National Theatre

Diane Chorley and special guests

6.30pm – 10.45pm

Diane Chorley returns for her only show of 2024. Joined by loyal sidekick Milky, partner Ron (on karaoke hosting duties), and some very special guests. Diane brings the very best of character comedy, infectious music, and queer cabaret, all wrapped up in one.

Little Angel Theatre - 'Elephant Parade' Workshop

12.30pm – 1.30pm

Get ready to trumpet and stomp in a workshop you won’t forget. Little Angel Theatre invites families to craft their own elephant puppets then stomp together in the playful puppet parade. All with the help of LAT’s skilled facilitators.

Face Painting Session

1.30pm – 2.30pm

See the National Theatre’s Wigs, Hair and Make Up specialists in action and join us for a free, fun face painting session with a special jungle theme. Come and be transformed into wild and wonderful jungle animals. 

BAC Beatbox Academy

2.30pm – 3.30pm

The BAC Beatbox Academy bring beats, vibes and high energy performance to the South Bank. They will lead the audience in an incredible workshop. This highly acclaimed crew will perform their award winning music from Frankenstein and Pied Piper as well as party bangers.

Backstage Building Tours

3pm – 7pm

Join our guides as they lead free tours around the building giving a taste of what goes on behind the concrete walls. Sign up on the day is essential. Tours last no longer than 30 minutes, every half an hour between 3.00pm and 7.00pm.

Boy Blue

3.45pm – 4.45pm

Boy Blue are back. Dancers from Sky Blue, The Bluez, The Blueprint and Alpha Blue come together for a Hip Hop performance you won’t forget. They’ll capture the essence of street-dance to bring fun, energy and excitement, with some audience participation mixed in.

Hot Takes with The Hot Wing King Cast

5pm – 5.30pm

Ready! Set! Sizzle! The Hot Wing King cast will be dishing their hot takes at River Stage. Come join Jason Barnett, Kaireece Denton and Dwane Walcott and hear them talk to host Anoushka Chakrapani about chicken wings, music and more.

Hackney Colliery Band

5.45pm – 6.45pm

Hackney Colliery Band returns to the National Theatre to play music from across their 15 year career. This juggernaut of brass, drums and electronics brings a mix of everything. Ranging from classic covers of their early days through to recent cutting-edge collaborations.

NT Live Screening: Dear England

7.30pm – 10.45pm

Join us for an exclusive open-air screening of James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning show, filmed live on stage and shown outside on a big screen for one night only. Grab a deckchair and watch this spectacular play as the sun sets over London.

Access: Captioned.

Portrait Workshop with Curtis Holder

12.30pm – 1.30pm

Put your art skills to the test and join Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2020 winner Curtis Holder’s interactive workshop. Musicians Fenella Humphreys, Kasia Ziminska and Cara Berridge become the artist’s subjects as Curtis demonstrates how to capture movement. Art supplies provided.

Public Acts Odyssey Workshop

1.45pm – 2.45pm

Want to learn some choreography from the Public Acts 2023 community production of The Odyssey? Join theatre maker and choreographer Dan Canham for an inclusive workshop where he will teach the dance from the spectacular Gods of Olympus scene. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

Some Voices

3pm – 3.30pm

Some Voices choir are returning to the River Stage to bring you summer smash hits in glorious harmony. Expect feel-good pop tunes with a twist as “London’s coolest choir” (Time Out) bring the party vibes to the South Bank.

Chisara Agor

3.45pm – 4.45pm

Join Agor on their musical journey, exploring themes of visibility, magic and solidarity. From BBC Maida Vale Studios to The National Theatre New Work Studios, Agor delights with their arrangements and storytelling. Be sure to catch this innovative performance.