The Latest Breaking News from National Theatre

Richard Pilbrow obituary

Lighting designer who worked with Laurence Olivier on the construction and design of the National Theatre in London

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024

The best theatre to see in London in 2024: from Sarah Jessica Parker in Plaza Suite to The Devil Wears Prada

There's a feast of theatrical delights heading this way over the next 12 months

Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2024

‘She will make the National Theatre truly feel national’: applause for Indhu Rubasingham appointment

As she is named the National Theatre’s first female director, those who have worked with Rubasingham praise her warmth, rigour and willingness to take risks

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

The House of Bernarda Alba at the National Theatre review: a study of repression horribly relevant to today

Harriet Walter cleaves through the teeming action like a dreadnought

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023

Motorised mice and hideous death masks: bringing The Witches to life on stage

From mixing 20 shades of pink to not making the witch heads too scary, a behind-the-scenes tour of the National Theatre’s new production reveals the craft that goes into bringing Roald Dahl’s children’s classic to the stage

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2023

The Witches at the National Theatre review: this is the Christmas show to beat

Forget the old adage 'never work with children or animals', this production has great fun with children *as* animals

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2023

OPINION - Ian McKellen's thrilling new show is just the kind of innovation the Evening Standard Theatre Awards celebrate

Our annual celebration of theatre is packed with fresh takes and new stories

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2023

National Theatre Deputy Director says its next boss should be a woman

The theatre's next artistic director is expected to be announced in a few months time

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023

National Theatre in London to pilot earlier start times

Midweek performances to start at 6.30pm from February to fit with post-Covid working patterns

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023

Death of England: Closing Time at the National Theatre review – uniquely brilliant

Sharon Duncan-Brewster and Hayley Squires are riveting, creating a love-hate relationship that feels deep, detailed and combustively alive

Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2023