Set twelve years before his epic His Dark Materials trilogy, this gripping adaptation revisits Phillip Pullman’s fantastical world in which waters are rising and storms are brewing.
The Book of Dust – Apr 16 + 23, 2022
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National Theatre Live (Past)
King Lear – May 14 + 16, 2022
Recorded live in 2018, see Ian McKellen’s ‘extraordinarily moving portrayal’ (Independent) of King Lear.
Henry V – July 9 + 16, 2022
Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) plays the title role in Shakespeare’s thrilling study of nationalism, war and the psychology of power.
Jack Absolute Flies Again – Nov 27 + Dec 4, 2022
After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack’s advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very particular, terms.
The Seagull – Dec 11 + 18, 2022
Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) makes her West End debut in this 21st century retelling of Anton Chekhov’s tale of love and loneliness.
Much Ado About Nothing – Jan 22 + 29, 2023
Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd) and John Heffernan (Dracula) lead the cast in Shakespeare’s romcom of sun, sea and mistaken identity.
The Crucible – Mar 5 + 12, 2023
A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller’s captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty and Brendan Cowell.
Othello – Apr 30 + May 7, 2023
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE | Sunday, April 30 + Sunday, May 7 | An extraordinary new production of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy, directed by Clint Dyer with a cast that includes Giles Terera, Rosy McEwen and Paul Hilton.
Good – Jul 2 + 9, 2023
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE | Sunday July 2 + Sunday, July 9 | David Tennant makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays.
Fleabag – Jul 30 + Aug 1, 2023
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE | Sunday, July 30 at 11:30am + Tuesday, August 1 at 7pm | Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve), Fleabag is (turns to camera) a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.
Vanya – Mar. 3
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE | Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, March 3 | Andrew Scott (Fleabag, All Of Us Strangers) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s West End. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions.
The Motive and the Cue – Apr. 20 & 28
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE | Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 28 | Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.
Nye – May 25 & June 2
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE | Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, June 2 | Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state. From campaigning at the coalfield to leading the battle to create the National Health Service, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan is often referred to as the politician with greatest influence over the UK without ever being Prime Minister.
Prima Facie – Dec. 15 & 22
NT LIVE | Sunday, Dec. 15 at 11:30am and Sunday, Dec. 22 at 6pm | Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play.
The Importance of Being Earnest – Mar. 8, 16, 30
NT LIVE | Max Webster directs a joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; Doctor Who) is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) and Hugh Skinner (W1A; Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) in this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, in this brand-new production from London’s National Theatre in 2024.