National Theatre 2019 shows to book
From Cate Blanchett on stage to Caryl Churchill's feminist masterpiece, here's what to book at the National Theatre in 2019
When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other, Dofman Theatre
Katie Mitchell and Cate Blanchett join forces at for a timely new play about sexual domination and resistance.
But, as it's premiering at in the smallest of the NT's theatres so you will have to ballot for tickets. Set a reminder for 22 November, when the ballot opens.
Top Girls, Lyttelton Theatre
Female ambition takes centre stage as Lyndsey Turner directs a new version of Caryl Churchill's seminal 1982 play Top Girls.
Read more ...Downstate, Dorfman Theatre
Pulitzer-winner Bruce Norris returns with a provocative play about convicted pedophiles. Downstate get a UK premiere after making a stir in the US.
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Tartuffe, Lyttelton Theatre
Molière's much-loved morality comedy is re-imagined at the National Theatre. Visionary director Blanche McIntyre, who specialises in searingly fresh Shakespeare and bold new writing, makes her NT debut to bring Tartuffe to the Lyttelton stage.
Read more ...The Winter’s Tale, Dorfman Theatre
Shakespeare's late comedy of love, loss and reconciliation is re-imagined for children in a new family-friendly production.
Up and coming young director Justin Audibert leads condensed production of The Winter's Tale, which returns to the Dorfman Theatre for February half term.
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