Summerfolk review: A stunning ensemble bring Gorky's satire to life 4/5 A stellar cast update Maxim Gorky’s bittersweet tale in a sumptuous production at the National Theatre Evening Standard · Mar 18
‘It’s brutal right now’: one-woman powerhouse Maimuna Memon on the surprise aftermath of winning an Olivier The writer, actor and singer won an award for her role in Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. Then everything went silent. As the rising star returns in her very own musical, she hits out at ‘massive’ celebrity casting The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
Don’t denounce Timothée Chalamet for what he said about opera and ballet – prove him wrong For these art forms to thrive, they need to attract young people. The Oscar contender’s comments are just the conversation starter they need, says actor and author Rebecca Humphries The Guardian - UK · Mar 14
You Can Watch Ncuti Gatwa in ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ Free for the Next Week, so RUN! This is how professional theatre should be! The Mary Sue · Mar 13
Cate Blanchett, Celia Imrie and Russell Tovey light up the National Theatre's fundraising Gala Plus what went on in London this week, from parties to talks Evening Standard · Mar 12
‘Utterly winning’: Paddington becomes first new West End musical to land nine WhatsOnStage awards Using state-of-the-art animatronics to bring Paddington to life, the new musical has wowed critics and delighted audiences since it opened in December The Guardian - UK · Mar 8
Indhu Rubasingham: International Women’s Day is a time to refocus on opportunities Indhu Rubasingham made history when she became the first woman and the first person of colour to lead the National Theatre. The Independent UK · Mar 7
Doon Mackichan: ‘If I hadn’t fought that battle, you would have seen me naked on an ITV drama’ THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The actor and comedian, known for ‘Brass Eye’, ‘Toast of London’ and ‘Two Doors Down’, speaks to Louis Chilton about sexism in TV, turning down the chance to ‘break America’, and her latest project – Russian anti-rich satire ‘Summerfolk’ at the National Theatre The Independent UK · Mar 7
Sex is back: First look images of Aidan Turner in Les Liaisons Dangereuses Les Liaisons Dangereuses is heading to the National Theatre and here’s a first look inside the steamy (sort of) rehearsal room with Turner, Monica Barbaro and Lesley Manville Evening Standard · Mar 6
Olivier awards 2026: full list of nominations Into the Woods and Paddington: The Musical are this year’s most-nominated shows with 11 nods each. See who else is in the running at this year’s awards The Guardian - UK · Mar 5
Olivier Awards 2026: Full list of nominations as Paddington and Into the Woods dominate Nick Mohammed will host the Olivier Awards at The Royal Albert Hall in April The Independent UK · Mar 5
Conservative theatre-making will kill the UK industry, says National’s director Indhu Rubasingham calls in Jennie Lee lecture for renewed commitment to creative risk and new writing The Guardian - UK · Feb 26
National Theatre director says decline in new writing risks ‘betrayal of William Shakespeare’ Indhu Rubasingham issued a stark warning to industry figures as she gave a landmark lecture The Independent UK · Feb 26
Half-term fun for cultural families Half-term problems solved for culturally-minded Londoners with children who have no choice but to tag along Evening Standard · Feb 13
Evening Standard · Feb 11 Man & Boy review: Rattigan revival has a great, grandstanding lead performance 3/5 Terence Rattigan’s drama about a monstrous New York financier sees some big performances take over the National Theatre
The Conversation · Feb 3 The Playboy of the Western World: National Theatre staging ensures Irish play remains essential viewing A revival of a beloved and notorious Irish play from 1907, Catriona McLaughlin’s production of The Playboy of the Western World treats J.M Synge’s play as a work with urgent contemporary force, creating a story with resonance in 2026.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27 Letitia Wright, Cate Blanchett and Sandra Oh to star in National Theatre shows Lineup for 2026 includes a Molière adaptation and a mash-up of Sophocles and Ingmar Bergman
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Oscar winner to headline star-studded National Theatre 2026 line-up IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Cate Blanchett to headline National Theatre’s ambitious 2026 line-up Oscar-winning actor will star alongside Nina Hoss and Ella Lily Hyland in Benedict Andrews’ new production Electra / Persona this August
Evening Standard · Jan 27 Cate Blanchett to perform at National Theatre as 2026 programme released Killing Eve star Sandra Oh will also make her debut at the London theatre, while The Crown’s Lesley Manville will perform alongside Aiden Turner.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21 A new Henry V is a barometer of our times – what can Shakespeare’s war play tell us amid global chaos? Revivals of this history play usually reflect the politics of the moment. Now a fresh RSC retelling arrives in a world of instability and fractured alliances
Evening Standard · Jan 19 Sir Ian McKellen says it was ‘unexpected’ to play Hamlet in his 80s The 86-year-old discussed taking on the titular role in Shakespeare’s famous play.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13 Lovers and fighters: how Les Liaisons Dangereuses reveals the passions of Christopher Hampton As the writer turns 80, his masterful adaptation of the French novel is being revived at the National Theatre. It highlights his lifelong interest in political power play
Evening Standard · Jan 7 Nicola Coughlan issues health update during West End play run The Bridgerton favourite is currently appearing at the National Theatre with former Derry Girls co-star Siobhán McSweeney
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5 Cynthia Erivo is Dracula, Gentleman Jack does ballet and Phil Wang’s mega-tour: theatre, dance and comedy in 2026 Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner unite for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Michael Sheen launches Welsh National Theatre and Bridget Christie revs up for a return to the stage