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The Importance of Being Earnest

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The Importance of Being Earnest

Max Webster's fresh take on Oscar Wilde's bold comedy, featuring Ncuti Gatwa, Sharon D Clarke and Hugh Skinner.

Dr. Strangelove

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Dr. Strangelove

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece.

In cinemas from 27 March 2025

Present Laughter

Present Laughter

Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) dazzles in Noël Coward's provocative comedy.

In select international cinemas

The Motive and the Cue

Two men (Mark Gatiss and Johnny Flynn) stand back to back, with pensive expressions, each with one hand raised to their mouth.

The Motive and the Cue

Sam Mendes directs Mark Gatiss and Johnny Flynn in the fierce and funny new play.

In select international cinemas

Vanya

Vanya

Andrew Scott (Fleabag) features in this radical new production of Chekhov’s classic.

In select international cinemas

Dear England (2023)

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Dear England

Joseph Fiennes plays Gareth Southgate in this gripping examination of both nation and game. A new play by James Graham, directed by Rupert Goold.

In select international cinemas

Fleabag

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Fleabag

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's award-winning one-woman show returns to the big screen.

In select international cinemas

Most popular and recent shows to stream

Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches

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Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches

America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, six New Yorkers with interconnect lives grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell.

Now streaming

Angels in America Part Two: Perestroika

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Angels in America Part Two: Perestroika

As the play continues, Part Two picks up the threads of our six New Yorkers whose relationships are in tatters and fates are rapidly intertwining.

Now streaming

Present Laughter

Present Laughter

Andrew Scott is Garry Essendine in the multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter, filmed live from The Old Vic in London.

Now streaming

The Other Place

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The Other Place

Emma D’Arcy makes their National Theatre debut in this striking reimaging of the Antigone story.

Streaming from 20 March

Waitress: The Musical

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Waitress: The Musical

Sara Bareilles is Jenna Hunterson in the Tony-nominated Broadway musical phenomenon. Now streaming on National Theatre at Home.

Now streaming

Death of England: The Plays

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Death of England: The Plays

4 points of view. 3 plays. 2 families. 1 incredible theatrical experience. Three interconnected plays exploring the joys and challenges of what it means to be British today. With Paapa Essiedu, Thomas Coombes, Erin Doherty, and Sharon Duncan-Brewster. Directed by Clint Dyer.

Now streaming

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National Theatre in America

Those based in the US can join the National Theatre in America membership program, which offers access to exclusive events, priority booking, and other great benefits on both sides of the pond.

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National Theatre in schools

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Streaming the best of British theatre into the classroom

The best of British Theatre is now available to stream for schools, universities, and the wider education sector.

Schools, colleges and education providers in the US can subscribe to access the resources via Bloomsbury and ProQuest.

Free access to National Theatre Collection is available to New York City public schools. Find out more information and apply.

National Theatre Collection

New London shows now booking

Inter Alia

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Inter Alia

Suzie Miller and Justin Martin reunite following their smash-hit Prima Facie for this searing examination of motherhood and masculinity.

10 July — 13 September 2025

The Estate

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The Estate

Adeel Akhtar is Angad in this razor-sharp exploration of family, power and the lies we tell about ourselves. Daniel Raggett directs Shaan Sahota’s remarkable debut play.

9 July — 23 August 2025

The Land of the Living

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The Land of the Living

Juliet Stevenson is Ruth in this remarkable and timely new play by David Lan exploring the shapeshifting nature of memory and morality. Directed by Stephen Daldry.

9 September — 1 November 2025

End

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End

Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves feature in this touching and funny play which completes David Eldridge’s trilogy exploring love and relationships. Directed by Rachel O'Riordan.

From 13 November

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