What's on for schools at the South Bank
Discover the range of opportunities available for school groups at National Theatre’s home on the South Bank.
Explore our upcoming productions and book your tickets now for a truly memorable school trip.
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Tickets
For Olivier and Lyttelton performances, Monday – Thursday and for Dorfman performances on Mondays and Tuesdays, the following discounts are available during term-time:
- £10 tickets for UK state schools of 10+ students aged 18 or younger, plus one teacher at the same price per nine pupils.
- £12 tickets for UK independent schools of 10+ students aged 18 or younger, plus one teacher at the same price per nine pupils.
School/educational groups can request tickets for shows at the National Theatre via the form below, or you can book tickets directly by calling the groups line on 020 7452 3010.
The booking window for each new season of productions is open for a minimum of three weeks from the school onsale date. We recommend early completion of the booking request form to avoid disappointment.
We accept payment of school group tickets by invoice for early bookings. Bookings can be held for three weeks from the date of reservation, or until ten days before the performance date, whilst awaiting payment (whichever is sooner).
Highlights
Schools booking is open for the 2024 season and includes our spectacular new adaptation of Ballet Shoes. In a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils, three adopted sisters are learning who they are and what they want to be. Recommended for 7 year olds and up.
The Other Place
Alexander Zeldin directs his new play The Other Place, inspired by Antigone. When we are faced with the suffering of others, even those closest to us, can we look away?
Coriolanus
David Oyelowo makes his highly anticipated return to the London stage in Lyndsey Turner‘s thrilling new production of Shakespeare‘s timeless political tragedy.
Ballet Shoes
The beloved best-selling book is spectacularly reinvented for stage in this new adaptation by Kendall Feaver.
Ticket request forms
UK schools booking form for West End shows
Explore our schools-only matinee
The Importance of Being Earnest
We are pleased to announce our schools’ matinee performance of The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde on Wednesday 11 December 2024 at 2:30pm. We are offering up to 35 tickets per school, teachers included, all priced at ÂŁ10 each.Â
This new production will be a joyful and flamboyant re-imagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy, exploring identity, impersonation and romance. Recommended for Key Stage 5 students who are studying the play as part of an English or drama course, or for GCSE students writing their live theatre review.
Applications close on 31 October 2024.
Building tours
Take a guided tour of the National Theatre with your class and discover the secrets of one of the most iconic buildings on the South Bank.
Come in a group, as an individual, or with your family – all are welcome. We also provide for any access requirements you or your group may have.
Our funders
The Mohn Westlake Foundation supports nationwide Learning programmes for young people.
Nationwide learning is supported by Buffini Chao Foundation, Clore Duffield Foundation, Crevan O’Grady & Jane McClenahan, MFPA Trust Fund for the Training of Disabled Children in the Arts, The Kartik Foundation, Behrens Foundation, Marlow Trust, Cleopatra Trust, and The Andor Charitable Trust.
Find out more about supporting our work
Contact us
Box Office
You can chat to our Box Office team between 11am-6pm Monday to Saturday using the green chat button on the bottom of our web pages, or email boxoffice@nationaltheatre.org.uk
To book tickets by phone, call 020 3989 5455 from 9.30am – 6pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 6pm on Saturdays.
Access
To book Disabled concession tickets and for any additional support you may require, please call our Access line 020 7452 3961 from 11am-6pm, Monday to Saturday.
Our Access page has more detailed information for users with specific access requirements.
Group Bookings
To book tickets for a group of 10 or more, call 020 7452 3010 from 11am -6pm, Monday to Saturday.
More to explore
National Theatre Collection
The best of British Theatre is now available to stream for schools, universities, and the wider education sector.
Eat and drink
Explore our fresh food and drinks experience available on the South Bank.