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Enjoy live theatre at its best. From thought-provoking new productions to classic revivals, the National Theatre continues to set the standard for world-class theatre. Whether looking for an evening of deep drama or cutting-edge theatre, there’s always something captivating on stage.
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The Misanthrope

from £106

Sandra Oh takes the title role in a razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic.

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War Horse

Ages 10+
from £33

Based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, this global phenomenon is the timeless story of love, courage and friendship.

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The Story

from £33

Gripping and adrenaline-fuelled, Tracey Scott Wilson’s seminal newsroom thriller is directed by Clint Dyer (Death of England) with a cast including BAFTA Award-winner Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Ashley Thomas (MOBO Award- winner, Bashy), Lorraine Toussaint (Orange is the New Black), and Wilf Scolding (Cabaret).

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Ballet Shoes

93%

Ages 7+
from £76

The National Theatre presents Ballet Shoes, Kendall Feaver’s joyful adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s classic novel. Directed by Katy Rudd, it follows three adopted sisters chasing big dreams on stage and finding their own paths. A warm, imaginative family show that reintroduces a beloved story to a new generation.

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Les Liaisons Dangereuses

from £106

Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner lead Marianne Elliott’s National Theatre production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Christopher Hampton’s adaptation of the classic novel. In the salons of the elite, seduction becomes sport as two aristocrats use charm, deceit and desire to control everyone around them. A stylish, incisive drama about power and manipulation.

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Man and Boy

from £53

Ben Daniels and Laurie Kynaston headline Man and Boy at the National Theatre, directed by Anthony Lau. Terence Rattigan’s drama follows a disgraced financier who seeks refuge with his estranged son as his world collapses. A tense look at ambition, loyalty and the personal cost of chasing power.

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The Authenticator

from £28

A tense, contemporary thriller about truth, identity and the urge to be believed. When a struggling actor becomes entangled with a mysterious stranger, a dangerous power struggle unfolds. A sharp National Theatre drama that asks what people risk to control their own story.

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Summerfolk

from £23

Inspired by Gorky, Summerfolk at the National Theatre explores class, community and the search for meaning as families gather by the sea. With humour, frustration and longing woven through an ensemble cast, it captures a society on the edge of change.

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Pride

from £56

A joyful, romantic adaptation that celebrates love and authenticity. Pride follows a young man learning to embrace who he is, blending wit, warmth and heartfelt moments into an uplifting story. A vibrant modern take on a beloved narrative.

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The Playboy of the Western World

83%

Ages 12+
from £76

Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke and Siobhán McSweeney star in The Playboy of the Western World at the National Theatre, directed by Caitríona McLaughlin. A young man claims he has killed his father and becomes a folk hero in a small Irish village—until the truth threatens to explode. A sharp, funny look at reputation, desire and the stories people cling to.