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Gold & Ashes: The stories at the heart of Grenfell
Documented over two years, Gold & Ashes is a photo series on the people at the heart of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, by photographer and bereaved family member Feruza Afewerki.

The Effect shadowing opportunities
This programme offers paid placements on the production of The Effect for 18 – 25 year olds from underrepresented backgrounds in the arts.

Archive Unboxed: Peter O'Toole in Hamlet, 1963
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Hear from the National Theatre's Young Technicians and apply now
Read all about what it’s like to be a National Theatre Young Technician and find out how to apply for the 2023 programme.

Our First Children's Book: Lola Saves the Show
We’ve created our first ever picture book for children that follows Lola, a little actor with big dreams, and her backstage adventures to save the show. We sat down with author Katherine Halligan and illustrator Guilherme Karsten.

A major new project in collaboration with North Kensington communities
The project, which includes a new verbatim play alongside an in-depth community engagement programme, will share the voices that are part of this important story and keep the tragedy of Grenfell part of the national conversation.

Our Olivier-Award winning musical transfers to the West End
We’re thrilled to announce that the critically acclaimed Sheffield Theatres’ production of Standing at the Sky’s Edge will transfer to the Gillian Lynne Theatre, in London’s West End, from February 2024.

Inside Sheffield's Park Hill community: 1969-1970
Photographer Mick Jones shares his photos and memories of Park Hill in Sheffield, the estate at the heart of Standing at the Sky’s Edge playing in the Olivier theatre until 25 March 2023.