The National Theatre News

Marysha is now playing at the National Theatre In Prague. Performances run through 31 May 2024.

Julie Hesmondhalgh will join the cast of the world premiere of James Graham's new play Punch, directed by Adam Penford and opening at Nottingham Playhouse on 4 May.

The original hit production of People, Places and Things will make a return to London's West End, this spring. 

Standing at the Sky’s Edge has arrived at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on the West End after runs at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield and the National Thetare. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Baker Mukasa (George) and Elizabeth Ayodele (Joy) about their roles within the show.

Broadway Records has released music from The Effect (World Premiere Recording) digitally, featuring an immersive and cinematic, beat-driven score by Michael “Mikey J” Asante.

Robert Hastie has announced his final season at Sheffield Theatres, as he steps down after eight years as Artistic Director. New productions will be running from summer 2024 to spring 2025 in the Crucible Theatre and Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse. Learn more about the season lineup here!

What did our critic think of REVIEW: THE BOOK OF MORMON AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE at National Theatre? THE BOOK OF MORMON at the National Theatre is one of the most amazing performances of the season. This uproariously funny show is flippant and fantastic.

The Yard Theatre will present Multiple Casualty Incident, written by Sami Ibrahim, and directed by Jaz Woodcock-Stewart.

The UK government announced in the Spring Budget that the National Theatre will receive flagship investment of £26.4m marking its 60th anniversary, which will support urgent infrastructure updates to the National Theatre building.

Michael Sheen is Nye Bevan in this surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state. Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris, the National Theatre's production of Nye is now open.

The emotions driving the birth of the NHS, as experienced by its founding father, explored in epic production

See first look new production photos and the trailer for the new production of Shakespeare's Macbeth at Leeds Playhouse.

The Chancellor has announced a new permanent rate for Theatre Tax Relief of 40% and 45% for productions that tour. Read responses from the theatre sector here.

Theatre company Rough Magic and the Abbey Theatre have announced details of the cast of a radical adaptation by Hilary Fannin of Maxim Gorky's Children of the Sun.

Life With Oscar comes to the Arcola Theatre in April. In a frenetic on-stage exorcism, actor and filmmaker Nick Cohen relives his rollercoaster journey from South London to Sunset Boulevard. Performances run 2 – 20 April.

Celebrate 15 years of the Cole Foundation's Intercultural Conversations grant program, awarding $225,000 to 13 local theatre companies. The program, juried by bilingual theatre professionals, supports diverse creative teams and impactful themes.

A shocking and taboo-busting production fires young minds like no other art form can.

Die Walkure comes to the National Theatre in Prague this month. The performance is set for 9 March 2024. 

All new photos have been released from the London production of Priscilla the Party!, the performance celebration from the team behind Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical. Check out the photos here!

Previews begin on Sunday, March 3 for the exclusive U.S. presentation of a new production of The Effect. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.