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A major new project in collaboration with North Kensington communities
The project, which includes a new verbatim play alongside an in-depth community engagement programme, will share the voices that are part of this important story and keep the tragedy of Grenfell part of the national conversation.

Our Olivier-Award winning musical transfers to the West End
We’re thrilled to announce that the critically acclaimed Sheffield Theatres’ production of Standing at the Sky’s Edge will transfer to the Gillian Lynne Theatre, in London’s West End, from February 2024.

Inside Sheffield's Park Hill community: 1969-1970
Photographer Mick Jones shares his photos and memories of Park Hill in Sheffield, the estate at the heart of Standing at the Sky’s Edge playing in the Olivier theatre until 25 March 2023.

March 2023: Casting Call from National Theatre Casting Department
We are looking for an actor to play the role of a male, aged between 30-50 who has a physical disability, and is Syrian but we also welcome suggestions from Southwest Asian and North African heritage. We are also exploring the idea of the role speaking in Arabic or English.

Helen Casey on Wigs, Hair and Makeup
Wigs, hair and make-up artist Helen Casey on the hullabaloo, starting from scratch each day and her upcoming book with the National Theatre, Wigs, Hair and Make-up: A Backstage Guide.

Dan Rebellato's Top Tips on Playwriting
Playwright Dan Rebellato on Caryl Churchill, where he finds inspiration and his upcoming book with the National Theatre, Playwriting: A Backstage Guide.

Our new dining destination, from the team behind The Marksman.
We’re launching an all new dining experience, Lasdun, with Jon Rotheram, Tom Harris and John Ogier, the trio behind critically acclaimed Hackney Public House, The Marksman. It will launch in May 2023, in partnership with KERB.

Open Casting Call!
We are looking for actors to play a number of roles from specific ethnic backgrounds for a potential new play. Overall dates are from 29 May to 2 September 2023.

Open Casting Call for Young Performers at the National Theatre
We’re casting three young performers for a production at the National Theatre Sep 2023-Feb 2024. You need to be excellent at acting and singing.