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As a charity, we rely on your support to make unforgettable theatre available to everyone.

£1 of every £5 we spend on the National Theatre’s work is donated by people like you. By donating, you support:

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World-class work

Stories nurtured in a creative powerhouse that attracts world leading talent to make unforgettable theatre.

What’s on

Skilled makers

Stories brought to life by the skilled experts of today and tomorrow with cutting-edge theatre technology and facilities.

Theatre-makers

Global reach

Stories shared live and digitally to ​audiences across the UK and around the world.

For audiences
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The future

Stories firing imagination and creativity that lasts a lifetime.

Working with young people

“I owe so much of the confidence and the opportunities I have as a writer to the National Theatre. From the joy of opening Dear England on the Olivier stage last summer to collaborating on a new show from Liverpool’s Royal Court this year, I know how a strong, ambitious and thriving National benefits all theatres, and all artists nationwide.”

Playwright and screenwriter, James Graham.

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Corporate Support
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Grant-makers

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Some of our stories

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The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

National Theatre expands its support for schools

New educational resources for schools

New educational resources for schools

National Theatre Live: 100 Plays in Cinemas

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