The National Theatre has an international reputation for its award-winning shows. Three theatres present new writing, classics, comedies and musicals. Discover more at one of the Platforms. Enjoy Backstage Tours, free exhibitions, live foyer music and browse the bookshop. Get your hands on £10 Travelex tickets and check out Entry Pass, a membership scheme offering £5 tickets for 15-19s.
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![[Image] The Power of Yes](/images/event/thepower.jpg)
29 Sep 09 - 30 Mar 10
National Theatre
Understanding the financial crisis at The National
A jaw-dropping account of how, when the banks went bust, capitalism was replaced by a socialism that bailed out the rich alone.
A jaw-dropping account of how, when the banks went bust, capitalism was replaced by a socialism that bailed out the rich alone.
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![[Icon] Add to my plan](/images/theme/plus_3.png)
![[Image] The Habit of Art](/images/event/habitmin.jpg)
5 Nov 09 - 19 May 10
National Theatre
Alan Bennett's new production at National Theatre
A new play by Alan Bennett, with Richard Griffiths, Alex Jennings and Frances de la Tour, directed by Nicholas Hytner. More Info
A new play by Alan Bennett, with Richard Griffiths, Alex Jennings and Frances de la Tour, directed by Nicholas Hytner. More Info
![[Image] Really Old, Like Forty Five](/images/event/old.jpg)
27 Jan - 17 Mar 10
National Theatre
Confronting our fear of age at the National Theatre
Tamsin Oglesby’s furious comedy confronts head-on our embarrassment and fear about old age. More Info
Tamsin Oglesby’s furious comedy confronts head-on our embarrassment and fear about old age. More Info
![[Image] Alison Chitty: Design Process 1970-2010](/images/event/design.jpg)
1 Feb - 27 Mar 10
National Theatre
Exhibtion of theatre designer Alison Chitty
Every designer works in a different way, and this exhibition shows us the process of award-winning theatre designer Alison Chitty.
Every designer works in a different way, and this exhibition shows us the process of award-winning theatre designer Alison Chitty.
![[Image] The 14th Tale](/images/event/14.jpg)
9 Feb - 13 Mar 10
National Theatre
Hilarious exploits ands mischief at the Nation Theatre
The hilarious exploits of a natural born mischief growing from the streets of Nigeria to Dublin, and finally to London. More info
The hilarious exploits of a natural born mischief growing from the streets of Nigeria to Dublin, and finally to London. More info
![[Image] Rankin: From Congo with Love](/images/event/126503274587.jpg)
12 Feb - 10 Apr 10
National Theatre
Photography in the face of adversity at The National Theatre
A free photography exhibition showing human resilience in the face of absolute adversity. More Info
A free photography exhibition showing human resilience in the face of absolute adversity. More Info
![[Image] Sergei Paradjanov through the lens of Yuri Mechitov](/images/event/sergei.jpg)
22 Feb - 27 Mar 10
National Theatre
An exhibition of friendship and photography at National Theatre
This exhibition is composed of rarely seen photographs taken by Yuri Mechitov. More Info
This exhibition is composed of rarely seen photographs taken by Yuri Mechitov. More Info
![[Image] London Assurance](/images/event/londonas.jpg)
2 - 22 Mar 10
National Theatre
Boucicault's brilliantly funny play at the National Theatre
Fiona Shaw and Simon Russell Beale take the lead in Dion Boucicault's brilliantly funny play. More info
Fiona Shaw and Simon Russell Beale take the lead in Dion Boucicault's brilliantly funny play. More info
![[Image] The White Gaurd](/images/event/white.jpg)
15 Mar - 12 Apr 10
National Theatre
A new adaptation of the Bulgakov masterpiece at the National Theatre
A vigorous new version of Mikhail Bulgakov's rarely-performed masterpiece. More Info
A vigorous new version of Mikhail Bulgakov's rarely-performed masterpiece. More Info
![[Image] Spring Storm](/images/event/spring.jpg)
24 Mar - 12 Jun 10
National Theatre
The European premiere of at the National Theatre
The European premiere production of Spring Storm – a gripping early play by Tennessee Williams. More Info
The European premiere production of Spring Storm – a gripping early play by Tennessee Williams. More Info
![[Image] Beyond the Horizon](/images/event/beyond.jpg)
29 Mar - 19 Jun 10
National Theatre
Pulitzer - winning drama at the National Theatre
The powerful Pulitzer prize-winning drama that formulated Eugene O’Neill’s vision of America. More info
The powerful Pulitzer prize-winning drama that formulated Eugene O’Neill’s vision of America. More info
![[Image] Women Beware Women](/images/event/womenb.jpg)
20 Apr - 8 Jun 10
National Theatre
A blackly funny and fercious play at the National Theatre
Corruption will not go unpunished in Thomas Middleton's blackly funny, fast and ferocious tragedy. More Info
Corruption will not go unpunished in Thomas Middleton's blackly funny, fast and ferocious tragedy. More Info
![[Image] Love the Sinner](/images/event/sinner.jpg)
4 May - 17 Jun 10
National Theatre
Drew Pautz's new play at the National Theatre
Drew Pautz’s tense and provocative new play considers what we may be willing to sacrifice, personally and in the public sphere, for what we believe to be right. More info
Drew Pautz’s tense and provocative new play considers what we may be willing to sacrifice, personally and in the public sphere, for what we believe to be right. More info
![[Image] After the Dance](/images/event/after.jpg)
1 - 20 Jun 10
National Theatre
Terence Rattigan's masterpiece at the National Theatre
Terence Rattigan’s masterpiece offers a subtle, witty unmasking of the hedonistic 20s generation and a devastating study of repression and the human heart. More info
Terence Rattigan’s masterpiece offers a subtle, witty unmasking of the hedonistic 20s generation and a devastating study of repression and the human heart. More info
