National Theatre

A striking new staging of Shakespeare’s Hamlet at the National Theatre, directed by Robert Hastie and led by Olivier Award winner Hiran Abeysekera. When the ghost of his father demands revenge, Hamlet is pulled into a world of betrayal, grief and spiralling doubt. This sharp, contemporary production brings fresh urgency to one of Britain’s most iconic plays.

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.

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.

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.

Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves star in End at the National Theatre, directed by Rachel O’Riordan. In this intimate final chapter of David Eldridge’s trilogy, a couple face a morning that will change their story forever. A moving portrait of love, loss and the small moments that shape a life.

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.

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.

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.

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.