The Royal National Theatre
The Royal National Theatre was built in 1976 after 200 years of deliberation about the decision of whether to build and where to build it.  The theater incases three auditoriums, the largest named after Britain’s face of 20th Century acting, Laurence Olivier.  Performances by modern playwrights, classics, and of course, Shakespearian, grace the stages throughout the year.

Fun Facts

• The National Theatre hosts free art exhibits, pre-performance platforms, and music from around the world year-round.
• The “Royal” part of the title was added in 1998 to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the company’s inauguration.
• The backstage, behind-the-scenes tour of the Royal National Theatre includes the three auditoriums, front-of-house, scenic workshops, and backstage areas led by well-informed, enthusiastic guides.

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Royal National Theatre