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. Keep an eye out for new Sunday performances as of 21st September.
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![[Image] War Horse](/images/event/Picture9.jpg)
26 Sep 08 - 18 Mar 09
National Theatre
Extraordinary life-sized puppets bring a children’s epic to life at the National Theatre
Be amazed by the Handspring Puppet Company’s works of puppetry in this gripping journey through history. An exhilarating children’s story of bravery and courage.
Be amazed by the Handspring Puppet Company’s works of puppetry in this gripping journey through history. An exhilarating children’s story of bravery and courage.
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![[Image] Oedipus](/images/event/Oedupust.jpg)
8 Oct 08 - 4 Jan 09
National Theatre
The most well known Greek tragedy comes to the National with lead Ralph Fiennes
An intense and raw version of Sophocles’ magnificent tragedy. Ralph Fiennes takes the title role, with Alan Howard as Teiresias and Clare Higgins as Jocasta.
An intense and raw version of Sophocles’ magnificent tragedy. Ralph Fiennes takes the title role, with Alan Howard as Teiresias and Clare Higgins as Jocasta.
![[Image] Dazzle](/images/event/05Stepha.jpg)
15 Nov 08 - 10 Jan 09
National Theatre
The National Theatre's showcase for top designer jewellery
Over 80 exhibitors show an exciting mix of contemporary jewellery, metalwork, embroideries and handmade mirrors, all of which are for sale.
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Over 80 exhibitors show an exciting mix of contemporary jewellery, metalwork, embroideries and handmade mirrors, all of which are for sale.
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![[Image] August: Osage County](/images/event/AugustOs.jpg)
21 Nov 08 - 21 Jan 09
National Theatre
Encounter the dark side of a Midwestern American family at the National Theatre
The death of a cherished father shakes the foundations of a family as repressed secrets and lies unfurl. A powerful portrayal of a broadway classic that reinvigorates the family drama.
The death of a cherished father shakes the foundations of a family as repressed secrets and lies unfurl. A powerful portrayal of a broadway classic that reinvigorates the family drama.
![[Image] Gethsemane](/images/event/Picture3.jpg)
24 Nov 08 - 24 Feb 09
National Theatre
An eye-opening autopsy of the modern world at the National Theatre
A thought-provoking ensemble production which explores the blurred lines between business, media and politics. David Hare’s 14th original play for the National.
A thought-provoking ensemble production which explores the blurred lines between business, media and politics. David Hare’s 14th original play for the National.
![[Image] Every Boy Deserves Good Favour](/images/event/Picture4.jpg)
12 Jan - 25 Feb 09
National Theatre
Tom Stoppard’s darkly funny and provocative play at the National Theatre
A dissident is locked up in an asylum. If he accepts that he was ill, has been treated and is now cured, he will be released. He refuses. A co-production with the Southbank Sinfonia.
A dissident is locked up in an asylum. If he accepts that he was ill, has been treated and is now cured, he will be released. He refuses. A co-production with the Southbank Sinfonia.
![[Image] Mrs Affleck](/images/event/affleck.jpg)
20 Jan - 29 Apr 09
National Theatre
A passionate and tragic tale of obsessive love set in 50s England at the National Theatre
After lonely six weeks with only her crippled son for company, Mrs Affleck welcomes her husband. However there is only torment to come when his possessive half-sister drops by.
After lonely six weeks with only her crippled son for company, Mrs Affleck welcomes her husband. However there is only torment to come when his possessive half-sister drops by.
![[Image] The Pitmen Painters](/images/event/NTPitmen.jpg)
27 Jan - 14 Apr 09
National Theatre
Starring Christopher Connel, Michael Hodgson, and Ian Kelly.
A humorous and moving look at art, class and politics in a 1930s mining community.
A humorous and moving look at art, class and politics in a 1930s mining community.
