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.
South Bank London SE1 9PX
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![[Image] Backstage Tours](/images/event/backstag.jpg)
19 May 11 - 31 Dec 12
National Theatre
Get exclusive access to unseen parts of the building at the National Theatre
Go backstage at Britain's largest theatre complex and discover the secrets behind bringing productions to the stage.
Go backstage at Britain's largest theatre complex and discover the secrets behind bringing productions to the stage.
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![[Image] Travelling Light](/images/event/tlhTheLo.jpg)
6 Feb - 2 Jun 12
National Theatre
Funny and fascinating tribute to Eastern European immigrants
Following Vincent in Brixton and The Reporter, Nicholas Wright’s new play is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood’s golden age
Following Vincent in Brixton and The Reporter, Nicholas Wright’s new play is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood’s golden age
![[Image] Moon on a Rainbow Shawl](/images/event/MoononaR.jpg)
7 Mar - 9 Jun 12
National Theatre
Errol John’s Moon on a Rainbow Shawl at National Theatre
Errol John’s vibrant and deeply moving story of shattered dreams and survival, set in Trinidad 1947.
Errol John’s vibrant and deeply moving story of shattered dreams and survival, set in Trinidad 1947.
![[Image] Collaborators](/images/event/13319176580.jpg)
16 Mar - 23 Jun 12
National Theatre
A new play by John Hodge at the National Theatre
Alex Jennings plays Bulgakov and Simon Russell Beale plays Stalin in John Hodge's blistering new play.
Alex Jennings plays Bulgakov and Simon Russell Beale plays Stalin in John Hodge's blistering new play.
![[Image] Misterman](/images/event/58098229.jpg)
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![[Image] Hilary Rosen: New Work](/images/event/Hills2.jpg)
30 Apr - 6 Jun 12
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New work by Hilary Rosen at the National Theatre
An exhibition of new work by the artist Hilary Rosen. FREE
![[Image] Detroit](/images/event/detroit.jpg)
8 May - 15 Jun 12
National Theatre
Lisa D’Amour’s brutal, hilarious play at National Theatre
Ben and Mary welcome their new neighbours, Sharon and Kenny, who have moved in to the long-empty house next door. Fuelled by backyard barbecues and booze, their sudden friendship rapidly veers out of control.
Ben and Mary welcome their new neighbours, Sharon and Kenny, who have moved in to the long-empty house next door. Fuelled by backyard barbecues and booze, their sudden friendship rapidly veers out of control.
![[Image] Antigone](/images/event/Antigone.jpg)
![[Image] Inside Out](/images/event/Insideou.jpg)
1 Jun - 9 Sep 12
National Theatre
Summer festival at the National Theatre
A packed festival programme will bring a flavour of what normally goes on inside the building onto the riverside terraces and squares.
A packed festival programme will bring a flavour of what normally goes on inside the building onto the riverside terraces and squares.
![[Image] Watch this Space](/images/event/Watchthi.jpg)
2 Jul - 24 Sep 12
National Theatre
Watch this Space Festival at the National Theatre
Head along to Theatre Square for theatre, fire, circus, juggling, music, dance and street performance.
![[Image] The World Shakespeare Festival-Timon of Athens](/images/event/TimonofA.jpg)
10 Jul - 9 Sep 12
National Theatre
Timon of Athens at the National Theatre
Simon Russell Beale plays Timon as part of World Shakespeare Festival.
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