National Theatre

The Misanthrope Reviews: Oh delivers, but critics find the play has more bark than bite

Paul Chahidi (John), Rina Fatania (Indira), Sandra Oh (Alice) and Freddie MacBruce (Allen) in The Misanthrope at the National Theatre. Photo by Marc Brenner

24 June 2026

The Misanthrope Reviews: Oh delivers, but critics find the play has more bark than bite

First look photos: Sandra Oh in The Misanthrope at the National Theatre

Sandra Oh (Alice) and Tom Mison (Stefan) in The Misanthrope at the National Theatre. Photo by Marc Brenner

23 June 2026

First look photos: Sandra Oh in The Misanthrope at the National Theatre

War Horse reviews: just as magical and moving after 19 years

Felicity Donnelly, Lewis McBean, Matthew Lawrence, Alexandra Donnachie, Chris Milford and Andrew Keay in War Horse. Photo: Brinkhoff Moegenburg

3 June 2026

War Horse reviews: just as magical and moving after 19 years

First-look photos of Sandra Oh and the cast of The Misanthrope in rehearsals in London

The Misanthrope - National Theatre in rehearsals. Sandra Oh and Tom Mison. Photo by Marc Brenner

1 June 2026

First-look photos of Sandra Oh and the cast of The Misanthrope in rehearsals in London

First-look photos of War Horse at the National Theatre in London

War Horse - National Theatre 2026. Tom Sturgess. Photo Brinkhoff-Moegenburg

1 June 2026

First-look photos of War Horse at the National Theatre in London

Tickets now on sale for bold new staging of Caryl Churchill’s Cloud 9 directed by Dominic Cooke at the National Theatre

Cloud 9 - National Theatre - Tickets - London

22 May 2026

Tickets now on sale for bold new staging of Caryl Churchill’s Cloud 9 directed by Dominic Cooke at the National Theatre

Cate Blanchett & Nina Hoss in Electra/Persona: London tickets go on sale for the National Theatre’s new season

Electra/Persona - National Theatre London, Cate Blanchett (Photo Renato Campora), Nina Hoss (Photo Pascal Bunning)

22 May 2026

Cate Blanchett & Nina Hoss in Electra/Persona: London tickets go on sale for the National Theatre’s new season

Full cast announced for The Story at the National Theatre starring Letitia Wright & Lorraine Toussaint

The Story at the National Theatre. Lorraine Toussaint, Letitia Wright, Ashley Thomas. Photo via PR

21 May 2026

Full cast announced for The Story at the National Theatre starring Letitia Wright & Lorraine Toussaint

Cloud 9 Tickets

Cloud 9 - National Theatre - Tickets - London

19 May 2026

Cloud 9 Tickets

National Theatre – New Seasons

18 May 2026

National Theatre – New Seasons

Anne-Marie Duff to star in Some Woman at the National Theatre in London

Some Woman starring Anne- Marie Duff - National Theatre, London

5 May 2026

Anne-Marie Duff to star in Some Woman at the National Theatre in London

Some Woman Tickets

Some Woman Tickets - National Theatre, London

5 May 2026

Some Woman Tickets

Caryl Churchill’s Cloud 9 revival cast set for the National Theatre in London

Cloud 9 - National Theatre casting announced

5 May 2026

Caryl Churchill’s Cloud 9 revival cast set for the National Theatre in London

Dates announced for Cate Blanchett & Nina Hoss in Electra/Persona at the National Theatre

Cate Blanchett & Nina Hoss - Electra / Persona

5 May 2026

Dates announced for Cate Blanchett & Nina Hoss in Electra/Persona at the National Theatre

Full casting announced for The Misanthrope starring Sandra Oh at the National Theatre

The Misanthrope Full Cast The National Theatre - Sandra Oh, Paul Chahidi, Abigail Cruttenden

30 April 2026

Full casting announced for The Misanthrope starring Sandra Oh at the National Theatre

Inter Alia West End Reviews: Rosamund Pike is “sensational” in Suzie Miller’s new play

Inter Alia - Wyndham's Theatre London. Rosamund Pike & Cormac McAlinden. Photo Manuel Harlan

8 April 2026

Inter Alia West End Reviews: Rosamund Pike is “sensational” in Suzie Miller’s new play

Reviews of Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre starring Lesley Manville, Aidan Turner & Monica Barbaro

Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre. Lesley Manville & Aidan Turner. Photo by Sarah Lee

2 April 2026

Reviews of Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre starring Lesley Manville, Aidan Turner & Monica Barbaro

First-look photos: Les Liaisons Dangereuses starring Lesley Manville & Aidan Turner

Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre. Hannah van der Westhuysen & Lesley Manville. Photo by Sarah Lee

1 April 2026

First-look photos: Les Liaisons Dangereuses starring Lesley Manville & Aidan Turner

Photos: The Authenticator at the National Theatre with Cherrelle Skeete, Sylvestra Le Touzel & Rakie Ayola

The Authenticator - National Theatre. Cherrelle Skeete. Photo by Marc Brenner

31 March 2026

Photos: The Authenticator at the National Theatre with Cherrelle Skeete, Sylvestra Le Touzel & Rakie Ayola

Full cast announced for War Horse return to the National Theatre

Official poster for War Horse - National Theatre - Tickets - 2026 London

19 March 2026

Full cast announced for War Horse return to the National Theatre

Summerfolk reviews: What do the critics think of the National Theatre’s new production?

Summerfolk at the National Theatre London. Photo by Johan Persson

18 March 2026

Summerfolk reviews: What do the critics think of the National Theatre’s new production?

First Look: Sophie Rundle, Paul Ready and Alex Lawther in Summerfolk at the National Theatre

Summerfolk - National Theatre London. Photo by Johan Persson

17 March 2026

First Look: Sophie Rundle, Paul Ready and Alex Lawther in Summerfolk at the National Theatre

National Theatre’s Alastair Coomer wins international casting award for The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest - Casting director Alastair Coomer (Photo YellowBelly), The Importance of Being Earnest (Photo Marc Brenner)

3 March 2026

National Theatre’s Alastair Coomer wins international casting award for The Importance of Being Earnest

Man and Boy reviews round-up at the National Theatre starring Ben Daniels

Man and Boy - National Theatre. Photo by Manuel Harlan

11 February 2026

Man and Boy reviews round-up at the National Theatre starring Ben Daniels