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Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves star in End, the final play in David Eldridge’s acclaimed trilogy at the National Theatre.

Every love story has a final chapter. Alfie and Julie’s love story has been one of music, laughter, and heartache. On one early morning in June, they must write their ending.

Clive Owen (Closer) is Alfie and Saskia Reeves (Slow Horses) is Julie in this touching and funny play on a life well lived.

Following the critically acclaimed Beginning and Middle, End is the final play in David Eldridge’s trilogy exploring love and relationships. Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan (Romeo and Julie) directs.

End is playing in the Dorfman theatre at the National Theatre from 13 November 2025 until 20 December 2025.

Every love story has a final chapter. Alfie and Julie’s love story has been one of music, laughter, and heartache. On one early morning in June, they must write their ending.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of End?

The cast features Clive Owen as Alfie and Saskia Reeves as Julie.

Who are the creative team of End?

Written by David Eldridge.

Directed by Rachel O’Riordan with set and costume design bby Gary McCann, lighting design by Sally Ferguson, sound design by Donato Wharton, intimacy director is Bethan Clark and casting director is Alastair Coomer CDG.

Important Notes

Please note: This production contains strong language. It explores mature themes including grief, loss, terminal illness and contains scenes of a sexual nature.

Please note: The 6.30pm start time on the following performances: Thur 27 November, Tue 9 December and Thur 18 December.

Access Performances: Captioned: 4 December – 7.30pm; BSL Interpreted: 16 December – 7.30pm; Audio described: 6 December – 2.30pm; Relaxed performance: 18 December – 6.30pm

Venue Information

National Theatre - Dorfman Theatre , Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX

Nearest Tube or Train: Waterloo (Jubilee line, Northern line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, RV1

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Critics' reviews of End

★★★★ "Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves are devastating in this beautiful show" - The Telegraph

★★★★ "Performed with great subtlety by Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves" - Evening Standard

★★★★ "Beautiful"- Financial Times

★★★★ "Astonishingly realised" - What's On Stage

★★★★ "Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves are tremendous in this heartfelt, deeply affecting play" - London Theatre

Frequently Asked Questions

End is playing at the National Theatre - Dorfman Theatre in London
The running time of End is 1 hour 40 minutes (no interval)
Yes, End has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday
No, sorry, End has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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