James I: The Key Will Keep The Lock at the National Theatre

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James I: The Key Will Keep The Lock by Rona Munro

Through bold and irreverent storytelling, James I explores the complex character of the colourful Stewart king – poet, lover and law-maker.

A co-production with the National Theatre of Scotland and Edinburgh International Festival

★★★★★ ‘Astonishing. A feast of theatrical might and blistering emotion.’ Daily Telegraph

The ensemble cast includes Jamie Sives (Game of Thrones) and Sofie Gråbøl (The Killing).

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Venue Information

National Theatre - Olivier 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

James I: The Key Will Keep The Lock is playing at the National Theatre - Olivier Theatre in London

Yes, James I: The Key Will Keep The Lock has matinee performances on the following days:

No, sorry, James I: The Key Will Keep The Lock has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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