Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to reveal rich, startling inner worlds.
In Woolf Works, Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor and his luminous artistic team translate her signature stream-of-consciousness style into dance, creating a bold work that rejects traditional narrative. Drawing on Mrs Dalloway, Orlando, The Waves, and other writings, this Olivier Award–winning ballet triptych captures the heart of Woolf’s uniquely artistic spirit.
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
One of the most-watched NT Live productions returns after more than a decade. Helen Mirren stars as Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier- and Tony Award®–winning hit that inspired the Netflix phenomenon The Crown.
For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II held private weekly meetings with each of her 12 prime ministers—from Churchill to Thatcher to Cameron. These intimate conversations reveal the woman behind the crown and the moments that shaped her reign. Captured live in 2013 from London’s West End.
Runtime: 3h
Comedian James Acaster unleashes his infectious energy as he explores his love/hate relationship with stand-up - while welcoming a heckle or two.
Filmed in Truro, Dublin and Northampton, we see how this experiment panned out in front of three very different audiences.
Runtime: 2h
Mozart’s The Magic Flute sparkles in David McVicar’s enchanting production. Prince Tamino sets out to rescue Princess Pamina, joined by Papageno and guided by a magic flute — but as trials unfold, nothing is as it seems and love is the ultimate reward. Starring Julia Bullock, Amitai Pati, Huw Montague Rendall, Kathryn Lewek and Soloman Howard, conducted by Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.
Runtime: 3h 30
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Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s gripping play of youth and self-discovery.
Pegeen Flaherty’s world is upended when a young man enters her pub claiming he’s killed his father. Far from being shunned, he becomes a local hero—winning hearts—until a second man unexpectedly arrives.
Filmed live at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale brimming with secrets.
Runtime: 2h 30
Filmed live at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling tale of love, lies, and social warfare.
BAFTA winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) stars alongside Aidan Turner (Poldark) in Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where one misstep in the glittering salons of the super-rich can mean ruin.
Runtime: 2h 30