National Theatre Live

The moment is here! We’re about to go live with our This...

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:01:24 -0400

The moment is here! We’re about to go live with our This House broadcast. Hope you enjoy the show.

This National Theatre press night/last night tradition should be...

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:50:56 -0400

This National Theatre press night/last night tradition should be happening now for the This House cast…

A sneak peek backstage before tonight’s live broadcast of...

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:01:39 -0400

A sneak peek backstage before tonight’s live broadcast of This House…

'How can you resist?' New York Times on This House

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:35:26 -0400

'How can you resist?' New York Times on This House:

Did anyone see Ben Brantley’s review of This House in yesterday’s print edition of the New York Times?

If you missed it, you can now read it online.

First Nighter: James Graham's Politically Enthralling "This House" Gets the National Theatre HD Treatment

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:33:01 -0400

First Nighter: James Graham's Politically Enthralling "This House" Gets the National Theatre HD Treatment:

‘Shocking, totally rewarding.’

See what Huffington Post had to say about This House after talking to James Graham yesterday.

We’ll broadcast this thrilling production live tonight. Have you got your ticket?

This House broadcast week is finally here. Get to know the...

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:44:53 -0400

This House broadcast week is finally here.

Get to know the cast, including Charles Edwards, Reece Dinsdale and Vincent Franklin, in these exclusive interviews. Find out what it feels like to be part of such a large ensemble cast, and which of the events depicted in the play they found most surprising.

Olivier Awards ceremony tonight Tonight are the Olivier Awards,...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:39:19 -0400

Olivier Awards ceremony tonight

Tonight are the Olivier Awards, where 3 of the 4 nominees for Best New Play either have been or will be National Theatre Live broadcasts (This House, The Audience and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time).

This House is also nominated for Best Director (Jeremy Herrin), and The Audience for Best Actress (Helen Mirren), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Richard McCabe), Best Director (Stephen Daldry) and Best Costume Design (Bob Crowley).

Helen McCrory has also been nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance as Libby in The Last of the Haussmans.

If you’re in the UK you can listen to the awards live on BBC Radio 2 from 6pm or watch highlights on ITV at 10.15pm.

We’re wishing all the nominees the very best of luck - have a wonderful night!

National Theatre Live: James Graham on This House To celebrate...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:31:44 -0400

National Theatre Live: James Graham on This House

To celebrate This House’s nominations for Best New Play and Best Director at this weekend’s Olivier Awards, watch our exclusive interview with its playwright James Graham as he explains why British politics in 1974-79 was so dramatic, and what made it so appealing to write about.

This House will be broadcast live to cinemas around the world on 16 May. Find your nearest venue at http://ntlive.com/

Othello press reviews

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:51:00 -0400

Press reviews for Othello are coming in thick and fast - here’s a selection of what critics have said so far…

★★★★★
‘A breathtaking show of emotional firepower. Adrian Lester and Rory Kinnear are superb.’
The Times

★★★★★
‘Witty, agile, lucid and deeply felt. A gripping production.’
Daily Telegraph

Read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/william-shakespeare/10013155/Othello-National-Theatre-review.html

★★★★★
‘Nicholas Hytner directs with an extraordinary, rigorous attention to clarity of language: at times you forget they’re speaking in Elizabethan verse.’
Metro

People: A Pretend England short film You can now watch the...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:49:53 -0400

People: A Pretend England short film

You can now watch the preshow film from our People broadcast online. Looking at the play’s depiction of a changing Britain, it contains contributions from Alan Bennett, Nicholas Hytner, Frances de la Tour and Bill Bryson.

We’re just over a month away from our broadcast of James...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:47:56 -0400

Walter Harrison (Reece Dinsdale) and Jack Weatherill (Charles Edwards). Photo by Johan Persson.

Ann Taylor (Lauren O'Neil). Photo by Johan Persson.

Bob Mellish (Phil Daniels) and Michael Cocks (Vincent Franklin). Photo by Johan Persson.

Humphrey Atkins (Julian Wadham). Photo by Johan Persson.

Jack Weatherill (Charles Edwards). Photo by Johan Persson.

Jack Weatherill (Charles Edwards). Photo by Johan Persson.

Armagh (Gunnar Cauthery), Fermanagh (Tony Turner), Walter Harrison (Reece Dinsdale) and Belfast West (Rupert Vansittart). Photo by Johan Persson.

The company. Photo by Johan Persson.

The Speaker (Giles Taylor) and company. Photo by Johan Persson.

Walsall North (Andrew Havill). Photo by Johan Persson.

We’re just over a month away from our broadcast of James Graham’s exhilarating new play This House. Take a look at our gorgeous production image gallery for a taste of what to expect on May 16.

Nicholas Hytner to depart the National Theatre in 2015

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:24:04 -0400

Nicholas Hytner announced today that he is to step down as Director of the National Theatre at the end of March 2015.

Nick Hytner said: “It’s been a joy and a privilege to lead the National Theatre for ten years and I’m looking forward to the next two. I have the most exciting and most fulfilling job in the English-speaking theatre; and after twelve years it will be time to give someone else a turn to enjoy the company of my stupendous colleagues, who together make the National what it is.”

Nick Starr, who has been Executive Director since 2002, also announced today that he will be leaving the NT during 2014. He said, “There’s a genius to this place and it will be a wrench to leave it. But I want to make room for the next generation, and it’s time for me to plough new furrows.”

John Makinson, Chairman of the National Theatre, said: “Nick Hytner and Nick Starr have led the National Theatre to undreamt levels of creative and commercial success over the past decade. Today’s announcement will not come as a surprise, as we have known for some time that they planned to initiate a phased succession process in the course of 2013. It is a sad moment for the National Theatre nonetheless.”

Find out more here: http://bit.ly/YcjjmJ

THIS HOUSE: Rehearsal Photos It’s not long until we...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:05:07 -0400

Reece Dinsdale and Charles Edwards. Photo by Johan Persson.

Vincent Franklin and Andrew Havill. Photo by Johan Persson.

Julian Wadham. Photo by Johan Persson.

Giles Taylor. Photo by Johan Persson.

Charles Edwards. Photo by Johan Persson.

Reece Dinsdale. Photo by Johan Persson.

Lauren O'Neil. Photo by Johan Persson.

Phil Daniels. Photo by Johan Persson.

Giles Taylor, Ed Hughes, Gunnar Cauthery, Helena Lymbery. Photo by Johan Persson.

Director Jeremy Herrin. Photo by Johan Persson.

THIS HOUSE: Rehearsal Photos

It’s not long until we broadcast the Olivier Award-nominated This House live to cinemas around the world on May 16. We’ve got lots of exciting photos, interviews and podcasts coming your way over the next few weeks, but first enjoy these images of the company in the rehearsal room.

We’ve been lucky enough to chat to the cast of This House,...

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:01:07 -0400

We’ve been lucky enough to chat to the cast of This House, and its writer James Graham recently. Watch out for the videos coming soon…

We’ll broadcast the phenomenal This House live next month...

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:24:25 -0400

We’ll broadcast the phenomenal This House live next month on 16 May.

The BBC were invited into the rehearsal room earlier this year to find out more about the production - and to see what Ann Taylor, one of the real politicians featured in the show, thought about her onstage character…

In memory of Richard Griffiths, who passed away on Friday, this...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:28:04 -0400

In memory of Richard Griffiths, who passed away on Friday, this is a clip from his last stage appearance at the National Theatre inThe Habit of Art in 2010.

National Theatre Mourns a Loss

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:16:55 -0400

“Richard Griffiths wasn’t only one of the most loved and recognizable British actors – he was also one of the very greatest.”- Nicholas Hytner

We are greatly saddened by the unexpected death of Richard Griffiths, who appeared in The Habit of Art and The History Boys. A great actor, he will be hugely missed by all at the National Theatre.

THE AUDIENCE: Independent Interview w/Helen...

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:01:25 -0400

THE AUDIENCE: Independent Interview w/Helen Mirren

“Whenever I see the Queen,” the actress joked recently, “I always think, Oh, there I am!” She is clearly comfortable playing royalty.” - The Independent

Our announcement of NT Live’s inclusion of West End’s The Audience with Helen Mirren has received much excitement from audiences around the globe. Cinemas have already started to sell out for the 13 June broadcast to catch this critically acclaimed performance.

The Independent recently sat down with Mirren to talk about her reprise of the iconic role and her acting career over the years. A great insight into one of today’s most seasoned stage and screen actress.

THE AUDIENCE: Official Trailer If you caught the NT Live...

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:01:48 -0400

THE AUDIENCE: Official Trailer

If you caught the NT Live broadcast of People last week, then you saw a glimpse of our upcoming production of Peter Mogan’s The Audience with Helen Mirren. If you missed, the full trailer is now available for your viewing pleasure!

Tickets at cinemas around the globe are going quick, so book today for the 13 June broadcast in your neighborhood!

THIS HOUSE: An Audience Member’s Review It’s often...

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:01:38 -0400

THIS HOUSE: An Audience Member’s Review

It’s often thrilling when we run across an audience review in the blogosphere that catches our eye and this particular one was no different…

“The play is written by the fabulously successful and surprisingly young James Graham. If new/young playwrights is your thing, I strongly advise you to go and see it. James writes with a maturity and intellect that I would assume of someone way beyond his years. Having just turned thirty, James writes about something that happened before he was even born, and I found it utterly incredible to think about the level of research he’d undertaken in order to get such a succint representation of the time.”

The author also examines what it means to be a young writer and creative in the theatrical world and makes some great insights. Thanks for the write-up! Catch This House in cinemas worldwide on 16 May.