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Peek into the rehearsal room 👀 Benedict Andrews' thrilling fusion of ancient myth and modern psychology plays in our Lyttelton Theatre from 19 Aug to 10 Oct. Find out more about Electra/Persona 👇 https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/electra-persona/
"Blanchett and Hoss playing all four roles across the evening and swapping nightly" More info on our upcoming show, Electra/Persona, from Variety's cover of the BFI's panel 👇 https://variety.com/2026/theater/news/cate-blanchett-nina-hoss-friendship-elektra-persona-national-theatre-1236827936/
Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss on the Friendship Driving ‘Elektra/Persona’ at London’s National Theatre: ‘There’s a Lot of Masking and Unmasking’
Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss and Benedict Andrews on how friendship, not casting, shaped the National Theatre's Sophocles-Bergman mashup.
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'It's exactly halfway through 2026 and I am going to make a bold assertion: I have just seen the show of the year':
I have just seen the show of the year
Five stars isn't enough for the terrific Pride musical at the National Theatre
inews.co.uk
Pride officially opened last night and plays in our Dorfman Theatre until 12 Sep 🎉 Sign up for news about Pride and check for future ticket releases👇 https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/pride/ 📸 Frederick Goff
‘How do I deal with my rage? I put it in everything I do’: Killing Eve’s Sandra Oh on fury, friendship and hitting her prime in midlife
‘How do I deal with my rage? I put it in everything I do’: Killing Eve’s Sandra Oh on fury, friendship and hitting her prime in midlife
It took a long time for the actor to find her groove – then the smash TV spy thriller changed everything. She talks about getting advice from A-listers, speaking her mind, and why she’s switching to theatre
theguardian.com
‘They kissed, and the audience roared’: the new musical about gay activists and striking miners
‘They kissed, and the audience roared’: the new musical about gay activists and striking miners
In 1984, an unlikely coalition was formed between London LGBTQ+ campaigners and Welsh miners. Now their story, as told in the 2014 film Pride, is coming to the stage. The original demonstrators share what the new production means to them
theguardian.com
This week's My Favourite Play, Actor Paul Chahidi chooses a work by award-winning, avant-garde company Complicité 👇
UK Theatre Features, Interviews & Industry Stories | The Stage
thestage.co.uk
A perfect morning ☀️ We were delighted to host a group of community choirs who performed songs from War Horse to celebrate its return to our Olivier Theatre. Author Sir Michael Morpurgo and life-sized horse puppet Joey joined in! More info👇 https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/war-horse/
Have you heard? We're on sale! Tickets are now available for our remaining 2026 shows: - Electra/Persona - Cloud 9 - Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists *SOLD OUT* - Some Woman - The Rise and Fall of Little Voice Find out more here 👇 https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/whats-on/
What's On | All Shows | National Theatre
Find a show to watch: in theatres at our South Bank home, in the West End on tour, in cinemas and online.
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After playing wet weekend Kevin in Motherland, Paul Ready is changing it up with a part in the new National Theatre adaptation of Summerfolk.
Motherland star Paul Ready returns to theatre with Summerfolk
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‘Conservative’ theatre-making will ‘kill’ the UK industry, says National’s director
‘Conservative’ theatre-making will ‘kill’ the UK industry, says National’s director
Indhu Rubasingham calls in Jennie Lee lecture for renewed commitment to creative risk and new writing The National Theatre’s artistic director, Indhu Rubasingham, has said that “conservative” theatre-making will “kill” the industry, even if it helps venues balance the books for now. Delivering the second-ever Jennie Lee lecture in front of an audience of 200 representatives from the UK arts industry on Thursday, Rubasingham called for a renewed national commitment to backing creative risk and new writing. Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Whatever I thought I was going to be ended the moment I felt the power of theatre, said Indhu Rubasingham 👇
Indhu Rubasingham: Jennie Lee lecture in full
thestage.co.uk
Letitia Wright, Cate Blanchett and Sandra Oh to star in National Theatre shows
Letitia Wright, Cate Blanchett and Sandra Oh to star in National Theatre shows
Lineup for 2026 includes a Molière adaptation and a mash-up of Sophocles and Ingmar Bergman
theguardian.com
I love Stephen. The face of a doomed WW1 officer and the wardrobe of John Travolta. #thetraitors
We are very sorry to hear of the death of Blanche Marvin, theatre critic and founder of the Empty Space Peter Brook Awards. Her boundless enthusiasm for theatre will be greatly missed, and we send our condolences to her family and friends at this time. https://bit.ly/4jN5o7k
Theatre world pays tribute to Blanche Marvin, who has died aged 100
Marvin was a beloved part of the theatre world for decades
whatsonstage.com
12 theme parks, 6 castles, 6 worldwide resorts, 3 years and 2 ridiculous people. From boyfriends to fiancés to husbands we are now part of the Six Castle Club, every Disney park and resort visited around the world. @nickdunn.bsky.social #disney #disneyparks #sixcastleclub #disneyadults #disneyadult
12 theme parks, 6 castles, 6 worldwide resorts, 3 years and 2 ridiculous people. From boyfriends to fiancés to husbands we are now part of the Six Castle Club, every Disney park and resort visited around the world. @nickdunn.bsky.social #disney #disneyparks #sixcastleclub #disneyadults #disneyadult
This week’s Fresh Take recalls words of wisdom from renowned conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall after her passing, the mastermind behind New York City’s Nobu and more.
What Jane Goodall Told Us About How To Make An Impact
This week’s Fresh Take recalls words of wisdom from renowned conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall after her passing, the mastermind behind New York City’s Nobu and more.
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On BBC Front Row: Steven Knight on House of Guinness & the Peaky Blinders phenomenon, Indhu Rubasingham on running National Theatre & her statement production of Bacchae, Roddy Doyle announces the Booker Shortlist, and we review the Turner Prize shortlist in Bradford www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
'When I sit in my flat writing, I just feel so content.' #NimaTaleghani sat down with British Vogue to discuss his childhood and what inspired him to start writing. #Bacchae plays in the #OlivierTheatre until 1 November. www.vogue.co.uk/article/nima...
The ‘Heartstopper’ Star Who Became A History-Making Playwright
North London’s Nima Taleghani, who plays Mr Farouk in ‘Heartstopper’, is the first debut playwright to have a work staged at Britain’s flagship theatre.
vogue.co.uk
There is a reason why Clare Perkins – an actor with more than 40 years of experience – is front and centre of Bacchae. “There was a time when you hit 40 and all you were offered was ‘mum.’” Read more 👇
Clare Perkins, actor
thestage.co.uk
‘I haven’t even googled how to write a play!’: Nima Taleghani bringing rap to the National Theatre
‘I haven’t even googled how to write a play!’: Nima Taleghani bringing rap to the National Theatre
The Heartstopper star’s exhilarating reboot of Euripides is the first debut play to grace the hallowed Olivier stage – but it nearly didn’t happen. ‘Its not in my bones,’ he says
theguardian.com
National Theatre director Indhu Rubasingham: ‘If I wasn’t scared, I wouldn’t be doing my job’ on.ft.com/4lPmn8k
National Theatre director Indhu Rubasingham: ‘If I wasn’t scared, I wouldn’t be doing my job’
The arts chief on speaking to a divided country, theatre as ‘a radical act’ — and why both Shakespeare and Stormzy have a place in her ambitious first programme
on.ft.com
"You think this is hilarious don't you Sharon? Imma use this lasagna as a litter box."
It was a joy to have lunch with Michael Sheen: ‘You have to make something happen’ on.ft.com/4fwHg6H
Actor Michael Sheen: ‘You have to make something happen’
The ‘not-for-profit’ star on putting his own money into projects, creating a new national theatre for Wales — and what he learnt from Nye Bevan
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