Special Events

NT Live: This House

Sunday May 26, 2013
12:00 PM

A new play by James Graham

It’s 1974 and the corridors of Westminster ring with the sound of infighting and backbiting as Britain’s political parties battle to change the future of the nation, whatever it takes. In this hung parliament, the ruling party holds on by a thread. Votes are won and lost by one, fist fights erupt in the bars, and ill MPs are hauled in to cast their votes. It’s a time when a staggering number of politicians die, and age-old traditions and allegiances are thrown aside in the struggle for power.

James Graham’s biting, energetic and critically-acclaimed new play strips politics down to the practical realities of those behind the scenes who roll up their sleeves, and on occasion bend the rules, to manoeuvre a diverse and conflicting chorus of MPs within the Mother of all Parliaments.

“A funny and moving political epic. Another hit is born.” The Times

“James Graham’s superb new drama held everyone enthralled throughout… Funny, touching and cliff-hangingly suspenseful.” Daily Telegraph

“Jeremy Herrin’s production recaptures, with abundant theatricality, the mayhem of Westminster politics.” Guardian

“Aided by helmer Herrin’s pedal-to-the-floor pace, Graham kicks off with the kind of action-packed exposition for which The West Wing was celebrated.” Variety

“Astute, funny and hugely enjoyable.” Financial Times

Tickets $20.00 Available Now

NT Live: The Audience

Thursday 6/13
7:00PM

Helen Mirren reprises her Academy Award winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in the highly-anticipated West End production of The Audience, broadcast live from London’s Gielgud Theatre as part of National Theatre Live.

For sixty years Elizabeth II has met each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace – a meeting like no other in British public life – it is private. Both parties have an unspoken agreement never to repeat what is said. Not even to their spouses. The Audience breaks this contract of silence – and imagines a series of pivotal meetings between the Downing Street incumbents and their Queen.

“The Audience is going to be one of the theatrical highlights of 2013.” -Daily Mail

“Wholly tremendous.” -Daily Telegraph

“Funny and truthful, good-hearted, spiky, full of surprises. I loved every minute.” -The Times

Exhibition: Munch 150

Experience Munch: 150 on screen Thursday, June 27th at 7:30 PM

This year, all of Norway celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Edvard Munch (1863 – 1944), one of the towering figures of modern art.

This is already being hailed a “once-in-a-lifetime show” . Global interest is huge – not least as a result of one of his four The Scream (pictured) paintings having recently set a public art auction record of $120 million. Many know Munch as the man who painted The Scream, but his complete works are remarkable and secure his place as one of the greatest artists to have ever lived.

Munch 150 will be co-hosted by the National Museum and the Munch Museum, both in Oslo.

Once again, the event film will be going behind-the-scenes to show some of the process of putting the exhibition together — as well as touring Norway to provide an in-depth biography of a man who lived from the mid-19th century right through to the German occupation of Norway in the Second World War. Norwegian and international guests will also offer their expert insight and knowledge to host Tim Marlow. Munch 150: A superb show and a fantastic event film.


Tickets $15.00. Available Now.