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] Every Good Boy Deserves Favour](/images/event/Picture4.jpg)
9 Jan 09 - 17 Feb 10
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Tom Stoppard's chilling play at The National
An electrifying new production of Tom Stoppard's chilling play, with music by André Previn. More Info.
An electrifying new production of Tom Stoppard's chilling play, with music by André Previn. More Info.
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![[Icon] Add to my plan](/images/theme/plus_3.png)
![[Image] The Power of Yes](/images/event/thepower.jpg)
29 Sep 09 - 30 Mar 10
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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.
![[Image] Nation](/images/event/nation.jpg)
11 Nov 09 - 20 Feb 10
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Mark Ravenhill's family production at the National
The National stages an exhilarating adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s witty and challenging adventure story for families. More Info.
The National stages an exhilarating adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s witty and challenging adventure story for families. More Info.
![[Image] The Pitmen Painters](/images/event/125916089935.jpg)
2 Dec 09 - 2 Jul 10
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a humorous and timely play at the National Theatre
Lee Hall’s new play is a humorous, deeply moving and timely look at art, class and politics.
Lee Hall’s new play is a humorous, deeply moving and timely look at art, class and politics.
![[Image] Stranded](/images/event/stranded.jpg)
13 Jan - 14 Feb 10
National Theatre
An art exhibition about the habits of animals
Lalla Ward paints with threads, draws with stitches, makes pictures with fabric, cares about biology, loves island flora and fauna, and is captivated by the evolution of animals stranded in isolation.
Lalla Ward paints with threads, draws with stitches, makes pictures with fabric, cares about biology, loves island flora and fauna, and is captivated by the evolution of animals stranded in isolation.
![[Image] Really Old, Like Forty Five](/images/event/old.jpg)
27 Jan - 17 Mar 10
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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
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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
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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
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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] Valentine's Day Film: The Apartment](/images/event/apartmen.jpg)
14 Feb 10
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A romantic movie projected onto the National Theatre's Flytower.
A free outdoor screening of Billy Wilder's comedy plus sweet and romantic drinks and snacks at the bar. More info
A free outdoor screening of Billy Wilder's comedy plus sweet and romantic drinks and snacks at the bar. More info
![[Image] Sergei Paradjanov through the lens of Yuri Mechitov](/images/event/sergei.jpg)
22 Feb - 27 Mar 10
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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
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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.
Fiona Shaw and Simon Russell Beale take the lead in Dion Boucicault's brilliantly funny play.
![[Image] The White Gaurd](/images/event/white.jpg)
15 Mar - 12 Apr 10
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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
