The National Theatre of Great Britain is one of the world’s leading theatre producing houses, staging over 20 theatre productions a year across three permanent auditoriums – the Olivier Theatre, Lyttelton Theatre and Dorfman Theatre.

The National Theatre presents a world-class mix of new and classic plays, and musical and entertainment shows.

Check out the new National Theatre season for 2026

The National Theatre’s latest season promises an extraordinary line-up of new and returning productions, bringing fresh adaptations, long-awaited revivals, and star-studded premieres to the stage.



Electra / Persona starring Cate Blanchett & Nina Hoss - National Theatre, London

Electra / Persona

19 August 2026 - 10 October 2026
Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett & Nina Hoss star in Electra/Persona, a high-stakes fusion of Greek myth and psychological cinema.
Poster for the National Theatre announcing The Rise and Fall of Little Voice with a gold tinsel background.

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

3 December 2026 - 3 January 2027
Experience Jim Cartwright’s masterpiece at the Dorfman Theatre. Starring Francesca Mills and directed by Robert Hastie, this 2026 revival brings small-town dreams and iconic music to life.
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Cloud 9 - National Theatre - Tickets - London

Cloud 9

2 November 2026 - 13 January 2027
See Caryl Churchill's landmark satire at the National Theatre's Lyttelton, directed by Dominic Cooke. November 2026–January 2027.
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Some Woman Tickets - National Theatre, London

Some Woman

7 October 2026 - 21 November 2026
BAFTA-winner Anne-Marie Duff stars in Some Woman at the National Theatre, a powerful new play by acclaimed writer Helen Edmundson.
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War Horse

16 May 2026 - 30 July 2026
War Horse gallops home to the National Theater in May 2026. See where it all began. Get your tickets today.
Official poster for The Misanthrope tickets starring Sandra Oh - National Theatre.

The Misanthrope

11 June 2026 - 1 August 2026
Hollywood star Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) makes her National Theatre debut in a razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s The Misanthrope this summer.
Poster for Pride musical at Bridge Theatre; large white 'PRIDE' letters on a purple brick wall with a star quote at top and the subtitle about a true story.

Pride The Musical

11 June 2026 - 12 September 2026
Book tickets for PRIDE at the Bridge Theatre, the joy-filled new musical fresh off a sold-out National Theatre run.
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The Story - Tickets - London

The Story

27 August 2026 - 24 October 2026
Letitia Wright stars in the gripping British premiere of The Story at the National Theatre
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The Jungle Book (National Theatre) - London - Tickets

The Jungle Book

13 November 2026 - 6 February 2027
Experience the magic of The Jungle Book at the National Theatre in London
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Aidan Turner & Lesley Manville lie on letters in Les Liaisons Dangereuses - National Theatre

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

21 March 2026 - 6 June 2026
Experience a bold new staging of Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre. Directed by Marianne Elliott and starring Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner. Book now.

National Theatre 2026 - 2027 -

Performance information is for guidance only. Check booking calendar for details.

Venue Information

The National 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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