Nation 2009 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
2 hours and 25 minutes, with interval
Opened: November 24, 2009
Closing: March 28, 2010

Nation - 2009 - West End History , Info & More

National Theatre (Olivier)
(Waterloo) South Bank London

Following His Dark Materials, Coram Boy and War Horse, the National Theatre's latest spectacular family production is an exhilarating adventure story of survival and self-discovery based on a novel by Terry Pratchett.



A parallel world, 1860. Two teenagers thrown together by a tsunami that has destroyed Mau’s village and left Daphne shipwrecked on his South Pacific island, thousands of miles from home. One wears next to nothing, the other a long white dress; neither speaks the other’s language; somehow they must learn to survive. As starving refugees gather, Daphne delivers a baby, milks a pig, brews beer and does battle with a mutineer. Mau fights cannibal Raiders, discovers the world is round and questions the reality of his tribe’s fiercely patriarchal gods. Together they come of age, overseen by a foul-mouthed parrot, as they discard old doctrine to forge a new Nation.



Live music, thrilling dance and spectacular puppets combine to bring to life the spectacular and surprising world of Terry Pratchett's Nation on the National Theatre stage.

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Harry Christophers Returns For The First Time As Conductor Laureate To Lead The Handel And Haydn Society
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024


Harry is back! The Handel and Haydn Society's beloved Artistic Director for more than a decade will return to lead the historic organization for the first time as Conductor Laureate. Christophers will take the baton as the orchestra and chorus perform works by Haydn, Mozart and H+H premieres from female composers Raffaella Aleotti (1570-1646) and Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179).

Ballet Hispánico Celebrates Eduardo Vilaro's 15th Season with World Premiere of BUSCANDO A JUAN and More
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024


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Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Will Have Pre-Broadway Run in Boston This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024


New Stephen Schwartz musical, The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will have its pre-Broadway run in Boston this summer! Learn more about this new musical and find out when you can catch it here!

National Theatre's WAR HORSE Will Embark on UK Tour Beginning September 2024
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024


The National Theatre's production of War Horse will embark on a major 18-month UK Tour from 5 September 2024, touring through to 2026. Find out where you can catch the show here!

CREED Extends Reunion Tour In Response To Overwhelming Fan Demand
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2024


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Carlos Santana Announces Fall 2024 Las Vegas Residency Dates
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2024


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Pioneer Theatre Company Presents Tony Nominated Musical BONNIE & CLYDE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024


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Alanna Saunders & Michael William Nigro to Star in BONNIE & CLYDE at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024


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Carnegie Hall to Present An Evening With John Williams And Yo-Yo Ma in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024


Carnegie Hall presents an evening with John Williams and Yo-Yo Ma on February 22. John Williams conducts The Philadelphia Orchestra in this one-night-only benefit concert featuring Yo-Yo Ma.

Sharjah Art Foundation to Present Exhibition of Ethiopian Artist Henok Melkamzer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024


Discover the upcoming exhibition of Ethiopian artist Henok Melkamzer at the Explore his unique artistic vision and cultural influences.

Collage Dance Collective Performs At Kenan Auditorium At The University Of North Carolina Wilmington
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2024


Collage Dance Collective Performs At Kenan Auditorium At The University Of North Carolina Wilmington on February 24, 2024. Don't miss this debut performance by one of the nation's largest ballet companies.

TRAIN To Perform At Starlight Theatre In July 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2024


Today, TRAIN announces their 2024 co-headline North  America tour, including a stop at Starlight Theatre Wednesday, July 17, 2024. 

Guthrie Theater to Present ON BECKETT Featuring Tony Award Winner Bill Irwin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024


The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for On Beckett, an Irish Repertory Theatre production produced by Octopus Theatricals. Learn how to purchase tickets!

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024


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The Black Box Writers Project Begins Next Week At Teaneck's Debonair Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024


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Brooks & Dunn Reboot For 2024 Tour
by Michael Major - Jan 22, 2024


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Sundance Institute Reveals 2024 Merata Mita Fellow and Inaugural Graton Fellow
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 21, 2024


Sundance Institute has revealed the 2024 Merata Mita Fellow and Inaugural Graton Fellows. Learn more here!

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by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2024


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024


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by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2024


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by Michael Major - Jan 9, 2024


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2023


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