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24.03.2026 @nationaltheatre.org.uk NT at Home 👀💃🪩🕺🥺❤️

Independent Women 2026 – The Influence List Marking International Women’s Day, The Independent has compiled its annual list of the 50 most influential women across the worlds of politics, sport, the arts, media, business, fashion and activism –...

'No one does anything on their own... we all need to help and support each other.'

We are thrilled for our Artistic Director, Indhu Rubasingham, who has made this year's @the-independent.com list of the 50 most influential women.

Read more here 👇
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Rosamund Pike in Inter Alia, returning to London's West End from 19 March 2026. Rosamund is dressed in a lawyer's wig and judge's robes, while holding a microphone in a rockstar pose, mid-speech, leaning back slightly, and pointing with the other hand.

Rory Kinnear, Jane Krakowsi, and Jessie Tyler Ferguson is Here We Are, which played at the National Theatre from 23 April to 28 June 2025. On an all-white stage, the three appear to be singing while walking forward towards the camera. Jane leads in the middle, dressed in a long, flowy, baby-blue satin gown, while holding a white rose. On the left, Rory is dressed in a red tracksuit and black glasses. On the right, Jessie wears brown pants, a black and yellow shirt, and a blue jacket.

Congratulations to our Olivier Award nominees 🥳

Including Best Actress and Best New Play for Inter Alia and Best New Musical, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress for Here We Are.

Full list 👇
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Indhu Rubasingham stands on a green coloured stage speaking into a microphone at a clear podium with the National Theatre logo on the front in white. Indhu wears all black clothing. behind her is a screen that says 'Jennie Lee Lecture 2026.'

Today, our Director Indhu Rubasingham delivered the 2026 Jennie Lee Lecture, making an impassioned plea for risk-taking as the lifeblood that fuels British creativity.

Read more here: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/news/indhu-rubasingham-delivers-2026-jennie-lee-lecture/

📸 Katya Ilina

The company in rehearsal for new musical Pride, coming to the National Theatre from 11 June. 8 people are in the frame, all smiling and dressed in various brightly-coloured casual clothing. Windows can be seen in the background.

Director Matthew Warchus in rehearsal for new musical Pride, coming to the National Theatre from 11 June. With a pleased expression, Matthew sits on a chair while wearing a blue shirt and a colourful scarf.

Music Supervisor Tom Kelly in rehearsal for new musical Pride, coming to the National Theatre from 11 June. Standing at an open binder atop a bench, Tom conducts with both hands, one outstretched holding a pen, the other pointing. Tom's mouth is open as though mouthing the words of a song. Tom wears a checkered button up and glasses. Blurred in the background, a company-member can be seen sitting on the floor.

Actors Chris Jenkins and Jordan Shaw in rehearsal for new musical Pride, coming to the National Theatre from 11 June. Both are smiling at each other while sitting at music stands that prop up scripts. Chris is on the left, wearing a green jumper and blue jeans. On the right, Jordan wears jeans, a blue shirt, and a checkered scarf.

Pride rehearsals are under way 🥳

The new musical based on the hit film is coming to life!

Heading to Cardiff from 31 March then our #DorfmanTheatre from 11 June.

Tickets and more info 👇
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/pride/

#NTPride #NationalTheatre #MusicalTheatre

Take Your Seats - YouTube premiere We're once again inviting you to Take Your Seats for world-class theatre courtesy of National Theatre at Home, completely free on YouTube. Stream The Importance of Being Earnest Live on Thursday 12th ...

You asked, we listened 🤭

Take Your Seats for our free YouTube premiere of The Importance of Being Earnest on 12 March at 7pm.

Accessible worldwide, with British Sign Language, Audio Description and Closed Caption versions available.

Find out more here 👇
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/take-your-se...

The Year 3 Company of Hadestown in rehearsals for the production's continued run at the Lyric Theatre in London's West End. Several actors are dancing in a rehearsal room. Their movements are angular and explosive.

Bethany Antonia and Marley Fenton in rehearsals for Hadestown for the production's continued run at the Lyric Theatre in London's West End. The pair sit close to one another, perched on wooden chairs. On the left, Bethany wears a big coat and holds a cylinder prop, looking intently to Marley, who is sitting on the right, smiling and speaking, and holding a flower prop made of paper. Blurred in the background is a rehearsal room with black flooring, white walls, a studio mirror, and various set pieces like wooden stools.

Clive Rowe and members of the company in rehearsals for Hadestown for the production's continued run at the Lyric Theatre in London's West End. Actors perform a scene in a rehearsal room with white walls and black flooring. Clive is centre, singing with a smile, with arms outstretched either side. Cast-members dance behind, amidst wooden chairs and tables.

Behind the scenes with Hadestown 🔥

Heading into its third year in the West End, the acclaimed musical is now booking through to Sun 13 Dec 2026.

Tickets and more👇
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/hadestown/

📸 Brinkhoff Moegenburg

Tickets are now on sale for #WarHorse🐎

The global sensation returns home to #NationalTheatre, nearly two decades after its debut. Don't miss Joey in his grand return, galloping back into the #OlivierTheatre this May.

Book now and find out more: warhorseonstage.com

Les Liaisons Dangereuses | National Theatre Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner feature in this striking reimagining of Choderlos de Laclos' classic novel, directed by Marianne Elliott (Angels in America).

Full cast announced for Les Liaisons Dangereuses 🔥

Playing in the Lyttelton Theatre from 21 March.

Find out more here 👇
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/...

The Story
Olivier | August 2026

Tracey Scott Wilson’s adrenaline-fuelled thriller is directed by Clint Dyer (Death of England) with a cast including Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Ashley Thomas (Hostage), Lorraine Toussaint (Orange is the New Black) & Wilf Scolding (Cabaret).

Our full 2026 line-up We're thrilled to announce our full slate of shows for the year ahead.

Find out more about what's coming up in 2026 here 👇 www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/news/coming-...

IN NEW YORK 🌎

Alexander Zeldin’s critically acclaimed The Other Place will play at The Shed from 30 January to 1 March whilst National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie’s Hamlet will transfer to Brooklyn Academy of Art (BAM) in April.

IN SCHOOLS📍

Bacchae is being adapted by Nima Taleghani to tour secondary schools and colleges around the country. Directed by Hannah Hauer-King, this modern retelling of Euripides’ ancient Greek tragedy is brought to life through rhythm, music & movement.

Some Woman | Dorfman Theatre

The Dorfman will also host a new, original play from celebrated British playwright Helen Edmundson (Coram Boy), marking Edmundson’s return to the National Theatre following her acclaimed adaptation of Small Island.

Samira | Dorfman Theatre

Directed by Emily Burns (Dear Octopus), Carmen Nasr (Under the Shadow) makes her National Theatre debut with Samira. A Middle Eastern Studies Department in London is thrown into crisis when a young Syrian blogger vanishes without a trace.

Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists | Dorfman Theatre

Acclaimed Portuguese playwright and director Tiago Rodrigues will make his National Theatre debut. For a strictly limited run, this politically charged play will be performed in Portuguese with English subtitles.

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice | Dorfman Theatre and National Tour

A celebrated tale of small-town dreams from writer Jim Cartwright, reuniting Francesca Mills & director Robert Hastie, with iconic music from the likes of Judy Garland, Billie Holiday, Shirley Bassey and more.

LATER THIS YEAR 🚨

Electra / Persona | Lyttelton Theatre

Benedict Andrews’ (A Streetcar Named Desire) new play features Cate Blanchett (The Seagull), Nina Hoss (Hedda) and Ella Lily Hyland (Black Doves) with music from award-winning composer Hildur Guðnadóttir (Joker).

Our full 2026 line-up We're thrilled to announce our full slate of shows for the year ahead.

Tickets for #TheMisanthrope, #TheStory and #WarHorse will go on sale to the public on Thursday 12 February at 10am.

Find out more about these upcoming shows here👇 www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/news/coming-...

War Horse
Olivier | May 2026

Based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, War Horse is the timeless story of love, courage and friendship. Following a sold-out national tour, the Tony Award-winning global sensation returns to where it all began.

UPCOMING SHOWS 🚨

The Misanthrope
Lyttelton | June 2026

Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) is the Misanthrope in Martin Crimp's (Cyrano de Bergerac) new version of Molière's dark comedy, directed by Indhu Rubasingham (The Father and the Assassin).

We're delighted to announce our full slate of shows for 2026 with Sandra Oh, Letitia Wright, Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss and Francesca Mills leading an incredible year of programming.

Let's get stuck in 👇

Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre | A National Theatre production The Tony and Grammy Award®-winning musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin. Now booking to 28 September 2025.

We're excited to announce new cast and an extension for Hadestown!

Find out more here 👇
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/...

Inter Alia at Wyndham's Theatre - National Theatre Rosamund Pike transfers this smash hit show to the West End from 19 March 2026. From the team behind Prima Facie.

We've got an Inter Alia update 📢

Joining previously announced Rosamund Pike and Jamie Glover, we are delighted to welcome to the cast Cormac McAlinden as well as Ensemble-members Thomas Michaelson and Luke Garner-Greene.

Find out more here 👇

Pride | National Theatre Fierce, funny and full of heart, Pride is based on the award-winning film which tells the inspiring true story of two threatened communities coming together.

We're delighted to introduce the cast of Pride 🤩

Playing in the Dorfman Theatre from 11 June.

Find out more here 👇 https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/pride/

Summerfolk | National Theatre Maxim Gorky's razor-sharp portrait of privilege and denial, updated for 2026. In a new production directed by Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky's Edge).

We're delighted to announce the full cast for Summerfolk 🙌

Playing in the Olivier Theatre from 6 March.

Find out more here 👇

Theatre world pays tribute to Blanche Marvin, who has died aged 100 Marvin was a beloved part of the theatre world for decades

We are very sorry to hear of the death of Blanche Marvin, theatre critic and founder of the Empty Space Peter Brook Awards.

Her boundless enthusiasm for theatre will be greatly missed, and we send our condolences to her family and friends at this time.
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Head of Technical Qualifications receives MBE for Services to Education and Skills Kath Geraghty, receives the Member of the Order of the British Empire in the New Years 2026 Honours List.

Congratulations to everyone in the New Years Honours 2026 🎉

We're delighted that our Head of Technical Qualifications Kath Geraghty has been awarded an MBE for Services to Education and Skills.

Find out more here 👇
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/news/new-years-honours-list-2026/

Bacchae | National Theatre Indhu Rubasingham (The Father and the Assassin) directs Nima Taleghani's (Heartstopper) version of the classic tragedy to the stage.

Find out more and buy a ticket here:
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/...

The ‘Heartstopper’ Star Who Became A History-Making Playwright North London’s Nima Taleghani, who plays Mr Farouk in ‘Heartstopper’, is the first debut playwright to have a work staged at Britain’s flagship theatre.

'When I sit in my flat writing, I just feel so content.'

#NimaTaleghani sat down with British Vogue to discuss his childhood and what inspired him to start writing.

#Bacchae plays in the #OlivierTheatre until 1 November. www.vogue.co.uk/article/nima...