est. 1963

Producer Presenter
Also Known As
The National Theatre
The Royal National Theatre
See Also
  • CREDITS
    Here Lies Love (Jul 20, 2023 - Nov 26, 2023)
    • UK premiere produced in London, opening on October 13, 2014, by The National Theatre
    MusicalOriginal
    The Lehman Trilogy (Oct 14, 2021 - Jan 02, 2022)
    • Produced by The National Theatre
    PlayOriginal
    Hadestown (Apr 17, 2019 - Present)
    • Produced by The National Theatre
    • 'Hadestown' received its UK Premiere on November 13, 2018 at The National Theatre
    MusicalOriginal
    Network (Dec 06, 2018 - Jun 08, 2019)
    • Produced by The National Theatre
    • Originally produced by The National Theatre
    PlayOriginal
    Angels in America: Perestroika (Mar 25, 2018 - Jul 15, 2018)
    • Produced by The Royal National Theatre
    • Produced by NT Productions
    • Produced by NT America
    • This production was originally produced by The Royal National Theatre
    PlayRevival
    Angels in America: Millennium Approaches (Mar 25, 2018 - Jul 15, 2018)
    • Produced by The Royal National Theatre
    • Produced by NT Productions
    • Produced by NT America
    • This production was originally produced by The Royal National Theatre
    PlayRevival
    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Oct 05, 2014 - Sep 04, 2016)
    • Produced by NT Productions
    • Produced by NT America
    • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
    PlayOriginal
    Fela! (Jul 12, 2012 - Aug 04, 2012)
    • Produced by The Royal National Theatre (Nicholas Hytner, Director)
    MusicalOriginal
    One Man, Two Guvnors (Apr 18, 2012 - Sep 02, 2012)
    • Produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain (Under the Direction of Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr)
    • Originally presented by The National Theatre of Great Britain (Under the Direction of Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr)
    PlayComedy Play with musicOriginal
    War Horse (Apr 14, 2011 - Jan 06, 2013)
    • Produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain (Under the Direction of Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr)
    • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
    PlayDrama PuppetsOriginal
    The Pitmen Painters (Sep 30, 2010 - Dec 12, 2010)
    • Co - Produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
    PlayDramaOriginal
    The Seafarer (Dec 06, 2007 - Mar 30, 2008)
    • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
    PlayOriginal
    Coram Boy (May 02, 2007 - May 27, 2007)
    • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
    PlayDrama Play with musicOriginal
    The History Boys (Apr 23, 2006 - Oct 01, 2006)
    • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
    PlayOriginal
    Primo (Jul 11, 2005 - Aug 14, 2005)
    • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
    PlaySoloOriginal
    The Pillowman (Apr 10, 2005 - Sep 18, 2005)
    • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Democracy (Nov 18, 2004 - Apr 17, 2005)
    • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Jumpers (Apr 25, 2004 - Jul 11, 2004)
    • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Nicholas Hytner, Director)
    PlayFarceRevival
    Vincent in Brixton (Mar 06, 2003 - May 04, 2003)
    • Produced by arrangement with The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
    • VINCENT IN BRIXTON was originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Oklahoma! (Mar 21, 2002 - Feb 23, 2003)
    • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Noises Off (Nov 01, 2001 - Sep 01, 2002)
    • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
    PlayComedy FarceRevival
    Rose (Apr 12, 2000 - May 20, 2000)
    • Produced by arrangement with The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
    PlaySoloOriginal
    Copenhagen (Apr 11, 2000 - Jan 21, 2001)
    • Produced by arrangement with The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Amy's View (Apr 15, 1999 - Jul 18, 1999)
    • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
    PlayOriginal
    Closer (Mar 25, 1999 - Aug 22, 1999)
    • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Not About Nightingales (Feb 25, 1999 - Jun 13, 1999)
    • Produced by The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Stanley (Feb 20, 1997 - Apr 27, 1997)
    • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
    PlayOriginal
    Skylight (Sep 19, 1996 - Dec 29, 1996)
    • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
    PlayOriginal
    Racing Demon (Nov 20, 1995 - Dec 31, 1995)
    • Produced by arrangement with The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
    • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
    PlayOriginal
    Indiscretions (Apr 27, 1995 - Nov 04, 1995)
    • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Arcadia (Mar 30, 1995 - Aug 27, 1995)
    • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
    PlayOriginal
    An Inspector Calls (Apr 27, 1994 - May 28, 1995)
    • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
    PlayDramaRevival
    Carousel (Mar 24, 1994 - Jan 15, 1995)
    • Produced by arrangement with The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
    • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
    MusicalDramaRevival
    The Grapes of Wrath (Mar 22, 1990 - Sep 02, 1990)
    • Produced in June, 1989 by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
    PlayDramaOriginal
    The Secret Rapture (Oct 26, 1989 - Nov 04, 1989)
    • First performed at The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
    PlayOriginal
    Ghetto (Apr 30, 1989 - May 28, 1989)
    • Translation commissioned by and London premiere by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
    PlayPlay with musicOriginal
    Wild Honey (Dec 18, 1986 - Jan 11, 1987)
    • Produced in association with The Royal National Theatre (Peter Hall, Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Jan 27, 1982 - Sep 04, 1983)
    • Originally directed by Frank Dunlop at the The Young Vic (Frank Dunlop: Director)
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Amadeus (Dec 17, 1980 - Oct 16, 1983)
    • World premiere at The Royal National Theatre (Peter Hall, Director)
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Bedroom Farce (Mar 29, 1979 - Nov 24, 1979)
    • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Peter Hall, Director)
    PlayComedy FarceOriginal
    No Man's Land (Nov 09, 1976 - Dec 18, 1976)
    • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Peter Hall, Director)
    PlayDramaOriginal
    The Misanthrope (Mar 12, 1975 - May 31, 1975)
    • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Peter Hall, Director)
    PlayComedyRevival
    As You Like It (Dec 03, 1974 - Dec 08, 1974)
    • Produced by arrangement with The Royal National Theatre (Peter Hall, Director)
    PlayComedy All Male CastRevival
    Saturday Sunday Monday (Nov 21, 1974 - Nov 30, 1974)
    • Produced by arrangement with The Royal National Theatre (Peter Hall, Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Scapino (Sep 27, 1974 - Mar 02, 1975)
    • Originally produced by The Young Vic (Frank Dunlop: Director)
    PlayComedyRevival
    Scapino (May 18, 1974 - Aug 31, 1974)
    • Originally produced by The Young Vic (Frank Dunlop: Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (Oct 16, 1967 - Oct 19, 1968)
    • Produced by arrangement with The Royal National Theatre (Laurence Olivier, Director)
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Hadestown (Oct 05, 2021 - May 26, 2024)
    • Produced by The National Theatre
    • 'Hadestown' received its UK Premiere on November 13, 2018 at The National Theatre
    MusicalOriginal
    War Horse (Jun 05, 2012 - Jun 22, 2014)
    • Produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain (Under the Direction of Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr)
    • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain (Under the Direction of Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr)
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Fela! (Sep 13, 2011 - Jun 09, 2013)
    • Produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
    MusicalOriginal
    My Fair Lady (Sep 12, 2007 - Jun 22, 2008)
    • This production originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (Jan 06, 1969 - Jun 07, 1969)
    • Produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
    PlayComedyOriginal
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

    Best Play

    2022 | Winner  | The Lehman Trilogy
    Produced by The National Theatre

    Best Musical

    2019 | Winner  | Hadestown
    Produced by The National Theatre

    Best Revival of a Play

    2018 | Winner  | Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
    Produced by The Royal National Theatre

    Best Revival of a Play

    2018 | Winner  | Angels in America: Perestroika
    Produced by The Royal National Theatre

    Best Play

    2015 | Winner  | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
    Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain

    Best Play

    2011 | Winner  | War Horse
    Produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain (Under the Direction of Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr)
     

    Best Play

    2008 | Nominee  | The Seafarer
    Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain

    Best Play

    2006 | Winner  | The History Boys
    Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
     

    Best Play

    2005 | Nominee  | The Pillowman
    Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain

    Special Award

    1969 | Recipient
    The Royal National Theatre

    Drama Desk Award

    Unique Theatrical Experience

    2024 | Winner
    The National Theatre (for "Grenfell: in the words of survivors")

    Outstanding Revival of a Play

    2018 | Winner  | Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
    Produced by The Royal National Theatre

    Outstanding Revival of a Play

    2018 | Winner  | Angels in America: Perestroika
    Produced by The Royal National Theatre
Here Lies Love (Jul 20, 2023 - Nov 26, 2023)
  • UK premiere produced in London, opening on October 13, 2014, by The National Theatre
MusicalOriginal
The Lehman Trilogy (Oct 14, 2021 - Jan 02, 2022)
  • Produced by The National Theatre
PlayOriginal
Hadestown (Apr 17, 2019 - Present)
  • Produced by The National Theatre
  • 'Hadestown' received its UK Premiere on November 13, 2018 at The National Theatre
MusicalOriginal
Network (Dec 06, 2018 - Jun 08, 2019)
  • Produced by The National Theatre
  • Originally produced by The National Theatre
PlayOriginal
Angels in America: Perestroika (Mar 25, 2018 - Jul 15, 2018)
  • Produced by The Royal National Theatre
  • Produced by NT Productions
  • Produced by NT America
  • This production was originally produced by The Royal National Theatre
PlayRevival
Angels in America: Millennium Approaches (Mar 25, 2018 - Jul 15, 2018)
  • Produced by The Royal National Theatre
  • Produced by NT Productions
  • Produced by NT America
  • This production was originally produced by The Royal National Theatre
PlayRevival
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Oct 05, 2014 - Sep 04, 2016)
  • Produced by NT Productions
  • Produced by NT America
  • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
PlayOriginal
Fela! (Jul 12, 2012 - Aug 04, 2012)
  • Produced by The Royal National Theatre (Nicholas Hytner, Director)
MusicalOriginal
One Man, Two Guvnors (Apr 18, 2012 - Sep 02, 2012)
  • Produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain (Under the Direction of Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr)
  • Originally presented by The National Theatre of Great Britain (Under the Direction of Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr)
PlayComedy Play with musicOriginal
War Horse (Apr 14, 2011 - Jan 06, 2013)
  • Produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain (Under the Direction of Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr)
  • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
PlayDrama PuppetsOriginal
The Pitmen Painters (Sep 30, 2010 - Dec 12, 2010)
  • Co - Produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
PlayDramaOriginal
The Seafarer (Dec 06, 2007 - Mar 30, 2008)
  • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
PlayOriginal
Coram Boy (May 02, 2007 - May 27, 2007)
  • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
PlayDrama Play with musicOriginal
The History Boys (Apr 23, 2006 - Oct 01, 2006)
  • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
PlayOriginal
Primo (Jul 11, 2005 - Aug 14, 2005)
  • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
PlaySoloOriginal
The Pillowman (Apr 10, 2005 - Sep 18, 2005)
  • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
PlayDramaOriginal
Democracy (Nov 18, 2004 - Apr 17, 2005)
  • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
PlayDramaOriginal
Jumpers (Apr 25, 2004 - Jul 11, 2004)
  • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Nicholas Hytner, Director)
PlayFarceRevival
Vincent in Brixton (Mar 06, 2003 - May 04, 2003)
  • Produced by arrangement with The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
  • VINCENT IN BRIXTON was originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
PlayDramaOriginal
Oklahoma! (Mar 21, 2002 - Feb 23, 2003)
  • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
MusicalComedyRevival
Noises Off (Nov 01, 2001 - Sep 01, 2002)
  • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
PlayComedy FarceRevival
Rose (Apr 12, 2000 - May 20, 2000)
  • Produced by arrangement with The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
PlaySoloOriginal
Copenhagen (Apr 11, 2000 - Jan 21, 2001)
  • Produced by arrangement with The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
PlayDramaOriginal
Amy's View (Apr 15, 1999 - Jul 18, 1999)
  • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
PlayOriginal
Closer (Mar 25, 1999 - Aug 22, 1999)
  • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
PlayDramaOriginal
Not About Nightingales (Feb 25, 1999 - Jun 13, 1999)
  • Produced by The Royal National Theatre (Trevor Nunn, Director)
PlayDramaOriginal
Stanley (Feb 20, 1997 - Apr 27, 1997)
  • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
PlayOriginal
Skylight (Sep 19, 1996 - Dec 29, 1996)
  • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
PlayOriginal
Racing Demon (Nov 20, 1995 - Dec 31, 1995)
  • Produced by arrangement with The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
  • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
PlayOriginal
Indiscretions (Apr 27, 1995 - Nov 04, 1995)
  • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
PlayDramaOriginal
Arcadia (Mar 30, 1995 - Aug 27, 1995)
  • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
PlayOriginal
An Inspector Calls (Apr 27, 1994 - May 28, 1995)
  • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
PlayDramaRevival
Carousel (Mar 24, 1994 - Jan 15, 1995)
  • Produced by arrangement with The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
  • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
MusicalDramaRevival
The Grapes of Wrath (Mar 22, 1990 - Sep 02, 1990)
  • Produced in June, 1989 by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
PlayDramaOriginal
The Secret Rapture (Oct 26, 1989 - Nov 04, 1989)
  • First performed at The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
PlayOriginal
Ghetto (Apr 30, 1989 - May 28, 1989)
  • Translation commissioned by and London premiere by The Royal National Theatre (Richard Eyre, Director)
PlayPlay with musicOriginal
Wild Honey (Dec 18, 1986 - Jan 11, 1987)
  • Produced in association with The Royal National Theatre (Peter Hall, Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Jan 27, 1982 - Sep 04, 1983)
  • Originally directed by Frank Dunlop at the The Young Vic (Frank Dunlop: Director)
MusicalComedyOriginal
Amadeus (Dec 17, 1980 - Oct 16, 1983)
  • World premiere at The Royal National Theatre (Peter Hall, Director)
PlayDramaOriginal
Bedroom Farce (Mar 29, 1979 - Nov 24, 1979)
  • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Peter Hall, Director)
PlayComedy FarceOriginal
No Man's Land (Nov 09, 1976 - Dec 18, 1976)
  • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Peter Hall, Director)
PlayDramaOriginal
The Misanthrope (Mar 12, 1975 - May 31, 1975)
  • Originally produced by The Royal National Theatre (Peter Hall, Director)
PlayComedyRevival
As You Like It (Dec 03, 1974 - Dec 08, 1974)
  • Produced by arrangement with The Royal National Theatre (Peter Hall, Director)
PlayComedy All Male CastRevival
Saturday Sunday Monday (Nov 21, 1974 - Nov 30, 1974)
  • Produced by arrangement with The Royal National Theatre (Peter Hall, Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
Scapino (Sep 27, 1974 - Mar 02, 1975)
  • Originally produced by The Young Vic (Frank Dunlop: Director)
PlayComedyRevival
Scapino (May 18, 1974 - Aug 31, 1974)
  • Originally produced by The Young Vic (Frank Dunlop: Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (Oct 16, 1967 - Oct 19, 1968)
  • Produced by arrangement with The Royal National Theatre (Laurence Olivier, Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
Hadestown (Oct 05, 2021 - May 26, 2024)
  • Produced by The National Theatre
  • 'Hadestown' received its UK Premiere on November 13, 2018 at The National Theatre
MusicalOriginal
War Horse (Jun 05, 2012 - Jun 22, 2014)
  • Produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain (Under the Direction of Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr)
  • Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain (Under the Direction of Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr)
PlayDramaOriginal
Fela! (Sep 13, 2011 - Jun 09, 2013)
  • Produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
MusicalOriginal
My Fair Lady (Sep 12, 2007 - Jun 22, 2008)
  • This production originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
MusicalComedyRevival
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (Jan 06, 1969 - Jun 07, 1969)
  • Produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
PlayComedyOriginal

Tony Award®

Best Play

2022 | Winner  | The Lehman Trilogy
Produced by The National Theatre

Best Musical

2019 | Winner  | Hadestown
Produced by The National Theatre

Best Revival of a Play

2018 | Winner  | Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
Produced by The Royal National Theatre

Best Revival of a Play

2018 | Winner  | Angels in America: Perestroika
Produced by The Royal National Theatre

Best Play

2015 | Winner  | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain

Best Play

2011 | Winner  | War Horse
Produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain (Under the Direction of Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr)
 

Best Play

2008 | Nominee  | The Seafarer
Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain

Best Play

2006 | Winner  | The History Boys
Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain
 

Best Play

2005 | Nominee  | The Pillowman
Originally produced by The National Theatre of Great Britain

Special Award

1969 | Recipient
The Royal National Theatre

Drama Desk Award

Unique Theatrical Experience

2024 | Winner
The National Theatre (for "Grenfell: in the words of survivors")

Outstanding Revival of a Play

2018 | Winner  | Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
Produced by The Royal National Theatre

Outstanding Revival of a Play

2018 | Winner  | Angels in America: Perestroika
Produced by The Royal National Theatre

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