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With its puppets and projections, Nation is the play of choice for families looking for a little more sophistication from their night out. A Mark Ravenhill adaptation of Terry Pratchett's recent comedy-adventure book, Nation is suitable for anyone aged 10 and over. It's the third book adaptation in a row to grace the National Theatre filling the gap left by acclaimed versions of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials. In 2006, Ravenhill staged a pantomime, Dick Whittington, at the Barbican and it was this experience that inspired him to approach the National. But the story had to be right and Pratchett's book was a natural fit. The tale begins when a tsunami brings together a native boy and a British Victorian girl on a South Sea island. We see them overcome their respective loss and, as their friendship develops, they eventually build a new nation together. There are big themes and issues raised - overcoming death, bravery and cultural sensibilities - but there's also a tremendous potential for fun that will appeal to younger visitors with music and War Horse-like puppets playing out battles with sharks, cannibal attacks and shipwrecked mutineers. If Nation follows past productions at the National at Christmas this will be a must-see for all the family.About Olivier Theatre
Named for Laurence Olivier, the first director of the National Theatre, the Olivier is the largest of the three theatres at the National. The space can hold up to 1150 people in its fan-shaped auditorium.The Man of Mode was a big hit here, as was Love's Labour's Lost with Joseph Fiennes . More about Olivier Theatre
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Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Nation
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1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Nation
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Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Nation
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Nation
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London > Attractions > Museums
Level 5, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Nation
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bargehouse Street, Off Upper Ground, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from Nation
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London > Shopping > Books
Riverside, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Nation
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63 Stamford Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Nation
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
22 Cornwall Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 5 minutes from Nation
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London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Nation
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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
9 Belvedere Road, The White House, , London, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from Nation
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Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Nation
The menu at Canteen reads like a comforting childhood reminiscence with some sophisticated bunting thrown on top. Devilled kidneys on toast, followed by an excellent slow-roast ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 7 minutes from Nation
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4-6 Staple Inn, London, Holborn, London WC1V | 17 minutes from Nation
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Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 9 minutes from Nation
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 9 minutes from Nation
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. Not ...More
London > Leisure > Martial Arts
Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, London, City, London EC4Y | 11 minutes from Nation
Grandmaster Gedo Chang's Hapkido martial arts schools emphasises practical self-defence, confidence, balance and fitness. The ancient Korean martial art of Hapkido is made up of three components: ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 Roupell Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from Nation
A short walk from the South Bank Centre, The Old Vic and The National Theatre this traditional old watering hole is a good place to have ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
36 The Cut, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 9 minutes from Nation
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Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from Nation
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1 Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 10 minutes from Nation
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47 Villiers Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 10 minutes from Nation
London's oldest wine bar and family-run underground tavern. Home to Samuel Pepys in the 1680s, the building housing Gordon’s is now home to a regular, thriving crowd ...More
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South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | At Nation
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Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Nation
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