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Hire this venue for your own event - it has seven function rooms the largest of which can hold a maximum of 400 guests and the smallest is ideal for 12.

Each year the three superb venues in the National Theatre put on a significant proportion of the world's best productions. From intimate character studies in the Dorfman Theatre, to grand spectacles in the Olivier, the National Theatre is the spiritual centre of the British theatrical tradition. Free music in the foyer, experimental outdoor performances on the roof and terraces, backstage tours, bars, restaurants, cafes and remarkable (if controversial) architecture complete the picture of the greatest theatre in the world. The Temporary Theatre, formerly opened as The Shed during the Dorfman's closure for refurbishment, will remain in situ until 2017 and the recently opened Clore Learning Centre offers a new dedicated space for learning at the National, transforming the theatre's approach to education with events and courses for all ages. Exploring all forms of theatre-making, from playwriting to technical skills, the courses will be frequently led by the National's own artists and staff.

 

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Top GirlsTop GirlsTop GirlsMore than three decades since it premiered at the Royal Court, Caryl Churchill's powerful feminist play, Top Girls, returns to London in 2019, and it's just as relevant today as it was back in 1982. Originally staged in the era of Thatcherism, the story follows Marlene - the first woman to head the Top Girls employment agency - as she takes inspira2nd April 2019Monday 22nd April 2019 Where:
National Theatre: Lyttelton Theatre,   South Bank      SE1 9PX
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Now On
Top Girls
event  Running until Monday 22nd April 2019
TIMES  26th March to 22nd April 2019  PRICING  £15-£68
More than three decades since it premiered at the Royal Court, Caryl Churchill's powerful feminist play, Top Girls, returns to London in 2019, and it's just as relevant today as it was back in 1982. Originally staged in the era of Thatcherism, the story follows Marlene - the first woman to head the Top Girls employment agency - as she takes inspira... More about this event
 
DownstateDownstateFollowing its world premiere in Chicago, Steppenwolf Theatre Company's staging of Bruce Norris's unsettling drama set in an Illinois home where four men convicted of sex crimes against minors are confronted by one of their victims. Directed by Pam McKinnon. The production discusses and contains graphic descriptions of child abuse, rape, drug use an2nd April 2019Saturday 27th April 2019 Where:
National Theatre: Dorfman,   South Bank      SE1 9PX
Category: event
Now On
Downstate
event  Running until Saturday 27th April 2019
VENUE  National Theatre: Dorfman 
Following its world premiere in Chicago, Steppenwolf Theatre Company's staging of Bruce Norris's unsettling drama set in an Illinois home where four men convicted of sex crimes against minors are confronted by one of their victims. Directed by Pam McKinnon. The production discusses and contains graphic descriptions of child abuse, rape, drug use an
TartuffeTartuffeTartuffeDirector Blanche McIntyre and writer John Donnelly present a new take on Moliere's comic masterpiece, Tartuffe, at the National Theatre. A play about a man who has everything but still longs for more, the sharp comedy illustrates the lengths that we will go to in search of meaning. When the irresistible Tartuffe turns up at Orgon's door, deception 2nd April 2019Tuesday 30th April 2019 Where:
National Theatre: Lyttelton Theatre,   South Bank      SE1 9PX
Category: event
Ongoing
Tartuffe
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TIMES  9th February to 30th April 2019  PRICING  £15-£68
Director Blanche McIntyre and writer John Donnelly present a new take on Moliere's comic masterpiece, Tartuffe, at the National Theatre. A play about a man who has everything but still longs for more, the sharp comedy illustrates the lengths that we will go to in search of meaning. When the irresistible Tartuffe turns up at Orgon's door, deception ... More about this event
 
Creating Follies On Broadway In 1971Creating Follies On Broadway In 1971Literary & Education, Talk.9th May 2019Thursday 9th May 2019 Where:
National Theatre,   South Bank  South Bank    SE1 9PX
Category: event
 
Creating Follies On Broadway In 1971
event  Thursday 9th May 2019
TIMES  Thursday 9th May 2019 - 6pm-6.45pm  PRICING  £7, concs £5
Literary & Education, Talk.
Creating The Music In Small IslandCreating The Music In Small IslandLiterary & Education, Talk.14th May 2019Tuesday 14th May 2019 Where:
National Theatre,   South Bank  South Bank    SE1 9PX
Category: event
 
Creating The Music In Small Island
event  Tuesday 14th May 2019
TIMES  Tuesday 14th May 2019 - 6pm-7pm  PRICING  £7, concs £5
Literary & Education, Talk.
A New Beacon: Caribbean Artists MovementA New Beacon: Caribbean Artists MovementLiterary & Education, Talk.23rd May 2019Thursday 23rd May 2019 Where:
National Theatre,   South Bank  South Bank    SE1 9PX
Category: event
 
A New Beacon: Caribbean Artists Movement
event  Thursday 23rd May 2019
TIMES  Thursday 23rd May 2019 - 6.30pm-7.30pm  PRICING  £7, concs £5
Literary & Education, Talk.
Actors Leah Harvey And Aisling Loftus On Small Island: TalkActors Leah Harvey And Aisling Loftus On Small Island: TalkLiterary & Education, Talk.31st May 2019Friday 31st May 2019 Where:
National Theatre,   South Bank  South Bank    SE1 9PX
Category: event
 
Actors Leah Harvey And Aisling Loftus On Small Island: Talk
event  Friday 31st May 2019
TIMES  Friday 31st May 2019 - 3pm-4pm  PRICING  £7, concs £5
Literary & Education, Talk.

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Olivier Stalls Foyer

Capacity

Theatre
100
 
Reception
400
 

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Lyttleton Exhibition Area

Capacity

Theatre
240
 
Reception
300
 

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Mezzanine

Capacity

Theatre
110
 
Reception
150
 

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Terrace Cafe

Capacity

Theatre
120
 
Reception
240
 

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Gielgud Room

Capacity

Theatre
12
 
Reception
15
 

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Richardson Room

Capacity

Theatre
12
 
Reception
20
 

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Ashcroft Room

Capacity

Theatre
28
 
Reception
40
 

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Downstate
Downstate
Theatre | Until 27th April 2019 

National Theatre: Dorfman Theatre

Coming to the National Theatre direct from its debut at Steppenwolf, Chicago, Downstate is a fiery and provocative new play ...More

 
Tartuffe
Tartuffe
Theatre | Until 30th April 2019 

National Theatre: Lyttelton Theatre

Director Blanche McIntyre and writer John Donnelly present a new take on Moliere's comic masterpiece, Tartuffe, at the National Theatre. ...More

 
Top Girls
Top Girls
Theatre | Until 22nd April 2019 

National Theatre: Lyttelton Theatre

More than three decades since it premiered at the Royal Court, Caryl Churchill's powerful feminist play, Top Girls, returns to ...More

 
Downstate
Theatre | Until 27th April 2019 

National Theatre: Dorfman

Following its world premiere in Chicago, Steppenwolf Theatre Company's staging of Bruce Norris's unsettling drama set in an Illinois home ...More

Kader Attia: The Museum of Emotion
Kader Attia: The Museum of Emotion
Exhibitions | Until 6th May 2019 

The Hayward Gallery 2 minutes walk from National Theatre

Addressing issues of colonialism, domination and politics, leading international artist Kader Attia explores the ways in which Western societies represent ...More

 
diane arbus: in the beginning
diane arbus: in the beginning
Exhibitions | Until 6th May 2019 

The Hayward Gallery 2 minutes walk from National Theatre

Close to 100 photographs on view at the Hayward Gallery's Upper Galleries offer an in-depth look at the formative first ...More

 
Virginia Wing
Concerts | On 2nd April 2019 

Southbank Centre 3 minutes walk from National Theatre

The Manchester-based synth-pop duo and their supporting musicians perform songs from their latest album Ecstatic Arrow in association with the ...More

Soundpit
Soundpit
Kids Events | Until 2nd June 2019 

Southbank Centre: Royal Festival Hall 3 minutes walk from National Theatre

An interactive musical instrument from artist Di Mainstone, with giant sandpits which are brought to life with graphics, sounds, and ...More

 
Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
Concerts | On 2nd April 2019 

Southbank Centre 3 minutes walk from National Theatre

Sir Simon Rattle conducts JS Bach's St John Passion with Mark Padmore as The Evangelist, Roderick Williams as Jesus and ...More

Follies
Theatre | Until 11th May 2019 

National Theatre: Olivier Theatre 3 minutes walk from National Theatre

The Follies girls gather on the stage of the Weismann Theatre in 1971 New York, to toast the iconic building ...More

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Choux pastry specialist Maitre Choux is the creation of three Michelin star chef Joakim Prat, and his business partner Jeremie Vaislic....More

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Seasonal | From 17th April 

Merchant Square

Take your colony to Merchant Square for a free outdoor screening of the family friendly ...More

 
London Dessert Festival
Foodie Events | From 17th August 

The Old Truman Brewery

Calling all sweet tooths: the first London Dessert Festival comes to the Truman Brewery this August. Presenting the best desserts from across the UK, the multi-sensory festival will be full of experimental ways to celebrate ...More

Stella Live
Exhibitions | From 10th May 

Saatchi Gallery

The debut event from The Telegraph's Stella magazine, Stella Live brings the magazine off the pages and into real life with two days of expert masterclasses, workshops and live talks designed to reflect the very ...More

Beats on Pointe
Dance | From 21st May 

Peacock Theatre

Fusing street dance and ballet, dance show Beats on Pointe comes to the Peacock Theatre this spring. With two opposing dance worlds colliding, the high energy show is a wonderfully dynamic production that sets the ...More

Queen of Hoxton Rooftop: Las Mexicanas
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Clubbing and Nightlife | From 2nd May 

The Queen Of Hoxton

Tacos, tequila and giant frozen margaritas are the ...More

 
Martello Hall
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Dining 

Hackney bar and pizzeria with bottomless brunch, gin blending masterclasses, late night opening hours and ...More

 
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Dining 

One of the hottest chefs of the moment, ...More

 
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Dining 

Inspired by the L'oscar hotel's Baptist Bar, which ...More

 
National Park City Festival
Entertainment | From 20th July 

Various Venues London

Taking steps towards making London the world's first National Park City, The Mayor of London has launched the brand-new National Park City Festival in 2019. Celebrating the capital's ...More

The Ends Festival
The Ends Festival
Concerts | From 31st May 

Lloyd Park

A brand-new music event and the first major music festival to take place in Lloyd ...More

 
Serata Hall
Serata Hall
Dining 

A stone's throw from Old Street station, Serata Hall has its own in-house gin distillery ...More

 
Roy's People Art Fair
Roy's People Art Fair
Exhibitions | From 4th April 

Bargehouse

Created by professional artists Roy Tyson and Sam Peacock, who have both exhibited nationally and ...More

 
Bambusa
Bambusa
Dining 

All day modern Asian cafe, Bambusa, on Charlotte Street is Rohit Chugh's casual grab-and-go coffee ...More

 
Home Grown
Home Grown
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Exclusive private members' club Home House branches out to open this sister club, Home Grown, ...More

 
Vinegar Yard
Vinegar Yard
Shopping 

From the team behind Flat Iron Square, Vinegar Yard is open everyday for breakfast at ...More

 
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Thunderbird Fried Chicken
Dining 

After great success at the likes of Dinerama and Wingfest, where it won the award ...More

 
Norma
Norma
Dining 

Mayfair hotel The Stafford London and its culinary director Ben Tish are behind this this ...More

 
Tabby McTat
Tabby McTat
Theatre | From 6th April 

Southbank Centre: Queen Elizabeth Hall

This Easter holidays a musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's children's book comes ...More

 
London Events 2019
Feature 

Cate Blanchett comes to the National Theatre in 2019, the Spice Girls reunite and Christian Dior is the Designer of Dreams at the V&A. New musicals are dedicated to Dolly Parton, Pirates and Mary Poppins, ...More

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