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: (12A)

National Theatre: Life of Pi

National Theatre: Life of Pi
  • 150mins | BBFC Rating: (12A)

Showing from Thu 30 Mar

Puppetry, magic and storytelling combine in a unique, Olivier Award-winning stage adaption of Yann Martel's best-selling novel. Filmed live at the Wyndham's Theatre in London's West End and featuring state-of-the-art visualss, the epic journey of endurance and hope is brought to life on a breath-taking new way for cinema screens.
rated (15+ TBC)

National Theatre Live: Good

National Theatre Live: Good
  • 160mins | rated (15+ TBC)

Showing from Thu 20 Apr

David Tennet makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britian's most powerful, political plays. As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good intelligent German professor, find himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences. Olivier Award-winner Dominic Cooke (Follies) directs C.P Taylor's timely tale, with a cast that also features Elliot levey (Coriolanus) andn Sharon Small (The Bay). Filmed live from the Harold Pinter Theatre in London.
BBFC Rating: (15)

National Theatre: Best of Enemies

National Theatre: Best of Enemies
  • 180mins | BBFC Rating: (15)

Showing from Thu 18 May

David Harewood ( Homeland ) and Zachery Quinto ( Star Trek ) play feuding political rivals in James Graham's ( Sherwood ) mutliple award-winning and critically acclaimed new drama, directed by Jeremy Herrin. Filmed live at the Noel Coward Theatre in London's West End.
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