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Overview of the National Theatre National Theatre
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The National Theatre is the largest theatre-producing complex in the world. It stages over 20 productions a year to audiences of more than 600,000 people. Home to a vast range of activity, both on and offstage, we reach people around the world in many ways, including extensive education and outreach programmes, a free summer theatre festival, touring, live cinema broadcasts and rich digital resources.
Since its inception in 1963, the National Theatre has staged well over 700 productions and developed a rich archive of creative projects and inspiring resources. This collection features video about the three very different theatres in the building and what it takes to run them. The video is formatted for iPad/Mac/PC. For a smaller file size and faster download to mobile devices please use the SD link.
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Audio Description at the National Theatre
In order to increase access to the National Theatre for those who are blind or visually impaired, the Access Department employs freelance Audio Describers for each production to describe what is happening onstage during live performances.
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Overview of the Cottesloe theatre
The Cottesloe Theatre is the smallest and most flexible of the National's three theatres. The theatre can accommodate a number of different seating configurations and is most often used to present newer and more experimental theatre.
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Nicholas Hytner gives a guided tour of the theatres
Nicholas Hytner gives a tour from the southbank of the river Thames into the National Theatre and through each of the different theatre spaces in the building.
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Running the National Theatre
As Director of the National Theatre, Nick Hytner is responsible for all aspects of the building. His prime focus is artistic; the work going on the various stages needs to be programmed and overseen. However, he also has to make sure that all the logistical and administrative areas that are vital to an organisation like the National are running smoothly.
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The drum revolve in action
The drum revolve of the Olivier theatre allows quick and dramatic scene changes. Experience a typical scene change using the drum revolve from perspectives in the auditorium, below the stage and on the set itself.