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National Theatre (Dorfman) History
The Dorfman Theatre (formerly the Cottesloe Theatre) has been redeveloped, with a greater capacity, more comfortable seats, better sight-lines and enlarged foyer spaces. The most flexible of the National Theatre auditoriums, it is a rectangular room, which can hold up to 450 people. In the pit, the new flexible seating system can be raised and lowered in minutes to either a steep or shallow rake format; or the seats can be folded away completely to become a flat floor. On three sides of the room there are two levels, the circle and gallery, which look down on the pit. Performances can be staged in a conventional format at one end; in “traverse”, lengthways or across the space; or in the round. Everything is open to change except the circle and gallery, which are reminiscent of the inn-yards that preceded Shakespeare's stages as performance areas.
Shows at the National Theatre (Dorfman)
DATES PRODUCTION 6/11/2026 - 9/12/2026 Pride (2026)
Click Here to Buy Tickets3/26/2026 - 5/9/2026 The Authenticator (2026)
Click Here to Buy Tickets1/30/2026 - 3/14/2026 Man and Boy (2026)
Click Here to Buy Tickets11/13/2025 - 1/17/2026 End (2025) 10/15/2019 - 12/18/2019 Translations (2019) 9/3/2019 - 11/25/2019 Hansard (2019) 5/1/2017 - Angels in America (2017) 12/5/2016 - Hedda Gabler (2016) 11/17/2016 - Peter Pan (2016) 10/14/2016 - 11/29/2016 A Pacifist's Guide to the War on Cancer (2016) 11/6/2012 - 2/3/2013 The Effect (2012) 1/5/2012 - 1/1/0000 Detroit (2012) 10/25/2011 - 6/23/2012 Collaborators (2011) 11/24/2010 - 1/5/2011 Beauty and the Beast (2010) 10/21/2009 - 1/21/2010 Pains of Youth (2009) 6/2/1993 - 10/19/1993 Sweeney Todd (1993) - Tom Stoppard's The Hard Problem (unknown) - Antony and Cleopatra (2018) - The Beggar's Opera (1982)
News
Review: DIXON AND DAUGHTERS, National Theatre
by Louise Penn - Apr 26, 2023
Mary (Brid Brennan) is coming home to Yorkshire after a six-month prison sentence. As her daughters and granddaughter try to make her welcome, we slowly find out what dark secrets are being hidden within the paper-thin, gauzed walls of this ordinary house. Deborah Bruce's script is frank, funny, and sad.
by Louise Penn - Apr 26, 2023
Mary (Brid Brennan) is coming home to Yorkshire after a six-month prison sentence. As her daughters and granddaughter try to make her welcome, we slowly find out what dark secrets are being hidden within the paper-thin, gauzed walls of this ordinary house. Deborah Bruce's script is frank, funny, and sad.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN y & JULIET grandes ganadores en los Olivier Awards 2020
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Oct 26, 2020
Sara Baras fue galardonada por su coreografía e interpretación en el Ballet Flamenco SOMBRAS en el Sadler’s Wells.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Oct 26, 2020
Sara Baras fue galardonada por su coreografía e interpretación en el Ballet Flamenco SOMBRAS en el Sadler’s Wells.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN, & JULIET, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and More Take Home 2020 Olivier Awards - Full List!
by Marianka Swain - Oct 25, 2020
Tonight, the Olivier Awards will be announced in a special online broadcast. We'll be updating the list of nominees LIVE throughout the evening.
by Marianka Swain - Oct 25, 2020
Tonight, the Olivier Awards will be announced in a special online broadcast. We'll be updating the list of nominees LIVE throughout the evening.
& JULIET, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More Are Nominated For 2020 Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2020
The 2020 Oliver Award nominations have been announced!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2020
The 2020 Oliver Award nominations have been announced!
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of the National's DOWNSTATE?
by Julie Musbach - Mar 21, 2019
In a co-production with Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Pulitzer Prize-winning ensemble member Bruce Norris' fiery, provocative new play Downstate, comes to the NT direct from its debut at Steppenwolf, Chicago. Let's see what the critics had to say.
by Julie Musbach - Mar 21, 2019
In a co-production with Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Pulitzer Prize-winning ensemble member Bruce Norris' fiery, provocative new play Downstate, comes to the NT direct from its debut at Steppenwolf, Chicago. Let's see what the critics had to say.
New Welsh Play EXODUS Comes To London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2018
The world premiere production, following a Welsh tour, of acclaimed new Welsh theatre company Motherlode in their London debut, Exodus by Rachael Boulton plays at the Finborough Theatre for nine Sunday and Monday evenings and Tuesday matinees from Sunday, 4 November 2018 (Press Night: Monday, 5 November 2018 at 7.30pm).
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2018
The world premiere production, following a Welsh tour, of acclaimed new Welsh theatre company Motherlode in their London debut, Exodus by Rachael Boulton plays at the Finborough Theatre for nine Sunday and Monday evenings and Tuesday matinees from Sunday, 4 November 2018 (Press Night: Monday, 5 November 2018 at 7.30pm).
Natalie Dormer and David Oakes in Star VENUS IN FUR at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2017
TRH Productions have released the exclusive first image of Natalie Dormer and David Oakes prior the West End premiere of David Ives' hit Broadway play Venus in Fur which will run for a strictly limited nine week engagement at the Theatre Royal Haymarket run from 6 October to 9 December with opening night for press on 17 October.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2017
TRH Productions have released the exclusive first image of Natalie Dormer and David Oakes prior the West End premiere of David Ives' hit Broadway play Venus in Fur which will run for a strictly limited nine week engagement at the Theatre Royal Haymarket run from 6 October to 9 December with opening night for press on 17 October.
Natalie Dormer and David Oakes Star In VENUS IN FUR at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2017
TRH Productions will present Natalie Dormer and David Oakes in the West End premiere of David Ives' hit Broadway play Venus in Fur this autumn for a strictly limited nine week engagement at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. This critically-acclaimed two-hander will run from 6 October to 9 December with opening night for press on 17 October.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2017
TRH Productions will present Natalie Dormer and David Oakes in the West End premiere of David Ives' hit Broadway play Venus in Fur this autumn for a strictly limited nine week engagement at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. This critically-acclaimed two-hander will run from 6 October to 9 December with opening night for press on 17 October.
CURSED CHILD Wins Record-Breaking Nine Olivier Awards, GROUNDHOG DAY Best Musical
by Marianka Swain - Apr 9, 2017
The winners of the Olivier Awards 2017 with Mastercard, the most prestigious event in the UK theatrical calendar, were announced tonight (Sunday 9 April 2017) at London's Royal Albert Hall. The biggest awards yet, the ceremony was hosted by Jason Manford. The full list of winners is available below and online at OlivierAwards.com
by Marianka Swain - Apr 9, 2017
The winners of the Olivier Awards 2017 with Mastercard, the most prestigious event in the UK theatrical calendar, were announced tonight (Sunday 9 April 2017) at London's Royal Albert Hall. The biggest awards yet, the ceremony was hosted by Jason Manford. The full list of winners is available below and online at OlivierAwards.com
Olivier Awards 2017 - Full List Of Nominees and Winners!
by Marianka Swain - Apr 9, 2017
Here's a full list of Olivier Award nominees and winners - updating LIVE
by Marianka Swain - Apr 9, 2017
Here's a full list of Olivier Award nominees and winners - updating LIVE
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Makes History in 2017 Olivier Awards Nominations; GROUNDHOG DAY Leads Musical Noms
by Marianka Swain - Mar 6, 2017
Today, past winners Denise Gough and Matt Henry announced the nominations for the Olivier Awards 2017 with Mastercard, the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar. The 2017 awards are set to be the biggest yet, as they make their debut at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 9 April.
by Marianka Swain - Mar 6, 2017
Today, past winners Denise Gough and Matt Henry announced the nominations for the Olivier Awards 2017 with Mastercard, the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar. The 2017 awards are set to be the biggest yet, as they make their debut at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 9 April.
Evening Standard Announces Award Winners, Including CURSED CHILD, Glenn Close, Kenneth Branagh, and More!
by Ashlee Latimer - Nov 13, 2016
Following a ceremony at the Old Vic, the winners of the Evening Standard Awards have been revealed. The list includes West End juggernaut, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; visionary of stage and screen, Kenneth Branagh; legend and star of Sunset Boulevard, Glenn Close; and more!
by Ashlee Latimer - Nov 13, 2016
Following a ceremony at the Old Vic, the winners of the Evening Standard Awards have been revealed. The list includes West End juggernaut, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; visionary of stage and screen, Kenneth Branagh; legend and star of Sunset Boulevard, Glenn Close; and more!
CURSED CHILD, THE FLICK, NO MAN'S LAND Lead Evening Standard Theatre Awards Longlist
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 19, 2016
The Evening Standard Theatre Awards, established in 1955, are presented annually for outstanding achievements in London Theatre, and this year's nominations longlist has just been announced. Sponsored by the Evening Standard newspaper, this year's shortlist will be revealed on October 24, and winners on November 13, 2016.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 19, 2016
The Evening Standard Theatre Awards, established in 1955, are presented annually for outstanding achievements in London Theatre, and this year's nominations longlist has just been announced. Sponsored by the Evening Standard newspaper, this year's shortlist will be revealed on October 24, and winners on November 13, 2016.
KINKY BOOTS, GYPSY Win Big At Oliviers! Staunton, Henry And All The Winners!
by Carrie Dunn - Apr 3, 2016
The winners of the Olivier Awards 2016 with MasterCard, the most prestigious event in the UK theatrical calendar, were announced tonight (Sunday 3 April 2016) at the star-studded ceremony held at London's Royal Opera House.
by Carrie Dunn - Apr 3, 2016
The winners of the Olivier Awards 2016 with MasterCard, the most prestigious event in the UK theatrical calendar, were announced tonight (Sunday 3 April 2016) at the star-studded ceremony held at London's Royal Opera House.
Olivier Award Winners 2016 - Full List Of Nominees And Winners!
by Carrie Dunn - Apr 3, 2016
Here's a full list of Olivier Award nominees and winners - we updated this story LIVE throughout the ceremony. Winners are indicated in bold type. Who were you cheering for?
by Carrie Dunn - Apr 3, 2016
Here's a full list of Olivier Award nominees and winners - we updated this story LIVE throughout the ceremony. Winners are indicated in bold type. Who were you cheering for?
KINKY BOOTS, BECKHAM, Branagh, Cumberbatch Lead Olivier Awards Nominations!
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 29, 2016
The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2016 with MasterCard, the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar, were announced today (Monday 29 February) by past winners Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton at Rosewood London, the awards' official hotel partner.
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 29, 2016
The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2016 with MasterCard, the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar, were announced today (Monday 29 February) by past winners Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton at Rosewood London, the awards' official hotel partner.
2016 Olivier Award Nominations Announced; GYPSY & KINKY BOOTS Lead the Pack
by Robert Diamond - Feb 29, 2016
The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2016 with MasterCard, the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar, were announced today (Monday 29 February) by past winners Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton at Rosewood London, the awards' official hotel partner.
by Robert Diamond - Feb 29, 2016
The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2016 with MasterCard, the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar, were announced today (Monday 29 February) by past winners Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton at Rosewood London, the awards' official hotel partner.
Nominations Announced for 2016 Also Recognised Awards
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2016
MyTheatreMates, founded by Mark Shenton and Terri Paddock, have announced the shortlists in the second annual Also Recognised Awards.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2016
MyTheatreMates, founded by Mark Shenton and Terri Paddock, have announced the shortlists in the second annual Also Recognised Awards.
Winners of Inaugural ALSO RECOGNISED AWARDS Announced
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2015
The full list of winners are announced today in the inaugural Also Recognised Awards, the new audience-voted, industry accolade set up by theatre commentators Mark Shenton and Terri Paddock to celebrate lesser-known but equally worthy talent in fields overlooked by other awards bodies. Over a month's voting, more than 15,000 people took part.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2015
The full list of winners are announced today in the inaugural Also Recognised Awards, the new audience-voted, industry accolade set up by theatre commentators Mark Shenton and Terri Paddock to celebrate lesser-known but equally worthy talent in fields overlooked by other awards bodies. Over a month's voting, more than 15,000 people took part.
OLIVIERS 2015: All The Winners!
by Carrie Dunn - Apr 12, 2015
All the winners from the 2015 Olivier Awards, updating live across the course of the evening!
by Carrie Dunn - Apr 12, 2015
All the winners from the 2015 Olivier Awards, updating live across the course of the evening!
National Theatre (Dorfman) Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in National Theatre (Dorfman)?
National Theatre (Dorfman)'s current show is Translations which began performances on 10/15/2019.
What were the longest running shows at National Theatre (Dorfman)?
Collaborators which ran from 11/1/2011 to 6/23/2012, Pride which ran from 6/11/2026 to 9/12/2026, The Effect which ran from 11/6/2012 to 2/3/2013, Pains of Youth which ran from 10/28/2009 to 1/21/2010 and
What show is next for National Theatre (Dorfman)?
National Theatre (Dorfman)'s next show is Pride which begins performances on 6/11/2026.
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