National Theatre Live
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National Theatre Live

National Theatre Live brings the best of British theatre to our screens.

Whether you show up for serious drama, romcoms or sold-out award-winning hits, we bring you recordings of unmissable theatre, filmed from Britain’s most exciting stages.

Please note all the seating in the Waterside 3 Event Space is on the same level.


Upcoming screenings & events in this season

The Importance of Being Earnest

classified PG National Theatre Live
The Importance of Being Earnest
Thu 20 - Fri 21 Feb
Film

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.

Dr. Strangelove

classified 18 (CTBA) National Theatre Live
Dr. Strangelove
Thu 3 - Fri 4 April 2025
Film

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

Previous screenings & events in this season

Prima Facie

classified 15 National Theatre Live
Prima Facie
Thu 26 Sept - Sat 7 Dec
Film

Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to the big screen.

Present Laughter

classified PG National Theatre Live
Present Laughter
Please note: This was screened in Aug 2024
Film

The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen.

Nye

classified  National Theatre Live
Nye
Please note: This event took place in July 2024
Pre-Recorded Event

Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS.

The Motive and the Cue

classified  National Theatre Live
The Motive and the Cue
Please note: This event took place in June 2024
Pre-Recorded Event

Sam Mendes directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play.

Dear England

classified  National Theatre Live
Dear England
Please note: This event took place in May 2024
Pre-Recorded Event

Joseph Fiennes plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s gripping examination of nation and game.

Vanya

classified  National Theatre Live
Vanya
Please note: This event took place in May 2024
Pre-Recorded Event

Andrew Scott brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.

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