Coriolanus at the National Theatre review: a scorching stage return from David Oyelowo This tightly focused, ferocious staging feels hugely timely and is rich in texture and detail Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2024
National Theatre announces UK premiere of final musical by Stephen Sondheim Rosamund Pike will also make her National Theatre debut The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024
Don’t miss out! The best culture to book in the capital this autumn From Paul Mescal in a toga to Janet Jackson live, Nick Clark and Vicky Jessop provide an essential guide of what to see this season Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2024
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is about an autistic boy. But it hasn’t always been autism-friendly Mark Haddon’s bestselling novel gets an Australian adaptation ‘that Christopher himself would enjoy’ – with a warning system, ‘timetables’ and an autistic star The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2024
Slovakia purges heads of national theatre and gallery in ‘arts crackdown’ Country’s hard-right culture minister Martina Šimkovičová accused of ‘complete lies’ after removal of respected figures The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2024
The Grapes of Wrath review – dark moments on a long jalopy ride through a shattered world The hardship in Steinbeck’s classic Depression-era novel is well captured in Frank Galati’s atmospheric adaptation, but you long for more tension, more to happen The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024
The Hot Wing King at the National Theatre review: a tasty, stimulating experience Katori Hall brings nuance and passion to this story of four queer black men in Tennessee, though it won’t win any awards for brevity Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2024
Things to do in London this weekend (July 12 – 14) From south London’s hottest new suntrap to a series of live music gigs and a party for the ages, this is everything to eat see and do this weekend Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2024
‘The boundary between fact and fiction is extremely blurry': Simon McBurney as Mnemonic returns to the theatre Mnemonic, conceived and directed by Complicité Artistic Director, Simon McBurney, is at the Olivier, National Theatre until 10 August 2024 Wallpaper · Jun 25, 2024
Pride in London: the best parties and events, from drag brunches to after-parties at Heaven From queer comedy to a boxing bout, David Ellis and Poppy James share where to champion London’s beloved LGBTQ+ scene Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2024
Boys From the Blackstuff at the National Theatre review: flawed but stirring This is a blast from the past, which still echoes today Evening Standard · May 30, 2024
Pride in London: the best parties and events throughout June, from drag brunches to afterparties at Heaven Pride is back in June and London will play host to a festival of events. Poppy James has the low-down Evening Standard · May 24, 2024
National Theatre invites NHS health workers to see Nye Bevan play for free Hundreds of NHS workers can watch the play honouring the start of the health service Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2024
Wuthering fights: the play that shows the Brontës were bigger backstabbers than the Kardashians Rivalries, putdowns, betrayals … director Natalie Ibu explains why she is thrilled to be making her National Theatre debut with an award-winning play about the famous writing sisters The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024 James Corden to return to London stage in political drama The Constituent Joe Penhall’s new play marks the talkshow host’s first theatre role since One Man, Two Guvnors and will see him star opposite Anna Maxwell Martin at the Old Vic
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2024 Michael Sheen as Nye Bevan is a call to arms at the NHS’s moment of maximum peril The Welsh actor’s performance at the National Theatre is timely. Let’s just hope it’s not too late to save the patient, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2024 The hottest London theatre tickets to book right now from Slave Play to Opening Night Want to know the shows creating the most buzz in the capital? Read on...
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024 Creative industries get budget boost including £26m for National Theatre Chancellor also announces tax relief measures to encourage film-makers to shoot more movies in Britain
Wallpaper · Mar 4, 2024 Afrobeats and modernism: how the concrete ‘ruins’ of Lagos become a stage We explore the relationship between Afrobeats and modernism in Lagos, as the Nigerian capital’s concrete structures become a stage for the music genre
Wallpaper · Feb 28, 2024 How Vanya’s set design went from stage to NT Live screen As Vanya, starring Andrew Scott, hits the big screen with NT Live, set designer Rosanna Vize describes retaining the intimacy of London’s Duke of York's show
WhatToWatch · Feb 23, 2024 Dear England: everything we know Dear England is based on the acclaimed National Theatre play about Gareth Southgate's Three Lions
Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2024 Dear Octopus at the National Theatre review: incurably quaint and dated This gently witty revival of Dodie Smith’s play rarely provokes more than a wry smile
Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2024 A stage in life: Why apprenticeships are so vital in the creative sector More than nine out of ten entry-level apprentices who completed their training with the National Theatre have gone into paid professional work in the same area they were trained in
Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2024 Till the Stars Come Down at the National Theatre review: stellar cast shines in uproarious family drama This is the latest National Theatre show to feature a stunning ensemble of actors
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2024 Hessian hyena and a pack of playful concepts reveal bright future for stage design The Linbury prize exhibition at the National Theatre is full of smart ideas including a truckers’ royal court and a jester-like Dr Faustus