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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Muir

National Theatre in London to pilot earlier start times for evening shows

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Theatregoers may be familiar with the guilty feeling of almost drifting off to sleep when watching an evening show after a long day at work.

Perhaps you arrived at the theatre at 7pm for a 7.30pm curtain up. But by the time the bows are done and the cast has disappeared into the wings, it’s often too late for a drink or catch up with friends or family. And if you live outside of the city, you might miss the last train home if you stay out any later.

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