Really Old, Like Forty Five
4 Stars
A furious and timely new comedy that confronts head-on our fear and embarrassment about old age.
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4 Stars
A furious and timely new comedy that confronts head-on our fear and embarrassment about old age.
5 Stars
'Tom Stoppard's superb black comedy... one of his greatest works.' Daily Telegraph, Jan 2010
Last chance to see Tom Stoppard and André Previn's play for actors and orchestra. Until 17 February. Some good seats available this weekend.
5 Stars
The award-winning sensation War Horse is now playing at the New London Theatre.
Best seats available from February. Now booking until 2011!
5 Stars
'Not only enlightening - financially and psychologically - but biting, witty, fun.' New Statesman
By David Hare. A dramatist seeks to understand the financial crisis. Good seats available.
4 Stars
'The National Theatre's eagerly awaited new family show will enthral both adults and children alike.'
Tickets from £10 and under 18yrs half price. Book now.

GB Shaw accepts the deeds for the National Theatre, 1938

Watch a trailer from our DVD 'Making War Horse' which documents the creation of a stage classic.

Watch video diaries of Nation in rehearsal and view our new trailer.
David Thacker discuss his long working relationship with playwright Arthur Miller.

Take an online tour of the National Theatre, guided by Simon Russell Beale and Hayley Atwell