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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · 16d

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Indhu Rubasingham (The Father and the Assassin) directs Nima Taleghani's (Heartstopper) version of the classic tragedy to the stage.

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · 16d

'When I sit in my flat writing, I just feel so content.'

#NimaTaleghani sat down with British Vogue to discuss his childhood and what inspired him to start writing.

#Bacchae plays in the #OlivierTheatre until 1 November. www.vogue.co.uk/article/nima...

The ‘Heartstopper’ Star Who Became A History-Making Playwright

North London’s Nima Taleghani, who plays Mr Farouk in ‘Heartstopper’, is the first debut playwright to have a work staged at Britain’s flagship theatre.

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · 20d

We're delighted to officially launch our Natural Dye & Wellbeing Garden 🌸

The garden aims to create a sustainable & environmentally conscious dyeing practice for costume production, whilst also being a calm space for our community.

Find out more here 👇
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‘It’s a secret garden’: National Theatre turns roof into a riot of colour with dye plants

Textile artists are reshaping how the theatre makes its costumes with the aim of replacing harsh synthetic dyes

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · 29d

Public booking opens for #Wretch32: HOME? on Friday 12 September at 10am and #JudiDench & #IanMcKellen in conversation with #JimCarter on Friday 19 September at 10am. 5/5

Find out more here 👇 www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/home/

Welcome to the National Theatre

We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together. You'll find us in theatres, in cinemas, in schools and online.

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · 29d

Taking place on the iconic #OlivierStage, these special events are part of the #NationalTheatre’s Next Chapter and will run alongside Director #IndhuRubasingham’s bold inaugural season. 4/5

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · 29d

In December, two of the greatest names in British theatre, #JudiDench and #IanMcKellen join #JimCarter for a rare and unmissable evening of stories, reflections, and career-defining moments. 3/5

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · 29d

In October, multi award-winning British musician and songwriter #Wretch32 will make his #NationalTheatre debut with a powerful reimagining of his latest album HOME? with special guests. 2/5

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · 29d

We've got some exciting news 😍

We're delighted to announce two extraordinary one-night-only events this autumn, celebrating the breadth and brilliance of British performance.

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Aug 4

We're delighted to announce the full cast for #DearEngland ⚽

The Olivier Award-winning smash hit embarks on a National tour from 15 September.

Find out more here 👉 www.whatsonstage.com/news/full-ca...

Full cast for Dear England UK tour announced

Hot off the Lionesses’ Euros victory!

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Jul 29

'It feels like there’s something special happening' 🙌

#ErinLeCount talks to i-D about composing her first score for #InterAlia, now playing in the #LytteltonTheatre until 13 Sept. Also showing in cinemas with #NationalTheatreLive from 4 Sept.

Have a read here 👇
i-d.co/article/erin...

Erin LeCount Interview on New Music, Inter Alia, and Her Background

The 22-year-old artist and producer was enlisted to score the celebrated stage play at the National Theatre. She's a bonafide alt-pop star in her own time too.

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Jul 18

★★★★ 'Unmissable... A sensational debut' Guardian
★★★★ 'An absolute blast' Evening Standard
★★★★ 'Remarkable' WhatsOnStage

#TheEstate, one of the final productions in #NationalTheatre Director #RufusNorris' Dorfman programme, plays until 23 August.

📸 Piers Allardyce

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Jul 11

Your first look at the return of #Nye 🤩

Now playing in the #OlivierTheatre for a strictly-limited run until 16 August. Also playing at #WalesMillenniumCentre from 22 August.

📸 Johan Persson

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Jul 11

We're celebrating four incredible years of our secondary school programme, #NTSpeakUp 🥳

Ahead of the Speak Up Symposium on 24 July, we're looking back at the impact of the programme, and ahead to its exciting future.

Read the full story here 👇
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/news/the-sto...

The story of Speak Up | National Theatre

Reviewing the artistic responses of young people across the country, Speaking Up to the issues most important to them - a part of our secondary school programme.

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Jul 8

Find your local screenings here: www.ntlive.com

National Theatre Live

Search for screenings at your local cinema for National Theatre Live. See upcoming titles, release dates and trailers for the best British theatre screening at your local cinema.

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Jul 8

Not one, not two, but THREE new shows!? 🤯

Check out the new blockbuster season from #NationalTheatreLive, coming soon to a cinema near you 🍿

#MrsWarrensProfession from 23 October

#TheFifthStep from 27 November

#Hamlet from 22 January

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Apr 25

Meet our new Artistic Associates 🙌

Today we welcome Miranda Cromwell, Dr Sophie Duncan and Lynn Nottage as new Artistic Associates - with Clint Dyer continuing his inspiring work with us as an Associate Artist.

Read the full announcement here 👇
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/news/meet-ou...

Meet our new Artistic Associates | National Theatre

Together this artistic group will work to support and shape our creative vision, providing the broadest access to high-quality theatre anywhere in the world.

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Apr 15

From paid production placements and free technical training, to courses in props, costume and stage design, together we will be unlocking career opportunities for 15,000 people over the next three years 🎉

Find out more about our #SkillsCentre here: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/learn-explor... 2/2

Skills Centre | National Theatre

Professional and creative development opportunities to boost specialist skills across theatre with our skills and training programmes available nationwide from entry-level to mid-career.

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Apr 15

A new era of skills training begins 🔧

We are proud to unveil an exciting new chapter for the #NationalTheatreSkillsCentre, powered by a new transformative partnership with #BankOfAmerica 1/2

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Apr 3

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Inter Alia | National Theatre

Rosamund Pike plays Crown Court Judge Jessica in this new play from the team behind Prima Facie.

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Apr 3

'I am a woman, a mother, a judge.'

#RosamundPike makes her National Theatre debut as Jessica Parks in this searing examination of modern masculinity and motherhood.

#InterAlia plays in the #LytteltonTheatre from 10 July. Also in cinemas with National Theatre Live from 4 September.

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Mar 27

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National Theatre Live | Official website: Find tickets

Find tickets at your local cinema for National Theatre Live screenings. Search according to your location and see what's on.

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Mar 27

We're delighted to announce two more plays that are heading to cinemas with National Theatre Live 🍿

#AStreetcarNamedDesire (from Young Vic Theatre), coming to cinemas worldwide from 5 June.

#InterAlia, coming to UK cinemas from 4 September and to international cinemas from 25 September.

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Mar 20

We're thrilled to announce further casting for the return of #Nye playing in the #OlivierTheatre from 3 July and at @wmccmc.bsky.social from 22 August 🙌

Find out more here 👇 www.whatsonstage.com/news/further...

Further cast joining Michael Sheen in Nye return revealed

The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre co-production is back this summer

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Mar 18

Your first look at the return of #DearEngland 🤩

Playing in the #OlivierTheatre until 24 May and at Lowry from 29 May.

📸 Marc Brenner

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National Theatre @nationaltheatre.org.uk · Mar 5

📸 Manuel Harlan, Misan Harriman, Marc Brenner, Helen Murray

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