Theatre From London

Theatre From London

From the world's finest theatres comes a scintillating series, featuring an all-star line-up of actors and productions, comprising the best of the best from NT Live's recent seasons, in addition to new offerings from the Almeida, the Barbican and the Young Vic.

Series Selections

Upcoming Series Selections

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National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

An encore presentation of one of NTL's biggest hits, Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller star in the thrilling and deeply disturbing tale of FRANKENSTEIN. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his maker. Met with cruelty wherever he goes, the desperate and vengeful Creature determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Part of the Theatre From London Series. The Starlight Room has only 46 seats; advance tickets recommended. The theatre opens at least 30 minutes, and up to 45 minutes in advance. Please arrive early in order to secure your preferred seats, especially for parties of 2 or more. 2h 10m.


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National Theatre Live: King Lear

Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, KING LEAR sees two ageing fathers – one a king, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends. Part of the Theatre from London Series. The Starlight Room has only 46 seats; advance tickets recommended. The theatre opens at least 30 minutes, and up to 45 minutes in advance. Please arrive early in order to secure your preferred seats, especially for parties of 2 or more. 4 hrs.


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National Theatre Live: Fleabag

NTL returns: see the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series! Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, FLEABAG is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that's just the tip of the iceberg... "Filthy, funny, snarky and touching." – Telegraph Part of the Theatre From London Series. The Starlight Room has only 46 seats; advance tickets recommended. The theatre opens at least 30 minutes, and up to 45 minutes in advance. Please arrive early in order to secure your preferred seats, especially for parties of 2 or more. 1h 20m.


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National Theatre Live: The Seagull

Emilia Clarke made her dazzling West End debut in this 21st century retelling of Chekhov’s tale of love and loneliness. A young woman is desperate for fame and a way out. A young man pines after the woman of his dreams. A successful writer longs for a sense of achievement. An actress wants to fight the changing times. In an isolated countryside home, dreams lie in tatters, hopes are dashed, and hearts broken. With nowhere left to turn, the only option is to turn on each other. Part of the Theatre from London Series. The Starlight Room has only 46 seats; advance tickets recommended. The theatre opens at least 30 minutes, and up to 45 minutes in advance. Please arrive early in order to secure your preferred seats, especially for parties of 2 or more. 3 hrs.


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National Theatre Live: The Crucible

Arthur Miller’s gripping parable of power and its abuse returns as "THE CRUCIBLE burns bright once more." A witch hunt is beginning in Salem. Raised to be seen and not heard, a group of young women suddenly find their words have a terrible power. As a climate of fear spreads through the community, private vendettas fuel public accusations and soon the truth itself is on trial. Part of the Theatre From London Series. The Starlight Room has only 46 seats; advance tickets recommended. The theatre opens at least 30 minutes, and up to 45 minutes in advance. Please arrive early in order to secure your preferred seats, especially for parties of 2 or more. 3h.

Past Series Selections