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Our ultimate theatre gift guide

Discover our range of gifts, presents and experiences for the theatre lovers in your life.

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Gift vouchers

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You chose the value, they choose their show.

Ideal for picky friends and family, our gift vouchers are valid for 12 months, and can be redeemed for tickets to any show at the South Bank, purchase memberships or make donations.

Order a Gift voucher

 

Gift a National Theatre at Home subscription

Unwrap the magic of theatre at home.

Put your loved ones centre stage with the ultimate gift for theatre lovers. Treat them to a year of streamed theatre—with 12 months for the price of 10—or choose to gift anywhere between 1 and 11 months, from as little as £9.99.

With National Theatre at Home you can stream over 90 shows on mobile, desktop or straight to your TV, available worldwide. It’s more than just a gift; it’s an experience they’ll cherish.

Gift a subscription

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Books and gifts

Discover an unrivalled selection of expertly curated books, playtexts and design led gifts in our Shop.

Online you’ll find handpicked book subscriptions including our much loved play in the post subscription, as well as our exclusive print on demand poster archive.

And in store our knowledgeable and friendly team will help you browse the best in new books, playtexts, and performing arts titles for the theatre lovers in your life.

Every purchase helps support the artistic work of the National Theatre.

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Gift Membership

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Treat someone you love to the joy of theatre, all year round.

National Theatre Gift Membership includes priority booking, special events, regular updates and exclusive member content.

The perfect gift for theatre lovers, your gift will also support our work on stage and beyond.

Give a Gift Membership

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Share the joy of theatre this festive season

We’re giving over 1,000 young people free or reduced price tickets to watch our magical new production of Ballet Shoes.

Please donate today and ensure our stories fire imagination and creativity that last a lifetime.

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Visiting the South Bank?

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Lasdun restaurant

Our sophisticated Modern British dining experience from the trio behind critically acclaimed Hackney Public House, The Marksman.

Offering a full a la carte menu, plus pre-theatre dining, from Monday – Saturday 5pm – 10pm (kitchen from 5 – 9.15pm), and  Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 12pm – 3pm.

Find out more and reserve a table

Lasdun Restaurant
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Forza Wine

The South London rooftop venue known for simple, fun seasonal drinks, snacks and views brings its inimitable energy to our South Bank home.

Enjoy the laid-back terrace bar, with sensational cocktails, sharing plates & riverside views, serving Monday – Saturday, 12 noon – 12 midnight.

Find out more and reserve a table

Forza Wine
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The Understudy

Come along for a drink and a bite, or more, of street food at our friendly riverside craft beer bar.

Featuring a line-up of Gipsy Hill beers and guest ales, wine from some of the best independent makers, spirits by East London Liquor Co. and street food served by a curated line-up of KERB traders

Open from midday, Mondays – Sunday.

Find out more and reserve a table

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Photo (Oliver Chris in Twelfth Night) by Marc Brenner