National Theatre Live

National Theatre Live

National Theatre Live brings the best of British theatre to cinemas across the world.


Whether you show up for serious drama, romcoms or sold-out award-winning hits, we bring you unmissable theatre, filmed live from Britain’s most exciting stages.


You’ll always have the best seat in the house. Whether you’re watching Kit Harington go to battle in Henry V, or Phoebe Waller-Bridge delivering her solo tour de force in Fleabag, you’ll be at the heart of the action.


We broadcast to over 700 cinemas across the UK as well as around the globe.


Join over 11 million people who show up for National Theatre Live.

Event Key:

  • SO Sold Out
BBFC Rating: (15)

NTLive: The Fifth Step

NTLive: The Fifth Step
  • 100mins | BBFC Rating: (15)

Showing from Thu 27 Nov

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Responder, Sherlock) starring in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12 step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponser to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five - the moment of confession - dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs ghe provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London's West End.
BBFC Rating: (12A)

NTLive: Hamlet

NTLive: Hamlet
  • 180mins | BBFC Rating: (12A)

Showing from Thu 22 Jan

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.
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