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Shows at the National Theatre
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/1958 | - | 6/6/1959 | |
| 2/5/1958 | - | 2/15/1958 | |
| 12/26/1957 | - | 2/2/1958 | |
| 10/30/1957 | - | 12/7/1957 | |
| 4/21/1955 | - | 6/22/1957 | |
| 12/1/1954 | - | 2/26/1955 | |
| 10/4/1954 | - | 11/27/1954 | |
| 11/11/1953 | - | 5/15/1954 | |
| 10/13/1953 | - | 11/7/1953 | |
| 3/17/1953 | - | 5/9/1953 | |
| 2/18/1953 | - | 2/21/1953 | |
| 1/20/1953 | - | 2/7/1953 | |
| 4/22/1952 | - | 5/17/1952 | |
| 12/8/1951 | - | 4/5/1952 | |
| 11/8/1951 | - | 11/10/1951 | |
| 6/14/1951 | - | 6/30/1951 | |
| 4/17/1951 | - | 4/18/1951 | |
| 2/15/1951 | - | 3/3/1951 | |
| 12/25/1950 | - | 2/3/1951 | |
| 12/21/1949 | - | 4/29/1950 | |
| 2/24/1949 | - | 5/28/1949 | |
| 12/16/1948 | - | 2/19/1949 | |
| 10/18/1948 | - | 10/23/1948 | |
| 9/23/1948 | - | 10/2/1948 | |
| 5/5/1948 | - | 6/12/1948 | |
| 3/31/1948 | - | 4/24/1948 | |
| 12/22/1947 | - | 1/24/1948 | |
| 10/20/1947 | - | 12/14/1947 | |
| 9/22/1947 | - | 10/18/1947 | |
| 3/9/1947 | - | ||
| 12/11/1946 | - | 4/13/1947 | |
| 11/22/1945 | - | 4/13/1946 | |
| 10/17/1945 | - | 10/27/1945 | |
| 6/25/1945 | - | 7/7/1945 | |
| 5/14/1945 | - | 5/19/1945 | |
| 3/26/1945 | - | 4/21/1945 | |
| 3/7/1945 | - | 3/10/1945 | |
| 2/21/1945 | - | 3/3/1945 | |
| 1/31/1945 | - | 2/3/1945 | |
| 10/31/1944 | - | 1/13/1945 | |
| 10/3/1944 | - | 10/21/1944 | |
| 9/7/1944 | - | 9/23/1944 | |
| 6/13/1944 | - | 6/17/1944 | |
| 5/23/1944 | - | 6/10/1944 | |
| 5/7/1944 | - | 5/14/1944 | |
| 4/17/1944 | - | 4/22/1944 | |
| 1/25/1944 | - | 4/15/1944 | |
| 11/11/1943 | - | 1/4/1944 | |
| 10/1/1943 | - | 10/2/1943 | |
| 1/29/1943 | - | 6/26/1943 | |
| 9/30/1942 | - | 1/2/1943 | |
| 4/21/1942 | - | ||
| 11/11/1941 | - | 2/28/1942 | |
| 11/26/1940 | - | 9/9/1941 | |
| 10/5/1940 | - | 10/19/1940 | |
| 5/17/1940 | - | 5/18/1940 | |
| 4/18/1940 | - | 5/4/1940 | |
| 3/23/1940 | - | 3/27/1940 | |
| 2/23/1940 | - | 3/2/1940 | |
| 2/15/1939 | - | 2/3/1940 | |
| 12/29/1938 | - | ||
| 10/18/1938 | - | ||
| 10/20/1937 | - | ||
| 5/1/1937 | - | ||
| 3/30/1937 | - | ||
| 10/17/1936 | - | ||
| 9/18/1936 | - | ||
| 5/25/1936 | - | ||
| 1/21/1936 | - | ||
| 9/25/1935 | - | ||
| 5/27/1935 | - | ||
| 2/25/1935 | - | ||
| 10/22/1934 | - | ||
| 5/2/1934 | - | ||
| 2/15/1934 | - | ||
| 12/28/1933 | - | ||
| 10/9/1933 | - | ||
| 10/20/1932 | - | ||
| 2/22/1932 | - | ||
| 11/13/1930 | - | ||
| 9/22/1930 | - | ||
| 4/21/1930 | - | ||
| 10/2/1929 | - | ||
| 4/30/1929 | - | ||
| 1/14/1929 | - | ||
| 12/11/1928 | - | ||
| 9/24/1928 | - | ||
| 9/11/1928 | - | ||
| 9/19/1927 | - | ||
| 8/20/1927 | - | 9/10/1927 | |
| 2/7/1927 | - | ||
| 1/18/1927 | - | ||
| 9/21/1926 | - | ||
| 3/29/1926 | - | ||
| 3/22/1926 | - | ||
| 1/20/1926 | - | ||
| 12/1/1925 | - | ||
| 10/20/1925 | - | 11/7/1925 | |
| 10/5/1925 | - | ||
| 9/21/1925 | - | ||
| 5/16/1925 | - | ||
| 11/12/1924 | - | ||
| 10/20/1924 | - | ||
| 10/1/1924 | - | ||
| 8/25/1924 | - | 9/6/1924 | |
| 11/1/1923 | - | ||
| 8/30/1923 | - | ||
| 4/5/1923 | - | ||
| 1/1/1923 | - | ||
| 12/5/1922 | - | ||
| 2/7/1922 | - | ||
| 12/23/1921 | - | ||
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News
ELSINORE Starring Andrew Scott & Olivia Colman to Open in Theaters
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2026
Focus Features has acquired the drama ELSINORE, based on the life of actor Ian Charleson, for North American release, with a limited theatrical run expanding through the holiday season.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 28, 2026
Focus Features has acquired the drama ELSINORE, based on the life of actor Ian Charleson, for North American release, with a limited theatrical run expanding through the holiday season.
Liza Goddard Will Lead THE MIRROR CRACK'D at Mill at Sonning
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
Liza Goddard will play Agatha Christie's Miss Marple in a stage adaptation of The Mirror Crack'd by Rachel Wagstaff, running at the Mill at Sonning with a cast led by Sara Crowe and Annie Wensak.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
Liza Goddard will play Agatha Christie's Miss Marple in a stage adaptation of The Mirror Crack'd by Rachel Wagstaff, running at the Mill at Sonning with a cast led by Sara Crowe and Annie Wensak.
Cast Set For SANCTUARY at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
Matthew Tennyson and Richard Cant have been cast in the world premiere of Sanctuary, a debut play by Jacob Sparrow inspired by real events in a Suffolk village.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
Matthew Tennyson and Richard Cant have been cast in the world premiere of Sanctuary, a debut play by Jacob Sparrow inspired by real events in a Suffolk village.
Cast Set For KING LEAR at The Royal Exchange Theatre, Led By David Threlfall
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
David Threlfall will star as King Lear alongside Nadine Shah at the Royal Exchange Theatre, in a production adapted and directed by Matthew Dunster marking part of the venue's 50th anniversary season.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
David Threlfall will star as King Lear alongside Nadine Shah at the Royal Exchange Theatre, in a production adapted and directed by Matthew Dunster marking part of the venue's 50th anniversary season.
Cast Set for World Premiere of THREE MEN IN A BOAT at Rose Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
Rose Theatre in Kingston upon Thames has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Three Men in a Boat, a new comedy by Al Smith with songs by Grant Olding.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
Rose Theatre in Kingston upon Thames has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Three Men in a Boat, a new comedy by Al Smith with songs by Grant Olding.
Full Cast Set For TRISTAN & YSEULT UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
The Emma Rice Company has announced full casting for Rice's adaptation of Tristan & Yseult, which will embark on a UK tour, with previews at Theatre Royal Bath. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
The Emma Rice Company has announced full casting for Rice's adaptation of Tristan & Yseult, which will embark on a UK tour, with previews at Theatre Royal Bath. Learn more here.
Siobhán Redmond and Forbes Masson Will Lead HAPPY DAYS at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
Siobhán Redmond and Forbes Masson will lead a production of Samuel Beckett's Happy Days at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, part of Alan Cumming's inaugural season as artistic director.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
Siobhán Redmond and Forbes Masson will lead a production of Samuel Beckett's Happy Days at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, part of Alan Cumming's inaugural season as artistic director.
HADESTOWN Surpasses HAMILTON With Highest Grossing Opening Weekend for a Live Theater Capture
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
Hadestown: The Musical has become the biggest box office opening for a live show capture, nearly surpassing Hamilton's record. More dates will be added. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
Hadestown: The Musical has become the biggest box office opening for a live show capture, nearly surpassing Hamilton's record. More dates will be added. Learn more here!
SPELLS OF THE SEA to Have London Workshop This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
A private London workshop of Spells of the Sea, a new family musical with book by Guinevere Govea and Anna Pickett and music and lyrics by Guinevere Govea, will take place in July.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
A private London workshop of Spells of the Sea, a new family musical with book by Guinevere Govea and Anna Pickett and music and lyrics by Guinevere Govea, will take place in July.
Isaac Sutton Will Bring Summer Concert Performances of TONIGHT A MUSICAL to Israel
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
Isaac Sutton will mark a decade of performances with encore concerts of Tonight A Musical across Israeli venues, joined by soprano Tal Bergman and composer Nurit Hirsh.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
Isaac Sutton will mark a decade of performances with encore concerts of Tonight A Musical across Israeli venues, joined by soprano Tal Bergman and composer Nurit Hirsh.
Cast Set For FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE... at The Yard
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
The Yard Theatre has announced the full cast for a revival of Ntozake Shange's choreopoem FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF, directed by Diane Page.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
The Yard Theatre has announced the full cast for a revival of Ntozake Shange's choreopoem FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF, directed by Diane Page.
Video: WAR HORSE Team at National Theatre Reveals How Puppet Joey Comes to Life
by Joshua Wright - Jul 26, 2026
The National Theatre has shared a video exploring how the life-sized horse puppet Joey was created for War Horse, now playing at the Olivier Theatre through July 2026.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 26, 2026
The National Theatre has shared a video exploring how the life-sized horse puppet Joey was created for War Horse, now playing at the Olivier Theatre through July 2026.
Video: Jim Carter Shares How He Met Imelda Staunton in IN CONVERSATION WITH JUDI DENCH, IAN MCKELLEN AND JIM CARTER
by Joshua Wright - Jul 26, 2026
Jim Carter recounts meeting and falling in love with Imelda Staunton on stage in a new clip from the National Theatre's IN CONVERSATION WITH JUDI DENCH, IAN MCKELLEN AND JIM CARTER, now streaming on National Theatre at Home.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 26, 2026
Jim Carter recounts meeting and falling in love with Imelda Staunton on stage in a new clip from the National Theatre's IN CONVERSATION WITH JUDI DENCH, IAN MCKELLEN AND JIM CARTER, now streaming on National Theatre at Home.
INTER ALIA Arrives in São Paulo With Suzie Miller's New Legal Drama Ahead of Its Broadway Premiere
by Claudio Erlichman - Jul 26, 2026
Following the worldwide success of Prima Facie, Australian playwright Suzie Miller's new legal drama Inter Alia premieres in Brazil on July 31 at Teatro Vivo in São Paulo. Directed by Rodrigo Portella, the production stars Drica Moraes, Caco Ciocler and Caio Cesar Passos.
by Claudio Erlichman - Jul 26, 2026
Following the worldwide success of Prima Facie, Australian playwright Suzie Miller's new legal drama Inter Alia premieres in Brazil on July 31 at Teatro Vivo in São Paulo. Directed by Rodrigo Portella, the production stars Drica Moraes, Caco Ciocler and Caio Cesar Passos.
The Role of 'Chris' Will Be Played By Female Leads in THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026
The company of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will be led by Alex Keenan as 'Chris Boone', a role alternated by Imi Price, the first women to portray Chris Boone.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026
The company of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will be led by Alex Keenan as 'Chris Boone', a role alternated by Imi Price, the first women to portray Chris Boone.
Review Roundup: HADESTOWN: THE MUSICAL Comes to Movie Theaters
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Following its premiere at Tribeca Festival earlier this summer, the live theater capture of the Tony Award-winning hit musical Hadestown, shot in the West End last year, will be released in North America for five nights only. Read the reviews here.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Following its premiere at Tribeca Festival earlier this summer, the live theater capture of the Tony Award-winning hit musical Hadestown, shot in the West End last year, will be released in North America for five nights only. Read the reviews here.
Full Cast Set For TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY World Premiere at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Full casting announced for the world premiere of Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, directed by Matthew Iliffe at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Full casting announced for the world premiere of Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, directed by Matthew Iliffe at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
Simon Russell Beale and Fra Fee Will Lead I'LL BE SEEING YOU, Directed by Alan Cumming
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Simon Russell Beale, Fra Fee, and playwright Martin Sherman — making his stage acting debut — will star in the world premiere of I'LL BE SEEING YOU, directed by Alan Cumming and Ben Occhipinti at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Simon Russell Beale, Fra Fee, and playwright Martin Sherman — making his stage acting debut — will star in the world premiere of I'LL BE SEEING YOU, directed by Alan Cumming and Ben Occhipinti at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
Review: THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Starring Kenneth Branagh, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Cheryl Markosky - Jul 22, 2026
Kenneth Branagh triumphs as rags to riches Lopakhin in Laura Wade's fresh rendering of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. Part of a star-studded Royal Shakespeare Company cast, including Helen Hunt and Bill Pullman, he gives a multifaceted portrait of a serf's son who ultimately wins what he wants – but at great cost.
by Cheryl Markosky - Jul 22, 2026
Kenneth Branagh triumphs as rags to riches Lopakhin in Laura Wade's fresh rendering of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. Part of a star-studded Royal Shakespeare Company cast, including Helen Hunt and Bill Pullman, he gives a multifaceted portrait of a serf's son who ultimately wins what he wants – but at great cost.
Matt Bardock Will Lead THE DISAPPEARING MAN World Premiere at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026
Matt Bardock will star as washed-up magician Bazza Cadabra in THE DISAPPEARING MAN, a new drama featuring live onstage magic, premiering at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch before touring to Blackpool, Guildford, and Peterborough.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026
Matt Bardock will star as washed-up magician Bazza Cadabra in THE DISAPPEARING MAN, a new drama featuring live onstage magic, premiering at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch before touring to Blackpool, Guildford, and Peterborough.
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