We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of Indhu Rubasingham as the next Director and Joint Chief Executive of the National Theatre. Indhu will work alongside Executive Director Kate Varah who also becomes Joint Chief Executive in a co-leadership model.

From February 2024 we’re piloting a selected number of early-evening performances, starting at 6.30pm.

Amanda, who is chief executive of the NHS in England, will join the National Theatre Board from October.

Introducing the 12 recipients of this year’s Linbury Prize for Stage Design, the UK’s foremost prize for emerging designers.

Take a look at the huge wealth of activity running this term, available to teachers and pupils nationwide.