The National Theatre comprises of three different theatres stood on the Upper Ground, South Bank, London. This creative hub is a prominent centre of theatrical arts which remains globally unrivalled in terms of scale, diversity of repertoire and sweeping audience reach. With seven or eight productions running simultaneously in the three theatres, the National Theatre is representative of the intense artistic diversity of London and Great Britain as a whole.
This eclectic and boundary-breaking artistic venue affords a refreshing mix of classic productions and avant-garde shows. With the aim to provide extensive learning and public engagement programmes, broadcasting and touring both in the UK and abroad, the National Theatre shares its resources and uses its studio to carry out research and maintain a drive to produce theatre at its most pioneering.
The history of the National Theatre
In 1848, London publisher Effingham Wilson made the first proposal for a National Theatre. Wilson’s proposal was supported by the most influential creative figures of the day, including Charles Dickens, poet Matthew Arnold and actors Sir Henry Irving and Charles Kemble. While several attempts to launch the theatre were unsuccessful in the nineteenth century, more concrete plans were formulated in a book in 1903 by William Archer and Harley Granville Barker.
In 1949 the Houses of Parliament passed the National Theatre Bill. In 1962 a temporary location for the National Theatre Company at the Old Vic Theatre was decided. The National Theatre’s first performance was played at the Old Vic Theatre in October 1963. Work on the Company’s South Bank site began in 1969. The Lyttelton was the first of the three theatres to completed, opening in March 1976. The Olivier opened in October 1976, followed by the Cottesloe, which had its first performance in March 1977.
The Royal National Theatre
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, in October 1988 the National Theatre was given the title the Royal National Theatre. The occasion saw The Queen unveil a plaque in the theatre’s foyer to memorialise the event.
The National Theatre’s vision
This creatively inspiring theatrical hub aspires to produce balanced and diverse artistic programmes to the highest standards possible. Being centred on an unrivalled and stimulating environment, the National Theatre attracts some of the most talented artists and staff. The theatre maintains a commitment to create an educating and engaging centre for everyone to enjoy. The National Theatre broadcasts a selection of its performances to cinemas both in Great Britain and overseas. Innovation is at the core of this artistically inspiring cultural hub and the theatre strives to innovative if every arena.
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