July 2019 to January 2020 at the National Theatre
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My Brilliant Friend
Based on the celebrated novels by Elena Ferrante, My Brilliant Friend is an epic story of love, violence, ambition and self-destruction
Three Sisters
Chekhov’s iconic characters are relocated to Nigeria in this bold new adaptation by Inua Ellams.
Faith, Hope and Charity
The culmination of Alexander Zeldin's trilogy that began with Beyond Caring – ‘Unforgettable’ (The Times) – followed by LOVE – ‘the National’s play of the year, and then some’ (Evening Standard).
The Antipodes
Following acclaimed runs of The Flick and John, Pulitzer Prize-winner Annie Baker returns to the National Theatre with her latest extraordinary play.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
A modern myth from the brilliant imagination of Neil Gaiman, creator of Good Omens, the epic American Gods, Coraline, Stardust and the Sandman series. Recommended for 12yrs+.
All Kinds of Limbo
Experience an intimate, immersive performance using cutting-edge virtual reality and holographic technology, inspired by the influence of West Indian culture on UK music
Translations
Ian Rickson’s exquisite production of Brian Friel’s modern classic returns, following a sold-out run in 2018. Ciarán Hinds reprises his critically acclaimed role of patriarch and schoolmaster, Hugh.
‘ Master Harold’… and the boys
In Tony Award-winning playwright Athol Fugard’s semi-autobiographical and deeply moving play, racism lurks dangerously beneath liberalism.
Hansard
Simon Godwin directs Simon Woods’ witty and devastating portrait of the governing class, with Lindsay Duncan and Alex Jennings.
Top Girls
Now hiring: top girls wanted for prestige positions. Caryl Churchill’s wildly innovative play about a country divided by its own ambitions.
Peter Gynt
In this radical new version, David Hare kidnaps Ibsen’s most famous hero and runs away with him into the 21st century.
Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear - the Musical!
Based on the award-winning children’s books, Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear – the Musical! promises to be an all-singing, all-dancing, occasionally-burping extravaganza for children and adults alike.
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Rutherford and Son
Roger Allam (Les Misérables, The Thick of It) returns to the National for the first time in a decade to play Rutherford.
The Secret River
Adapted from Kate Grenville’s novel, Sydney Theatre Company's production tells the story of two families divided by culture and land, in a moving and unflinching journey into Australia’s dark history.
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is the story of a first kiss, chips by the beach and coming of age with Down’s Syndrome in a seaside town. Following a sold-out run at the Bush Theatre last year.
Small Island
Andrea Levy’s epic, Orange Prize-winning novel bursts to new life on the Olivier stage.
ANNA
Individual audio headsets give the audience intimate access to events as they unfold over one evening, in East Berlin.
The Lehman Trilogy at the Piccadilly Theatre
The story of a family and a company that changed the world, now playing in the West End.
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War Horse at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
War Horse returns to London for a strictly limited run at an exciting new venue located just steps from Wembley Stadium.
Barber Shop Chronicles at Roundhouse
Returning to London for a limited summer season at the Roundhouse, after critical acclaim at the National Theatre and Leeds Playhouse and a world tour
Peter Pan at Troubadour White City Theatre
This summer, get set for an awfully big adventure as the National Theatre’s “unforgettable and delightful” (Guardian) re-telling of JM Barrie’s classic tale takes flight at Troubadour White City Theatre
