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The Importance of Being Earnest
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.

The Importance of Being Earnest

Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa and Hugh Skinner, in Max Webster’s joyful and flamboyant production of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
Until 25 January 2025
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Lyttelton Theatre - South Bank
Ballet Shoes
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.

Ballet Shoes

Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book is spectacularly reinvented for the stage in this new adaptation by Kendall Feaver. Directed by Katy Rudd.
Until 22 February 2025
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Olivier Theatre - South Bank
Alterations
Three people stand among colorful clothes on hangers. The person in the middle, eyes wide, reaches outward while the others, on either side, hold onto them. The scene is vibrant with red, yellow, and orange hues.

Alterations

Lynette Linton returns to direct Michael Abbensetts’ seminal comedy. Illuminating the Guyanese experience of 1970s London and the aspirations and sacrifices of the Windrush generation.
20 February — 5 April 2025
Info & Tickets for Alterations
Lyttelton Theatre - South Bank
Dear England
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.

Dear England

James Graham’s Olivier-Award winning smash-hit returns to the National Theatre, directed by Rupert Goold.
10 March — 24 May 2025
Info & Tickets for Dear England
Olivier Theatre - South Bank
Here We Are
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.

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
Info & Tickets for Here We Are
Lyttelton Theatre - South Bank
London Road
A hanging black basket filled with vibrant multicolored flowers including shades of yellow, red, blue, and green against a pale green background. The flowers are densely packed, and the basket is suspended by chains.

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
Info & Tickets for London Road
Olivier Theatre - South Bank
Nye
A man wearing red and black striped pajamas and plaid slippers is moving through flowing, translucent teal curtains. He extends his left arm forward, to part one of the curtains. The background consists of soft, undulating teal curtain layers, creating an abstract, dreamy environment.

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
Info & Tickets for Nye
Olivier Theatre - South Bank

West End and on tour

The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
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The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

The landmark Tony Award®-winning production returns for a strictly limited encore season this autumn.
Until 5 January 2025
Info & Tickets for The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
Gillian Lynne Theatre
Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre

Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre

The Tony and Grammy Award®-winning musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin. Now booking to 28 September 2025.
Now playing
Info & Tickets for Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre
Lyric Theatre
Tickets from £20
War Horse UK Tour

War Horse

Our acclaimed production is an unforgettable theatrical experience, which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey in a remarkable story of courage, loyalty and friendship.
Now playing
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UK tour
Dear England on tour
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.

Dear England at the Lowry

James Graham’s Olivier-Award winning smash-hit, directed by Rupert Goold, plays at The Lowry for four weeks.
29 May — 29 June 2025
Info & Tickets for Dear England on tour
Lowry, Salford
An Inspector Calls on tour
A silhouette of a man in a trench coat and hat overlays a misty scene of children dancing on cobblestone streets. The image combines mystery and nostalgia, blending the figures seamlessly with the foggy background.

An Inspector Calls

Stephen Daldry's multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley's classic thriller returns for a UK tour in 2025
7 January — 31 May 2025
Info & Tickets for An Inspector Calls on tour
UK tour
Handbagged
Silhouettes of two women, one wearing a crown, dressed formally with pearl necklaces. The crowned figure holds a purple handbag with

Handbagged

Moira Buffini’s clever, funny and charming political comedy unlocks the palace door, imagining the untold conversations of two of history’s most powerful women, Margaret Thatcher and Queen Elizabeth II.
6 February — 17 May 2025
Info & Tickets for Handbagged
UK tour
Public Record
A diverse group of people, engaged in various activities such as cycling, surfing, and dancing, form a circle around a white central area on a red background. The scene is lively and dynamic, with figures in different poses and outfits.

Public Record

Public Acts brings together a cast of over 100 people to lift the roof off the Fire Station with the sound of Sunderland.
25 — 27 April 2025
Info & Tickets for Public Record
The Fire Station, Sunderland

In cinemas

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The Importance of Being Earnest
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.

The Importance of Being Earnest

Max Webster's fresh take on Oscar Wilde's bold comedy, featuring Ncuti Gatwa, Sharon D Clarke and Hugh Skinner.
In cinemas from 20 February 2025
Info & Tickets for The Importance of Being Earnest
At cinemas nationwide
Dr. Strangelove
A photo of a man wearing glasses and a suit, with his hand near his chin, set against a dramatic red and green gradient background. His expression is thoughtful and serious.

Dr. Strangelove

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece.
In cinemas from 27 March 2025
Info & Tickets for Dr. Strangelove
At cinemas nationwide
Prima Facie

Prima Facie

Jodie Comer's critically acclaimed West End debut in Suzie Miller’s award-winning play returns to cinemas.
In select international cinemas
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At cinemas nationwide
Present Laughter

Present Laughter

Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) dazzles in Noël Coward's provocative comedy.
In select international cinemas
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At cinemas nationwide

Online

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Coriolanus
A shirtless man with a muscular build stands defiantly behind a marble pedestal between two large, classical columns, set against a textured marble background. He wears worn and dirty brown trousers, has a determined expression and has leather strapping wound around one hand and the wrist of his other arm.

Coriolanus

David Oyelowo makes 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.
Streaming from 2 January
Streaming soon on National Theatre at Home
Online
Prima Facie

Prima Facie

Jodie Comer's critically acclaimed West End debut in Suzie Miller’s award-winning play available to stream now.
Now streaming
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Online
The Grapes of Wrath
A woman and two men sit together in front of the open flap of a canvas tent. Packing boxes and canvas bags are either side of them and an open fore is before them.

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.
Now streaming
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Present Laughter

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.
Now streaming
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Nye (2024)
A person (Michael Sheen) wearing a striped pajamas stands against a bold, dark green and black gradient background, looking upward with a thoughtful expression.

Nye

Michael Sheen is Nye Bevan in an epic Welsh fantasia about one man's dream of the NHS.
Now streaming
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Online
The Hot Wing King
A collage of four photos featuring six men against a red background. In the top-left, two men pose with one pointing forward. In the top-right, another man wearing a crown makes a surprised face. The bottom-right shows two men back-to-back, and the bottom-left features a man with a crown looking up. All are wearing white clothes.

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
Now streaming
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Online
Macbeth
A man (Ralph Fiennes) with a beard and short hair, wearing a white shirt with rolled-up sleeves, stands on stage. He extends one arm forward, with a serious expression. The background is dimly lit with concrete steps visible.

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.
Now streaming
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London Tide
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.

London Tide

Based on Charles Dickens' Our Mutual Friend, this romantic and propulsive thriller is a hymn to the city and the river that runs through it. With Bella Maclean and Joe Armstrong.
Now streaming
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Online