Dear England kicks off a nationwide tour in 2025

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Dear England

James Graham’s Olivier-Award winning smash-hit returns to the National Theatre, directed by Rupert Goold.

Until 24 May 2025

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Olivier Theatre - South Bank

Here We Are

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Here We Are

Two-time Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello directs Stephen Sondheim’s ‘cool, and impossibly chic’ (New York Times Critic’s Pick) final musical with a book by David Ives.

23 April — 28 June 2025

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Lyttelton Theatre - South Bank

London Road

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London Road

Alecky Blythe and Adam Cork reunite for their award-winning verbatim musical. Rufus Norris directs this ‘Extraordinary show’ (Financial Times).

6 — 21 June 2025

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Olivier Theatre - South Bank

Nye

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Nye

Michael Sheen reprises his role as Nye Bevan in this ‘valiant and valuable affirmation of the NHS’ (Telegraph). Written by Tim Price and ‘vividly directed’ (The Times) by Rufus Norris.

3 July — 16 August 2025

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Olivier Theatre - South Bank

The Estate

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The Estate

Adeel Akhtar is Angad in this razor-sharp exploration of family, power and the lies we tell about ourselves. Daniel Raggett directs Shaan Sahota’s remarkable debut play.

9 July — 23 August 2025

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Dorfman Theatre - South Bank

Inter Alia

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Inter Alia

Suzie Miller and Justin Martin reunite following their smash-hit Prima Facie for this searing examination of motherhood and masculinity.

10 July — 13 September 2025

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Lyttelton Theatre - South Bank

The Land of the Living

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The Land of the Living

Juliet Stevenson is Ruth in this remarkable and timely new play by David Lan exploring the shapeshifting nature of memory and morality. Directed by Stephen Daldry.

9 September — 1 November 2025

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Dorfman Theatre - South Bank

In the West End

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Till the Stars Come Down

Beth Steel’s ‘deliriously funny’ (Telegraph) new play transfers to the Theatre Royal Haymarket for a limited summer season, from 1 July.

Bijan Sheibani directs this ‘unmissable theatrical event’ (WhatsOnStage).

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The Wind in the Willows

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The Wind in the Willows

Join Ratty, Badger, Mole and impulsive Toad on their crazy adventure spiralling from Toad's insatiable need for speed!

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Life of Pi

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Life of Pi

Puppetry, magic and storytelling combine in a unique Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the best-selling novel. Now streaming on National Theatre at Home.

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The Other Place

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The Other Place

Emma D’Arcy makes their National Theatre debut in this striking reimaging of the Antigone story.

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Waitress: The Musical

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Waitress: The Musical

Sara Bareilles is Jenna Hunterson in the Tony-nominated Broadway musical phenomenon. Now streaming on National Theatre at Home.

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Death of England: The Plays

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Death of England: The Plays

4 points of view. 3 plays. 2 families. 1 incredible theatrical experience. Three interconnected plays exploring the joys and challenges of what it means to be British today. With Paapa Essiedu, Thomas Coombes, Erin Doherty, and Sharon Duncan-Brewster. Directed by Clint Dyer.

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Coriolanus

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Coriolanus

David Oyelowo made his highly anticipated return to the London stage in the title role. Lyndsey Turner directs a thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s timeless political tragedy.

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The Grapes of Wrath

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The Grapes of Wrath

The great American novel reimagined. Carrie Cracknell directs Frank Galati’s award-winning adaptation of John Steinbeck’s masterpiece, with Tony Award-winner Cherry Jones, Harry Treadaway and Natey Jones.

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Present Laughter

Andrew Scott is Garry Essendine in the multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter, filmed live from The Old Vic in London.

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The Hot Wing King

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The Hot Wing King

Kadiff Kirwan is Cordell in this hot new comedy told with the love language of food; about family, Black Masculinity, sexuality and the journey to finding home. The Hot Wing King is now streaming on National Theatre at Home

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Macbeth

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Macbeth

Macbeth is coming. Ralph Fiennes & Indira Varma star in Simon Godwin's ‘full-voltage visceral’ (★★★★ Daily Telegraph) production of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Now streaming on National Theatre at Home.

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Dr Strangelove

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Seven-time BAFTA winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in Armando Iannucci and Sean Foley’s hit West End adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece.

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