2025

Ncuti Gatwa, Katherine Parkinson, and Adrian Scarborough among actors connecting with audiences at National Theatre Live big screen event 

Three people are surrounded by colorful clothes. The central person looks surprised, with one hand reaching out. On either side, the other two appear to engage with him, holding his arms, against a backdrop of vibrant jackets on hangers.

6 January 2025

Full Casting Announced for Alterations

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.

17 December 2024

Gwilym Lee to play Gareth Southgate in the return of smash-hit production Dear England by James Graham

A minimalist illustration showing six people walking on a turquoise path. A man in white walks ahead alone, while a group of five people in colorful outfits follows behind. The background is a solid bright red.

13 December 2024

Further Casting Announced for Here We Are

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12 December 2024

National Theatre at Home to kick off 2025 with streaming release of Coriolanus, Death of England: The Plays, and the platform’s first US-captured title Waitress: The Musical

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11 December 2024

What’s On from the National Theatre in 2025

 

Show press releases

Performers in blue costumes dance energetically on a wooden stage, in front of a set that resembles the hallway of a large house. The performers strike dynamic poses, lifting their legs high in unison. Three more actors dance upon the set in their character costumes.

5 December 2024

Production Images released for Ballet Shoes

Three men in black suits and long coats stand solemnly on a stage with their hands lifted, palms up. The background features a modern office setting with a clock, filing cabinets, and a flower vase. The lighting emphasizes their serious expressions and formal attire.

4 December 2024

Last chance to see The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

A woman in a period pink floral dress stands next to a garden chair. A man in a white suit stands behind her, looking towards her. The set features green grass, colourful flowers, and a blue sky.

28 November 2024

Production images released for The Importance of Being Earnest at the National Theatre

Three performers in whimsical costumes pose against a colorful, painted backdrop. One is upside down on a trapeze, another stands holding a prop, and the third hangs from aerial hoops. They wear fluffy dresses and expressive accessories.

27 November 2024

National Theatre Collaborates with Coram for Ballet Shoes

A woman with a cane sits on a chair in a rehearsal studio while others stand and watch.

6 November 2024

First look at rehearsals for The Importance of Being Earnest at the National Theatre

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4 November 2024

What’s on this festive season at the National Theatre

A man with gray hair, wearing a blue button-up shirt, is smiling while sitting indoors. The background is slightly blurred and appears to be a room with beige walls and a closed door.

24 September 2024

Rufus Norris announces his final programme as Director of the National Theatre

A performer interacts with a lifelike horse puppet on a dimly lit stage. The horse is made of intricate, skeletal framework with two visible puppeteers inside. Other actors in period costumes look on, and colorful bunting hangs overhead.

11 September 2024

Brand New Production Images released for War Horse UK & Ireland Tour

 

Digital press releases

A woman (Jodie Comer) stands at a desk in a room lined with box files on shelves. One hand rests on the desk and the other is raised and pointing to something.

6 December 2024

Prima Facie available to stream on NTAH

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3 December 2024

National Theatre Live to release Dr. Strangelove in cinemas next year

A series of six photos against a red backdrop featuring six men. In various shots, one drinks from a glass, one wears a crown, one adjusts the crown, one laughs with the crown, one looks surprised with the crown, and one poses in a white hat showing rings on his fingers.

16 October 2024

National Theatre at Home announces four star-studded productions to stream during the winter season

Two women in thin white dresses stand in a river, soaking wet, one is pushing her hair back from her face. A low-lying city skyline and bridge are behind them in the distance.

19 September 2024

London Tide set to stream on National Theatre at Home

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.

4 September 2024

National Theatre Live announces The Importance of Being Earnest releasing to cinemas worldwide in 2025

6 August 2024

People, Places & Things and VANYA, set to stream on National Theatre at Home

27 June 2024

Record-breaking National Theatre Live, Prima Facie starring Jodie Comer returns to cinemas worldwide

A man (Michael Sheen) wearing dark striped pajamas and plaid slippers, is standing amongst billowing pale green curtains.

23 April 2024

National Theatre Celebrates 100th National Theatre Live release of Nye with short film

 

Learning and exhibitions

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5 December 2024

Cast announced as rehearsals are underway for National Theatre’s schools tour of The LeftBehinds

Two young people are gathered around a lighting board. An adult standing beside them, pointing at a printed diagram. The room is dimly lit.

30 October 2024

National Theatre opens applications for nationwide training programmes to boost skills for young people

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5 July 2024

Two students announced as winners of New Views 2024

On a plain cream background, a range of colourful sketches, each representing a play, are distributed across the image, with 'CONNECTIONS 2024' in large black letters over the top of the image.

16 May 2024

Young people from across the UK to perform new plays at National Theatre 2024 Connections Festival

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7 May 2024

Sunderland Culture, Sunderland Empire and National Theatre to create new Public Acts production celebrating the people and music of Sunderland

15 February 2024

National Theatre expands its support for schools with new resource conceived by theatre director Katie Mitchell

8 February 2024

National Theatre partners with TikTok to inspire and support the next generation of creative talent

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6 February 2024

Young visually impaired audio describer collaborates with National Theatre in UK first

 

Personnel of the National Theatre

19 November 2024

Cate Blanchett, James Graham and Sarah Wiggins to join the National Theatre Board

15 July 2024

Robert Hastie named as Deputy Artistic Director of the National Theatre

13 December 2023

Indhu Rubasingham appointed as Director of the National Theatre

25 September 2023

Amanda Pritchard joins the National Theatre Board

18 March 2022

The Duchess of Cornwall announced as new Royal Patron of the National Theatre

19 November 2021

National Theatre appoints Kate Varah as Executive Director

29 June 2021

Lisa Burger to step down in Summer 2022

16 February 2021

Farrah Storr joins NT Board

26 January 2021

Clint Dyer appointed Deputy Artistic Director

 

Other News from the National Theatre

11 June 2024

National Theatre announces a new, free exhibition in collaboration with It’s Nice That 

29 May 2024

River Stage Programme Announcement 2024

2 May 2024

National Theatre’s Up Next Gala raises record breaking £2 million 

25 April 2024

National Theatre announces food and drink offerings for summer 2024

6 March 2024

National Theatre launches transformational fundraising campaign, Stories Start Here following a flagship capital investment of £26.4m from the UK government

18 January 2024

National Theatre announces a new, free exhibition Abstractions: Studies of the National Theatre

6 June 2022

NT hosts inaugural Making Theatre Green sustainability conference

6 October 2021

NT partners with the Sir Peter Shaffer Charitable Foundation

7 September 2021

British Land partners with the NT across its London campuses

11 December 2020

Culture Recovery Fund