National Theatre :: Shows

All's Well That Ends Well

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:16:07 +0000

Set against a background of sexism, snobbery and a battle between the generations, Shakespeareos Allos Well That Ends Well turns fairytale logic on its head. A wondrous, bittersweet story.

Time and the Conways

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:37:09 +0000

The Conways, celebrating Kayos 21st birthday in 1919, seem a golden family u safe and well after the Great War, looking forward to future careers, marriages, and a brave new world.

War Horse in the West End

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:44:07 +0000

Following its sell out run, War Horse transfers to The New London Theatre, Drury Lane, Covent Garden, from 31 March 2009.

England People Very Nice

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:47:30 +0000

A riotous journey through four waves of immigration from the 17th century to today. As the French Huguenots, the Irish, the Jews and the Bangladeshis in turn enter the chaotic world of Bethnal Green.

The Black Album

Tue, 05 May 2009 20:48:22 +0100

Hanif Kureishios witty stage adaptation of his strikingly prescient and acclaimed novel, humorously considers how the events of 1989 have shaped todayos world, where fundamentalism battles liberalism.

Phèdre

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:46:56 +0000

Helen Mirren takes the title role in this savage play by Jean Racine, translated into muscular free verse by the late Poet Laureate, Ted Hughes.

The Observer

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:11:23 +0000

On the eve of an election, one woman can decide the fate of a nation.

Macbeth: Who is that Bloodied Man?

Mon, 18 May 2009 13:29:02 +0100

Teatr Biuro Podr�zyos award-winning adaptation of Macbeth returns to the National following its sell-out run at last yearos Watch This Space

Three More Sleepless Nights

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:44:41 +0100

Caryl Churchillos engaging play is a powerful look at human interaction and relationships.

Swiniopolis (Pigs)

Tue, 19 May 2009 14:06:50 +0100

Teatr Biuro Podr�żyos Swinioplois (Pigs), a deceptively simple Orwellian tale, returns to the National

Carbón Club

Mon, 18 May 2009 13:00:32 +0100

A tale of broken hearts, pit disasters and unrequited bisexual love in the coal mines of the Basque Country.

Small Stories Ages 5-7

Wed, 20 May 2009 18:22:43 +0100

Sensational Summer Stories.

Stories with an Edge Age 18+

Wed, 20 May 2009 18:49:41 +0100

Sensational Summer Stories.

Tall Stories Ages 8-11

Wed, 20 May 2009 18:41:09 +0100

Sensational Summer Stories.

Otsoko (Wolf)

Mon, 18 May 2009 13:10:51 +0100

From the Basque Country in Spain comes a powerful retelling of the Little Red Riding Hood story.

Rojo (Red)

Wed, 20 May 2009 09:19:05 +0100

Follow two itinerant wanderers from their monochromatic life into the fantasy of their dreams. For audiences aged 8+

The Pitmen Painters

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:10:45 +0100

Lee Hallos new play is a humorous, deeply moving and timely look at art, class and politics.

Lolita

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:31:48 +0100

Richard Nelson has adapted one of the best known and most controversial stories of the 20th century for a 90-minute monologue.

Mother Courage and Her Children

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:36:41 +0100

Fiona Shaw returns to the National to take the title role in Tony Kushneros inventive and vigorous translation of Bertolt Brechtos uncompromising masterpiece.

Our Class

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:22:05 +0100

Polish playwright, Tadeusz Slobodzianek, confronts his countryos involvement in the atrocities of the last century and follows the one-time classmates into the next.

The Power of Yes

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:26:43 +0100

A dramatist seeks to understand the financial crisis.

Nation

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:37:19 +0100

Following His Dark Materials, Coram Boy and War Horse, the National stages Mark Ravenhillos exhilarating adaptation of Terry Pratchettos latest witty and challenging adventure story.

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour 2010

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:06:07 +0100

A dissident is locked up in an asylum. If he accepts that he was ill, has been treated and is now cured, he will be released. Tom Stoppardos darkly funny and provocative play asks if denying the truth is a price worth paying for liberty.