Stories Start Here
Sparking imagination, nurturing talent, inspiring the world.
Some of our stories
As a teenager I was involved in the very first Connections programme at the National Theatre, and until Coriolanus that’s the closest I’ve come to performing there. It’s literally one of my favourite places to be and if I’m in London, I have to hit the foyer of the National Theatre. Everything I love about the UK coalesces in that building: the culture, the theatre, the people, the Thames, the multicultural diasporic presence. It’s all there. To do my favourite Shakespeare in one of my favourite buildings on my favourite stage in the world was a homecoming.
David Oyelowo, Actor
Why support
As a charity, we rely on your support to make unforgettable theatre available to everyone.
£1 of every £5 we spend on the National Theatre’s work is donated by people like you. By donating, you support:
World-class work
Stories nurtured in a creative powerhouse that attracts world leading talent to make unforgettable theatre.
Skilled makers
Stories brought to life by the skilled experts of today and tomorrow with cutting-edge theatre technology and facilities.
Global reach
Stories shared live and digitally to audiences across the UK and around the world.
The future
Stories firing imagination and creativity that lasts a lifetime.
“I owe so much of the confidence and the opportunities I have as a writer to the National Theatre. From the joy of opening Dear England on the Olivier stage last summer to collaborating on a new show from Liverpool’s Royal Court this year, I know how a strong, ambitious and thriving National benefits all theatres, and all artists nationwide.”
Playwright and screenwriter, James Graham.
Support today
The National Theatre strives for best practice in fundraising and is registered with the Fundraising Regulator.
We are transparent with our donors and supporters, ensuring that our fundraising is legal, open, honest and respectful.