National Theatre

'I am a woman, a mother, a judge.'💥 🔸We can’t wait for 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝗸𝗲 to make her NT debut as Jessica in Inter Alia, a searing examination of modern masculinity and motherhood. 🔸Written by Suzie Miller and directed by Justin Martin, Inter Alia tells the story of Jessica Parks, a smart, compassionate, a true maverick at the top of her career as an eminent London Crown Court Judge. At work she’s changing and challenging the system one case at a time. But behind the robe, Jessica is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. 🔸While managing the impossible juggling act faced by every working mother, an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance. Can she hold her family upright? 👉 Inter Alia plays in the Lyttelton theatre from 10 July. Also coming to cinemas with NT Live from 4 September: https://bit.ly/4hYefAj

FIRST LOOK 👀   Get ready for this unmissable musical comedy as we step into rehearsals for Here We Are, the legendary Stephen Sondheim's final musical.   Inspired by Luis Buñuel’s iconic films, this darkly comedic show explores a seemingly perfect brunch that turns into a series of unexpected and strange events.   With a book by Tony Award-nominee David Ives, Here We Are is directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello, and has a brilliant cast including Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Tracie Bennett, Rory Kinnear, Denis O’Hare, Martha Plimpton, and more!   👉 Here We Are is showing at the Lyttelton theatre from April 23 to June 28, 2025: https://bit.ly/4fevigb   📷 Marc Brenner

📢 Join the NT team! We are currently recruiting for a series of exciting jobs that will contribute to our mission to creating unforgettable experiences, fostering creativity, and delivering unparalleled access to the best of theatre for audiences around the world. 👉 Check out our current vacancies here: https://lnkd.in/eq8XMDph

The wait is finally over💙   Today marks an exciting new chapter for the NT as we welcome Indhu Rubasingham on her first day as our new Director and Co-Chief Executive.   We look forward to the incredible work ahead with Indhu presenting her first season of productions at the end of April whilst continuing our mission of making theatre that entertains, sparks imagination, and brings people together.   Welcome to the team, Indhu!   📷 Anton Corbijn

This week we're saying a heartfelt goodbye to our outgoing Director, Rufus Norris, who is leaving the NT after an extraordinary 10 years! 🧡   Rufus has overseen the production of over 170 groundbreaking shows during his time here, with his final programmed production, 'End' by David Eldridge, set to debut in the Dorfman theatre this November.   Throughout his tenure, he has championed bold initiatives, from bringing fresh, groundbreaking work to the stages to fostering greater representation both on and offstage. Rufus has also been a driving force in making theatre more sustainable and expanding the NT's global presence, reaching an extraordinary 28 million across the world.   From everyone at the NT, a HUGE thank you, Rufus 🙏   We’re excited to now embark on the next chapter of the NT’s journey, with our new Director and Co-Chief Executive Indhu Rubasingham taking over the reins, working alongside our Executive Director and Co-Chief Executive Kate Varah!   📸 Cameron Slater

Our Executive Director and Co-CEO, Kate Varah has joined Culture and Creative Industries Minister, Chris Bryant, on DCMS's latest episode of its First Draft podcast discussing how the NT is offering the widest access to high quality theatre in the world, the importance of a creative education, and their all-time favourite theatre experiences. 🎙️   👉 To listen to the full conversation, check out: https://lnkd.in/ewsRMxPT

Happy World Theatre Day! 🎭   Today, we celebrate the transformative power of theatre, a space where stories come alive, emotions are shared, and connections are made across cultures and communities. Theatre is more than just an art form—it's a mirror to society and a platform for sharing unforgettable stories with audiences all around the world.   𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆!     What's your favourite memory of the National Theatre? What was the first production you saw? Have you ever been part of a National Theatre production?   Let us know in the comments below 👇 #WorldTheatreDay

📢 Join the NT team! We are currently recruiting for a series of exciting jobs that will contribute to our mission to creating unforgettable experiences, fostering creativity, and delivering unparalleled access to the best of theatre for audiences around the world. 👉 Check out our current vacancies here: https://lnkd.in/eq8XMDph

This year marks a big milestone for 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! Our flagship youth theatre programme celebrates 30 years of sparking creativity, boosting confidence, and building community. We're incredibly proud to continue bringing together some of the UK’s most exciting contemporary writers with the brilliant theatre-makers of tomorrow. 🎉   🔹 Youth theatre is more than just a stepping stone for future actors – it's a vital space where young people learn to express themselves, embrace new challenges, and build skills that will stay with them for life. Whether it’s the first rung on the ladder to a professional stage career or a transformative experience that helps a young person grow into a confident, resilient individual, the impact of youth theatre is immeasurable.    🔹 Over the past 30 years, 125,000 young people have participated in Connections, with many going on to make waves in the industry – from acclaimed actors like David Oyelowo, Keira Knightley, and John Boyega, to playwright Chris Bush, and even our very own Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie.    🔹 This year, over 5,500 young people from across the UK are performing brand new plays at 33 theatres nationwide – showcasing their talent, passion, and creativity on stages big and small. The festival will culminate with a special celebration at the National Theatre in June.    We couldn’t be more excited to see where the next 30 years will take us. All the best to this year’s cohort!    👉 To find out more about Connections, check out: https://bit.ly/4iJn7uz #NationalTheatreConnections #YouthTheatre

We’re celebrating a very special Olivier Award 🎉 Our outgoing Director, Rufus Norris, will receive a Special Award for his services to the theatre industry at this year's Olivier Awards with Mastercard. Following a 10-year tenure overseeing over 170 productions, Rufus has led crucial efforts to stage more new work, increase representation and make theatre more sustainable, as well as increasing the National Theatre's worldwide reach, now standing at a whopping 19 million. This year's Olivier Awards with Mastercard will take place on 6 April. The highlights will air on ITV and Magic Radio the same evening. 📸 Cameron Slater #OlivierAwards