National Theatre
Performing ArtsEngland, United Kingdom1001-5000 Employees
The National Theatre, based in London, England, is a performing arts organization that creates theatre aimed at entertaining and inspiring audiences through its creative expertise and broad reach. It presents large-scale stories in bold ways and seeks to make high-quality theatre accessible to millions across the UK and around the world, through on-stage productions, tours, school engagements, cinema screenings, and home streaming. The company supports collaboration and innovation by hosting a group of Resident Companies and operates nationwide education and community programmes, including the National Theatre Skills Centre that helps thousands of young people develop skills and pursue careers in theatre. In 2026 the National Theatre expanded its facilities to the United Kingdom and Northern Europe, including a Bermondsey site equipped with an advanced lighting controls system. Beyond its own venues, it has pursued regional partnerships to broaden access, with collaborations involving venues such as Mayflower Theatre and Leeds Heritage Theatres.