Six shows to book at the National Theatre
Paradise, Olivier Theatre
Performance poet, recording artist and playwright Kate Tempest turns her lyrical talents to the story of Philoctetes in a power new take on the Greek myth. Paradise premieres at the National's Olivier Theatre with Ian Rickson directing.
Read more ...Romeo and Julie, Dorfman Theatre
Two teenagers from totally different worlds fall head over heels in love… this is Shakespeare's tragic romance, but not as we know it. Welsh playwright Gary Owen reimagines Romeo and Juliet, shifting the story to contemporary working-class Britain.
Read more ...The Corn is Green, Lyttelton Theatre
Emlyn Wiliiams' semi-autobiographical drama gets its first London revival for 35 years, directed by Dominic Cooke. The Welsh classic follows an inspiring school mistress who comes to a mining village to teach English and literacy.
Read more ...Welcome to Iran, Dorfman Theatre
Artistic director of Theatre Royal Stratford East Nadia Fall (Home, Three Sisters) compiles real-life interviews and testimonials to construct a picture of life in contemporary Iran. New drama Welcome to Iran premieres in Stratford in April, before transferring to the National's Dorfman Theatre.
Read more ...Small Island, Olivier Theatre
Andrea Levy's epic tale of love, hope and sacrifice between Britain and Jamaica in the 40s returns to the Olivier stage after sold out premiere in 2019.
Read more ...The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Duke of York's Theatre
After impressing at the Doorman Theatre in 2019, this stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman's majestic modern myth The Ocean at the End of the Lane transfers to the West End.
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