Royal National Theatre in Lambeth

Incredible space. They put on some of my favourite performances.

Great show as always. Still reasonably priced compared with the rest of the West End

This theatre has great acoustics, and the seating is comfortable. The auditorium and seating areas in the lobby and on the various floors are comfortable and inviting

Impressive concrete brutalist monster

I saw Dear England here last night and wow, what a performance! It was my first time visiting the National Theatre and I'd heard good things about the play, so I went in with high expectations. The play was spectacular and unlike anything I'd seen before; it told of Gareth Southgate's story as England manager and was an emotional roller coaster from beginning to end. The incorporation of comedy into the show was great; I loved all of the characters personalities and how they were very similar to their real life counterparts. The set and sound design was flawless and the theatre itself was clean when I arrived. I was sat at the very top left of the theatre and had a good view of the entire performance all throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here at the National Theatre and would gladly return in the future to see another show.

Wonderful place, great theatre and architecture: heaven!

It may go unnoticed but next to it there is a bar, you can order a beer and go out to drink it on the stairs if there are no chairs (you return the glass)… it is walking from the Tower of London towards Big Ben passing a food market where you can barely pass by the tourism

Wonderful theatre, great shows

Interesting and lively play Alterations. Scenery was so clever. Acting and costumes top drawer!

Saw the play Dear England which was brilliant Very interesting and funny in places. The actors did a good job

I come here regularly. I love their performances. Would highly recommend. There is a bag search but they're speedy. Would recommend purchasing tickets in advance

The National is a theater like none certainly exists in Italy. Conceived as a multiplex, with the difference that instead of films there are theatrical performances by various authors and actors, with texts from various eras and of various genres, to choose from based on one's taste, interest and state of mind. Inside the spacious atrium, the posters of the various shows are clearly visible, with times compatible with the possibility of attending multiple performances on the same day. A well-stocked bookshop is also available, where, in addition to the volumes, you can purchase various literary-inspired gadgets. In a corner of the bookshop there is also a sitting area where you can safely retreat to read your favorite books from those available in the shop. An unmissable stop for those who love culture and, in this case, theatre.

Excellent experience! I love going to the theatre.

Recent visit to see 'Alternations', however, even if you are not going there to see a show it's a great space to hang out grab a drink and admire the brutalist architecture!

The staff were really great. Guidance through the building, lift, seats. Had a really good time

It could feel old fashioned, but I doesn't. Wide open spaces are welcoming and the staff knowledgeable. The absolute cream of British theatre talent in every department.

We love the National Theatre. Every play we’ve seen here has been beautifully staged, and there is not a bad seat in the house. Seats are comfy and there’s reasonable leg room… It reminds me of the Chicester theatre - similar vibe, superb acoustics and layout. Recommended

Lovely time was had. Saw a play. My first visit to The National Theatre. Pleasant place . The entrance was a bit dark for my liking could have been brighter. The seating inside the theatre was very good. Had quite a good view from the Circle. Lighting was good also. Would like to visit again.

One of London's iconic destinations. The food at The Understudy is also lovely.

Visited the National Theatre today to watch Dear England. What a fantastic play. If you love football, this one's for you. Theatre easy to find. Good access for all. Lifts to all floors. Great view wherever you are seated. Toilets need some updating but a very enjoyable afternoon.

Dear England was amazing to watch a must see

The best theatre in London, go and see whatever they have on. Its brutalist balconies are home to some of the most beautiful views of London out there. The ground floor cafe isn’t too expensive considering the central London location and it’s a nice place to sit and not be hassled. Long live the NT

Really nice place to watch a show

This is such an awesome Theatre. I have started to come here regularly. There is a good variety of what I would describe as fringe theatre as well as comedy and other small productions. The stage downstairs can sometimes feel as though you are part of the show :) The stage upstairs is a little larger and has more traditional seating, see my pic. At the moment, I do recommend the show "Alterations", we loved it, accessible for any public. The ambiance outside and in the main entrance is so good and large that some students even go to study there.

The National Theatre is one of those buildings you either love or hate for its architecture. Grey and brutal it seems harsh amongst the historic buildings of the north bank of the Thames, but there is something to love about it. We saw Alterations in the Lyttelton Theatre. Brilliant play and once inside the building comes to life. I’d never call it comfortable, but it did feel right!

Brilliant performance of Dear England in a great venue!

I visited for the 1st time to see Alterations with a friend. Really enjoyed the play. Our seats were quite comfortable. No intermission and we had hot drinks before the play. Definitely visit the theatre again

Brilliant night, Dear England was amazing! Views from the balconies over London were superb, comfy seats, great sound. Loved it!

Thank you for an excellent performance of Dear England. You cast Gareth Southgate and Jordan pickford brilliantly. Walthamstow got a mention in the script!!! And I've kept a can of Dear England lager as a keepsake. Stunning views of London from the balcony.

national theatre is always a delight and i love the shop 😍

Several theaters, from classical to modern. The house is a concrete building and resembles a cinema center. Buying tickets online is recommended.

Lovely inside but horrible building from outside

Dear England was absolutely fabulous. Great venue, great performance

Friendly staff accommodated us for non-theatre reasons.

Amazing, professional and super easy to get from Waterloo station. Staff it’s very friendly and we had fabulous time there.

I went to see a guyanse production! 'Alceration, which was pretty good but no intervals for nearly a two hour production is too long. Luckily, the seats are comfortable. Google had me going in circles to find the entrance. Staff are very helpful, and the guy whou gave me the assessable device has excellent customer service skills.

Not just a theater but also a place to meet and study

The place is dirty and has a mouse infestation, been there multiple times and I've seen them all the times I've been there. Do not reccommend

Been here a few times to see shows. Lovely place. Big and spacious. Seen some really good plays. 3 starts because drinks and food is super expensive. Eat and drink before you get here.

Fantastic venue and facilities. We used it for a corporate event.

Interesting stop on your journey along Thames, Southside Bank, always worth looking in.

We went to see Dear England. Cast, crew, staging were excellent. Front of house and bar staff friendly, efficient and helpful. Beautiful views from the 3rd floor deck. I’d highly recommend a visit.

Had a great cup of coffee and baked goods while taking a break on the South Bank. As for the theatre itself (not visited on this occasion) I cannot praise it highly enough. The performance spaces are world class, comfortable with great sightlines. Productions are fresh (both new plays and revivals of well known works). My favourite UK theatre (just behind RSC)

Theu did have a bump but believe they are past it

The Lyneham theatre was very nice and one of the smaller venues within the National Theatre

Best and most beautiful theatre in London. Once you see a production here you will see how awful most West End theatres are. Tickets prices are much more reasonable than most London theatres and the seats are about 1000% more comfortable. Every production I have seen here has been at least great. The theatre is also a beautiful place to visit. My favourite place in London.

5 stars for the cheap parking in the heart of London

Vino con un amigo después de haber leído una buena crítica de Grace Dent hace algunos años. No nos decepcionaron. La comida no era demasiado llamativa, pero sabrosa y bien presentada. Y para los estándares de Londres, a un precio razonable (he pagado precios no diferentes para una comida muy promedio en un pub de Londres). El ambiente era relajado y tranquilo. El servicio muy atento, con nuestros vasos siendo rellenados y platos servidos y llevados rápidamente. Sin duda volvería a visitar, ya sea visitando el NT o simplemente si estuviera en la zona.

The National Theatre is iconic. The view of the Southbank, London by the Thames is worth a visit to the National Theatre.

only went to the gift shop/bookstore which was wonderful

I wanted to drop a 5-star rating for the food at the Atrium cafe here. 7.50 for two portions of amazing salads (I tried the sweet potato and the Caesar salad). Delicious stuff, thank you.

Great, very knowledgeable staff.

Great customer service. Great location.

We had a wonderful evening watching The Ballet Shoes 🩰 we had good seat and it looked from where we sat that any seat would have been a good seat because of the shape of the auditorium.

Really good auditorium, no blocked views in the stalls. Toilets plentiful with no queues! Cafe had good food.

Amazing performances! Everyone does amazing job! Believe In Yourself and don't give up!

Wonderful theatre on the South Bank - such a wide range of productions on. Spacious with great access for all, good for disabled persons. Nice terraces with fab views of the Thames lit up in the evening. Important to remember that if you get a car/cab there, they can only drop you off round the back which can be quite disorienting. Just walk round the corner and onto the front path of the Thames for main entrances. It looks a bit barren from the back!!

Saw Ballet Shoes. Fantastic. Loved the venue too.

I have been fortunate in seeing many amazing plays at this venue !!!

Used the car park mainly for a visit to London. Easy to find and plenty of spaces

Saw Ballet Shoes - utterly fabulous

For my own safety, the bag search on me was shocking, I opened my bag expecting a thorough search, I opened the zip, the lady looked in and that was that, I could have had anything in my bag, what a waste of security!

Well organised and a great place

Saw Ballet Shoes in the Olivier Theatre. Well acted. The venue is an example of brutalise architecture, inside it is well played out. All seats in the Olivier offer good views.

Ballet Shoes was amazing! Get tickets if you can. Such a good night out :)

We were in the stalls. Comfortable tiered seating with good view of the stage. Actors mingled in the audience before the performance giving a feeling of involvement.

Wonderful performance of Ballet shoes! Really lovely set. Super talented cast! Brillant stpry told by the actors including thr esemble Excellent dancing! Loved Petrova being lifted above the audience and Fossil sisters! Very colourful lighting. not too loud for audiences, Really helpful staff. pretty views of River thames. Lovely theatre! really closr to Waterloo tube, Delicious icecream. Lovely bars in the theatre. Easy to find, Loved my visit to National theatre. Thsnk you! 10/10

Love this place so much. Incredible, multifunctional space where you can hang out regardless of whether you have theatre tickets. Slightly overrun with kids at the weekend but more peace and quiet on the first floor

It's an amazing privilege to get to the National Theatre; if you have the opportunity, you just have to go! Everything is inspiring - the sets, the actors... It's pure magic. On my latest visit, I saw Ballet Shoes 🩰 Fantastic adaptation, a joy for all ages. There's also so many spaces to chat pre and post show with eateries and a lovely shop (so many books! I was amazingly restrained).

Super performance (Ballet Shoes) and not at all what I expected. An updated version of the classic tale of an eccentric family of how three orphans and an unconventional group of people triumph over adversity. Entertaining (and with only the necessary amount of ballet). The four stars is because the cafe on the ground floor served us a lovely casserole which was not that warm. We asked for it to be heated up and the staff were very helpful but had no means of warning it up. We were compensated adequately but manager please note: hot food should be served hot (preferable on warmed plates) and you should have some meals of reheating available.

We went to see ballet shoes. Great production and a wonderful theatre!

Una gran decepción. El «pollo estofado» resultó ser una espinilla muy pequeña y húmeda con una cucharada de puré de patatas. Sin adornos. Para tres de nosotros, dos copas de vino, agua y dos platos para cada uno de nosotros pagamos casi £ 120. 00 y se fue hambriento y deprimido. Una experiencia muy triste y un lugar que nunca volveremos a visitar. Nos encanta el Teatro Nacional. No nos encanta esto.

The Royal National Theater in London, often simply called the National Theatre, is one of the most prestigious and influential theaters in the world. Situated on the south bank of the River Thames, the building itself is an architectural icon, with its exposed concrete structure and large windows offering spectacular views of the river. The theater offers a wide range of performances, from English theater classics to experimental productions, with a particular emphasis on contemporary drama. The quality of the productions is always very high, with internationally renowned actors and innovative directors. In addition to the shows, the National Theater also offers a series of collateral events, such as workshops, conferences and exhibitions, which allow the public to deepen their knowledge of theater and the performing arts.

Favourite place in London. Whether it’s to work on my laptop for a few hours or come see a show with a mate the national theatre is my happy place! 💖

Amazing atmosphere and a huge shop!

Great place and incredible plays

Quality venue. Quality production. Very expensive, but that's the theatre now, post pandemic. Arts need more funding.

I went to see a performance of ballet shoes. The costumes, the acting and the dancing was great.

The tour is very good - twice most days good backstage access

Great theatre with amazing plays and performers

There is a good Workspace here too

Apart from one clueless member of staff on arrival, the staff were excellent and very helpful. Spacious and good visibility in theatre spaces.

Fantastic theatre experience 🎭 location is great, loads of restaurants & bars.

Attending The Importance of Being Earnest at the National Theatre was a memorable experience. The building itself, with its imposing Brutalist architecture, stands as a testament to modernist design—an institution dedicated to the arts. Inside, the performance was a delight. The actors were brilliant, bringing Oscar Wilde’s witty dialogue to life with impeccable timing and charm. The set design was generous and outstanding, creating a rich visual experience that complemented the play’s sharp humor and satirical edge. While the first act felt a bit slow, the second act truly brought the story to life, drawing the audience into the absurd yet insightful world Wilde so cleverly crafted. After the play, we took a stroll along the Thames, taking in the breathtaking nighttime views of the illuminated Big Ben and the London Eye. The contrast between the city’s historic landmarks and its modern skyline made for a perfect ending to the evening—a reminder of London’s timeless ability to blend culture, history, and artistic brilliance in one unforgettable experience.

Ballet Shoes - an imaginative and exceptionally well performed show.

Me and some of my Friends went to have some Drinks after the Theater at understandy Last night, WE Had a Lovley evening there. But what surprised me the most was how clean the bathroom at this bar was, it was a unisex bathroom, ive never really seen a unisex bathroom at any bar before so this is what surprised me Evan more, it was soo so Clean. I Wish every bar toilet would BE so Clean 😅. Defo coming Back again

The place needs some renovation*. The facilities and staff are fine. The productions are all top notch and amongst the best in the country. * We only saw the public side, not the dressing rooms which should obviously be luxurious for all the stars who perform there.

Great vibe and friendly helpful staff

Expensive as per London, but a quieter place than the usual manic venues.

Yesterday I saw Ballet Shoes .The production was excellent & brought to life a book I had enjoyed as a child. Unfortunately on my way out I missed a step & fell.. I must praise the staff as immediately a medic arrived ,this young woman was so kind & professional, she checked.me over & stopped my nose bleeding .I can't thank her enough for her care.

We were watching Ballet Shoes which was incredibly mindblowing, loved the staff as I was little let than my friends in the show.

Superb theatre. We were in the stalls but with the layout I can imagine all seats are good here.

Theatres are great in this building, and roomy seats. It is however, out of most people’s reach financially. Tonight I saw the latest iteration of The Important of being Ernest. It was so disappointing; modern day dumbed down Boris Johnson/Simon Cowell style akin to an ITV Panto.

Performance of the importance of being earnest was amazing. The script, the acting and set was brilliant.

A large, top-notch venue befitting its titular status.

Enjoyed the show. Comfortable seating.

Este es un buen restaurante dentro del Teatro Nacional. Hay una buena mezcla de platos en el menú y los precios son bastante razonables para esta parte de Londres. El servicio fue muy amable y eficiente. Es un muy buen lugar para comer o cenar si vas al teatro.

Only met here for our film group. Plus still feels as cold in atmosphere as when it first opened way back when. Drinks overpriced. £9.00 for a Gin. Seriously???!

Incompetencia increíble en tratar de ordenar una reserva para junio de este año. El sitio web ciertamente no le permitió reservar, pero envió un mensaje diciendo “le informaremos si una reserva está disponible”. Luego recibí más de tres correos electrónicos con reservas para fechas que no había reservado y luego una confirmación para la fecha que solo quería que me dijeran que en esta fecha el restaurante estaba cerrado y que habían cometido un error! Lo que no puedo entender es cómo se envían los correos electrónicos de confirmación para la reserva cuando claramente este restaurante va a ser cerrado para una reserva privada en ese día!

As with any theatrical offering, it depends on the show! This time (17 Jan. 2025) Ballet Shoes was excellent! Enthusiastic and professional cast telling a story, best remembered by ladies of a certain age who had read it some time ago - but also enjoyed by an older chap who was not aware of it! Excellent staging and story telling in an (externally) concrete monster of a venue.