The National Theatre has announced National Theatre Nationwide: a new landmark partnership with 12 leading theatres in all nine regions of England dedicated to ensuring parity of access to art and culture, enriching people’s lives–wherever they live.
The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.
Golden Globe winner Sandra Oh leads the full cast of THE MISANTHROPE at London's National Theatre, directed by Indhu Rubasingham in Martin Crimp's new verse adaptation of Molière's classic satire.
This festive season, the National Theatre will stage Anupama Chandrasekhar's (The Father and the Assassin) new play, an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's beloved family tale The Jungle Book, directed by Indhu Rubasingham.
All new photos have been released from The Women's Prize for Playwriting at @sohoplacetheatre which took place on 9th February. Check out the photos here!
Sapling by Georgina Duncan has won the Women’s Prize for Playwriting, selected from a record number of submissions. The prize is produced by Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough and supports female and non-binary playwrights.
The National Theatre will present a star-studded 2026 season with Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, and others enhancing its global reach. Learn more about the full lineup here!
The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced the Judging Panel for the 48th Annual Award. The Winner of the 2026 Prize will be announced on February 26 in a special invitation-only celebration at London's Royal Court Theatre.
Drama teachers looking for new year inspiration can apply to join an inspiring conference taking place at Birmingham Hippodrome in February. Learn more here!
The National Theatre's Head of Technical Qualifications Kath Geraghty will receive the honour of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Years 2026 Honours List.
The Women’s Prize for Playwriting - produced by Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough - today announces the five finalist scripts for its 2025 Award, selected from a record-breaking 1,275 submissions.
The National Theatre has appointed SINE Digital as its new media agency partner, following a competitive tender process. Learn more about the appointment here!
The National Theatre has released first look photos of the festive return of Kendall Feaver’s acclaimed adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes.
National Theatre at Home has announced the addition of James Corden's smash hit One Man, Two Guvnors and Indhu Rubasingham's Bacchae to its winter offering.
The Women’s Prize for Playwriting has announced the 20 shortlisted scripts for its 2025 award, selected from a record-breaking 1,275 submissions. Check out the list here!
Dates have been announced for Pride at the National Theatre, a brand-new musical based on the award-winning film, reuniting director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford.
The National Theatre has released rehearsal photos of Ballet Shoes, Kendall Feaver’s adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s classic novel, directed by Katy Rudd. Running November 17, 2025–February 21, 2026, in the Olivier Theatre.
The Women's Prize for Playwriting - produced by Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough - has announced the 41 longlisted scripts for its 2025 award, selected from a record-breaking 1,275 submissions.
The National Theatre has revealed further information about productions in 2026. The season will feature the New York transfer of Hamlet, and more! See the full season here.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat will present a London workshop of Orlando (FL), a new play by Olivier Award winner Chris Bush, directed by Andy Sandberg, in collaboration with the National Theatre.
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